The Principals' Center: Summer Institutes

It is not necessary to be a member of
The Principals' Center to attend one of our institutes.

Upcoming Fall 2008 & Spring 2009 Programs

Annual Independent Schools Institute

November 6–9, 2008

The institute highlights the latest education research and theory from the Harvard Graduate School of Education as applied to the professional practice of independent schools. (more)

New and Aspiring School Leaders Institute

Spring 2009

This institute details how current school leaders have successfully met a variety of challenges in public, charter, and independent school settings. Learn how to improve instruction through effective supervision, foster curriculum collaboration among the faculty, utilize time and resources to maximize student achievement, and assume a leadership positions with an entry plan for success. (more)

Summer Institutes

Data Wise: Step-by-Step Blueprint for Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching & Learning

June 22–27, 2008

Use assessment results to improve teaching & learning

Educators are guided through a systematic process for using their existing assessment data to improve the quality of education in their school.
(more)

Improving Schools: The Art of Leadership

June 30–July 8, 2008

Tailored to leaders in the early stages of their career

Hone your leadership skills and gain a more
focused approach to classroom practice. (more)

The program is now full, please consider joining us for another institute.

Leadership: An Evolving Vision

July 10–18, 2008

For the experienced school leader

Revitalize your personal vision of leadership, refine leadership skills and further develop your management style. (more)

The program is now full, please consider joining us for another institute.

National Institute for Urban School Leaders

July 20–25, 2008

Create more effective urban schools

Examine successful practices from urban settings, explore strategies to promote high student achievement school wide, and set the expectation of high achievement. (more)

Other K-12 Summer Institutes

The Harvard Institute for School Leadership: Leadership for Large-Scale Improvement

July 5–12, 2008

Explore the challenges faced by educators working to achieve instructional improvement and cultural shifts in their schools and districts. (more)

Universal Design For Learning:
Reaching All Learners

July 7–11, 2008

Address crucial questions about how to provide full access to the general education curriculum for all learners—especially those with disabilities—through Universal Design. (more)

The program is now full. To add your name to the waitlist, please register for the program.

Critical Issues in Urban Special Education

Improving Outcomes for Middle & High School Students with Disabilities

July 14–18, 2008

The institute focuses on identifying and exploring systematic approaches for improving academic, behavioral, and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities in middle and high school. (more)

Charter Schools:
Charting a Course for the Next Decade

July 21–24, 2008

With more than 3,500 schools enrolling over a million students, charter schools are significantly changing the face of public education. This institute considers charter school successes and struggles—exploring curriculum, leadership, performance, finance, and governance. (more)

Graduate credit available for select Principals' Center Programs.
Call 1.617.495.1825 for details.

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