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Professional Development
In a K-12 educational landscape disrupted by the deepening divisions of our broader society, it is more important than ever for education leaders to communicate with integrity and courage. Amidst these growing tensions, how can we give voice to our personal values and collective aspirations in ways that cultivate and sustain relationships and communities with diverse stakeholders? In other words, how can we align our 'walk' with our 'talk'?
The B.R.A.V.E. Institute is designed to provide educators with values-based practices needed to become more effective and inspiring communicators and leaders capable of navigating the complexities of today's educational landscape. Based on the pioneering work of award-winning historian, educator, and human rights advocate Timothy Patrick McCarthy, this program is essential for fostering cultures of compassion, community, and courage in educational settings.
The B.R.A.V.E. Institute consists of four days of in-person learning and dialogue on Harvard’s campus. Participants will develop and refine leadership and communication skills through continuous practice and faculty/peer feedback, both in larger group sessions and smaller cohort meetings. They will focus on the real-world application of Dr. McCarthy’s B.R.A.V.E. framework:
By the end of the course, participants will learn to:
A historian of social movements, Dr. McCarthy teaches courses on equity and education, leadership and communications, and the history and politics of social change.
The B.R.A.V.E. Institute was developed to serve established and emerging education leaders facing real-world challenges, including:
This program welcomes applications from both individuals and teams. First-time applicants need to create a Professional Education account to apply.
Individuals: Click the "Apply" button at the top of this page to log into your Professional Education account and access the application page. Proceed with the individual form until submission.
Teams: Designate one participant or an administrative staff member as the Coordinator.
Invoices: Invoices will only be available upon your acceptance.