Leadership Academy

Leadership Academy is a year-long professional development and networking program for aspiring and practicing Kansas building leaders.

The Leadership Academy – a KSDE-approved mentoring program for new building-level administrators – brings in school leaders, University leaders, specialists, and partners in the private sector to provide meaningful and beneficial day-long professional development activities for participants once a month. It is split into three groups. Leadership Academy North is hosted at the Greenbush Resource Center in Lawrence, Leadership Academy Central is hosted at the ESSDACK office in Hutchinson, and Leadership Academy South is hosted at the Greenbush main campus in Girard.

This Academy lasts for the full academic year and meets one day a month beginning in September and running through May. Major outcomes of the Academy include:

Creating a collegial network with other educational leaders and peers

Learning trends and forces shaping Kansas education

Enhancing communication and presentation skills

Developing a plan for professional and personal development

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