Leadership Development

Program Overview

“CALC” is a year-long fellowship that includes three in-person workshops and ongoing virtual support. The program is designed to help experienced career academy leaders develop expertise in the National Standards of Practice (NSOP) and learn how to implement the Standards with equity and fidelity. Fellows will also learn and apply leadership techniques, including adaptive leadership, storytelling, and systems change management. Upon completion, Fellows will become a part of an ongoing community of practice that focuses on support, resource sharing, and research-based best practices in career academy leadership.

Benefits

Participants gain:

• An NSOP-focused leadership action plan for your role at your school or district
• An academy-tested implementation toolbox
• A story about their academy(ies) that can be communicated to different audiences for different purposes
• A community of practice among their peers

Partners 

First established in 2017, the Career Academy Leaders’ Collaborative is designed and led by the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) in partnership with the Education Development Center (EDC). NCAC and EDC share a joint mission of empowering and equipping students to succeed in college, careers, and the future economic landscape. Both organizations advance professional learning for leaders to enact transformational and sustainable change within their schools and communities.

Intended Participants

The Collaborative is designed for educators and partners who have some familiarity with the career academy model. Registration of leadership teams is encouraged; these could include teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, school and district administrators, and advisory board members.

Requirements

It is expected that all participating Fellows will attend all three in-person meetings in their entirety. Travel should be scheduled to allow for full participation.

How to Apply