Describe key research findings regarding professional development, organizational development, and organizational change as they relate to science and mathematics education reform. Apply tools and strategies for effective planning and coordination of change in the science and mathematics education system and its critical components. Develop and implement a project plan that addresses an important component of science or mathematics education reform. Use facilitation skills to plan, mediate conflict, build collaborative teams, make informed decisions, solve problems, and monitor group processes. Program Features Biannual Professional Development Workshops Leadership Academy Fellows participate in two multi-day workshops in the spring and summer each year.
Fellows choose which group to participate in based on their individual needs and interests.
The Fellows and experts on the topic areas meet in their Issue Groups during the workshops to share knowledge and explore applications of the Leadership Academy to the reform topics. Each Fellow identifies specific personal growth goals for their own leadership development and develops a plan to meet those goals. Each Fellow develops a plan for carrying out a leadership development project within their organization. Mentors Experienced science and mathematics reform leaders are Mentors to each of the Fellows. Mentors provide coaching on the role of reform leaders as well as support for implementing their Project Plans.