Principal Leadership Consortium

We are excited to announce the formation of a third Principal Leadership Consortium (PLC). This advanced training in McREL’s research-based Balanced Leadership Model will be available to Missouri principals during the 2008-09 school year. McREL developed the Balanced Leadership Model based on information from a meta-analysis of leadership studies conducted over the past twenty years.   Their analysis proved definitively that “leadership does matter”.  They identified distinct responsibilities school leaders have that are directly tied to improved student achievement. Training in the model is available exclusively from the Missouri Council of School Administrators.  

The over 200 administrators who have attended this well received training encouraged us to begin a third Consortium to continue to provide the training to other Missouri school leaders.  Their comments include:

1. Extremely useful information in a thought provoking format.
2. I am very interested in this content. I can use it right away.
3. The interesting stories allow us to reflect upon our past experiences and current situations.
4. Very Useful!
5. Useful, now, in my shchool!
6. Very engaging, I am able to reflect on this material in relationship to my work.
7. Great days - gives a lot to think about - affirms what is being done - ideas to take back to my school.
8. Wonderful balance of demand and implementation.
9. Informative, fast paced, useful.
10. The best professional development I've attended.

The Consortium will consist of approximately 30 learning-focused principals from around the state who are dedicated change agents in Missouri schools.  It will meet for four, two-day sessions during the next year. While being exposed to the latest research, participants will have opportunities to collaborate with their peers as they operationalize their learning.  Sessions will be comprised of a careful blend of research and practical application.

The consortium will meet at the MCSA building in Jefferson City on October 7 & 8, November 10 & 11, January 8 & 9 and February 9 & 10. There is a $200 per person discount available for groups of three or more from the same district. Limited scholarship funds are available for administrators of schools in improvement. Upon completion of your registration, we will provide a press release for your local paper informing your constituents of your selection to the Consortium. 

Cost: $1200

Should you have questions about the program please feel free to contact Dr. Pam Conway at (573-445-4070, 573-638-2653, or pjconway2@mchsi.com).