Whether you are an organization seeking to improve education in your community, or a principal eager to participate in research-driven educational leadership training, we have a program to meet your needs.
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To help you find the right educational leadership program, select your role:
You’ve got one the toughest jobs. Keeping standardized test scores up, hiring and evaluating teachers, communicating with parents, and managing a school where a diverse range of students can thrive.
Leadership training for educators is great in concept, but can you fit it in — to your budget, your schedule, and your culture?
CCL offers programs that enrich your leadership skills, help your faculty work collaboratively, and nurture budding student leaders. We’ve got practical programs, and proven results, in every price range.
“Of all the professional development I have been involved in over my 13 years in education, SLEI and CCL far surpass any learning experience I have ever been privileged to attend. This program is a MUST for all South Carolina administrators, I believe.”
Amy Mims, Former Principal, Grove Elementary School, Piedmont, South Carolina
Efficacy 8%
Hope 7%
Resiliency 5%
Our program for Kentucky school principals yielded significant increases in efficacy, hope, and resiliency — which has been shown to lead to greater employee retention, higher job satisfaction, and improved organizational citizenship.
You juggle a lot of roles. You are the CEO, the fundraiser, and the employee of an organization with time-honored traditions and rigorous standards.
CCL partners with independent school chiefs to deliver proven solutions customized to your institution’s unique challenges, mission, and vision. Whether you need to increase your leadership effectiveness, develop educational leadership within your faculty, or offer training to your students, we have credentialed, research-backed programs that work.
“Leadership and citizenship is a part of our DNA at Ravenscroft. We couldn’t have a better partner in this effort than the Center for Creative Leadership.”
Doreen Kelly, Head of School, Ravenscroft School, Raleigh, NC
78
The percent of students who see themselves as leaders after undergoing our leadership training program.
You are the CEO, the change agent, and the day-to-day manager who shapes the lives of thousands of future adults. It’s a huge responsibility. You need educational leadership development with a proven track record, a fair price, and the option to customize the training to your specific needs.
We deliver research-backed leadership training for educators in rural, suburban, and urban school districts. Our programs can adapt to your specific needs, including supported experiential training.
“CCL created a space for me to explore my strengths, principles, beliefs, and opportunities for growth. (It) centered me, grounded me as a leader. I realized that if I am clear about what I will go to the mat for, then the people around me aren’t guessing about what I believe or what is important.”
Deb Delisle, Former Superintendent and executive with the Ohio Department of Education
100
The percent of principals who describe our programs as relevant to their job. Training is critical to reducing principal turnover that averages 25% annually.
You’ve got a mandate to improve education in your region. But you need proven educational leadership training that will last long after the program is over. Training that is fresh, engaging, and valuable.
We provide research-backed professional leadership training for educators with credentialed, relevant, and unique programming designed to deliver classroom success.
“We want to make a difference by empowering school principals. We researched training programs around the country and we decided on CCL because its focus is the individual. CCL has a track record of working with education leaders and monitoring results.”
Dave Adkisson, President and CEO, Kentucky Chamber Commerce
1,635
The number of collaborative relationships developed between teachers and administrators at one school following a CCL program. Collaborative environments increase teacher retention and build successful professional learning communities.
We have a variety of tools and resources to help you understand and build educational leadership.
New! Building Student Leadership CapacityLearn more about our research-based framework for developing youth leaders.
Choose cost-effective solutions for cultivating student leadership.
Price: Starting at $250
Leverage your own expertise and enhance educational leadership development for your team and/or learn new skills.
Price: Starting at $3,000
Custom solutions take full advantage of our skilled faculty and research-based design. Tell us about your organization and what you are looking for, and we’ll help prepare an educational leadership program that meets your needs.
Price: Starting at $10,000
Case Study
Transforming K-12 Education Through Leadership Development
For the past 5 years, a one-of-a-kind partnership between CCL and Ravenscroft in Raleigh, NC, has led to exciting results in early leadership education.
White Paper
Accelerating School Success: Transforming K-12 Schools by Investing in Leadership Development
Leadership development can create the needed culture change necessary to improve outcomes for students.
Case Study
Leadership Development Drives Positive School Outcomes
The South Carolina Department of Education found itself facing a dilemma. Nearly half the state’s principals would be eligible to retire within just five years.
Case Study
Ohio School Leadership Institute: Highlights of Program Impact
The Ohio School Leadership Institue (OSLI) summarized their findings about the efficacy of the 19 cohorts that completed the OSLI academy.
