Leadership Academy
Coming Fall 2025
SURN Leadership Academy registration is now open for the school and or central office leaders (principals, assistant principals, specialists, directors, etc.) who have completed the SURN Principal Academy and want to continue learning as a leader. We are excited to offer a new year long academy that continues the work of visible leaders. The goals of the SURN Leadership Academy are to:
- extend the collaborative network of SURN Principal Academy participants in meaningful work that directly impacts school/division culture and climate
- develop knowledge of human-centered design principles and how they apply to the school/division setting
- apply design concepts to leadership practices to deepen learning and increase engagement for students, teachers, and families; and
- capitalize on collaboration and collegiality as leaders learn from experts, coaches, mentors, and peers to navigate ongoing changes and challenges in K-12 school leadership
During Leadership Academy, participants will collect and reflect on their own school/district data as they learn in the design process and solve problems of practice in context. Using the Visible Learning Signature Practices for big ideas, they will engage in human centered design as they ideate about change and make it happen through their own action research. Participants will finish the year having completed at least two concrete change actions and will be guided and coached along the way.
In addition to experienced School Retool coaches facilitating each session, SURN will be joined by John Almarode as a content expert in visible learning and leading.
2025-2026 Leadership Academy Dates: