Participating in the CISD LEAP Program offers a range of valuable benefits designed to advance your career and enhance your leadership skills. Upon completing each pathway, participants are entered into a pool of applicants for future opportunities, increasing their visibility and chances for advancement within the district. The program provides rich field experiences that facilitate hands-on learning and exposure to various aspects of educational leadership, allowing participants to apply their skills in real-world settings. Additionally, the LEAP Program fosters the creation of lasting professional relationships, enabling participants to build a network of peers and mentors who can offer support, guidance, and collaboration throughout their careers.

Aspiring Global Leadership Pathway

• Global Leadership

• Research Based Practices

• Academic Writing

• Qualitative Research

• Quantitative Research

• The Dissertation

Aspiring Principal and Executive Leadership Institute Pathway

• Data and Assessment

• Leading Transformational Change

• Systems Thinking in a Collaborative Culture

• Planning and Facilitation

• Public Education Advocacy

• Culture of Learning through Student Voice

Aspiring Principals Pathway:

• School Leadership and Management

• Curriculum and Instructional Leadership

• School Culture and Climate

• Data-Driven Decision Making

• Staff Supervision and Development

• Legal and Financial Aspects of School Administration

• Human Capital

Aspiring Assistant Principals Pathway:

• Supporting Instructional Leadership

• Student Discipline and School Safety

• Teacher Support and Evaluation

• Operational Management

• Parent and Community Relations

• Transitioning to Principalship

• Human Capital

Aspiring School Counselors Pathway

• Counseling Theories and Techniques

• Academic and Career Counseling

• Social and Emotional Learning

• Crisis Intervention and Support

• Collaboration with Teachers and Families

• Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling

• Human Capital

Aspiring Instructional Leaders Pathway

• Understanding foundational instructional theories

• Using assessment data to drive instructional improvements

• Instructional Coaching and Mentoring

• Data-Driven Instructional Leadership

• Collaborative Leadership with Stakeholders:

• Ethical and Legal Considerations in Instructional Leadership

• Human Capital

Aspiring Teachers Pathway

• Planning and organization

• Systems and Classroom Management

• Closing the Student Achievement Gap

• Professionalism and Ethics

• Capstone/Electronic Portfolio

Mentorship: Each participant is paired with a seasoned leader in their respective field for guidance and support.

Internships/Practicum: Hands-on experience in a real-world educational setting to apply learned concepts.

Workshops and Seminars: Regular sessions with experts to delve deeper into specific topics relevant to each pathway.

Capstone Project: A culminating project that addresses a real issue in their school or district, showcasing their learning and leadership skills.

Networking Opportunities: Events and platforms to connect with other educational leaders, policymakers, and experts.

Mock Interviews: Participants will have the opportunity to participate in informal interviews

Participating in the CISD LEAP Program offers a range of valuable benefits designed to advance your career and enhance your leadership skills. Upon completing each pathway, participants are entered into a pool of applicants for future opportunities, increasing their visibility and chances for advancement within the district. The program provides rich field experiences that facilitate hands-on learning and exposure to various aspects of educational leadership, allowing participants to apply their skills in real-world settings. Additionally, the LEAP Program fosters the creation of lasting professional relationships, enabling participants to build a network of peers and mentors who can offer support, guidance, and collaboration throughout their careers.