This ever-popular cohort-based program serves faculty and staff who have shown an emerging potential for, and interest in, school leadership. The curriculum offers an opportunity for self-reflection, skill-building, and an inside look at the work of leaders in the independent school setting. Read on for more information about the program and how to apply.  

What does the Emerging Leaders Institute offer?

• Nine sessions around key areas of leadership including leading change, developing faculty, engaging in difficult conversations, and overseeing school program, among others

• Opportunity to collaborate with fellow cohort members to lead and facilitate one session

• Up-close exposure to insights, advice, and stories from a panel of wise veterans in current leadership roles at AISGW schools

• Opportunity to develop a personalized Plan for Leadership and customized leadership goals

• A one-on-one mentoring conversation with a member of the advisory faculty
  
  
• Connection to a network of colleagues and mentors
  
  

• Introduction to other schools in the greater DC area

When and where does the Institute meet?

The Institute will meet on the following Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m.: January 22nd; February 5th and 19th; March 5th and 12th; April 9th and 23rd; May 7th and 14th. These meetings will be hosted by members of the cohort and advisory faculty at AISGW schools located throughout the DMV, with an effort to ensure an equitable mix of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia locations. The first and last sessions will conclude with a social event in the form of dinner and/or a reception.

Who runs the Institute?

With the support of AISGW, the Institute is run by M.A. Mahoney, Dean of Academics and Student Success at the Madeira School, and Malcolm McCluskey, Head of Upper School at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. They’ll be joined by an experienced faculty advisory of leaders from Bullis, Flint Hill School, The Lab School, The Langley School, Sheridan School, and Sidwell Friends.

What are my responsibilities as a cohort member? 

Participants are expected to attend all sessions (recognizing that unexpected emergencies may arise) and engage fully in the exploration of the syllabus topics. Each cohort member is expected to collaborate with one or two other members of the cohort to lead a curriculum unit chosen from the syllabus. Some cohort members may be asked to host the group at their school. 

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