Center for Educational Leadership
ÐÔ°®ÌìÌÃ's Center for Educational Leadership provides regular cohort-based convenings, national speakers on critical education issues, as well as targeted learning seminars for continued leadership development.ÌýSince its establishment in 1982, the Center for Educational Leadership in the Department of Education at ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà has provided thought leadership, innovative leadership programs, and professional development for school districts.
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Partnering with the San Antonio community
ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà is proud to offer professional learning opportunities to the San Antonio education community that are value-added to the ongoing support and development that you provide to the professional staff in your districts.
The Center for Educational Leadership (CEL) hasÌýdeveloped and sustained strong and meaningful partnerships with the public school communities in the San Antonio region, state of Texas, and nation.
Partner Districts
Your district’s annual membership in the Center for Educational Leadership (CEL), along with continued philanthropic support, provide funds thatÌýallow us to continue to offer excellent programs for your district administrators and teachers. The fee each district pays is based on the size of the district as measured by student enrollment.
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Events
New! ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà Leadership Forum
Introducing the first issue of the ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà Leadership Forum, a platform focusing on social justice leadership, innovative partnerships and research, and critical policy work.
Superintendents’ Forum
These monthly meetings provide an informal forum for the superintendents from across the region to come together, discuss pressing issues, and to interact with local business, community and philanthropic leaders.Ìý
National Speaker Series
Each year, ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà hosts an exciting slate of speakers for members of the CEL educational community.
ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà Prize for Excellence in Teaching
Each year, ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà hosts the ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà Prize and recognizes the Teacher of the Year from each member district.
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Principal Seminar Series
This series is still in the planning stages so additional information will be shared with you when plans are solidified.
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Assistant Principals Cohort
Provides a monthly opportunity for new, returning and aspiring assistant principals to participate in a sequenced learning program focused on instructional leadership, school culture building and data-driven decision-making. The sessions are facilitated by former principals and leadership consultants in the San Antonio region.
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Book Studies
Several book studies are scheduled throughout the year. Past topics includeÌýDeep Learning by Michael Fullan,ÌýStart. Right. Now.: Teach and Lead for Excellence by Todd Whitaker, Jeffrey Zoul, and Jimmy Casas, andÌýAn UnCommon Theory of School Change by Fahey, Breidenstein, Ippolito, and Hensley
