NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership

Center Focus

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The Center for Innovative Leadership works to highlight transformative and innovative practices and strategies that serve as a catalyst for shaping the long-term impact of school improvement efforts.

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The Center works to create a network of leaders who are in pursuit of the highest and most meaningful results for children, families and communities.

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Leaders engaged in the work of the Center for Innovative Leadership are typically interested in learning about and implementing non-traditional approaches to learning that have the potential to result in significantly different outcomes.

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Join the IPC

The Innovative Principals Circle (IPC) is all about amplifying, connecting, and lifting up innovative principals across the nation.  We recognize that leadership and innovation can be challenging, draining, and intimidating.  As a group, we want to help support educational leaders on their journey through this incredibly powerful work. On Jan. 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET, we will discuss It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by D. Michael Abrashoff.  Be sure to order your book now and join in the discussion.

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Join the Community of Practice

Learn, grow, and connect with peers when you join the Center for Innovative Leadership’s community of practice.

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Meet the Fellows

Adam Welcome

Adam Welcome

Author and NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership Fellow
Brisbane Elementary School
Brisbane, California
Rachael George

Rachael George

Author and NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership Fellow
Sandy Grade School
Sandy, OR

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