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McREL offers its popular Balanced Leadership professional development programs through Solution Tree. Thousands of administrators nationwide have participated in these sessions, which translate decades of research on high-performing schools and districts into engaging insights and practical guidance on how school and district leaders can raise student achievement. Choose from sessions for school leaders and district leaders.

BALANCED LEADERSHIP FOR SCHOOL LEADERS

McREL’s Balanced Leadership program for school leaders is based on the largest-ever analysis of research on effective school leaders, as reported in the publication School Leadership That Works: From Research to Results. Few leadership development programs are built on a research base as comprehensive or solid as Balanced Leadership.

Real-world insights from experienced professionals

McREL experts draw upon years of experience to help program participants understand the practical implications of research for school leaders.

Ongoing guidance and support

To help workshop participants apply what they learn in their own schools, we offer inter-session support through materials, tools, and Web-based interaction with experts, including access to our Balanced Leadership Profile® online survey tool.

Real changes in practices, real results for students

Balanced Leadership sessions go beyond simply explaining what to do and how to do it. We also help participants understand why particular leadership responsibilities are essential and when to fulfill them. Our workshops give school leaders the deep understanding and practical insights they need to:

• Choose the right focus for school improvement efforts
• Effectively lead changes in their schools
• Transform their school cultures into purposeful communities that are committed to excellence and continuous improvement

BALANCED LEADERSHIP FOR DISTRICT LEADERS

McREL offers staff development for district leaders based on the joint publication of Solution Tree and McREL, District Leadership That Works: Striking the Right Balance. This research demonstrates that when superintendents, board members, and district office staff define the right goals for teaching and learning and properly focus efforts and resources on those goals, they can have a profound, positive effect on student learning.

Real-world insights from experienced professionals

McREL experts draw upon years of experience to help district office staff understand the practical implications of our research findings. McREL professional developers are experienced district administrators who understand both the challenges of—and exciting new possibilities for—leading districtwide improvement efforts.

Real changes in practices, real results for students

Balanced Leadership sessions go beyond simply explaining what to do and how to do it. We also help district personnel understand why particular leadership responsibilities are essential and when to fulfill them. Collectively, Balanced Leadership sessions give district leaders the deep understanding and practical insights they need to:

• Understand the latest research on high-performing districts and its implication for their daily responsibilities
• Define autonomy for principals by setting clear, non-negotiable goals for schools, while giving principals the authority they need to innovate and address local student needs
• Transform their districts into high-reliability organizations that guarantee success for all students