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Supporting Washington schools to advance excellence and equity
Resources for educators and leaders
Like you, we believe that all children are capable of extraordinary things—and that together, we can transform our schools and communities for the better. Our collection of free resources is here to support you in being a powerful and positive force for change.
Free resources created by leaders, for leaders and educators
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Instructional Leadership Toolkits
Remove barriers to student success
Research shows that strong instructional leaders can add up to three months of learning for students—every year. When school and district leaders work together to advance best practices, student achievement soars. Jumpstart student learning with these high-impact strategies.
Download the toolkit that is right for you:
- Activate & Accelerate Math
- Activate & Accelerate ELA
Resilient Leadership Guides
Support and retain your best leaders
Great principals build great schools, but they don’t do it alone. Here are three guides to help build your district plan to address professional learning needs and promote a culture of growth, equity, and resilience across your schools.
Download our resilient guides:
- Developing Resilient School Leaders: Three Fail-Proof Strategies District Leaders Can Use to Invest In and Keep Effective Principals
- Action Plan Template: Professional Development and School Leadership Coaching
- Invest In School Leadership: Five Actions District Leaders Can Take to Increase School Leader Diversity
Transformational Leadership In Action
Spotlighting Washington State Principals
“Love what you do. The job is hard. If you don’t love what you do, it shows.”
Jessica Graham, Principal
Hough Elementary School
Vancouver Public Schools
“Today is a good day for a good day. It means that every day we start anew.”
Catherine Hunt, K12 Principal
Northport School District
The Rural Alliance
“All children can learn. It’s our job as adults to help them figure out how.”
Dr. Dana Stiner, Principal
Pine Tree Elementary School
Kent School District
New Leaders Transformational Leadership Framework (TLF™)
New Leaders Transformational Leadership Framework (TLF™)
New Leaders Transformational Leadership Framework (TLF™)
Illuminating how great schools work
After examining more than 100 of the highest-performing schools in the country, we found common practices across these schools—regardless of size, location or student demographics—and pinpointed how top leaders contribute to student success. Our TLF includes five evidence-based domains and leadership actions that are central to sustaining school improvement.
Join Washington State leaders who use the TLF to advance excellence and equity.
Strong instructional leaders can reverse NAEP trends and improve student outcomes. Here are six key leadership actions that can accelerate student learning in your school and district.
Maybe you’re wondering if a leadership coach might be right for you. Or you know you need more support, but are not quite sure how leadership coaching can be helpful. Or why it might be worth the investment at the district or school level.
A team isn’t merely a group of people—it’s a group of individuals with a variety of important leadership qualities. Consider these four characteristics as you’re assembling your next team.
