--- title: Resources that support leadership development for leaders in WA description: New Leaders supports educators and leaders in creating learning environments in which everyone thrives. --- [![New Leaders logo](https://info.newleaders.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NL%20Logos%20and%20Favicon/NL_Logo_RGB%20(1).png?width=627&height=105&name=NL_Logo_RGB%20(1).png "New Leaders logo")](http://www.newleaders.org) ![NL_Logo_RGB](https://info.newleaders.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NL_Logo_RGB.png?width=260&height=44&name=NL_Logo_RGB.png "NL_Logo_RGB") # Supporting Washington schools to advance excellence and equity ## Resources for educators and leaders From the classroom to the superintendent’s office, **New Leaders** supports educators and leaders in creating learning environments in which everyone thrives. In partnership with school districts across Washington, we develop leaders at every level who remove barriers to student success.   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. ![wa-state-map4](https://info.newleaders.org/hubfs/wa-state-map4.png "wa-state-map4") ## Free resources created by leaders, for leaders and educators ### Discover strategies and actions you can use [Instructional Toolkits in ELA and Math](https://info.newleaders.org/washington-state-resources#toolkits) [Resilient Leadership Guides](https://info.newleaders.org/washington-state-resources#guides) [Our Transformational Leadership Framework](https://info.newleaders.org/washington-state-resources#tlf) [Leadership Changes Everything Blog](https://info.newleaders.org/washington-state-resources#blog)   --- ## 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** ![nl-toolkits](https://info.newleaders.org/hubfs/nl-toolkits.png "nl-toolkits")   --- ## 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 ![nl-guides](https://info.newleaders.org/hubfs/nl-guides.png "nl-guides") Access All Resources ## Transformational Leadership In Action ### Spotlighting Washington State Principals ![JessicaGrahamIMG_3874](https://info.newleaders.org/hubfs/JessicaGrahamIMG_3874.jpg) #### **“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 [Read Her Story](http://www.newleaders.org/blog/i-want-to-be-a-better-leader-than-i-am-right-now) ![Northport-Catherine](https://info.newleaders.org/hubfs/Northport-Catherine.jpg) #### “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 [Read Her Story](https://gradientlearning.org/stories/catherine-hunt-school-leader-of-the-year-2023/) ![Stiner.Dana2](https://info.newleaders.org/hubfs/Stiner.Dana2.jpg) #### **“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 [Read Her Story](https://www.kentreporter.com/news/kents-dana-stiner-chosen-as-state-elementary-principal-of-the-year/) ![principal-of-year4](https://info.newleaders.org/hs-fs/hubfs/principal-of-year4.png?width=864&height=86&name=principal-of-year4.png "principal-of-year4")   ![TLF-graphic](https://info.newleaders.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TLF-graphic.png?width=815&height=596&name=TLF-graphic.png "TLF-graphic") --- ## 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. [![Download the TLF Today](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20257315/8ce3de6d-5c6c-4daf-b34f-d04a2ab7d8c6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20257315/8ce3de6d-5c6c-4daf-b34f-d04a2ab7d8c6) ## Read More About Effective Leadership Practices [![strong-instructional-leadership-blog](https://info.newleaders.org/hubfs/strong-instructional-leadership-blog.png "strong-instructional-leadership-blog")](https://www.newleaders.org/blog/strong-instructional-leadership-what-does-it-look-like) [**Strong Instructional Leadership: What Does It Look Like?**](https://www.newleaders.org/blog/strong-instructional-leadership-what-does-it-look-like) 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. [![Read Blog Post](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20257315/1ccedef3-3d18-437a-855d-fe1dc29fe886.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20257315/1ccedef3-3d18-437a-855d-fe1dc29fe886) [![leadership-coach-blog](https://info.newleaders.org/hubfs/leadership-coach-blog.png "leadership-coach-blog")](https://www.newleaders.org/blog/10-reasons-to-consider-a-leadership-coach) [**10 Reasons to Consider a Leadership Coach**](https://www.newleaders.org/blog/10-reasons-to-consider-a-leadership-coach) 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. [![Read Blog Post](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20257315/9e01b933-4b7e-4c4b-94b3-35e1159573cf.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20257315/9e01b933-4b7e-4c4b-94b3-35e1159573cf) [![high-performing-teams](https://info.newleaders.org/hubfs/high-performing-teams.png "high-performing-teams")](https://www.newleaders.org/blog/high-performing-teams-begin-with-great-team-members) [**High-Performing Teams Begin with Great Team Members**](https://www.newleaders.org/blog/high-performing-teams-begin-with-great-team-members) 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. [![Read Blog Post](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20257315/8c2b3056-e1d2-45c4-9617-af5a7e43c433.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20257315/8c2b3056-e1d2-45c4-9617-af5a7e43c433) Join 70,000 readers. 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