Portrait of a Leader

For Educators, By Educators

Lead for Learners
February 18, 2025

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • The Portrait of a Leader captures the essential knowledge, skills and mindsets educators need to lead sustainable, learner-centered change within educational systems.
  • The Portrait was created for district leaders, building leaders, instructional coaches, teacher leaders and other instructional leaders.

A transformative vision for education leadership begins here.

Creating sustainable, learner-centered system change requires continuous development of and support for educators. This Portrait of a Leader captures the knowledge, skills and dispositions educators need to drive innovation and lead education systems change through personalized, competency-based learning. By elevating these attributes, we can support, grow and celebrate the development of education leaders.

Circles with text inside, reading: “Transformation: Inspiring bold action to drive positive, impactful change. Human-Centered Approaches: Centering people and relationships in all decisions. Authenticity: Leading with integrity, purpose and vision. Advocacy: Championing equity, access and opportunities for all. Collaboration: Working together to create systemic, sustainable solutions.”

The Portrait of a Leader defines the attributes necessary for educators to effectively and sustainably lead systems change. Rooted in the principles of personalized, competency-based learning and collaborative, human-centered approaches, the Portrait serves as a guide for the qualities that will empower educators to drive innovation and make a lasting impact. Built to support those navigating today’s most complex educational challenges, it emphasizes:

  • Human-Centered Approaches
  • Transformation
  • Authenticity
  • Collaboration
  • Advocacy

Download the Portrait of a Leader

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Download the Portrait of a Leader to explore the attributes and reflect on your personal leadership journey.

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