In Missouri, project staff are collaborating with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to support the expansion of the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS). A recent article highlighted Missouri’s efforts and success in increasing principal participation in and principal retention rates through MLDS. As part of this work, R12CC surveyed mentors in MLDS
R12CC’s work in Kansas includes hosting a monthly Executive Leadership Forum with superintendents to support them as they lead change management initiatives. Recent sessions focused on developing leadership in others and improving principal’s use of political, educational, and organizational levers for change. In response to needs sensing, support has shifted to include plans for developing
Recent efforts to support Colorado education stakeholders’ use of a geographic information system (GIS) map to strengthen the workforce pipeline include transitioning the map to the Experience Version. This mapping software update includes an introduction to the map with links to resources and materials developed by R12CC to inform strategy selection, action planning, and implementation
The Missouri Leadership Development System, which provides training and support to current and aspiring principals, sees higher principal retention compared to statewide average rates.
Register for WEEAC's April 3rd webinar to learn about the assets, barriers, and strategies that affect student attendance and evidence-based strategies that address the specific needs of student subgroups.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Engagement and Attendance Center hosted a webinar on January 10, 2023 focused on how state and local education agencies can address chronic absenteeism. The following resources highlight an initiative by the Connecticut Department of Education to engage students and their families in