Leadership Institute
Blueprint for Leadership
2009-2010

In 2002, NJAIS received a grant from the Edward E. Ford Foundation to inform and encourage teachers interested in becoming leaders in independent schools.  Participants in the 2007-2008 Institute: “Blueprint for Leadership” will attend five sessions designed to develop their understandings of leadership in independent education and to give them a wider knowledge of the opportunities open to them.

Building Block I:
Why Do You Want to Be a Leader?
Monday, October 5, 2009
Overview of Independent School Leadership and Governance

• Perspectives on Leadership
• Governance
• Qualifications for Leadership

Building Block II:
Sunday, November 8, 2009 - NJAIS Trustee Enrichment Day
Governance and Strategic Planning

• Keynote address on Governance
• Attend Trustee Day sessions
• Exercises on strategic planning

Building Block III:
How Can I Make a Difference?
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The Faces of Leadership, Educational Philosophies

• Panel on Career Paths
• Information on “shadowing” exercise
• Resume writing/Interview styles
• Leadership Styles

Building Block IV:
January, February, March
Shadowing of NJAIS Administrators

• Individual full day shadowing assignments of NJAIS administrators in positions of interest to Institute participants

Building Block V:
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
NJAIS Leadership Institute Dinner

• Keynote Speaker
• Review the year’s events
• Readings from shadowing activities

For further information, contact the NJAIS Office.