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Act 13 requires a deep understanding of the supervision and evaluative process. School leaders need to be positioned to engage in supervision and evaluation with knowledge, skills, and confidence whether new to the leadership role or experienced. Act 13 and Beyond: School Leaders Driving Instructional Excellence is designed to underscore the importance of the supervision and evaluation model for elevating classroom instruction and building faculty capacity.

This package equips educators, administrators, and school leaders with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to identify, address, and strengthen mental health supports for youth. Participants progress from understanding individual student needs to implementing comprehensive, system-wide change in schools and districts. By the end of these courses, participants will be prepared to recognize mental health needs, design and strengthen schoolwide mental health systems, and lead coordinated efforts that support the well-being of every student.

This series guides school leaders through a progressive approach to using data for instructional improvement. Starting with foundational concepts, participants advance through school-level analysis to classroom-level application, building the skills needed to translate assessment results into meaningful instructional strategies that improve student outcomes.

This series prepares school police officers and school leaders to engage effectively in education settings. Through five sequential courses, participants progress from foundational concepts through prevention strategies, response protocols, and recovery practices, building the knowledge and skills needed to maintain safe, supportive learning environments.

This three-day series equips school leaders with a structured framework for intentional, strategic leadership. Participants develop skills in designing and implementing systems that align school vision, instructional priorities, and organizational practices to drive sustained improvement in teaching and learning.

This series provides aspiring and current paraprofessionals with the foundational knowledge and skills required for entry-level certification. Through seven focused courses, participants build competencies in instructional support, classroom management, communication, and collaboration with teachers and families to effectively support student learning.

Building on entry-level foundations, this series advances paraprofessionals' skills through seven specialized courses focused on differentiated instruction, data-informed support, behavioral strategies, and deeper collaboration within instructional teams. Completion prepares participants for intermediate-level certification and expanded roles in supporting diverse learners.

Through this series of focused sessions, school leaders will develop practical skills to address organizational challenges, strengthen instructional supervision, and foster a safe, supportive school environment. Participants will learn to use data effectively, map and improve key relationships, assess and enhance classroom impact, and build a positive, sustainable school culture. Each course provides actionable strategies, aligned with state requirements, to support effective leadership and improve student outcomes.

This series develops school leaders' capacity to examine and transform systems, structures, and practices that impact educational equity. Participants build foundational knowledge in the first course and then advance to applying transformative leadership strategies that promote inclusive, equitable learning environments for all students.

This series equips educators and school staff with the knowledge and practical strategies to recognize, understand, and respond to the effects of trauma on students. Participants progress from foundational concepts through the science of trauma, self-care practices, and building trauma-informed school systems to create safe, supportive learning environments for all students.