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? LAST WEEK TO APPLY: 2025 DC SLC + EdEx Cohort Applications Don't miss your chance to join one of DC's most impactful leadership development experiences. Applications for SLC + EdEx close March 28! 98% of direct reports experience strong growth and development under SLL-trained leaders. Ready to create this impact in your school? ?? Quick Facts: -Applications Close: March 28 -Program Starts: Summer 2025 -Time remaining: 5 days! Still wondering which program is right for you? Check out our leadership pipeline graphic to determine if SLC or EdEx is the right fit for you. ?? Apply here for SLC: https://lnkd.in/eKk3HRhj ?? Apply here for EdEx: https://lnkd.in/ejVrkAAC Questions? [email protected] #DCEducation #SchoolLeadership #LastCall #LeadershipDevelopment

?? When Leaders Grow, Classrooms Thrive Ciara Ray, M.S. Ray, Assistant Principal at DC Prep, explains how School Leader Lab Lab equips school leaders to transform teacher practice and student learning. See the ripple effect of leadership development → teacher effectiveness → student success. ?? Early Bird Pricing? for SLC + EdEx Ends TODAY: -Save up to $1,500 on tuition -Be sure to apply by 11:59 PM EST to secure your discount ?? Apply here for SLC: https://lnkd.in/eKk3HRhj ?? Apply here for EdEx: https://lnkd.in/ejVrkAAC ?? Know a great leader? Refer them here: https://lnkd.in/eyepgbt9 #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment

To our incredible APLA 2024 cohort, Thank you for making our closing session truly special. The energy, vulnerability, and wisdom you all brought into our space was nothing short of inspiring. The foundation has been laid throughout our year together. You now possess all the tools needed to sustain this powerful community: ? The protocols we've practiced together? ? The deep learning you've accumulated? ? The meaningful connections you've established with one another Each of you received a copy of "The Rabbitt Listened." May the book and the notes in it be a source of inspiration and reminder that you are not alone and how far a listening ear can go. Thank you for showing up authentically, creating space for vulnerable conversations, connecting meaningfully, and challenging both us and each other to grow. We couldn't be more excited to witness the incredible work you're doing now and will continue to do in the future. District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Aviv Foundation

After seven powerful AP Leadership Academy sessions with School Leader Lab, our District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Assistant Principals have left with new ideas, new skills and, most importantly, new friendships as they continue to make an impact in their school communities! Listening to this groups of APs talk about their Leadership Action Projects today and reflect on the many lessons learned during the past seven months was truly inspiring. Many thanks to Akosua Kelley, David Ayala, Eryn Cochran and Erica Beal for partnering with us to make this incredible learning experience possible. Jake Lappi Noelani Mussman Kristen Sueing, M.Ed. Ashley Lawson, M.A.T Kathrine Avila, M.S. Andrew Lardell Rasheda Webster Joherra DeLong Harris Kimberly Coleman Janell Nicholas Alicia Shaw Denae Clarke, M. Ed La-Tarsha J.

Today, we celebrate Sojourner Truth, a towering figure of the 19th century who transformed herself from an enslaved woman into one of America's most powerful voices for abolition, women's rights, and social justice. Born into slavery, Sojourner Truth was a powerful speaker despite being illiterate, championing abolition and women's suffrage before the Civil War. She recruited Black troops for the Union Army and later worked with the Freedman's Bureau in Washington, DC, advocating for former enslaved people to receive land grants. Her life exemplified community building, fighting injustice, and continuous personal growth. Founded in 2020, Sojourner Truth Montessori Public Charter School is DC’s only Montessori for middle and high school students, with a mission to empower students to transform the world. Led by Principal Denise Brijbasi Edwards, M. Ed. (SLC 2020 and DC PLC 2024), she tells us that Sojourner Truth inspires the school’s core values (honor self-development, pursue justice everywhere, design for positive impact, and challenge the mind, body, and soul) and its approach to active learning. Through the halls of The Sojourner Truth School, her spirit of courage and conviction lives on in each student who learns to speak up, take action, and work toward positive change in their community. #WomensHistoryMonth #DCPublicSchools #SojournerTruth

?? Know an Amazing School Leader? Share the Love! Applications are open for our 2025 SLC + EdEx cohorts, and we're looking for exceptional educators ready to transform their leadership journey. When you refer a friend to School Leader Lab: -They join a powerful community of DC education leaders. -You help strengthen school leadership across our city. -We all win when great leaders grow together. 98% of our direct reports say that their leader in SLC has had a positive impact on their growth and development ?? Bonus: Early Bird savings for applications submitted by March 21! Tag a fantastic educator below, share this post with someone who's ready to level up their leadership, or click the link to fill out our referral form. Every referral enters you for a chance to win some SLL SWAG!: https://lnkd.in/ezvE29iD Application link for SLC: https://lnkd.in/e27Q-D6C Application link for EdEx: https://lnkd.in/eGipb95b Questions? [email protected] #DCEducation #SchoolLeadership #ReferAFriend

?? Level Up Your Leadership: Insights from Alexandria Brooks on EdEx Watch Alexandria Danielle Brooks, Chief Talent Officer at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School, share her insights on how EdEx equips C-suite leaders with the critical skills needed to drive organizational change and improve student outcomes. Executive Leader Cohort (EdEx) offers a comprehensive 10-month program where participants: ????♂? Develop personal, adaptive, and people leadership capabilities ??? Learn technical skills that improve coherence across their network ???? Gain strategies to drive measurable results within their organizations ?? Build psychological safety and belonging in their teams A standout feature of EdEx is unparalleled access to highly successful education leaders. Past speakers include Kaya Henderson, Shannon T. Hodge, Raymond A. Weeden, Jr., Patricia Brantley, and other distinguished education innovators who share practical wisdom from their leadership journeys. ? Important Dates: Application Window: March 14-28, 2025 Program Launch: June 5-6, 2025 Join Alexandria and a community of dedicated education executives in DC! Applications open tomorrow! #EducationalLeadership #DCSchools #EdEx #ProfessionalDevelopment

We love seeing our people build lifelong connections beyond the cohort space. Check out these fabulous APs from District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) APLA cohort two out for a spontaneous lunch! We care about connections because having a support system at work contributes to retention and impact. When you're a leader, that peer network gets smaller and smaller. DC had a four-point increase in leader retention, which is no accident. As a city, we've made progress on investing in our leaders so they can invest in their staff and students, and it's working. We're so honored to be a small part of the bigger picture. Jake Lappi Greg Moffitt

?? Applications Now Open: 2025 SLC + EdEx Cohorts! Transform your leadership journey with School Leader Lab. Join a powerful community of education leaders making real impact in DC schools. ? Choose Your Path: -DC School Leader Cohort (SLC) -Executive Leader Cohort (EdEx) Why SLL? Our results speak volumes: 100% of our participants name that their cohort experience had a deep impact on their ability to lead and sustain in schools. ?? Key Application Deadlines: -Early Bird Discount: Apply by March 21? -Regular Applications close March 28 Ready to level up your leadership? Your next chapter starts here. ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ebK42tAY ?? Know a great leader? Refer them here: https://lnkd.in/eyepgbt9 ??? Questions? [email protected] #DCEducation #SchoolLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationLeadership

On Tuesday, our TLC 2024 cohort closed their time together, sharing commitments and pieces of inspiration. Each of these teacher leaders serves as inspiration for the work we do here at School Leader Lab. Thank you for showing up, giving space, and connecting and challenging us and one another. We are so excited for the work you are doing and will continue to do. Thank you for continuing to serve students and families across the DMV. #LeadershipDevelopment #TLC2024 #ProfessionalGrowth