Innovative Leaders Institute
Lead with STEM
The Innovative Leaders Institute empowers school leaders to transform current practices and bring high-quality STEM education to their students. This year-long professional learning program is designed for school leaders interested in:
- Creating or strengthening STEM culture and identity in the school buildings they lead
- Forging strong business and community partnerships and leveraging these relationships to create authentic learning experiences
- Applying transformational leadership strategies to support their faculty in implementation of STEM instructional approaches
- Challenging traditional approaches to teaching, learning and assessment
As the landscape of STEM education in Ohio has evolved over the past 10 years, so has the approach to leading schools. The Innovative Leaders Institute: Bridge to STEM and Innovative Leaders Institute: Reimagined experiences drive change in communities of all kinds across the state.
Who is this program for?
If your school is:
- Looking to expand STEM instructional practices inside multiple classrooms OR
- Interested in designation as an Ohio STEM/STEAM school OR
- Already a designated STEM/STEAM school and looking to continue to innovate
Apply with your partner in change
Leading for transformational change is hard. A partner is key.
After nearly a decade of helping leaders create change, we have learned a strong partner is key. That is why the institute accepts applications from a school team.
Teams should include:
- Principal/assistant principal (or equivalent school or district level position)
- Another leader in the same building (administrator, instructional coach, teacher-leaders, curriculum specialist, etc.)
Institute experience
During the year-long Innovative Leaders Institute, the participants will complete a deep learning experience including:
- multiple workshops
- visits to innovative Ohio STEM or STEAM designated schools
- collaborative exercises to connect with peer leaders and build their professional networks
Core topics
- Transformational leadership
- STEM school identity and culture
- Role of school leaders in establishing robust STEM practices schoolwide
- Elements of high-quality STEM education
- Leading for effective implementation of STEM instructional practices
- Creating and leveraging community and business partnerships
2024-2025 Innovative Leaders Institute offerings
Innovative Leaders Institute:
Bridge to STEM
Innovative Leaders Institute: Bridge to STEM brings together leaders of aspiring STEM and STEAM schools or those looking to re-ignite their school’s STEM culture and practices. The cohort will strengthen their knowledge of STEM education, STEM culture, and leading for change.
Innovative Leaders Institute:
Reimagined
Innovative Leaders Institute: Reimagined is for school leaders ready to take STEM learning to the next level. Connect with other change-makers and advance your effort with the support of a cohort and an expert institute coach.