Leadership matters. Whether you are a veteran administrator, experienced journeyman, or emerging leader in your organization, your staff, colleagues and stakeholders count on your vision, commitment, instructional leadership, flexibility and versatility to help make your school or district a more engaging and effective learning environment for your students.

The Institute for 21st Century Leadership, will provide current and emerging leaders the tools they will need to develop fully integrated learning environments where students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed in the 21st century.

The Institute seeks to develop a new vision of schools guided by leaders that embrace the realities of today's globally-competitive and technology-driven world, with an understanding of the convergence of core academics and career and technical education that is rigorous and relevant.

Membership in The Institute includes:

• An orientation session, leadership pre-conference, and networking with Institute members at the International Center's Model Schools Conference in Orlando June 14-17. Agenda (PDF)
• A separate Institute program at the ACTE national conference in December 2010.
• A separate Institute program at the International Center's Leadership Academy in January 2011.

Additionally, Institute membership includes many other year-long learning and development opportunities.