Partners for Educational Leadership (PEL)
Program ImplementationUsing an experiential model, PEL participants will complete a combination of training sessions and project-based activities over a two year period. Intensive pre-assignment sessions will begin in the summer, focusing on professional assessment with a built in professional development plan, legal aspects of school leadership, instructional leadership, special education law and policies, communication strategies and other skills necessary for new school leaders. Each participant is encouraged to secure a leadership position in an educational entity. Once school starts, school based mentors will assist with experiential learning and a program facilitator will be provided by the Education Service Center. The ESC facilitator will make at least two visits to your campus per year. A combination of Saturday sessions and evening classes will afford continuing leadership development. Emphasis will be placed on instructional issues, legal issues and the communication skills needed to lead a diverse school community. The overall program will include simulations, case studies, reflective seminars and other guided activities. |
Schools in the 21st Century need leaders with the vision and
proficiencies to lead school communities through dynamic times. The PEL program
will prepare such leaders through a collaborative effort involving school
districts, universities, the business community, and the Education Service
Center, Region 2. This experiential based program will provide training to meet
the specific needs of each participant. Upon completion of all program
requirements, participants will be eligible for the Standard Texas Principal
certificate.