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Welcome —

About Us

Our vision is to be the state’s premier leadership development hub, where all educational leaders find professional learning pathways to best meet their needs while developing leadership capacity to result in systemic change, leading to improved teaching and learning.

 

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Inclusivity

We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

Empowering Educators —

Unlock Your Leadership Potential for Arkansas's Students

We're not just another professional development provider; we're your partner in cultivating impactful leadership that directly benefits Arkansas students.

  • State-Focused, Results-Driven
    We are uniquely positioned as the state's premier leadership development hub, approved by the State Board of Education, to support Arkansas's specific educational goals and ESSA plan.
  • Accessible and Personalized Growth
    Through our innovative hybrid learning model, we offer flexible pathways for every educational leader to enhance their skills and create meaningful change, from the classroom to district leadership.
  • Rooted in Proven Practices
    Our comprehensive programs are built upon evidence-based focus areas—Collaborative Leadership, Collective Efficacy, and Cultural Competence—to ensure practical and sustainable improvements in teaching and learning.

“Participating in this educator program has been an absolute game-changer in my professional practice. The wealth of resources and strategies shared has strengthened my instructional toolkit, while the opportunity to network with other Arkansas educators has been invaluable. The facilitators and guest speakers have created phenomenal learning experiences that continue to inspire and challenge me to grow as an educator and leader.”

- Raven Byard, Instructional coach at Jonesboro Public Schools

Discover Your Leadership Journey

Whether you're looking to enhance your classroom impact, drive school-wide improvement, or lead at the district level, our programs offer pathways designed to elevate your leadership capacity.

Program Impact —

At a Glance

Our impact is growing across Arkansas, empowering educators and shaping brighter futures for students.

View the full program impact

  • 1,500+
    Arkansas educators have participated in our leadership development programs
  • 200+
    Virtual and in-person learning sessions across the state
  • 95%
    Surveyed participants reported that our programs have positively influenced their leadership practices