Leadership Academy

The Iowa Department of Education is soliciting replies for a systemic, evidence-based, and differentiated Leadership Academy to build the capacity of Iowa's educational leaders and system. The University of Virginia Partnership for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE) has been awarded the contract to provide this service. The contract term is expected to be for three (3) years, with an option for three (3) one-year annual renewals. The key components of the contract include: • Providing a differentiated leadership academy to support Iowa districts and schools in building their collective capacity to drive school transformation and improve student outcomes • Building relationships, redesigning systems, and leading learning to advance equity and student success • Providing executive education, district thought partnerships, school thought partnerships, and site visits to support district and school leaders in their work • Using the District Transformation Conditions Resource (DTCR) to help Iowa districts name their desired system outcomes, build a structure/plan to work towards those desired outcomes, and check progress along the way The contract also includes options for additional coaching and support services, such as principal supervisor and shepherd summits, and custom feedback on school action plans.