Leadership development that makes a difference
McREL's Balanced Leadership program has helped nearly 10,000 leaders nationwide learn how to translate research into results in their schools.
Practical guidance from rigorous research
Few programs are built on a research base as comprehensive or solid as Balanced Leadership.
Our school-level program is based on the largest-ever analysis of research on effective school leaders, as reported in the publication School Leadership that Works: From Research to Results.
Our district-level program is based on a comprehensive analysis of decades of research on effective district leadership reported in the publication District Leadership That Works: Striking the Right Balance.
Real-world insights from experienced professionals
McREL experts draw upon years of experience to help school leaders understand the practical implications of the research.
Ongoing guidance and support
To help workshop participants apply what they learn in their own schools, we offer inter-session support through materials, tools, and Web-based interaction with experts, including access to our Balanced Leadership Profile® online survey tool.
Real changes in practices, real results for students
- Choose the right focus for school improvement efforts
- Effectively lead changes in your school
- Transform your school culture into a “purposeful” community
that is committed to excellence and continuous improvement
Contact us to request the Balanced Leadership program or to learn more.
School-Level Balanced Leadership
Greg Cameron, McREL Senior Director
303.632.5522 • gcameron@mcrel.org
District-Level Balanced Leadership
Jim Eck, McREL Senior Director
303.632.5517 • jeck@mcrel.org
On-site Workshops
School-level workshops
- Balanced Leadership: An Overview
- Developing a Purposeful Community
- Managing Change
- Choosing the Right Focus
Learn more about leadership development.
District-level workshops
- School District Leadership That Works: An Overview
- Connecting District and School Leadership to Student Achievement
- District-Level Leadership: A Systems Perspective
Training of Trainers
When providing Balanced Leadership to a consortium, McREL can provide training-of-trainer sessions to staff developers of the sponsoring agency, enabling them to become certified providers of Balanced Leadership programs.
Supporting resources
Participant manuals
Participants receive in-depth, professional-grade manuals, which provide useful readings, activities, and other tools.
Balanced Leadership Profile
The free self-assessment in McREL’s online survey tool lets principals benchmark their leadership behaviors against 21 responsibilities of effective principals. With a profile subscription, principals can collect feedback from staff members and supervisors and access an extensive collection of resources.
Visit www.educationleadershipthatworks.org to learn more.
Customized website
McREL supports collegial learning with customized websites, where program participants come together virtually to share ideas, interact with McREL experts, and receive inter-session resources and materials.
