SCOE Launches Leadership Institute for School Administrators
Program Designed to Prepare Future Education Leaders
More than ever, strong school leadership is vital to school improvement. School administrators are responsible for providing a high-quality education for all students in our local schools. For that reason, Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools David W. Gordon is announcing the establishment of the Leadership Institute in order to prepare and support education leaders in the Sacramento County region.
Research shows that the Sacramento region faces a serious shortage of trained and talented school leaders. A study by WestEd found that by 2017, because of retirements and other factors, Sacramento County will need nearly 300 new school site administrators while the Sacramento region will need close to 500.
“The purpose of our innovative Leadership Institute is to provide cutting edge training, on all levels, to meet the needs of our local schools and districts,” Superintendent Gordon said. “We need strong leaders to set high standards, promote excellent teaching, and motivate students and teachers.”
The Leadership Institute will be coordinated by Dr. L. Steven Winlock, former Associate Superintendent of Elementary Education for the Elk Grove Unified School District, who has a long and distinguished track record of designing and delivering leadership training in the State of California.