Louisiana Leadership Excellence through Administrator Development (LaLEAD)
Overview
La LEAD is a year-long professional development opportunity designed for individuals to explore and enhance their leadership skills and move toward becoming a Teacher Leader. The program, offered through the Louisiana Department of Education, is designed to build leadership capacity of aspiring leaders in the areas of instructional leadership and school improvement. La LEAD also provides candidates with access to highly qualified instructors and site-based mentors who support them through the program. The program consists of participation in a variety of professional development experiences, including
- Summer Orientation and Leadership Institute
- Team meetings
- Site-based experiences
- Online course work
- Professional development training
Upon successful completion of the La LEAD program, candidates will earn the Teacher Leader Endorsement certification through the Department of Education’s Division of Teacher Certification and Preparation. For additional information on the La LEAD program, contact lalead@ladoe.org.
Timelines & Activities
LaLEAD Cohort IV Team Meeting Schedule for 2009 – 20010
Contact Information
Cathy St. Romain
Educational Technology Consultant
Division of Certification, Leadership, & Preparation
Office of Educator Support
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Cathy.Stromain@la.gov
Phone: (225) 342-0926
