Webinar Recording: Leadership Matters: Effective Techniques to be a Learner-Centered Leader

In this webinar, four members of the Learner-Centered Collaborative team discuss the importance of leadership in driving effective, learner-centered transformation. With 75+ years of education experience spanning the classroom to district administration, this all-star group highlights the practices and strategies they used to lead school and district systems. They also showcase learner-centered leaders and districts that LCC is working with today, who are centering learners and learning by design.

Questions explored include:

  • What are the key traits of an effective learner-centered leader, and why does leadership matter in this transformation?
  • How can school and district leaders foster a culture that prioritizes student agency, authentic learning, and community involvement?
  • What practical strategies have panelists used to overcome challenges in shifting to a learner-centered model?
  • How do leadership decisions impact teacher collaboration, student engagement, and overall school culture?

Watch now to gain insights into being an effective learner-centered leader who creates lasting impact in your learning community.

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