Breakthrough Conversations
The Leading For Equity (LFE) Institute is a residential experience where individuals and teams from schools, districts, and community organizations receive expert, caring guidance and facilitation to work together to address the personal and technical challenges they face in their educational equity efforts.
At The National Equity Project, we define “leader” as anyone who takes responsibility for what matters to them. We work with leaders to develop their capacity to foster positive change on behalf of historically under-served students and families. This experiential institute provides ample opportunities for sharing, reflection, and planning to inform your current work.
Leading for Equity develops individual and collective leadership at every level of schools, districts, or nonprofit organizations. Teams will deepen their commitment, relationships, and efficacy while developing strategies toward equity goals.
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Participants Examine
- The effects of racism and other biases on education policies and practices
- Individual and organizational dynamics that impede the success of change efforts
- How to improve collaborative relationships and build teams and alliances in diverse settings
- Concrete skills for leading change in challenging contexts toward your current equity goals
- The importance of emotional intelligence and trust in leading equity efforts
- Research, tools, and other resources for equity-focused leadership and team development
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Recent Participants
- School and district teams working on equity or achievement gap initiatives
- Philanthropic foundations working to improve racial equity
- Regional equity initiatives involving cross-sector partnerships
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Cost
$1,200 per participant; teams must have a minimum of two participants. Institute fee includes room and board at Sonoma County’s Westerbeke Ranch, as well as a resource guide containing articles, tools and other relevant materials. We recommend that participating groups be diverse by race, gender, and role.
Cancellation Policy
We offer a full refund for registrants who cancel at least two (2) weeks prior to event start date. We accept registrant substitutions up to one (1) week prior to event date. In the event that you register and do not attend, you are still responsible for full payment. To cancel registration or make arrangements for substitution, please contact Anna Crawley at 510.208.0160 x304 or email acrawley@nationalequityproject.org.
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Results
Over 1,000 educators and community leaders have participated in Leading for Equity since 2002. Over 90% of Leading for Equity participants agree that they are better able to:
- Work more effectively with colleagues from different racial or cultural backgrounds
- Raise and discuss issues of equity with their colleagues
- Make personal and organizational changes to address social and racial inequities
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Download and distribute our 2012 LFE flier.
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To Register
Thursday, February 9 – Sunday, February 12, 2012 Sold Out! Thank you!
Thursday, March 22 – Sunday, March 25, 2012
For the latest updates join our mailing list. If you have additional questions please contact Anna Crawley at acrawley (at) nationalequityproject.org or call 510.208.0160 x304.
We believe that every child in America has the right to a quality education, and we coach people to become powerful leaders who make good on that promise.