Portrait of a Leader
A shared vision for the skills educators need to drive innovation and lead education systems change through personalized, competency-based learning. By elevating these attributes, the Lead for Learners network aims to support, grow and celebrate the development of education leaders – from the classroom to the district level.
The Portrait of a Leader defines the attributes necessary for educators to effectively and sustainably lead systems change. Rooted in the principles of personalized, competency-based learning and collaborative, human-centered approaches, the Portrait serves as a guide for the qualities that will empower educators to drive innovation and make a lasting impact. The Portrait of a Leader is more than a set of leadership skills; it’s a collective vision for the qualities needed to lead education into the future.
Download the Portrait of a Leader
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Download the Portrait of a Leader to explore the attributes and reflect on your personal leadership development.
Portrait of a Leader in Action
Teacher Fellows Podcast hosts Ryan Rarick and Lauren Merkley speak with Syd Young about the Portrait of a Leader framework, designed to empower educators to become transformational leaders.
Key Competencies of a Modern-day Leader
In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, host Rebecca Midles talks with Laura Hilger, Carmen Coleman and Estrada explore the essential competencies needed to lead in today’s dynamic learning environments—highlighting adaptability, learner-centered mindsets and systems thinking.Leadership and the Portrait of a Leader
In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with educational leaders Casey Lefler and Laura Hilger about their leadership journeys, what it takes to be an effective educational leader, and the Portrait of a Leader resource.
Webinar: 5 Skills Educators Need
Education leaders from Nevada, Arizona and Texas explore the Portrait of a Leader and its role in professional growth and development in this webinar.
Leadership for Personalized, Competency-based Learning
Learn more about the collaborative creation of the Portrait of a Leader at Aurora Institute.
Skills and Mindsets for Transformational Leadership
The efforts of engaging multiple groups to ensure that the Portrait of a Leader reflected the shared traits of those leading through personalized, competency-based learning.
As a steering committee, we recognized a pressing need for a unifying framework to guide the development of leaders equipped to manage transformational change in a sustainable and human-centered way. This resource meets that need. It is a call to action and a roadmap.
Estrada
Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, Arizona
Lead for Learners Network Steering Committee Member
