Development

This course will provide participants foundational principles and strategies for leadership in the context of Partnership Principles.  These skills are not only useful in the schools, they transcend the educational setting and provide a framework for a more just and equitable world. This course builds on the underlying philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori's vision of peace education and the hope for all humankind.   A framework for fostering cooperation, social skills, and a sense of community.  This course creates provides that a sense of community is generated, and guidelines for peace education are included.

Students will study generic and their institution’s test, attendance, and graduation data to discuss and describe possible paths to improvement. This course is designed to move leaders from “I think” solutions to “the data suggest” solutions. Students will practice “real world” decision-making to meet the standard: “High Performing Leaders plan effectively, use critical thinking and problem solving techniques, and collect and analyze data for continuous school improvement.” Students will personalize their study to meet the needs of their charter, public and traditional private Montessori schools.