Educational Leadership Learning Accelerator

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Our mission: to develop, support, grow, and sustain a diverse global community of equity and justice-focused education leaders to innovate and transform education so that all students can thrive.

At the Educational Leadership Learning Accelerator (ELLA), equity-minded school and systems leaders can invest in their leadership and develop the research-based tools, mindsets, and skills needed to disrupt and ameliorate systems of oppression within their context. Leaders can choose from a range of supports, including 1) professional learning opportunities, 2) one-on-one coaching, 3) learning exchanges, and 4) customized professional development.

We believe that transformational change in schools and systems starts with leadership.

In order to develop solutions to complex social justice and equity challenges, leaders need powerful, ongoing learning opportunities. At ELLA, Berkeley School of Education faculty and partners support leaders to expand their social justice skills and knowledge, engage in critical thinking, reflect upon their own practices, and develop a network of like-minded leaders to realize their bold visions for equity.

The Interview Clinic was invaluable. I walked away with so many new tools and a lot of confidence! I know it made a difference in my job hunt.
Workshop participant