"SILA: School Improvement Leadership Academy" with the CEii logo to the left of the text and 沈芯语老师家访麻花视频's informal seal to the right

Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement (CEii)

School Improvement Leadership Academy

The School Improvement Leadership Academy (SILA) is a six-month leader development program designed to enhance the professional growth of school leaders. This comprehensive, evidence-based program, grounded in improvement science provides school leadership teams with the skills and tools to facilitate effective school improvement processes. SILA supports principals, assistant principals, and teacher leaders as they design, plan, and implement continuous improvement strategies that address problems of practice.

 

Session Dates

DatesLocationTime 
January 21, 2026In Person4:30- 6:30 pm
February 4, 2026Virtual Consultancy4:00- 5:00 pm
February 18, 2026Virtual4:30- 6:30 pm
March 18, 2026Virtual 4:30- 6:30 pm
April 1, 2026Virtual Consultancy4:00- 5:00 pm
April 15, 2026In Person4:30- 6:30 pm
April 29, 2026Virtual Consultancy4:00- 5:00 pm
May 20, 2026Virtual4:30- 6:30 pm
June 3, 2026Virtual4:30- 6:30 pm
CEii SILA Event 3

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Academy Goals

Enhance Equity Leadership: Build the knowledge and capacity of school leadership teams to lead with an equity-driven approach.

Strengthen Improvement Leadership: Deepen the understanding and skills of leaders in driving school improvement efforts.

Improve Planning & Implementation: Equip leaders with the strategies to develop and implement high-quality school improvement plans effectively.

Expected Outcomes

  • Improved Leadership Practices: Participants will develop stronger, more effective leadership approaches aligned with school improvement objectives.
  • Equity Audit Proficiency: Leaders will be able to conduct, interpret, and utilize equity audits to inform decision making and improve school equity practices.
  • High-Quality School Improvement Plans: Participants will create and implement more effective, data-driven school improvement plans that lead to tangible results.
  • Advancement of School Performance Goals: Leaders will use improvement science tools to progress toward meeting school performance goals.
  • Design & Conduct PDSA Cycles: Participants will design, implement, and assess PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycles to monitor and refine continuous improvement efforts.

Program Structure

The SILA initiative combines theoretical learning with practical application, ensuring that participants gain the knowledge and skills to effectively lead improvement efforts in their schools. Each participant will engage in hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and individualized coaching to support their development throughout the program.

Pricing Information 

Pricing CategoryPrice
General$2,000 per person
Network Member$1,500 per person

Join an Information Session to learn more about SILA!

SessionDateTimeRegistration
Information Session 2November 10th, 20254:30 - 5:15 PM
Information Session 3December 9th, 20254:30 - 5:15 PM

Past Fellows

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Alice Burke - Assistant Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Allison Kiarie - Assistant Principal, Montgomery County Public Schools
Anne Gorman - Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Brian Wallace - Principal, Howard County Public Schools
Duane Edwards - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Elizabeth Smith - Assistant Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Erin Cribbs - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Jamie Proctor - Assistant Principal, Howard County Public Schools
Jane Martin - Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
John Noonan - Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Kai Cunningham - Principal, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Kyshia Simmons - Assistant Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Sibigi Lipford-Transou - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Ronae Smith - Principal, Prince George鈥檚 County Public Schools
LaTricia Thomas - Principal, Montgomery County Public Schools
Mckenna Lewis - Director, Charles County Public Schools
M. Deneise Hammond - Principal, Montgomery County Public Schools
Michelle Brennan - Assistant Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Nicholas Cometa - Assistant Principal, Howard County Public Schools
Nicole Abdullah - Principal, Prince George鈥檚 County Public Schools
Orinda Nelson - Assistant Principal, Montgomery County Public Schools
Trish Lannon - Principal, Howard County Public Schools
Thomas Fare - Assistant Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Rashaun Bass - Assistant Principal, Prince George鈥檚 County Public Schools
Regina Coleman - Principal, Howard County Public Schools
Sara Cypress - Principal, Prince George鈥檚 County Public Schools

Adam Eldridge - Principal, Howard County Public Schools
Allison Goldbloom - Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Allison Johnson - Assistant Principal, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Sparkle Jefferson - Assistant Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Beth Foster - Assistant Principal, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Beverly Botchway - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Brandi Smith - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Casey Hunt - Principal, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Cassandra Heifetz - Principal, Montgomery County Public Schools
Colin Riffe - Assistant Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Stacy Hebert - Assistant Principal, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Erica K. Bennett - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Frederick L. Rivers - Principal, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Ivy Peeples - Executive Director, Plainfield Public Schools
Tito Villosillo - Assistant Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Jared Sherman - Assistant Principal, Caroline County Public Schools
Jessica Coley - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Jessica Grant - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Karyn Chisholm - Assistant Principal, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Kathleen Setzer - Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Katie Fridley - Assistant Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Trevor A. Liburd - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Kristi Allan - Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Leah Warble - Assistant Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Lorie Barnes - Principal, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Mary Silva - Title I Supervisor, Dorchester County Public Schools
Sandra Colluzzi - Literacy Coach, Garrett County Public Schools
Shaunta Jones - Assistant Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Micah Pate - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Michelle Matteis - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Thomas Rivers - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Nyree Smith - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Patricia Twitty - Assistant Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools
Rachel Wise - Principal, Garrett County Public Schools
Renee Jenkins - Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools
Renee Jones - Principal, Prince George's County Public Schools