On October 18th, 19 middle and high school teachers from around the district participated in their first day of the Leaders of Innovation program, a new professional development experience designed for teachers who are compelled to find new and better ways to meet their students’ needs. The year-long program provides supports, such as mentorship, and structure for teachers to take on innovative projects in their classrooms, at their schools sites, or in service of the district as a whole that aim to increase student engagement and improve student academic outcomes. This group of innovative teachers will present the results of the projects as well engage in leadership development to help disseminate best practices and to encourage others to cultivate and nurture their innovative spirit.
