Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction/Cycle of Inquiry

  • 2

    Module 1 - Instructional Leadership Research

  • 3

    Module 2 - The Logic Behind Implementation

    • Module 2 - An Introduction Video to Implementation

    • Implementation Webinar

    • Module 2 Content/Assignments

    • Module 2 - Closing Thoughts

    • Module 2 - Exit Survey
  • 4

    Module 3 - A Focus on Learning

    • Video Introduction - A Focus for Learning

    • Focus On Learning Webinar

    • Module 3 Content/Assignments

    • Module 3 - Closing Thoughts

    • Module 3 - Exit Survey
  • 5

    Module 4 - Student Engagement

    • Module 4 - Introduction Video

    • Student Engagement Webinar

    • Module 4 Content/Assignments

    • Module 4 - Closing Thoughts

    • Module 4 - Exit Survey
  • 6

    Module 5 - Instructional Strategies

    • Instructional Strategies - Video Introduction

    • Instructional Strategies Webinar

    • Module 5 Content/Assignments

    • Module 5 - Closing Thoughts

    • Module 5 - Exit Survey

    • Protocol & Practice - Reciprocal Teaching
  • 7

    Module 6 - Collective Efficacy

    • Efficacy - Introduction Video

    • Collective Efficacy Webinar

    • Module 6 Content/Assignments

    • Closing Thoughts - Module 6

    • Module 6 - Exit Survey

    • Protocol & Practice - 4 A's
  • 8

    Module 7 - Evidence of Impact

    • Module 7 - Introduction Video

    • Evidence of Impact Webinar

    • Module 7 Content/Assignments

    • Module 7 - Exit Survey

    • Module 7 - Closing Thoughts
  • 9

    Instructional Leadership Webinar

    • Instructional Leadership Webinar

Instructor(s)

Peter DeWitt

Peter DeWitt (Ed.D) is a former K-5 teacher (11 years) and principal (8 years). He is a workshop facilitator and leadership coach who runs competency-based workshops and provides keynotes nationally and internationally focusing on school leadership (collaborative cultures and instructional leadership), as well as, fostering inclusive school climates.

His work has been adopted at the state level, university level, and he works with numerous school districts, school boards, regional networks, ministries of education around North America, Australia, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the U.K.

Peter is the author, co-author or contributor of numerous books. Visit www.petermdewitt.com for more about his work.

Instructional Leadership: Creating Practice Out of Theory

8 Week Asynchronous Remote Course

This completely asynchronous course is designed for instructional coaches, teacher leaders, department chairs, school building leaders and district leaders who want to deepen their focus on instructional leadership. It is open to all educators, regardless of what country they reside in.

The course includes:

  • Short video introductions
  • Chapter readings from Instructional Leadership: Creating Practice Out of Theory
  • Resources for deeper learning
  • Community discussions board
  • Webinars for each section that can be used individually or with school teams and PLC's.
  • There is one full webinar focusing on all aspects of instructional leadership that can be downloaded and used with staff.

To maximize the benefits of the course, each participant should engage in a Cycle of Inquiry where they focus on one area of growth.

Please send Email if you have questions or comments

Instructional Leadership: Creating Practice Out of Theory (DeWitt. Corwin Press. 2020) will need to be purchased prior to the beginning of the course.