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SCHOOL LEADER SUMMER INSTITUTE · 2026

The rehearsal before the concert

Two days at Belmont University for school leadership teams. Align priorities, strengthen culture, and walk into Day 1 with a clear instructional vision and shared ownership.

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ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

Two days. One leadership team. A whole year set in motion.

The Summer School Leader Institute is built for the leadership work that quietly decides a school year before it begins. Across two days at Belmont University, your team will align priorities, strengthen culture, and set the tone for the new year, with a clear instructional vision and shared ownership from Day 1.

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June 24–25

2026

Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee 37212

Format

2 Days · Choice Sessions

For

Principals, APs, Instructional Coaches

Venue

Belmont University

Co-hosted by

Eight Strands LiteracyPIVOT — School Improvement Leaders
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★ HighlightedSessions led by Eight Strands Literacy. Choose your track or come for the full institute.

Day 1

Wed · June 24
  1. 8:30–9:30
    Opening · People Leadership

    Finding Your Leadership Rhythm

  2. 9:30–10:50 · Choice

    Option A

    Building & Maintaining Relationships

    True Colors: Understanding Yourself to Lead Others Well

    Option B

    People Leadership

    Inspirational Leadership: Vision, Energy, Purpose

  3. 9:30–10:50 · Choice

    Option A

    Building & Maintaining Relationships

    True Colors: Understanding Yourself to Lead Others Well

    Option B

    People Leadership

    Inspirational Leadership: Vision, Energy, Purpose

  4. 10:55–12:15 · Choice

    Option A

    People Leadership

    Launching Your Admin Team: Roles, Rhythms, Routines

    Option B

    Instructional Leadership Literacy

    Diagnosing the State of Literacy: Strengths, Gaps, Opportunities

  5. 12:15–1:00ChoiceLunch

  6. 1:00–2:20 · Choice

    Option A

    People Leadership

    Designing Team Culture: Norms, Rituals & Systems

    Option B

    Instructional Leadership Literacy

    Setting Literacy Priorities: Using EOY Data for High-Leverage Moves

  7. 3:50–4:00ClosingDay 1 Reflection: Today's Final Track
  8. 5:00–7:00SocialDinner · Pins Mechanical

Day 2

Thu · June 25
  1. 8:30–9:00WelcomeDay 2 Kickoff: Setting the Tempo
  2. 9:00–9:20Partner SpotlightMeg Languages Preview

  3. 9:25–10:45 · Choice

    Option A

    System Design & Execution

    Student Culture Systems: Safety, Belonging & Joy

    Option B

    Self Management

    Spending Time on What Matters: Calendar to Priorities

  4. 10:50–12:10 · Choice

    Option A

    System Design & Execution

    Starting Strong: Designing a High-Impact First Six Weeks

    Option B

    People Leadership

    Emotional Intelligence & Self Regulation for Leaders

  5. 12:10–12:55Partner SpotlightGELF Introduction

  6. 1:10–2:30 · Choice

    Option A

    Instructional Leadership — Math

    Driving Math Results: What Leaders Must See, Name, Support

    Option B

    People Leadership

    Effective Feedback: Building Skill Through Practice

  7. 2:35–3:35
    Instructional Leadership — Literacy

    Systems Change to Drive Literacy Outcomes: A Leader Panel

  8. 3:40–4:30ClosingKeeping the Rhythm All Year Long
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Wondering who from your team should come?

Bring the people who'll lead the year: Principals, APs, and Instructional Coaches working through the same priorities, in the same room, leaving with the same plan. The Institute is built for leadership teams, not individuals.

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