Lead Well, Restore Well
Jennifer Thompson commends educators for leading well this year and encourages them to set an example of restoring their hearts and souls this summer.
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We provide caring, intentional service, encouraging leaders to engage in proactive problem-solving. Investing in your school leaders promotes student learning and faculty success. We help you become more effective in the workplace, advance your career, and mentor others as you lead your organization successfully into the future.
Building Professional Capacity and Excellence through a Commitment to Leadership Growth and Development
CSI is fully committed to developing strong Christian leadership at all school sites and at all levels. From teacher leaders to Board members, relevant and experiential programs are available. Determine your needs according to this progression of leadership development programs.
Christian Schools International’s Professional Learning Services focus on the following:
Facilitating learning that guides Christian school educators to craft climate, culture, and community in ways that advance student learning, promote faculty flourishing, and serve as powerful acts of worship
Helping you continue to make a meaningful contribution to your team, which means you become more effective in the workplace. This development assists you in advancing in your career and moving into new positions where you can lead, manage, influence, coach, and mentor others.
Ensuring that you, in your leadership position, stay relevant, informed, and up to date. You are more aware of the changing trends and directions in your profession. The pace of change is probably faster than it’s ever been—and this this truth is the new culture that we live and work in.
The Emerging Leaders Development Institute (ELDI) is designed for emerging leaders. This weeklong summer boot camp explores today's leadership challenges.
The Principal Development Institute (PDI) is a three-day program where cohort groups of 16 work together and focus on critical issues facing Christian schools.
Board Governance Workshops are critical to the long-term health of our schools, designed to make board members more effective in their roles.
Upcoming Events
Emerging Leaders Development Institute
July 6–8, 2023 | Wheaton, IL
Participants in the Emerging Leaders Development Institute (ELDI) form a network of future leaders in Christian education while learning about relational servant leadership and effective management and governance. Designed for teachers, ELDI is a hybrid program, both in person and virtual, that will allow you to focus on developing an understanding of school leadership and the role that God may be planning for you. The deadline to apply to the summer institute has passed.
Principal Development Institute (PDI)
February 18–21, 2024 | Location is TBD
The next Principal Development Institute will be held on February 18–21, 2024. PDI offers principals the opportunity to build a network of professional peers who stand ready to support them in carrying out their increasingly complex calling. Stay tuned for more information about applying.
Recent Leadership Development Articles
Mentors Make a Difference
When is the last time you contributed to the flourishing of another? Erik Ellefsen reflects back on his mentors and challenges today’s leaders to take up the torch.
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Becoming a Christlike Influencer in Your Community - Part 2
Part 2 of Becoming a Christlike Influencer in Your Community shares the impact school leaders can have in the forming of positive cultural habits and faith formation.
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“I have attended both ELDI and PDI and have been encouraged and affirmed by both conferences. The instruction and interaction with instructors and other attendees was very deep and meaningful. The teaching and learning both in class and outside of class was excellent.”
Kalamazoo Christian School
Kalamazoo, MI