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Equity Leadership & Talent Development
Department Address
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
Department Phone
(562) 997-8328
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ELTD Pipeline Programs
Exploring Leadership Program provides professional development to candidates who are interested in pursuing leadership opportunities at their school site. The program aligns with the pipeline work of Equity Leadership & Talent Development (ELTD) to consistently develop a steady stream of teacher leaders who are current in district philosophy and practice.
Rising Leaders Program provides professional development to candidates who are interested in pursuing leadership opportunities in LBUSD. The program aligns with the pipeline work of ELTD to consistently develop a steady stream of certificated leaders who embody the District’s Core Values and Leadership Domains and Dimensions. The program focuses on equity, leadership development, and supporting change initiatives for equitable and inclusive learning environments.
Introduction to Coaching Program expands upon the work of the Exploring Leadership Program to provide professional development to experienced teachers who are committed to supporting equity for all students in order to close the opportunity gap. Support includes professional development workshops with a focus on facilitating site team collaboration. The goal of the program is to consistently develop a steady stream of teacher leaders who are current in district philosophy and practice. The ideal candidate serves in a formal leadership role and has successfully completed the Exploring Leadership Program.
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program - LBUSD has its own program to prepare candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. The 10 course program begins in the Summer (May) and is completed in 3 semesters. Courses are taught by LBUSD Faculty and San Diego State University Professors, and are a hybrid of on-site and on-line classes. At this time the program serves only LBUSD staff. Salary credit will be offered.
Future Administrators is designed for proven teacher-leaders who wish to prepare themselves for a career in administration. Selected candidates will participate in a series of workshops and mentoring beginning in early Fall through late Spring, and upon successful completion, may be eligible for assistant principal or related leadership positions. Interested candidates for the current school year should preview the Future Administrators tab for more information about the application / selection process.
Continuing Future Administrators provides additional training to candidates who have completed the Future Administrators Program. The program builds on the pipeline work of ELTD to consistently develop a steady stream of future administrators who are current in district philosophy and practice.
Clear Administrative Services Credential Program is for current district administrators who need to clear their Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. It includes a program of coaching and professional development designed to meet state requirements.
New Administrators and Central Office Leaders Program includes all first year assistant principals and central office administrators, who simultaneously participate in the Clear Administrative Services Credential Program. New Administrators will attend a series of professional development workshops designed to provide a firm foundation in current administrative practice and district philosophy.
Aspiring Principals and Central Office Leaders Program includes all Year 2 assistant principals and central office leaders. This program prepares candidates for the principalship and other central office leadership roles.
New Principal Support Program includes in-person and online support meetings throughout the year.
Principal Coaching Program includes professional development and yearly support meetings. Coaches are assigned to support Preliminary and Clear Administrative Services Credential candidates and New Principals.
Exploring District Leadership continues the pipeline work of ELTD to prepare a steady stream of principals who are current in district philosophy and practice for Central Office positions.
New Director Onboarding Program continues the pipeline work of the ELTD Office to support new directors in their day-to-day work of principal supervision and support.
Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) Program is a regional cohort of candidates including LBUSD who are pursuing their Ed.D in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University (SDSU). This is a hybrid program that is taught by SDSU instructors.