National Institute for School Leadership

The National Institute for School Leadership (NISL) is the leading provider of high-quality, research-based leadership development programs designed to give district and school leaders the critical knowledge and skills they need to be instructional leaders and improve student achievement in their schools. NISL has a proven track record of performance developing leaders at every stage of their careers, from aspiring leaders to the most expert and effective leaders. NISL has provided our flagship program, the Executive Development Program for School Leaders (EDP) to more than 8,000 education leaders in more than 20 states. The Executive Development Program offers districts and states sustained, cohort-based, job-embedded and applied learning, using a blended learning model of face-to-face and technology-enhanced learning. The EDP emphasizes the role of district and school leaders as strategic thinkers, instructional leaders and creators of a just, fair and caring culture in which all students meet high standards. It makes certain that principals can effectively set direction for their schools and staff, provide teachers with meaningful feedback and design an efficient organization.