EdLEAP: Education Leaders' Programme

The top leadership in the education sector is on the vanguard of change and transformation. This has brought the spotlight on educators and academic professionals to initiate, manage and oversee an accelerated change towards meeting the objective of shaping schools and academic centers into ‘institutes of excellence’. Execution of such a transformation requires a good degree of management & leadership capacity to address any challenges that such a transformation may entail. Leadership programme for Educators and Academic Professionals is an attempt to build and enhance the leadership capacity and management know-how across school educators and academic professionals in India.

The modules shall broadly cover the following topics:

Module 1: Education Sector Context, Policy, and Practice

In today's dynamic educational landscape, school leaders and education sector executives encounter multifaceted challenges arising from an interplay of factors related to education, politics, and socio-economic conditions. It is vital to effectively navigate complex decision-making scenarios, foster equitable learning environments, and adequately prepare oneself to lead institutions through times of rapid change and uncertainty. This module will endeavor to introduce participants of this course to the complexities of their business environment and shall involve sessions on the topics such as:

Module 2: Leadership Skills

This module is designed to develop leadership skills which are essential for any organizational success. The participants will be exposed to different facets of leadership and its application during uncertain times. Specifically, this module will guide education leaders to apply lessons and best practices from other sectors as well as to strategically think and manage change during crisis. Further, it will help them discover, develop, or harness their leadership style to steer their organizations to greater success. This module will involve sessions on the topics such as:

Module 3: Business Management Skills

This module intends to build the foundations of management skills for education leaders. Lessons from management of the firm inform and are, in turn, informed by the tenets of effective educational management. Participants will immerse themselves in the realm of business administration, gaining insights and competencies to run their own organizations more effectively. Specifically, they will be introduced to the economics of business and understand tools and frameworks related to project management, and marketing alongside digital marketing strategies. Particularly, this module will include sessions on the following topics:

Module 4: Financial Skills

This module aims to inculcate financial skills within the education leadership. The main objective is to help participants understand the financial health of their institutes, plan, control and make informed decisions. In particular, they will learn to analyze annual reports, manage cost, prepare budget, make decisions and control the risk. This module will include sessions on the following key topics:

Module 5: Stakeholder Management

This module focuses stakeholder management skills relevant to the leaders of education sector. This includes managing internal stakeholders such as teachers and staff, recruiting them, identifying their training needs, and embedding ethics and values within organizations. It would also focus on managing external stakeholders such as parents, vendors, media, and others through proper networking, communication, and persuasion. More specifically, this module will comprise sessions on the following topics:

Module 6: Data, Descriptive Stats, Decision Making

In the current, ever-evolving, and data-progressive business environment it is imperative for education leaders to engage in evidence-based decision making. The objective of this module is to enhance participants' ability to utilize data effectively in decision-making processes within educational settings. By exploring national and international data sources, analytical and statistical tools, as well as issues pertaining to the ethics and safety around data-use, participants shall develop the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions, drive organizational growth, and improve educational outcomes. This module will comprise sessions on the following topics:

Module 7: Education Technology

This module is essential for education leaders to stay abreast of advancements in educational technology and its implications for teaching and learning. By exploring topics such as technology integration in classrooms, digitization, entrepreneurship in education, and cyber risk and security, leaders can effectively navigate the digital landscape, foster innovation, and ensure the safety and security of digital learning environments for students and staff alike. This module will comprise sessions on the following topics:

Module 8: Education Sector Context, Policy, and Practice – II

Discussing public policy issues and national education policies is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, understanding the broader policy landscape allows leaders to align their strategies with national priorities and mandates. Secondly, it empowers them to advocate for effective policies that address the needs of diverse stakeholders and drive positive change within the education system. The concluding module shall focus on dialogues and discourses on the wider educational context, trends, and policies, including but not limited to the following topics:

The programme is open for the top educators (principals and administrators) belonging to elementary, secondary and senior secondary levels of education across the country. This programme can also be taken up by senior teachers, with a minimum of ten years of experience, aspiring to be school leaders in future. This programme is also open to entrepreneurs in the education space and executives of EdTech firms. Leadership learning is not only informed by theory but also experiential