Developing Inclusive Leaders Advancing

The Advancing Inclusive Leadership program is a comprehensive hybrid professional learning experience designed for educational leaders ready to deepen their practice in creating inclusive, equitable learning environments. This level includes the full Developing Inclusive Leaders online module series, plus in-person training sessions led by expert facilitators — including the nationally renowned Dr. Debbie MacFalone.

Participants will benefit from both self-paced learning and immersive in-person sessions that emphasize real-world application, peer collaboration, and the development of actionable strategies for inclusive leadership.

What’s Included:

• 10 self-paced online modules
  

• In-person training sessions with expert facilitators, including Dr. MacFalone

• All required books, printed guides, and materials
  

• Grounding in Michigan’s Section 27j priorities and aligned to national standards (PSEL & NELP)

• Focus on the Knowledge–Skills–Mentoring–Wellness framework
  
  

Key Areas of Learning:

• Instructional leadership for inclusive schools

• Legal and ethical responsibilities in special education

• Creating supportive, collaborative school cultures

• Culturally responsive practices and equitable systems

• Building strong family and community partnerships

This offering is ideal for building administrators, central office leaders, and aspiring leaders who value both the flexibility of online learning and the deeper connection and engagement of in-person professional development — without the ongoing commitment of coaching.