Lead Forward: A Mentorship Journey for New Curriculum Directors I In-Person + Virtual Support

About this experience

Lead Forward: A Mentorship Journey for Curriculum Directors

Build the Skills and Confidence to Lead Curriculum Work That Matters

Step confidently into curriculum leadership with the guidance of experienced mentors and personalized coaching. Lead Forward is a mentorship program designed to support curriculum directors in their first three years on the job those navigating the early, high-impact stages of instructional leadership. Through structured, strategic mentoring, participants gain a clear understanding of the processes, systems, and leadership skills necessary to thrive in the role—from curriculum planning and implementation to professional development and organizational leadership.

Benefits

• Aligned Mentorship: Matched with mentors based on role-specific expertise.
• Personalized Coaching: One-on-one sessions for strategic guidance and support.
• Systems & Structures Support: Help navigating key processes and workflows.
• Leadership Development: Build capacity to lead at scale.
• PD Planning Support: Guidance in designing effective professional learning.
• Flexible Schedule: Set your dates for coaching that work for you!

Details

Qty. 3 Cohort days of professional learning:

• Friday, October 24, 2025
• Thursday, December 11, 2025
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Times: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: CESA 6, Oshkosh

Qty. 4 personalized, one-hour virtual coaching sessions with your mentor

• Transfer the learning into actionable steps within your system with a C&I Director coach
• Personalized problem-solving and clarity for your role within your system
• Feedback and goal setting

Qty. 2 customized, one-hour virtual coaching sessions based on topic(s):

• Data and Assessment: Maximize your understanding of district data and insights into interpretation, leading to next steps

• Curriculum Review Cycle: Learn how to plan a review cycle and analyze the process within a 4K-12 system

• Planning for Professional Learning and Continuous Improvement: Leverage your district structures to maximize teacher learning within continuous improvement cycles

• Act 20 Implementation

Price: $1,250 per participant

Who Should Participate?

• Curriculum & Instruction Directors in years 1-3 of their role

Optional Add-on Coaching Support

• Additional virtual coaching sessions

• In-district coaching support for a longer “project” related to the job

Find out more about the optional add-on coaching support by emailing literacy@cesa6.org

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Amy Ruppert, Literacy Program Assistant at aruppert@cesa6.org.

WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS

Participant Cancellations: Cancellations must be submitted in writing by emailing info@cesa6.org. Registrants who cancel at least 14 calendar days prior to the event start date are eligible for a full refund, minus any non-refundable service or material fees. Cancellations received 7 to 13 calendar days before the event will be eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 7 calendar days of the event. Participants who do not attend without prior notice ("no call, no show") will be charged the full event fee.

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Event Changes or Cancellations by CESA 6: CESA 6 reserves the right to change or cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrollment, presenter availability, or other factors beyond our control. Participants will be notified promptly via email and offered either a full refund or a credit toward a future event.

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Registration Transfers: Registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same organization at no additional cost. Please contact us at least 48 hours before the event start date to request a transfer.

Read more CESA 6 Terms of Service here.