The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Excellence in Leadership Certification was developed for program staff in a leadership role who are looking for strategies to effectively lead and motivate others, to create and maintain a positive workplace culture, to demonstrate emotional intelligence and to overcome leadership challenges.

Course Schedule* – Click here for the Course Catalog

Session	Topic
Session 1 January 8, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Creating Cultures of Leadership Drew Dudley, Day One Leadership
Session 2 February 5, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	The Organized Leader Katherine Spinney, Katherine Spinney Coaching LLC
Session 3 February 26, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Authentic Communication & Emotional Intelligence  Sarah Colantonio & Kedren Crosby, Work Wisdom
Session 4 March 26, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	The Resilient Leader: Bounce Back for Success Faisal Khan, 1ExtraordinaryLife
Session 5 April 9, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Leading Through Change Wendy Kubasko, Shippensburg University
Session 6 April 30, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Leading for Equity in Challenging Times Shauna King, King Professional Development Services
Session 7 May 21, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Leading Through Conflict Sarah Colantonio & Kedren Crosby, Work Wisdom
Session 8 June 11, 2021	Self-Respect: The Foundation for Quality Leadership Sharing Projects │Retreat

*Sessions 1-7 of the course will meet virtually. The final course session on June 11 is tentatively planned as an in-person event.