THE COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE is a statewide, 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to focus on LEADERSHIP to improve student achievement and address critical education issues.
Our Programs
- Prepare and Empower School Leaders
- Partner with Business
- Mobilize Parents and the Community
- Engage in Research and Development
- Serve as a Catalyst for Public Policy
Ongoing evaluation is a required element for all Council for Educational Change initiatives.
The Council for Educational Change is the successor organization of the South Florida Annenberg Challenge initiative. The public private $100 million initiative funded 102 innovative grant programs in the tri-county area, serving 378 schools, more than 280,000 students, 15,000 teachers and more than 2,000 school and district leadership staff.
From the emerging South Florida Annenberg Challenge results and experience, the Council for Educational Change has chosen its focus areas to maximize its impact on educational improvement and student performance. The Council had its first Board and organizational meeting on January 17, 2003. We are indeed fortunate to have the continuing support and insight of leaders around the state, particularly the business community.
The Annenberg Foundation and other philanthropic sources support the Council's work.
Council for Educational Change Brochure [PDF 398KB]
"CHANGE" Underway
Since its start, the Council for Educational Change has made remarkable strides.Here are a few accomplishments to-date:
Held the Summer Leadership Academy™ and Follow-up Regional Academy for more than 160 Principals, Assistant Principals and Teacher Leaders from schools throughout Florida to strengthen leadership skills.
Introduced SP SnapShot™, the Council's latest and greatest student and teacher data analysis tool.
www.studentperformance.com
Developed the Educational Leadership Assessment© (ELA) online diagnostic tool for the individualized professional development of both aspiring and veteran principals.
www.asapela.com
Conducted and shared national report on High Performance and Best Practices in elementary schools.
www.floridabestpractices.com
Launched new Florida School Report Training and Tutorials online.
www.floridabestpractices.com
Continuing the expansion and creation of new PASS™ sites, now 59 schools statewide, where CEO’s mentor principals and commit $100,000 for their school model. www.educationchange.com/PASS
Developed 13 new principals now leading Broward and Palm Beach schools through the Council’s online, competency-based Accelerated School Administrator Program© (ASAP) www.asapportal.com
Established the Annual $10,000 Leonard Miller Principal Leadership Award, (2003 winner--Bart Christie, Bent Tree Elementary, Miami-Dade; 2004 winner--Dr. Patricia Dixon, Dillard Elementary, Broward; 2005 winner--Jacqueline Byrd, Reynolds Lane Elementary, Duval; 2006 winner--Linda V Geller, West Tampa Elementary, Hillsborough)
Won 8 Sunshine State Public Relations Association Awards including best website; Leonard Miller Principal Leadership Award; FLA; and information materials. Won 4 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Awards including first place for Florida School Report; and webpage, SPSnapshot and Florida School Report Best Practices brochure.
Expanded the Council Board, attracting leaders from corporate, community, civic and education sectors, with Dr. Elaine Liftin serving as the Executive Director.
Please be sure and visit our Pressroom for more information on our work "in progress". Also check out our monthly UPDATE for bulleted news briefs.
