The next LEAP cohort will be in 2021-22 school year.
Mission
The mission of the Granbury ISD (GISD) LEAP Academy is to develop leadership capacity in selected GISD teacher leaders by providing quality learning and coaching experiences in a collaborative and supportive environment with a focus on individual and organizational growth.
Selection Criteria
The following criteria will be utilized in selecting all LEAP Academy applicants:
A minimum of three years of teaching experience
Articulated interest in becoming a campus or district administrator
Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional growth
Evidence of leadership abilities as demonstrated in current or previous positions
Completion of at least 21 hours in an Educational Administration/Educational Leadership Master’s degree program, or hold an earned Master’s degree and 18 hours towards Principal Certification.
Properly completed application including comprehensive answers to the application questions
Minimum of two professional references, one of which must be your current supervisor/principal
Every other year, GISD will take a cohort of between 8-12 applicants.
Program Expectations
One 2-hour sessions per month (seven total meetings)
Service on a district comprehensive needs assessment committee or planning committee for a district-level event
Participation in a leadership shadowing activity
Completion of several program assignments between LEAP sessions
