Development program for leadership teams

Development program “Building effective collaboration and evidence-based development in educational leadership teams” is designed for educational institutions whose leadership teams have undergone significant changes — such as the appointment of a new leader or the replacement of several leadership team members.

The aim of the program is to support collaboration within leadership teams and to provide evidence-based knowledge and practical tools for planning and implementing development initiatives.

Core Topics:

  • Teamwork and group processes – how to build a well-functioning leadership team?
  • Leadership approaches and change management – how to plan and implement development initiatives?
  • Using data and evidence – how to make informed, data-driven decisions?

Participants will gain insights into collective efficacy theory and learn practical methods for shaping a school culture that supports learning and development.

Who is this program for?

The program is open to leadership teams of educational institutions that:

  • have recently undergone leadership changes (a new leader or several new team members);
  • wish to improve teamwork and enhance collaboration;
  • need guidance and support in planning and implementing development activities.

Program Structure

Duration: A total of 156 academic hours, including 48 contact hours and 108 hours of independent work.

Modules: The program includes five modules — the first and last are two-day sessions, and the three in between are one-day sessions. Lectures will introduce theoretical foundations on group processes, leadership principles, change management, and data collection. Practicing professionals will help interpret and apply the conceptual knowledge.

Mentoring: Each participating educational institution will be assigned a mentor who supports the team between seminars.

Practical Assignments: Between seminars, teams will complete development tasks and an evidence-based self-assessment. At the end of the program, they will present a developed solution or methodology designed to address a specific challenge or implement a meaningful change within the school.

The program is supported by the European Union through the European Social Fund and the Estonian state. The activity is titled "Initial and Continuing Education and Development of Education and Youth Sector Professionals."

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