System Leader Learning Lab
The System Leader Learning Lab (SL3) is a cohort-based professional learning and community-building experience for school-system leaders responsible for social studies curriculum decisions. SL3 helps leaders overcome common barriers to adopting and implementing high-quality, culturally responsive materials—by building practical tools, leadership strategies, and a strong peer network.
The Program
Seven sessions, mapped to the Roadmap and built to grow you as a leader.
Virtual, 2–3 hours each, with applied work between sessions and coaching support available both in and between sessions.
We tailor each cohort's sessions to the specific work and challenges participants bring, and refine the lineup from cohort to cohort, all focused on helping you put what you're learning into practice."
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Grounds you in the Roadmap and untangles framework overload
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Roadmap Phases 1–2: awareness and process
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Roadmap Phases 3–4: evaluating and selecting materials
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Leadership skill: relationship-building and buy-in
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Leadership skill: change management
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Leadership skill: communication and influence
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Roadmap Phase 6: evaluate impact
Ideal participants are district, charter-network, or county office leaders who:
Participant Profile
Lead or strongly influence social studies curriculum decisions (adoption, implementation, or instructional support)
Work in systems serving 5,000+ students
Commit to attending sessions and completing light between-session application work
Get support from their supervisor / system to participate.