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The National Center provides High-Quality Advising, Assistance, Professional Learning, and Product Development to Agencies, Board Members, and Executives. Established in 2008, the National Center has served hundreds of Governing Boards, School Districts, Cities, State Agencies, Non-Profits, and County Offices of Education, nationwide.
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With input from Community/Staff Leaders, the Workshop is a facilitation process supporting the Governing Board in developing a Strategic Plan driving the Vision and Mission into the practices of the Organization. The Workshop takes place over three (3) days and sets the course for the Organization over the next five years and beyond.
Ready to learn more? Click on the links below to view the professional bios of Consultants prepared to support your organization in Strategic Plan Development.
Professional Bios
Fred Van Vleck, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
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The Effective Board Governance Workshop guides and supports the School District/Charter and Governing Board in developing a Governance Handbook. The process formalizes the protocols which will ensure the School District/Charter's Leadership Culture is highly functional and is respected by those working with and for the Governing Board.
Ready to learn more? Click on the links below to view the professional bios of Consultants prepared to support your organization in all aspects of Board Governance.
Professional Bios
Governance Protocol Development/ Leadership Styles (DiSC Application)
Fred Van Vleck, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
Walt Hanline, Ed.D., Founder Emeritus
Resolving Conflict within the Governance Team (Focus on Bridge the Gap)
Facilitation of the Evaluation of the Superintendent
Fred Van Vleck, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
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To advance the mission of their organization, Executive Leaders know the importance of developing responsibility-centered leaders. To support the development of leaders, the National Center offers two approaches: a Leadership Academy, and stand-alone Professional Learning Trainings.
Both approaches utilize the DiSC-related research and reports as a foundation, to ensure that leaders are aware of the impact of their leadership style on those they work for and with. Each learning approach is customized, based on the interests of the Superintendent/CEO and the needs of the organization, school district, or charter school.
Leadership Academy: Multi-phased Structure Encompassing the Core Attributes of Leadership
Professional Learning Topics
Responsibility-Centered Leaders (Focus on Lencioni’s The Motive)
Creating a Healthy Environment for Addressing Conflict (Focus on Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions)
Building a Service Culture (Focus on Mohammad’s Transforming School Culture)
Organizational Leadership (Focus on the work of Wiseman’s The Multipliers)
Leadership Styles (DiSC): Working More Effectively with Others
High-Performing Teams (Focus on Lencioni’s Ideal Team Player)
Organizational Change (Focus on the Work of Collins)
Professional Learning Communities (Focus on the Work of DuFour)
Ready to learn more? Click on the links below to view the professional bios of Consultants prepared to support your organization in developing responsibility-centered leaders.
Professional Bio
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Workshops, Keynotes, and Coaching for Administrators, Educators, and Boards who need Breakthrough Communication and Collaboration Tools to Transform Challenging Conversations, Relationships, and Culture.
When curiosity is operationalized, you and your team can use it as a tool to responsibly manage conflict and change the quality and productivity of any interaction. Rooted in the neuroscience of curiosity, former public school educators, Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary equip your team with essential skills, and conversation starters to help you and your team communicate and collaborate better with anyone, anywhere, anytime. They will equip you with the power to positively change the dynamics of your interactions and relationships, increasing the quality and output of the collaborative work.
Workshops Available
Healthy Relationships: Essential Conversation and Conflict Management Skills for Leaders and Administrators.
Moving to Collaboration: Navigating Critical Conversations with boards, staff, and administrators.
Engaging Students: Breakdown to Breakthrough Conversations and Strategies to Help Students Succeed.
Creating Spaces for Belonging and Building Functional, Diverse Teams: Using the Art and Science of Neurochemistry and Communication
Ready to learn more? Click on the links below to view the professional bios of consultants prepared to support your organization in communication strategies.
Professional Bios
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The National Center provides advisor and coaching support for a variety of management and administrative positions.
In an advisor and support role, the Advisor will:
Shape the Leader - Advisor relationship upon a high level of professional ethics, appropriate confidentiality, competence, and trust.
Work with the Leader in addressing the goals related to their annual evaluation.
Provide intensive, contextualized, one-on-one support to the Leader.
Hold planned monthly virtual meetings designed to address planning and performance issues.
Provide unlimited virtual, phone, and email contact with the Leader to address any issue or challenge, on a 24/7 basis.
Ready to learn more? Click on the links below to view the professional bios of Consultants prepared to support your organization with high-quality advising and coaching support.
Professional Bios
Advisor/Coaching Support for Board Members:
Advisor/Coaching Support for Superintendents:
Fred Van Vleck, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
Walt Hanline, Ed.D., Founder Emeritus
Advisor/Coaching Support for Charter CEO :
Fred Van Vleck, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
Walt Hanline, Ed.D., Founder Emeritus
Advisor/Coaching Support for Chief Business Official:
Fred Van Vleck, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
Advisor/Coaching Support for Public Information Officer:
Advisor/Coaching Support for Special Education Administrator:
Advisor/Coaching Support for Career Tech Administrator:
Advisor/Coaching Support for High School, Middle School, and Elementary school Principals:
Alternative Administrators
Advisor/Coaching Support for Junior High/Middle School Principals:
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The National Center provides support services and resources to school districts and cities, in delivering quality services to their students and community. Accordingly, the National Center links school districts and cities with experts, practitioners, and vendors that will provide optimum services to their agency.
Ready to learn more? Click on the links below to view the professional bios of Consultants prepared to support your organization.
Professional Bios
Interim District and Site Administrator Support
Collective Bargaining Training
Fred Van Vleck, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
Communication Planning & Support Strategies (including Crisis Management)
Improving and Developing Effective Employee Performance (FRISK AND BRICS)
Walt Hanline, Ed.D., Founder Emeritus
Human Resource Department Services Study and Report
Business Department Services Study and Report
Fred Van Vleck, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
Regional Opportunity Program Services Study and Report
Risk Management Services Study and Report
Bond Program Implementation
Fred Van Vleck, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
Shared District Services and Entrepreneurship
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The National Center can support organizations with strategic plan summaries, graphic design services, flyers (general, promotion, professional development, recruitment), brochures, pamphlets, and other printed publications.
Ready to learn more? Click on the links below to view the professional bios of Consultants prepared to support your organization in the development of communication and marketing materials.
Professional Bios
Public Affairs Management & Communication Strategies
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The 6 Types of Working Genius, developed by Patrick Lencioni, is a powerful framework designed to help teams identify their unique strengths and improve collaboration. It categorizes individuals into six distinct types: Genius of Wonder (W), who excels at brainstorming and generating new ideas; Genius of Discernment (D), skilled at evaluating ideas and making informed decisions; Genius of Completion (C), who thrives on implementing and executing plans; and Genius of Enablement (E), who provides the support and encouragement necessary for success. Understanding these roles helps teams leverage each member’s strengths, streamline workflow, and achieve greater results. The consultants delivering this training are certified by Patrick Lencioni, ensuring a high level of expertise and authenticity in applying the model to drive team performance.
Professional Bios
Fred Van Vleck, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
Mary Hopewell, Ed.D., Associate Director
Our Services
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Strategic Plan Workshop
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Effective Board Governance Workshop
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Bridge the Gap Communication Workshops
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Leadership Teams
