Our Programs
The leader is the lever.
PIVOT offers unique programs specifically designed to build capacity in school-based and system-level leaders.
We offer a sustained school improvement strategy through the lever of strong school based, principal leadership. We provide the development and support specifically designed to strengthen principals’ leadership and outcomes.
How it works
A cohort model built for school improvement
Experience design
PIVOT offers a cohort model implementing cross functional learning teams for small group components. Our program serves both traditional district run schools and charter schools.
Methods of learning
Whole group: Participants in a PIVOT cohort will spend time monthly with all other participants in various locations as well as an immersive summer institute.
Small group: PIVOT coaches will facilitate school visits, case studies, and empathy interviews during bi-monthly, regional meetings.
Individualized: Each participant will receive implementation coaching and ongoing assessment with an assigned PIVOT coach.
Tracking progress
Within 3 years, our leaders’ schools will outperform other comparable schools in their districts on all school improvement indicators. Our leaders will also stay in their role longer than leaders at other comparable schools in their districts and states.
What leaders learn
The six Strands of Learning
Every PIVOT experience is built around six strands. Spin the wheel to explore each one.
For principals
PIVOT’s Core Program
Designed for principals leading improvement efforts.
What’s included
Three-year cohort experience
School improvement focused content across PIVOT’s six Strands of Learning & five leadership competencies
PIVOT’s Leader Summer Institute
Four in person learning events
Two regional school visits
25 one-on-one coaching & implementation support sessions (10 in-person)
For principals
Additional Principal Supports
Designed for principals ranging from new to the role to experienced leaders looking for additional development.
Moderate Support
Designed for principals new to their role, new to their school, or navigating change.
Single or multi-year cohort options
Content across PIVOT’s six Strands of Learning & five key competencies
PIVOT’s Leader Summer Institute
4 in person learning events
2 regional school visits
15 coaching sessions (7 in person)
Light Support
Designed for experienced principals who want community and an additional developmental push.
Single or multi-year cohort options
Content across PIVOT’s six Strands of Learning & five key competencies
PIVOT’s Leader Summer Institute
4 in person learning events
2 regional school visits
10 coaching sessions (5 in person)
For mid-level leaders
Mid-Level Leader Supports
Designed for mid-level leaders overseeing chronic absenteeism, instruction, and/or behavior systems.
Chronic Absenteeism
Designed for a teammate who oversees attendance systems and is responsible for improving attendance and decreasing chronic absenteeism.
Examples: assistant principal, director of operation, attendance coordinator, family and community engagement specialist, etc.
All tracks include
Single or multi-year cohort options
Content focused on three key foundational leadership skills: people leadership, system design and implementation, and self-management
Four in person learning events
10 coaching sessions (5 in person)
Two optional school visits
Instruction: Coaching and PLCs
Leaders who oversee instruction and directly support teacher growth and development.
Examples: assistant principals, coaches, deans
Proactive and Reactive Behavior Systems
Leaders who oversee student culture and are responsible for improving non academic outcomes like decreasing office referral, decreasing suspensions, or increasing effectiveness of proactive behavior systems.
Examples: deans, assistant principals, director of culture, etc.
For district leaders
Principal Supervisor / District Leader Program
Designed for any district/CMO office based leaders supporting principals to drive improvements in their schools.
What’s included
Develop system level supports for principals and schools to drive improvements
Three in person learning events
Two one-on-one coaching sessions
For districts and CMOs
Custom Leadership Capacity Building Supports
Customized professional learning experiences, tool creation, and system design based on specific district or CMO needs. Examples include: leadership frameworks, scope and sequences for leader development, planning and executing your principal meetings, school improvement plans, etc. We specialize in people leadership and school improvement work.