What do administrators and faculty do to make schools dynamic, successful learning environments for students?  Dr. Steve Edwards and Dr. Paul Chapman outline six essential pillars for creating dynamic schools in their latest book, Six Pillars of Dynamic Schools.

Both educational practitioners, Edwards and Chapman understand the need for concrete, practical solutions for principals and educational leaders.  A blend of examples, experience, and research, this book is perfect for leadership development and book study opportunities, and offers practitioners specific ways of embedding the six pillars within their schools.  Download an excerpt of the book here.

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How can schools really prepare students for success in our world today?  What skills are needed for youth to thrive in a global context?  How can we engage students in ways that prepare them for college, careers, and citizenship?  Through leadership skill practice and development!  Find out more about our iLead 21 Experience for middle and high school students by reading excerpts from our Stage One Novice book.

iLead 21 is a three year, progressive leadership development program that focuses on 5 key leadership principles: 1) Life a Principle-Driven Life 2) Manage People & Resources Well 3) Build Trust 4) Create a Shared Vision & Communicate it Effectively and 5)  Be Passionate, Motivated & Motivating.  Students form a company and progress through a series of leadership problem-based leadership development tasks.  As they earn tokens, they move up through 21 levels of the Leadership Development Ladder.  Download the iLead 21 brochure here.

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Is it too expensive or time consuming to send your leadership team to a conference?  No problem!  Order our new Advance the Ball workshop booklet and companion DVD, School Leadership for Today and Tomorrow, and create your own professional development for your school leaders. 

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In an era of state and federal mandates, standards and accountability, rapidly changing demographics, and an ever-shrinking world, the challenges and complexities of education in America can be overwhelming. Still, the abundance of new fads and innovations that promise a "quick fix" for almost any educational challenge bombard educators at every level. Anyone who has been in education for a few years is well aware of the many simplistic solutions offered to address complex problems.

Comprised of leaders in education who have a deep understanding of systems thinking, Edwards Educational Services understands that simple solutions for complex issues do not yield sustainable improvements. The educational system of each city and town must be structured and continually adjusted to meet the needs of its population, as well as the demands of society's evolving dynamics.

Our services focus on dealing in reality. Reality education--building relationships and using data, not perceptions or fads, to drive educational decisions--is critical for obtaining measurable, sustainable results. We tailor our services to meet the specific needs of the children, staff, administration, and communities with whom we work. We do not have a single or simple format, but rather, we collaboratively create an individualized plan designed to garner measurable, sustainable results. Just ask our clients, who will enthusiastically share how we have built a professional relationship based on trust and performance to help them achieve their vision.

We encourage you to explore our website and contact us directly to see how we can personalize our services to meet your needs. We look forward to having the opportunity to work with you to make your vision a reality.