Center for Educational Leadership at CSU

To learn more about CSU's Educational Leadership programs, go to levin.csuohio.edu/cel

As the weather starts getting better and many people celebrate holidays this week, the Center for Educational Leadership wishes our students, instructors, staff, and the community a happy new season. Remember to stop and look at the daffodils!

And mark your calendar — enrollment for Fall semester begins April 27th!

Register today by going to the QR code. We look forward to seeing you at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Thursday, April 23, for an insightful discussion with Dr. Jamil and Dr. Siddiqi.

After the talk, stay for some light appetizers and refreshments with our speakers.

This Spring 2026 Roslyn Z. Wolf Lecture in Urban Education is FREE and is presented by CSU's Center for Educational Leadership in partnership with the Greater Cleveland School Superintendents' Association.

The Center for Educational Leadership offers a test preparation seminar for candidates preparing for principal licensure through the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Educational Leadership (015) exam. The seminar is open to CSU students, participants of the Center for Educational Leadership, and members of the wider Ohio community who are preparing to take the state principal licensure test.

Participants will receive guidance and strategies to help them succeed on the exam. This popular test prep seminar is just $95 for students of CSU's Center for Ed Leadership and $139 for all others.

Register today to ensure your spot for the virtual March 22 seminar!

The Center for Educational Leadership at Cleveland State University created the Superintendent Licensure Program for aspiring educators who have 3 or more years of experience working under a principal or administrative specialist license.

It is a fast-track, 100% online program that offers a convenient pathway to the highest level of leadership positions in schools. This one-of-a-kind nationally accredited program provides relevant curriculum delivered by scholar practitioners; and it's in a cohort model that enhances leadership networks and ensures program completion.

Apply for a Fall 2026 start today!

Joanne Quinn is a global leader in system change, leadership, and deep learning.

As Co-Founder and Global Director of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL), she guides an international partnership across 20 countries, transforming learning as a bridge to a thriving future.

Co-author of Coherence and Dive into Deep Learning (with Michael Fullan), Quinn inspires educators worldwide to open windows of possibility for every learner to flourish in a complex world.

Formerly a superintendent, Quinn brings practical perspective to today’s leadership challenges.

Her roles as implementation advisor to the Ontario Ministry of Education and Director of international Projects, University of Toronto, demonstrate her deep experience in leading change at every level.

Mark Your Calendar now for Jan. 22, 2026 at 9:30 am.

To register and receive the online event link, go to:
https://levin.csuohio.edu/events/transforming-learning-building-coherence-in-complex-times

Questions? Email [email protected]

Enjoy this special time of year and see you in 2026!

This Spring 2026 Semester (starting March 2) earn your Cleveland State University Certificate in Higher Education Teaching to enhance your skills for full-time and part-time teaching roles in colleges and universities. Led by experienced faculty, this program covers pedagogy, student learning, innovative teaching, assessment methods, Diversity and Inclusion, and online teaching. With six learning units, six faculty-led discussions, and a comprehensive learning portfolio, you'll gain valuable insights in just 10 contact hours per unit. Secure your certificate by completing all components of the program. Elevate your teaching career with CSU's focused and practical Higher Education Teaching Certificate. To learn more, contact Nancy Pratt at [email protected] and visit https://www.csuohio.edu/continuing-education/teaching-academy.

CSU’s Center for Educational Leadership is pleased to announce that Joanne Quinn, a global leader in system change, leadership and deep learning, will be our January 2026 speaker.

Joanne Quinn is co-author (with Michael Fullan) of the highly acclaimed book Coherence: The Right Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems. Reviewers have praised its “focus on building a trusting workforce and implementing a common purpose to achieve lasting results.”

This will be a FREE talk (with breakout sessions) available via Zoom.

So, what is “coherence” in education, you ask?

Coherence refers to the logical alignment of a system's various parts, where curriculum, instruction, and assessment work together harmoniously to enhance student learning. It ensures that a student's educational experience is connected and progressive, providing a consistent path for growth, thus avoiding fragmentation.

This Jan. 22 talk is being presented in partnership with the Greater Cleveland School Superintendents’ Association (GCSSA) and is part of the Roslyn Z. Wolf Lecture in Education series. It will be presented via Zoom. More details to come!