UW Leadership for Learning

Our 2026 Leading Towards Justice Symposium is coming up on February 6 & 7-- join us & help spread the word! We are excited to have Drs. Decoteau Irby & Ann Ishimaru with us for our (un)keynote conversation, moderated by L4L grad Dr. Keisha Scarlett. In addition, our current L4L9 students have organized into teams to plan and lead about half of the concurrent sessions offered. This is truly an L4L (and beyond) event you don't want to miss!

Click the "schedule" tab on the event/registration site linked below for the full line up. In addition to our (un)keynote, general session, and 21 concurrent sessions to choose from, registration includes Friday night reception and lunch on Saturday. Discount codes are provided at checkout for any and all who want or need this event to be lower cost (50% off) or free-- no process required. This event qualifies for up to 9.25 equity or leadership clock hours.

We hope to see you there!

Leading Towards Justice Symposium 2026. How we teach and lead is consequential to shaping our futures and staying responsive to our current climate and conditions. The 2026 Leading Towards Justice (LtJ) Sy.

Congratulations to Dr. Ann Ishimaru, L4L faculty member, who is UCEA's Linda C. Tillman Social & Racial Justice Award recipient for 2025!

🌟 Honoring Dr. Ann M. Ishimaru, this year’s Linda C. Tillman Social & Racial Justice Award recipient!
Her powerful scholarship and leadership advance racial equity, inclusion, and transformative justice in education. ✊📚
University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA)

L4L is on the road at the WASA/AWSP Summer Conference in Spokane. Find us at Booth 710 in the Exhibit Hall!

L4L Cohort 8 graduate, Dr. Lo**ta Ceja (Yakama Nation), is leading work in her community around culture based curriculum, representation, and tribal sovereignty through education. We have deep appreciation for her work. Lead on, Dr. Ceja! 💜🙌🏽

"L4L sharpened the tools I had to collaborate with all stakeholders. The connections, learning and unlearning empowered me to take unconventional approaches towards my leadership practices in order to inspire, provide hope and encourage all."
- Dr. Monica Haule, L4L8, Everett Public Schools

Dr. Debora Haney, representing L4L Cohort 7! Dr. Haney is Assistant Director of Early Learning/Family Engagement for the Bellingham School District

"My experience with L4L was career changing. I enjoyed the opportunity to make lasting connections with my cohortmates." - Dr. Tim Yeomans, L4L Cohort 3

“I appreciate the caring, compassion, and camaraderie of L4L.” - Dr. Nancy Potter, L4L5, School Development Manager, Cambridge Assessment International Education

"L4L is not like going back to school. It's an opportunity to join a family of amazing leaders who are dedicated to an incredible professional growth journey. L4L will push your very existence as a leader in today's education system while preparing you for tomorrow's." - Dr. ScottbSeaman, L4L6 grad & Executive Director for Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP)

"Best professional development I've ever had!" - Dr. John Parker, L4L5 graduate and Superintendent of Central Valley School District

Dr. Robert Aguilar, principal of College Place High School, recently graduated as part of L4L Cohort 8

Dr. Sandy Austin, L4L1, and Dr. Stacy Thomas, L4L6, say that they are excited to be reconnecting with many wonderful L4L colleagues at the WASA / AWSP Summer Conference. Dr. Austin and Dr. Thomas both worked for the UW Center for Educational Leadership.