Pipeline Pathways
In November 2011, Mayor Emanuel announced the Chicago Leadership Collaborative (CLC), in order to create a pipeline of highly qualified leaders to meet the District's needs well into the future.
The CLC is a unique partnership between the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and leading principal development programs. It provides the District with an unprecedented capacity to develop, attract, and retain high-performing principals from internal and external sources, making Chicago a “destination of choice” for aspiring urban school leaders.
CLC Partnership
This unique collaboration is a partnership between CPS and the following partners: National Louis University, New Leaders, and the University of Illinois Chicago.
Program Offerings
Doctoral Programs
- University of Illinois at Chicago
For more information, contact Dr. Cynthia Barron at ckbarron@uic.edu. - National Louis University
For more information, contact Dr. Harrington Gibson at harrington.gibson@nl.edu.
Non-Degree Programs
- New Leaders
For more information, contact admissions at admissions@newleaders.org.
CLC Training
CLC participants commit to a year-long internship, and receive mentoring from a select group of high-performing principals in the District. The aspiring principal is fully immersed in all aspects of school leadership, with a focus on developing proficiency in the CPS Principal Competencies, which can be found in the CPS Framework for School Leaders.
Mission
Identify, develop, support, and retain strong school leaders who are dedicated to student success in CPS.
Vision
For every CPS school to have a strong leader who provides opportunities for all students to reach their fullest potential.