Partners

An unprecedented collaboration and innovative partnership is bringing McREL’s internationally acclaimed leadership research and training to New Jersey.  

Educational Information and Resource Center 

EIRC is a public agency specializing in education-related programs and services for parents, schools, communities, nonprofit organizations and privately held businesses throughout New Jersey. Programs also reach into more than 36 states and 8 foreign countries.

EIRC is committed to continuously improving the education, safety, physical and emotional health of children. EIRC meets this commitment by developing and delivering a comprehensive array of support services to those who teach, raise, care for and mentor children. The Center accomplishes its mission while meeting or exceeding the highest standards for client service, product/service value and employee-job satisfaction.

The Leadership Institute at EIRC provides quality training opportunities to support the efforts of current and emerging school leaders. Drawing from leading edge ideas and research, programs are designed to leave participants with a deeper understanding of how leadership can positively influence student achievement and strategies they can use in their schools and districts.

Additional information about EIRC can be found at www.eirc.org

Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning

Located in Aurora, Colorado, McREL is a nationally recognized, private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving education for all through applied research, product development, and service. Its longtime clients and customers expect and receive products and services that are meaningful, affordable, and on target. The McREL organization believes that meeting the needs of America's educators and their students is paramount. Its staff of highly respected educators and researchers focuses on providing the highest quality, field-tested, research-based products and services available in PreK-16 education today.  

McREL is making a difference in education by delivering the best in:

• field-based research and product development,
• workshops and training,
• technical assistance and consulting,
• evaluation and policy studies,
• information resources, and
• community education and public outreach

Additional information about McREL can be found at http://www.mcrel.org/

New Jersey Association of School Administrators

NJASA is the New Jersey affiliate of the American Association of School Administrators and represents approximately 1200 school leaders in the state. NJASA is committed to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children in New Jersey. NJASA has recently collaborated with the Department of Education and the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association to develop Professional Standards for School Leaders and a companion Professional Development Initiative. A current priority is to support and collaborate with school leaders as they develop and implement their professional development plans.

Additional information about NJASA can be found at http://www.njasa.net/  

New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association 

NJPSA, located in Monroe Township, is dedicated to assisting school leaders promote effective teaching and student learning. NJPSA asserts itself on the local, county, state and national levels and focuses on school quality and the professional leadership needs of all school administrators and supervisors. Through the Foundation for Educational Administration, the Association provides school leaders with pertinent and current professional growth opportunities.

Additional information about NJPSA can be found at http://www.njpsa.org/

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall is located 14 miles southwest of New York City on 58 green acres in the Village of South Orange, New Jersey. The University comprises nine schools and colleges offering more than 60 undergraduate majors and concentrations and 45 graduate programs. Distinguished by its commitment to liberal arts and professional education, Seton Hall currently enrolls more than 10,000 students.

Seton Hall takes particular pride in its focus on leadership. The Institute for Education Leadership, Research and Renewal was initiated by Seton Hall University’s Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy and has aggressively and confidently positioned itself at the forefront of education leadership preparation for the 21 st century. The IELRR offers a high quality fusion of pragmatism and scholarly research through programs like the School Study Council, Grow Your Own Emerging Leaders M.A., New Superintendents Initiative, Practicum for New Superintendents, and the Center for Urban Leadership.

For additional information about the IELRR at Seton Hall contact: Dr. Michael Osnato, Executive Director at 973-275-2869.  

Leadership Links, LLC  

Leadership Links is a leadership consulting firm committed to provid­ing innovative solutions to school district challenges. With access to a wide network of specialists, the firm partners with school districts to provide com­prehensive, customized services to effectively address their unique needs. Leadership Links consultants bring extensive experience, an energetic style, and a reputation for excellence to their work.

For additional information about Leadership Links contact Principal Consultants, Dr. Charles Kuzminski at 732-539-7530 or Carol Moldan at 732-539-1411.