What is the cost and benefit of the Caldwell Academy of Leadership (CAL)?
The cost of the Caldwell Academy of Leadership is approximately $3,000 per participant per year. There are 40 participants in CAL I and 20 participants in CAL II. The CAL project is fully funded out of restricted federal dollars. This sum includes all trainings, instructional reviews, staff professional development and continuing education credits for participants. These funds are dedicated for professional development and school improvement and cannot be used for salaries. The CAL participants are trained in instructional leadership best practices, utilizing current research and expected to deliver what they learn to the rest of the Caldwell School District staff. This model is often referred to as a “train the trainers” model. We believe that this approach keeps the focus on us, as professional learners, as opposed to “drive-by” professional development opportunities that have little to no impact on classroom instruction.
