Communities of Practice
Our CoPs use continuous improvement principles to address problems of practice among role-alike colleagues. CoPs will be confirmed in the fall when the needs of
The 21st Century School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) is a robust, equity-centered professional learning experience for educational leaders – provided at no cost to you.
Offerings include:
We know your time is valuable. We promise to make each professional learning experience worth your while.
LAEP operates as the 21CSLA Regional Academy in:
District, site, and teacher leaders in these counties can join this exclusive, in-depth program to get free, practical professional learning.
A supportive, year-long program where leadership teams engage in localized professional learning, one-to-one and small team coaching, and communities of practice. Each team member receives at least 48 hours of free, high-quality professional learning over the course of the school year.
Programming is a mix of in-person (various locations) and virtual offerings.
Programming runs August through April. Check out our Program Guide (updated July 2023) for additional details here. While the application deadline has passed, if your team is interested in participating, please email CORE@laep.org and we would be happy to discuss options with you.
Develop a shared practice with role-alike colleagues from across the region by cultivating a collective sense of identity as equity-centered practitioners and a shared repertoire of resources, stories, artifacts, and tools.
Our CoPs use continuous improvement principles to address problems of practice among role-alike colleagues. CoPs will be confirmed in the fall when the needs of
More communities of practice coming soon!
If you would like to learn about new offerings as they arise or if you’re interested in the potential of us creating an offering based on your needs, contact us at core@laep.org.
Who: School/district leader teams Where: TBD When: Two full, back-to-back days in early 2024; dates TBD What: Educational leaders will be able to: A) analyze
More practical professional learning workshops coming soon!
If you would like to learn about new offerings as they arise or if you’re interested in the potential of us creating an offering based on your needs, contact us at core@laep.org.
21CSLA offers 25 hours of individualized leadership coaching for district, site, and teacher leaders. Coaching is built on relational trust and focused on equity-centered problems of practice using continuous improvement principles.
Individualized Coaching for the 23-24 Program is offered through the 21CSLA SoCal Leadership Collective or through signing up at the link below.
LAEP is proud to have been selected to operate one of seven state-wide Regional Academies through the 21CSLA (California School Leadership Academy) grant.
In partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE), California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE), State Board of Education (SBE), California Subject Matter Project (CSMP) and Regional Academies, 21CSLA will develop a robust, equity-forward approach to expand the capacity of California leaders at all levels.
Informed by improvement science, this initiative will improve instruction, schools, and districts to better meet the needs of underserved students. The end goal: Create more equitable schools for underserved pupil groups.
This partnership emphasizes the importance of improving instruction and achievement outcomes for English Learners; students with disabilities; low-income students; and other historically marginalized students.
Through its CORE model (Cultivating Organizational Resilience & Empowerment), LAEP provides school leaders with the trauma-informed knowledge and distributed leadership practices necessary to create a healthy school environment through coherence-building, stakeholder engagement, and empathetic and clear communication. Reach us at core@laep.org.
The partners operate within the California System of Support (SOS), which builds local capacity for education improvement and addresses disparities.
Interested in learning more about what might be possible for us to offer you or your team? Check out our previous offerings below, and contact us at core@laep.org to discuss the possibilities!
If you have questions or want more information, please contact Dana Shin at core@laep.org.
LaCora is a seasoned communications professional with a passion for using multimedia
storytelling to empower movements for social justice and equality. For over 13 years, she has
honed her skills as a versatile multimedia director, overseeing media operations across diverse
organizations, including the NAACP Beverly Hills-Hollywood Branch and The Shirley Chisholm
Education Foundation. Her deep understanding of the education and equity landscape fuels her
creative vision, allowing her to craft impactful narratives that resonate with audiences.
With strategic communication and collaboration, LaCora excels in developing and executing
compelling multimedia campaigns that not only raise awareness of critical issues but also
inspire action and drive meaningful change. Her proficiency in concept development, production
execution, and team leadership ensures projects are delivered with exceptional quality.
Furthermore, LaCora fosters strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
cultivating partnerships that maximize campaign reach and impact.
LaCora's educational foundation began with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from
Florida A&M University. She then pursued a master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages) from Alliant University of San Diego. This passion for
storytelling, fueled by her background in education, translates to her belief in the power of
shared narratives. Her work in this area was recognized through her selection as a Women in
Film Mentee and film director for Viola Davis’ sponsored film showcase, Diversity in Cannes.
Now, LaCora leverages her love of storytelling and commitment to educational equity in her role
leading marketing and communications for Los Angeles Education Partnership, while also
serving on the board of the Pasadena African American Film Foundation.
Dr. Eric Barela has worked as a measurement & evaluation professional for over 2 decades, helping organizations to better understand and act on their social impact. He’s currently a Senior Consultant with Raya Cooper Impact Consulting and previously worked at Salesforce, where he led efforts to measure the social impact of the company’s work with nonprofits and educational institutions across the globe. He began his career working with the Los Angeles Unified School District and with the nonprofit, Partners in School Innovation. Eric previously served on the Board of the American Evaluation Association and currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the American Journal of Evaluation.
Eric grew up in East LA and was educated in the Montebello Unified School District. He holds a Ph.D. in education from UCLA. He loves a good road trip, with his husband serving as trusty navigator.