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Leading ExcellenceThe Leading Excellence Program exists to build a pipeline of future leaderswithin the organization who aspire to lead at a high level and fulfill the YESPrep mission and vision through their leadership. With the growth of ourorganization and our commitment to open new schools, we need highperforming talent at all levels and across all teams. This program featuresan intense leadership coaching model, a pedagogy for leadership, andaction-oriented deliverables geared towards developing emerging leadersin preparation for future endeavors within the organization.“Leading Excellence has given me anextensive introduction about what ittakes to be a leader at YES Prep. Itis inspiring to work in a district whereso many people are invested in mygrowth and development.— Laura WashingtonDean of Instruction at YES Prep Fifth Ward“Leading Excellence is a four-part model:1IMMERSION WEEKThe first phase of the Leading Excellence Program, Immersion Week,steeps the fellows in the best practices of leadership and gives theman opportunity to connect as a team.2PROFESSIONAL LEARNINGEach month, participants focus on a particular leadership skill andpractice executing it throughout the month with coaching support.Fellows engage within an online community to discuss the topics inpractice along with their required reading reflections.3LEADERSHIP COACHINGA leadership coach works with each fellow to give them feedbackon their developing skills as well as general mentoring and guidancethroughout the year.4EVALUATIONReceiving direct, action-oriented feedback is an essential componentin making sure all future leaders have a clear understanding of theirstrengths and weaknesses, as well as how to move forward.TEACHINGEXCELLENCELEADINGEXCELLENCE