Unveiling a new era of educational leadership and development in Texas.
Initiatives
20+
Districts Involved
50+
Leaders Trained
1000+
Years of Impact
5+
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Discover iLEAD Texas
iLEAD x Region 18 Partnership
Region 18 Education Service Center is partnering with the Maxwell Leadership Foundation to foster extending the opportunity to pilot the iLead Values Based Student Leadership Initiative as part of an organized large-scale effort to the Region 18 ESC Community during the 23/24 school year.
The iLead lessons are made up of values-based Transformation Tables designed by Dr. John C. Maxwell to develop students' values and leadership skills. The format allows students to get experience leading as they take turns facilitating.
Each lesson contains a short teaching on a value or leadership characteristic, asks students to evaluate how well they practice the characteristic, and encourages them to commit to one action step for the week that will allow them to improve their rating in that area.
Leadership Development
Cultivating future-ready leaders in education.
Collaborative Networks
Building strong connections among educators and leaders.
Strategic Growth
Driving sustainable growth in educational institutions.
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Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. - Dr. Dewitt Smith
Dr. Dewitt Smith
CEO @ Region18 ESC
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Our Approach
A step-by-step guide to understanding the iLEAD Initiative.
01
Engage with Leaders
Connect with educational leaders across Texas to share insights and strategies.
02
Develop Skills
Participate in workshops and training sessions to enhance leadership capabilities.
03
Implement Change
Apply learned strategies to drive impactful changes in educational settings.
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Innovative Practices
Adopting cutting-edge methods to enhance educational leadership.
Extensive Network
Connecting educators across Texas for shared learning and growth.
Comprehensive Resources
Access a wide range of materials to support leadership development.
Secure Environment
Ensuring a safe and supportive space for educational leaders.
Recognized Excellence
Celebrating achievements and milestones in educational leadership.
Collaborative Spirit
Fostering partnerships to drive collective success.
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As a teacher, we are always given new initiatives and with it comes worries and frustrations. The unknown is hard.
However, once my class started implementing iLead and the students started to open up with themselves and each other, those fears vanished. It has been amazing to see the students validate each other's feelings.
The best experience for me has been having my AP students facilitate for a younger freshman class. Because they didn't know the kids personally, they spent the time to get to know each of them and as it was their turn to answer or read they would give words of encouragement.
Their teacher said that the freshman had never participated in the same manner as when the older students were their facilitators. They really took ownership of their group and made sure that everyone was heard and felt comfortable.
Michelle Cochrane Region 18 ESC Teacher of the Year
AP Biology Teacher at Big Spring ISD
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Join the iLEAD Initiative
Become a part of iLEAD Texas and contribute to educational leadership and development. Fill out the enrollment form to get started on your journey with us. Our team is eager to welcome you and support your growth in this impactful initiative.
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Meet Our Leadership Team
A dedicated group of professionals committed to advancing educational leadership in Texas.
Dr. Dewitt Smith
CEO @ Region18 ESC
Dr. Smith leads the iLEAD Initiative with a vision for empowering educators and fostering leadership excellence.
Monica Hernandez
iLead Consultant
Monica onboards and supports school districts across the state of Texas to implement the iLead initiative.
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Connect with Us
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