Leadership HCS
Informed leaders, transformed communities

Purpose: To create opportunities for a diverse group of community stakeholders to experience Hamilton County Schools in a unique way. Participants will experience both the successes and challenges of how our leading school district is able to provide excellent support to our students. 

Mission: To enhance the understanding of public education in Hamilton County, leading to better-informed public servants and business/civic leaders.

Program Goals:

• Broaden participants' knowledge of the school district
• Increase the strength and effectiveness of our educational advocates
• Equip participants with the skills to respond to challenges of the school district and public education
• Provide opportunities for contact between community leaders, district leaders, and schools 

Class of 2025: Topics

• HCS Vision & Strategic Plan: Opportunity 2030
• Governance in Public Education

• Student Learning

• Student Belonging

• Principal for a Day

• Opportunity & Access 

• Facilities & Operations

• Educator Recruitment & Retainment 

• Measuring Student Success

• District Strategy 

• Family & Community Engagement

• HCS Budgeting Process

Applications for the 2024-2025 class of Leadership Hamilton County Schools are now open!

CLICK HERE to apply today!

Program Details:

• This program is designed for community leaders from the business, nonprofit, faith, and government sectors
• Applicants must reside or be employed within Hamilton County and be at least 21 years of age at the time of application. 
• Leadership HCS requires full participation, and cohort members are expected to attend all sessions held monthly beginning in September through May from 8:00am-12:30pm.      
• Tuition is a suggested donation of $100 to cover the cost of meals during the program.