Education Leadership Academy
Empowering Leaders. Transforming Schools.
What We Do
Education Leadership Academy Provides Valuable, Practical Professional Learning Experiences Designed for Busy Educational Leaders and School Board Members
ELA professional learning experiences, supported by the LEADS Framework, promote systemic school improvement and enhanced student learning
Currently Available Professional Learning Series
For School and District Leaders
Strategic Leadership for Digital Learning consists of eight one-hour professional learning modules focusing on strategic, visionary, and systemic leadership of schools in a digital learning age.
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✅ A Menu of Eight 1-Hour Modules ✅ Certificate After Each Module
✅ Stackable Modules
✅ ELA is a TEA Approved Texas Provider
Strategic AI Leadership for Education consists of eight one-hour professional learning modules focusing on systemic, purpose driven educational leadership in an era of artificial intelligence.
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✅ A Menu of Eight 1-Hour Modules ✅ Certificate After Each Module
✅ Stackable Modules
✅ ELA is a TEA Approved Texas Provider
Currently Available Professional Learning Series
For School Board Members / Trustees
Digital Learning Governance for School Boards consists of two one-hour professional learning series focusing on visionary governance of schools in a digital learning age.
✅ A Menu of Two 1-Hour Series✅ Certificate After Each Series
✅ Stackable Series
✅ ELA is an OSDE approved School Board Provider for Oklahoma
✅ Dr. Maiden is a Registered School Trustee provider for Texas
Digital AI Governance for School Boards consists of eight one-hour professional learning modules focusing on visionary governance of schools in an AI-enable world.
✅ A Menu of Eight 1-Hour Modules✅ Certificate After Each Module
✅ Stackable Modules
✅ ELA is an OSDE approved School Board Provider for Oklahoma
✅ Dr. Maiden is a Registered School Trustee provider for Texas
Coming Soon!
The Oklahoma Education Finance Series will include eight modules with separate professional learning experiences for educational leaders and school board members. Module topics will include:
- Oklahoma’s Governance, Values, and Revenue Landscape
- State and Local Education Finance Structures
- Financing Diverse Student Needs
- Alternative and Specialized Education Delivery Systems
- Strategic Budgeting and Resource Allocation
- Fiscal Accountability, Transparency, and Compliance
- Operational Finance and Support Services
- Emerging Trends and the Future of Oklahoma Education Finance
What Leaders are Saying about ELA
Educational leaders' perspectives about ELA learning experiences
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"Rather than offering a prescriptive model of leadership, the series encouraged thoughtful reflection." (Rural School Administrator)
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"As I transitioned into a district leadership role, I found myself returning to the ideas presented in each video as they closely mirrored the decisions I was making in practice." (First Year District Superintendent)
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"The experience challenged me to think beyond a management paradigm toward a digital stewardship approach..." (School Administrator)
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"The experience was uplifting." (Rural District Superintendent)
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Dr. Maiden has created learning experiences that are deeply aligned and and that support educator excellence. Using his LEADS Model allows educators to make decisions that enhance teaching and learning and promote greater depths of student achievement. (Nationally Recognized Professional Learning Expert)