Research shows that the two most important factors leading to improved student achievement are strong teachers and strong principals. Since one leader has the potential to bolster the quality of instruction school-wide, investing in professional development for principals may be the most cost-effective way for districts to improve student learning and achievement on a large scale.
NISL designed its Executive Development Program with the bottom line in mind. NISL creates a unique implementation plan for each client, allowing a district or state to take advantage of its own economies. Moreover, fees are calculated so that district and state leaders know exactly how much to set aside for training.
The costs of implementing each of NISL's delivery methods are described below. Get more information about the benefits of each model.
The train-the-trainer model is the most cost-effective way to provide NISL training to large groups of principals and build local capacity within a district or state. The cost for each participant is $15,750 per trainer and $5,250 per principal. Quantity discounts are available when the number of participating principals exceeds 75.
| Price per Participant | Time Required |
Number in Cohort | What Is Included in Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Step 1: |
$15,750 per |
29 in-class days over |
Minimum: 15 |
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Step 2: |
$5,250 |
27 in-class days over |
Typical: 25 |
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| Quantity Discount Schedule: | |
| Participants Trained | Price per Participant* |
| 0-200 | $5,250 |
| 201-400 | $4,600 |
| 401-600 | $4,000 |
| 601-800 | $3,500 |
| 801-1,000 | $3,000 |
| > 1,000 | $2,500 |
Alternatively, NISL faculty members can train principals directly for $12,600 per participant. This allows principals to begin receiving professional development immediately and is the most cost-effective option for districts or states that wish to train only a few dozen principals.
| Price per Participant | Time Required | Number in Cohort | What Is Included in Price |
|---|---|---|---|
$12,600 |
27 in-class days over 15-18 months |
Typical: 25 |
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NISL also offers a hybrid of these approaches for $10,500 per principal. Under this approach, a NISL faculty member trains your principals with the assistance of a local NISL-certified trainer. This alternative can significantly reduce the cost of training, while also providing local certified trainers with additional training and coaching in a live setting.
| Price per Participant | Time Required | Number in Cohort | What Is Included in Price |
|---|---|---|---|
$10,500 |
27 in-class days over 15-18 months |
Typical: 25 |
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Program costs include all course materials for each principal, such as interactive online activities and a binder full of useful research information, case studies, discussion topics, school assessments, and activity templates. The costs listed above do not include facility rental fees, lunch or refreshments, IT services, or any travel or lodging expenses for participants.
For a price estimate, call NISL at 202.783.3668 or send an email.