EDUCATION CLASS PROGRAM

Finding the path to vault Florida’s K-12 public schools to national prominence is the central goal for the Leadership Florida Education Class Program participants. The program includes accomplished superintendents, school board members, principals, teachers, state education department professionals, education foundation representatives, association leaders, business partners, and other public officials. Over eight months, the class members focus intensively on the opportunities and challenges associated with making Florida the number one state in the country for public education.

Each session provides program participants with a comprehensive look at K-12 education from international, national, and statewide perspectives to advance K-12 outcomes in Florida, with some emphasis on post-secondary education. Programs focus on educational systems, the examination of best practices, schools, classrooms, partnerships, innovation, and other crucial education topics.

The Leadership Florida Education Class program has been made possible through a unique partnership between, the Helios Education Foundation, the Florida Department of Education, Regions Bank, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This partnership recognizes Leadership Florida’s unique position as the state’s most respected non-partisan convener of leaders on critical issues facing Florida’s future. Each organization recognizes that no issue is more important than educationan education that enhances the opportunity for all young people to have the life they deserve.

Members of the Leadership Florida Education Class Program are challenged to apply what they learn in their work, whether it is in a classroom or a boardroom. The partners also intend for class members to build trusting relationships statewide that can be leveraged for the rest of their careers on behalf of Florida’s students, families, and educators.

Staff Liaisons

Abbey Stewart Carly Lees

Education Class 8 Schedule

September 29-October 1, 2023 (Friday-Sunday)

November 15-17, 2023 (Wednesday-Friday)

Howey-in-the-Hills

Tallahassee

December 19, 2023 (Tuesday) Virtual Program (2:00-6:00 pm)

February 21-23, 2024 (Wednesday-Friday)

June 13-16, 2024 (Thursday-Sunday) Annual Meeting *optional

Orlando

Charlotte Harbor