NCSM Summer Leadership Academy

NCSM Summer Leadership Academy: Intentional Leadership

June 16-18, 2026

Austin, TX

In an era of shifting standards and increasingly complex instructional demands, “leadership” alone is not enough—it must be Intentional.

Join NCSM for the Summer Leadership Academy, a 2.5 day in-person professional learning experience designed for mathematics leaders, from the classroom to district level and beyond, who are ready to move from vision to action.

Grounded in the NCSM Essential Actions Series, this academy supports leaders in clarifying what high-quality, culturally relevant mathematics instruction looks like, gathering meaningful evidence of teaching and learning, and designing leadership actions that lead to sustained instructional improvement.

Participants will leave with a clear instructional vision, concrete leadership tools, and a personalized action plan they can implement immediately in their local contexts.

A complete set of the NCSM Essential Actions books, included with registration:
- Framework for Leadership in Mathematics Education
- Instructional Leadership in Mathematics Education
- Coaching in Mathematics Education
- Culturally Relevant Leadership in Mathematics Education
Hands-on experience using Essential Actions tools and protocols
Structured time for reflection, collaboration, and planning
Ongoing connections with mathematics leaders from across the country

	Early Bird Pricing	Regular Registration
NCSM Members	$425	$450
NCSM Non-Members	$450	$500

Registration includes:

All Academy sessions
Lunch on Tuesday; breakfast and lunch on Wednesday; breakfast on Thursday
A complete set of NCSM Essential Actions books

👉 Registration link coming soon

TCEA Conference Center
3100 Alvin Devane Blvd., Building B
Austin, TX 78741

Hotel
Tru by Hilton
7900 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX 78741

Daily shuttle service will be provided between the hotel and the conference center.

Monday, June 15, 2026
Arrival & Travel Day
Participants travel to Austin. No scheduled programming.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lunch Provided
(Programming begins mid-morning to allow for Sign-in)

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Breakfast and lunch provided

Thursday, June 18, 2026
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Breakfast provided
(Programming concludes at noon to allow for afternoon travel)

The NCSM Summer Leadership Academy is designed for mathematics leaders who want more than inspiration—it is for leaders who want clarity, coherence, and actionable next steps.

You should attend if you want to:

Strengthen your leadership practice using research-based frameworks
Clarify what high-quality, equitable mathematics instruction looks like
Use evidence of teaching and learning to guide leadership decisions
Support teachers through coaching and collaborative structures
Leave with a concrete plan for leading instructional improvement

Day 1: Clarifying Instructional Vision and Leadership Focus

Participants begin by grounding their work in the NCSM Essential Actions and examining their leadership identity and responsibilities as mathematics leaders. The day focuses on developing a shared understanding of high-quality, culturally relevant mathematics instruction—what it looks like in classrooms, how students experience it, and what evidence leaders should attend to.

Participants will:

Develop and refine a vision for high-quality mathematics instruction
Identify evidence of student thinking, access, and discourse
Apply equity and cultural relevance lenses to instructional leadership
Clarify a priority mathematics transformation they are responsible for leading

This work establishes a common instructional foundation that anchors the rest of the Academy.

Day 2: Using Evidence, Improvement Cycles, and Coaching to Support Change

Building on the instructional vision from Day 1, participants focus on the leadership practices that support implementation. The day emphasizes continuous improvement, evidence-gathering, and coaching structures that help leaders move beyond good intentions toward sustained instructional change.

Participants will:

Design practical measures aligned to their instructional vision
Practice gathering informal evidence through observation and conversation
Explore how leadership actions support or hinder implementation
Develop coaching strategies to support teacher learning and PLC work
Use structured reflective conversation protocols to guide professional dialogue

By the end of Day 2, participants will have concrete tools for supporting teachers and teams through instructional change.

Day 3: Walkthroughs, Synthesis, and Leadership Action Planning

The final half-day brings everything together. Participants apply their learning through non-evaluative classroom walkthrough routines, analyze instructional evidence, and engage in structured debrief conversations to identify patterns and leadership implications.

Participants will:

Practice classroom walkthroughs aligned to the Essential Actions
Analyze instructional evidence to identify trends and next steps
Engage in structured reflective debriefs
Develop a 90-day leadership action plan aligned to their instructional vision
Make a public commitment to specific leadership actions

Participants leave the Academy with a clear, actionable plan and the tools to continue the work in their own systems.