Current Course Schedule

Leading a School District: Building Vision and Stakeholder Engagement

This course focuses on the key constituencies in a district and the different relationships that exist among them. It includes understanding the district’s vision, how it was developed, and how it is sustained. The course also examines a district’s demographic and achievement data.
  • Course Number
    LEAD861N
  • Focus On
    Across Ages
  • Category
    Career Development, Credit-bearing Courses, Leadership, Online, State Mandated Training and Certification Support
  • Registration Options and Cost
    $425 12.0 CTLE or 1.2 CEU
    $1,924 1.0 Credits

Sections

Spring 2026

  • Section 1:
    Date(s)
    March 12 | Online
    Day and Time
    Synchronous Session: Thursday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM ET The remaining classes take place asynchronously through May 1, 2026.
    Students will set aside approximately 3 hours each week for course work.
    Registration Deadline
    Mar 5, 2026
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    • Alice Gottlieb
      Alice Gottlieb
      Alice Gottlieb taught middle school English in independent and public schools for nearly 25 years, before becoming an elementary and middle school principal, and finally an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in a Westchester district.
       
      Qualifications: BA, Cornell University; MA, New York University; EdD, Fordham University
    • Brian Monahan
      Brian Monahan
      Brian Monahan has over 40 years of experience as an educator at the K-12 and university levels. He began as a teacher of English in the Yonkers Public Schools where he met his future wife while on cafeteria duty. Later in his career he served as a teacher of computer science, a building administrator and, finally, superintendent of schools in five districts. The thing he misses most about being a superintendent is the warm feelings he got from staff and students when he announced snow days. Brian joined the Bank Street faculty in 2015 and teachers courses in the School District Leadership program.
       
      In addition to his professional service, Brian has been active in his community, serving as a trustee on the Dobbs Ferry Village Board and as a member of the Board of Education. He was also elected to three terms as Mayor of Dobbs Ferry.

      Qualifications: PhD, Fordham University