Magnet Schools of America

The National Institute for Magnet School Leadership (NIMSL) is a new initiative at Magnet Schools of America. NIMSL's mission is to develop a new vision for professional development for current and aspiring magnet school leaders, develop a “Blue Ribbon” panel of leaders to advise MSA in the development of the essentials necessary to make NIMSL an integral entity within Magnet Schools of America, and assist states to develop State or Regional Associations as affiliates of Magnet Schools of America.

If you are interested in getting more information about NIMSL - or if you would like to become a part of the faculty, please contact Dr. Robert Brooks, Executive Director of Magnet Schools of America at ">.

Articles About NIMSL

• Magnet Schools of America Puts Leadership Into Action 
• National Institute for Magnet School Leadership Sponsors Principal Leadership Academy 
• Dare to Lead- Public School Leadership for a New Generation: Connecticut Magnet and Charter School Principals  By Caroline Massengill

NIMSL Resources

The following resources are available in PowerPoint format. These presentations were originally given at the NIMSL Principals' Leadership Academy titled "Principles for Principals." This one day workshop was held on July 14, 2008 in Mystic, CT in conjunction with the MSA Summer Magnet and Related Training (S.M.A.R.T.) Institute.

• Article: Ten Big Ideas for School Leadership
• NIMSL: A New MSA Inititative! by Dr. Robert G. Brooks
• Productivity: Using Data and Transparent Communication by Kelly Bucherie
• Who's Riding On Your Bus? by Michelle Moody-Frazier, Ed.D.
• Making Your Magnet Theme Work: Vision, Mission and Goals by Dr. Gladys Pack
• How to Get Where You Are Going: Why You Should Use a Logic Model to Translate Your Mission and Vision into a Program by Seewan Eng, WestEd
• Build It, Market It, They Will Come by Susan King

Additional Resources on Educational Leadership

• NIMSL Books on Leadership