Section 21-1-44 - School leadership institute; created; purpose. - New Mexico Statutes

21-1-44. School leadership institute; created; purpose.

A.     The "school leadership institute" is created and is administratively attached to the higher education department.  The department shall provide administrative services for the institute.  The institute shall provide a comprehensive and cohesive framework for preparing, mentoring and providing professional development for principals and other public school leaders. 

B.     The institute shall offer at least the following programs: 

(1)     licensure preparation for aspiring principals; 

(2)     mentoring for new principals and other public school leaders; 

(3)     intensive support for principals at schools in need of improvement; 

(4)     professional development for aspiring superintendents; and 

(5)     mentoring for new superintendents. 

C.     The institute shall partner with state agencies, institutions of higher education and professional associations to identify and recruit candidates for the institute.