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Leadership HCS

25-26 Leadership HCS Application

Leadership HCS

Leadership HCS is an opportunity for diverse groups of community leaders to experience Hamilton County Schools in a unique way. Participants in the program will experience both the successes and challenges of how our school district works to ensure all children thrive and experience a future without limits.

Program Information

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The program is designed to:

  • Broaden participants’ knowledge of the school district
  • Increase the strength and effectiveness of our educational advocates
  • Equip participants to respond to the current and future challenges of the school district and public education
  • Provide opportunities for direct contact between community leaders, district leaders, and schools

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Session topics include:

  • HCS Vision & Strategic Plan: District Overview
  • Governance in Public Education
  • Student Learning
  • Student Belonging
  • Principal for a Day
  • Future Ready Students
  • Educator Recruitment & Retainment
  • Facilities & Operations
  • Family & Community Engagement
  • HCS Budgeting Process

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Save the Dates:

  • Tuesday, September 30 — 8:00am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday, October 28 — 8:30am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday, November 18 — 8:30am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday, January 27 — 8:30am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday, February 24 — 8:00am – 1:00pm w/ working lunch
  • Tuesday, March 24 — 8:30am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday, April 28 — 8:30am – 12:00pm

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Important Information:

  1. Applicants must reside or be employed within Hamilton County and be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
  2. Leadership HCS requires full participation and cohort members are expected to attend all sessions. This program includes one session each month, beginning in September and concluding by May (final schedule will be posted shortly, please check the Leadership HCS landing page for updates). Classes are held at locations across the district typically from 8:30am – 12:00pm but vary depending on the session needs.
  3. Recommended tuition of $100 to cover light refreshments.
An Application Review Committee will review all applications and select up to 20 participants for the class.
All applicants not selected for the program may apply for a future Leadership HCS classes, but must reapply.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS Monday, August 11.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance by August 30, 2025.