What is the LEAP Pilot
This spring, NIS is launching a LEAP Pilot (Lion Educators Advancing Practice) and inviting faculty and staff to join as LEAP Founding Members.
The LEAP Pilot is a Spring exploration phase of the LEAP Teacher Program. It offers interested educators the opportunity to engage in a trimmed-down pilot experience, review the full LEAP program design, and provide reflective, practice-based feedback to help shape the program for a full launch next school year.
The pilot is intentionally designed to be manageable and reflective. It focuses on exploration, shared learning, and feedback rather than completion or polished products.
LEAP Pilot experience includes
- Reviewing the full LEAP Teacher Program Handbook
- Attending three Innovation Café sessions (3:15–4:15 pm, HUB):
- Thu, Jan 29 2026
- Thu, Mar 19 2026
- Thu, May 14 2026 (Pilot Feedback & Co-Design Session)
- Exploring a small, classroom-based micro-inquiry
- Contributing feedback to strengthen LEAP milestones and supports
Recognition
Educators who take part in the pilot will be recognized as LEAP Founding Members for their role in shaping the early development of the LEAP Teacher Program. Upon completion of the pilot, Founding Members receive preferred placement in next year’s LEAP cohort and a special LEAP Founding Member digital badge.
Interested?
Please complete the survey below to indicate your interest in becoming a LEAP Pilot Founding Member.
Survey closes Friday.
LEAP Pilot (Spring Semester) – Interest Survey – Fill out form
If you have any questions, please let me know.