Leading Forward

Responsible for improving teaching quality, strengthening school systems, and driving sustainable school improvement.

What is Leading Forward?

Leading Forward is a practical leadership development program designed specifically for school leaders who are responsible for improving teaching quality, strengthening school systems, and driving sustainable school improvement. Rather than focusing on leadership theory alone, the program equips participants with practical tools they can immediately apply in their schools.

Designed for principals, vice principals, section heads, coordinators, academic leaders, and aspiring school leaders, the program supports educators in building strong instructional leadership practices, improving teacher performance, and creating systems that lead to better student outcomes. It is suitable for schools seeking long-term improvement through evidence-based leadership.

The program combines interactive workshops with workplace implementation, enabling participants to learn through practice rather than lectures. Through school improvement planning, classroom observations, coaching conversations, learning walks, notebook scrutiny, professional development planning, staff meetings, parent engagement, and monitoring systems, participants build leadership habits that create lasting impact. Each participant develops and implements a School Improvement Plan, applies the learning within their own school, and demonstrates progress through practical evidence and reflection.

Participants Will Learn To:

  • Lead school improvement using practical leadership tools

  • Develop and implement a School Improvement Plan

  • Conduct lesson observations and learning walks effectively

  • Coach teachers through evidence-based feedback

  • Strengthen professional development and staff growth

  • Use data and monitoring systems to improve teaching quality

  • Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Format

Onsite Only (Client School or CILL Training Institute, DHA VI, Lahore)

Duration

4 Days

Participants

25–35 School Leaders per Cohort

Audience

Principals, Vice Principals, Academic Heads, Coordinators, Section Heads, and Emerging School Leaders

Language

English or Bilingual

Certification

Certificate of Completion

Lead Facilitator

Saira Minto

Saira Minto is an educational leader, curriculum specialist, and teacher professional development facilitator with extensive experience in early and primary years education. Her work focuses on supporting schools and teachers in implementing open framework curricula that promote inquiry, conceptual understanding, inclusion, and student agency.

Ready to strengthen your leadership capacity?

Join Leading Forward program and drive measurable impact in your workplace.