OCTOBER 26-29, 2025

WHAT IS IT?

Project Leadership is a three-year training program for all levels of school administrators in Idaho and is sponsored by the Idaho Association of School Administrators. Superintendents throughout the state have sent their school and central office administrators to this program for nearly thirty years.  Approximately 800 participants have graduated from Project Leadership.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Since the 1980's, the Van Hemert Academy continues to be a meaningful opportunity for administrators throughout the state to collaborate and grow as leaders. This training (called the Academy) provides seminars on understanding leadership styles, human relations skills, school business skills, facilitation skills, and many more practical leadership activities.  Participants will also attend four meetings a year which are held in local regions throughout the state.  These Regional sessions provide an opportunity for more collegiality and support on individual professional growth plans through presentations by participants and roundtable discussion of issues.  School districts directly benefit from having their administrators trained in current leadership skills.

 University credit is available for this program from several Idaho institutions offering administrative programs.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

For any further information on Project Leadership or if you would like to contact other administrators who are participating, please e-mail Project Director Kelly Caldwell at kcaldwell@sd282.org or call the IASA office at 208-345-1171 ext. 102.

Project Leadership Director: Kelly Caldwell

IASA Executive Director: Andy Grover

IASA Associate Executive Director: Heather Williams

REGISTER FOR PROJECT LEADERSHIP 2025

Contact a Regional Liaison Administrator in your area:

Region 1:Bryan KellyCoeur d' Alenebkelly@cdaschools.org
Region 2:Kendra McMillanMoscowmcmillank@msd281.org
Region 3:Gregory AlexanderEmmettgalexander@isd221.net
Region 4:Wendy OhlensehlenTwin Fallsohlensehlenwe@tfsd.org
Region 5:Lisa DelonasPocatellodelonali@sd25.us
Region 6:Ben ParkerIdaho Fallsparkerb@d93.k12.id.us
CTELisa CostaIdaho CTElisa.costa@cte.idaho.gov



Level I (first year)

  • Effective Leadership Styles
  • Developing Teams
  • Goals and Growth Plans
  • Business Skills
  • Communication Skills

Level II (second year)

  • Conflict Management
  • Leadership in Special Education
  • Marketing Your School
  • 21st Century Leadership
  • Reculturing for School Success

Level III (third year)

  • Stress and Time Management
  • Legal Issues in your School
  • Communication and Media Training
  • Technology in Education
  • Instructional Leadership