Leadership HCS
Informed leaders, transformed communities

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 investigate both the successes and challenges of how our school district works to ensure all children thrive and experience a future without limits.

The program is designed to:

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

Session Topics Include:

• HCS Vision & Strategic Plan: Opportunity 2030

• Governance in Public Education

• Student Learning

• Student Belonging

• Principal for a Day

• Future Ready Students

• Facilities & Operations

• Educator Recruitment & Retainment 

• Family & Community Engagement

• HCS Budgeting Process

Applications for the 2025-2026 class of Leadership Hamilton County Schools are now open. Please submit your application here.

Program Details:

• This program is designed for community leaders from the business, nonprofit, faith, and government sectors
• Applicants must reside or be employed within Hamilton County and be at least 21 years of age at the time of application. 
• Leadership HCS requires full participation, and cohort members are expected to attend all sessions. This program includes one session each mont, beginning in September and concluding in April. Classes are held at locations across the district, typically fro 8:30am-12:00pm, but vary depending on the needs of the session.
• There is a recommended tuition of $100 t cover light refreshments and working lunches.
  
  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 Class.
  
  The APPLICATION DEADLINE is Monday, August 11. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by August, 20th, 2025.