Fresno Unified School District
Leadership Development
Overview
The Leadership Development Department provides opportunities and supports for aspiring, new, and existing leaders. The Fresno Unified Leadership Standards provide the framework for the professional learning. Our work is to create a pipeline for certificated employees to develop leadership capacity to be successful in both informal and formal roles.
Staff Portal Internal Site:
FUSD Leadership Development – Home (sharepoint.com)
Leadership Development Instagram:
FUSD LD (@fusd_leadershipdevelopment) • Instagram photos and videos
Mission: Develop and champion equity-centered leaders for FUSD by collaborating with colleagues and providing customized supports based on need.
Vision: Comprehensive equity-centered leadership pipeline for Fresno Unified.
Leadership Development Team
Contact
Kimberly Villescaz, Ed.D.
Executive Officer
559.457.3814
Bonifacio Sanchez
Principal III on Special Assignment
559.457.3854
Eugene Reinor
Vice Principal II on Special Assignment
559.457.3659
Leadership Development Office
1833 E. Street Fresno, CA 93706
559.457.3656
Aspiring Leaders
FUSD Bridge Program
This leadership development opportunity is intended to support current Fresno Unified employees who have completed a university course of study and hold a preliminary credential but have not yet moved into a formal leadership role. The monthly sessions and related leadership opportunities provide experiences and collaborative learning opportunities to ensure aspiring leaders are knowledgeable about current efforts in the district. Interested employees should contact Leadership Development for additional information.
Please contact Eugene Reinor for more information.
FUSD Leadership Cohort
The Leadership Cohort is a leadership preparation program designed for current Fresno Unified employees aspiring to move into administration. It is an intensive, one year program to earn the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC).
Leadership Cohort Fact Sheet 2024-2025
Applications OPEN:
FUSD/SDSU Leadership Cohort–
Applications due: Nov. 1st, 2024
SDSU FLYER
FUSD/NU Leadership Cohort–
Applications due: March 28th, 2025
New Leaders
New Leader Induction Support
All new site leaders receive support to ensure a successful induction. In addition to regular structures of professional learning, new leaders are assigned an Administrative Coach and participate in professional learning specific to their needs including an on-ramping session, networking opportunities, and targeted professional learning. Fresno Unified administrators who need to clear their Administrative Credential have the option of participating in the California Administrative Services Credential (CASC) program in partnership with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSOS).
CASC Candidate Program Completion Checklist
Existing Leaders
Current site and district administrators have the opportunity to provide coaching support to new administrators in a two-year induction process. Site and department leaders are involved in various professional learning structures that support them in their positions. One responsibility of the Leadership Development Department is to continue the pipeline approach to developing administrators in Fresno Unified by providing growth opportunities for existing leaders. Through administrative coaching and leading professional learning, successful leaders are able to share their expertise and experience with aspiring and new leaders. New leaders have regular support and opportunities to engage in collaborative learning with their coach.
Opportunities for Existing Leaders:
Breakthrough Leadership
Application CLOSED: May 15th, 2024