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In education leadership, the role of Chief Academic Officer stands at a critical intersection: where strategic vision meets daily implementation, where data meets human experience, and where individual school success connects to systemic change. Yet too often, CAOs navigate these challenges in isolation.

A Different Kind of Professional Community

The CAO Cohort breaks this isolation by bringing together academic leaders from high-performing charter networks who share an unwavering commitment to educational equity. This isn’t just another professional development program – it’s a carefully curated community where every member brings both expertise to share and a willingness to grow.

What Sets Our Members Apart

Our cohort members share core values that drive their work:

• They embrace the power of partnership, recognizing that collective wisdom surpasses individual insight.
• They maintain the flexibility to adapt their thinking while staying true to their core mission.
• They welcome productive friction, knowing that growth comes from being both challenged and supported.
• They freely share their resources and best practices, lifting all boats in the pursuit of excellence.

Real Impact Through Structured Collaboration

Throughout the year, cohort members engage in:

• Regular data review cycles that inform strategic planning
• Collaborative problem-solving around shared challenges
• Resource exchange that accelerates implementation
• Deep discussions about equity and anti-racist practices
• Strategic planning sessions for systematic improvement

Beyond Professional Development

What truly distinguishes this cohort is its impact beyond individual growth. When CAOs collaborate at this level, their insights and solutions ripple across multiple school networks, potentially impacting thousands of students’ lives.

Join a Community of Change-Makers

The CAO Cohort isn’t just about professional growth – it’s about joining a movement of leaders committed to transforming education through collaboration, equity, and excellence. If you’re ready to both contribute to and learn from a community of visionary academic leaders, we invite you to learn more about joining our next cohort.