Change-makers, unite!

The Schlechty Center is a private, non-profit organization committed to partnering with education leaders who are interested in nurturing a culture of engagement in their organizations, with the ultimate goal of increasing profound learning for students. We also bring change-makers together in collaborative networks to provide support as they undertake the hard work of transforming their classrooms, schools, and school districts. While many organizations are focused on measuring engagement, we are focused on the "how" of designing work—work that not only engages students in learning but also invigorates staff and gets teachers excited about teaching. That's the sweet spot. And that's at the heart of everything we do.

Since its founding in 1987, the Schlechty Center has provided strategic consultation, targeted advice, and technical assistance to district and school leaders at all levels. We support leaders in creating engagement-focused schools and school districts that result in better outcomes for students, their families, and the communities in which they live. 

Let’s get started. It's time to lead the charge.

Customized Professional Learning Experiences

Each school and classroom is as unique as the community it serves. Our work with school districts and staff includes custom consultation, coaching, and facilitation to address issues particular to the district, but always with a focus on engaging students and staff. The Schlechty Center’s range of tools, resources, and materials focus attention on designing engaging experiences, developing leaders, and building organizational capacity. Professional learning experiences can be co-designed with district and school leaders and are offered onsite, online, or in conference and academy settings.

Networked Learning

We offer several networks, vibrant learning communities that give participants access to our premium resources as well as support from peers who are leading the charge to create engagement-focused schools and school districts. District often come together in regional networks to share the experience and manage their professional learning budget.

We also offer two networks to support superintendents. Our signature network is the Superintendents Leadership Network, convening three in-person meetings each year. In addition, Schlechty Center is now the legacy home of the National Superintendents Roundtable which hosts one national conference, one meet-up, and several virtual learning sessions.

Coaching and Consultation

We specialize in leadership coaching. Get to know our team and let us use our combined experience to address your specific concerns. Contact us at info@schlechtycenter.org.

It began with one man and became a movement.

Our founder, Dr. Phillip C. Schlechty, was a leader, a leader who faced the challenges of public education head on. For decades, he fought in the trenches with educators working to save public education. More than thirty years ago, Phil launched the Schlechty Center to transform learning experiences. The Schlechty Center allowed him to scale and amplify the impact of his efforts by defining a philosophy and frameworks that change-makers everywhere could adopt and use to impact their own communities. Schlechty Center senior associates continue to shape those frameworks by learning with and from clients across the country. Click here to see Phil’s writings. Click here to see our current Schlechty Center Team.