2026-2027

Instructional Leadership Series

with

Ben Tierney

Overview

What: MNSAA is excited to partner with Ben Tierney with Tierney Consulting to bring you professional learning that will have an immediate impact.

Who: Both cohorts are open to any staff members who are interested in growing in the area of instruction - teachers or school leaders.

Registrations: Participants can register for one or both cohorts. Schools are highly encouraged to send 2 or more. Early Bird Pricing has ended.

Payment: Title II dollars can typically be used for this type of professional learning and payment after July 1 will be accepted. Checks and credit cards will also be accepted.

CEUs: Continuing Education hours will be available.

Program Structure:

• Two full in-person sessions (6 hours each)
• Two one-hour virtual workshops
• Opportunities for reflection, application, and collaboration
• Support available throughout

Invoices will be sent via email

Minimum enrollment must be met by July 24 in order to hold the series

Registrations will be non-refundable but transferrable within the school.

Meet your facilitator ~ Ben Tierney

Ben leverages 20+ years of school leadership and instructional expertise to help PreK-12 independent and non-public schools strengthen their systems, teams, and impact. He has supported nearly 200 unique schools and their educators across the country. Ben holds a master's and a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Minnesota and has taught on faculty in teacher education at both the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin - River Falls.