The Magellan Foundation has been, and continues to be, involved in many exciting programs. The early years saw the development of the Summer Institute for school administrators and the Cornell Leadership Academy for school leadership teams.

In 2001, as a result of a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Magellan Foundation facilitated NY TALKS (Technology, Achievement, Leadership, Knowledge, and Skills). The program provided New York’s school superintendents and principals with leadership development focused on whole-systems change and technology integration.

From school management and leader development to digital leadership, Common Core implementation, and effective feedback around instruction, the foundation continues to work with partners to provide pertinent and quality programming for today’s busy school administrator. Our newest initiative, the LIFT NY grant program, continues this mission by providing quality professional development offering practical information, strategies, and materials with a focus on the critical aspects of current educational reform initiatives in New York State.