Partner With Phalen Leadership Academies

We transform schools and drive measurable academic and operational success.

Partner with a

Leader IN School Transformation 

When schools need results, Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) delivers. We partner with boards and authorizers to turn challenges into success stories, providing full-service school management, turnaround, and improvement solutions that drive measurable academic and operational growth.

PLA’s proven model strengthens every part of a school from leadership and instruction to teacher recruitment, enrollment, and financial health. Through data-driven systems, expert coaching, and a culture of accountability, we empower educators and rebuild community trust.

Partner with PLA to achieve lasting excellence and create thriving learning communities where scholars, educators, and families succeed together.

Our Approach to Creating Great Schools

Phalen Leadership Academies combines research-based strategies, innovative technology, and proven expertise to help boards and district leaders achieve stronger student outcomes. Unlike organizations focused only on back-office functions, Phalen Leadership Academies also delivers comprehensive academic support. PLA delivers comprehensive school management solutions. Our core services include:

Instructional Leadership

Curriculum
Alignment

Professional Development & Ongoing Coaching

Behavior &
Classroom Management

Financial
Health

Enrollment
Support

Human
Resources

Operations 

Phalen Leadership Academies Results

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School Transformation

Transformed 12 F-rated schools into A-rated schools, all within three years of partnership

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Growth in ELA

In at least one assessment cycle, PLA schools demonstrated higher rates of normal or above-normal student growth in both math and ELA compared to the state.

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Increase in Proficiency

In a recent partnership, a school demonstrated meaningful year-over-year growth, including a 9.9% increase in ELA proficiency and a 4.5% increase in math on the state accountability assessment.

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Doubled Proficiency in Math

Since the dip in proficiency due to COVID during the 2020-2021 SY, as a network, PLA has doubled proficiency gains in math

Phalen Leadership Academies Partners

School Districts

Partner with PLA, to transform schools, accelerate achievement, and strengthen community trust.

School Boards

PLA empowers school boards to reach their goals with proven leadership and academic results.

Charter Authorizers

PLA partners with authorizers to strengthen school quality, ensure compliance, and deliver sustainable success.

Educators

Join PLA’s community of passionate educators driving innovation, excellence, and student success.

Partner with PLA

TODAY!

Phalen Leadership Academies young female scholar in the classroom writing and learning.

All children deserve a high-quality education, no matter the zip code.

PLA partners with school districts, boards, and charter school authorizers to lead school transformation. Together, we make great schools. We have a deep, authentic commitment to many of the most pressing educational challenges. We also have a strong commitment to our students and to our school community. We believe in empowering teachers to lead and creating partnerships that involve all stakeholders. 

Great public education is the foundation for social equity and economic resilience. It is our responsibility as leaders to nurture that foundation so that every child has the opportunity to fulfill their tremendous innate potential.

OUR

LOCATIONS

Phalen Leadership Academies is transforming schools nationwide—explore our interactive map below to see where we’re empowering scholars and communities to thrive.

McKinney-Vento Act

The McKinney-Vento Act protects scholars from discrimination based on their lack of a permanent residence. Homeless Scholars are eligible to receive a variety of services including: transportation services, free meals under the school nutrition programs, limited English proficiency class, gifted and talented programs, and special education services based on a scholar’s eligibility. Homeless Scholars will not be denied enrollment based on lack of proof of residency. Please consult the McKinney-Vento Act Liaison if you need assistance. The PLA Network does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability or national origin in any employment and/or educational opportunity. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity for which the PLA Network Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The PLA Network values diversity. Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is committed to making its websites accessible for all, including individuals with disabilities, and strives to ensure accessibility currently and as new technologies emerge. PLA welcomes questions and input on its sites' accessibility at each development phase. Please contact our Call Center at 888.655.0777 or submit feedback to Communications@PhalenAcademies.org if you encounter an issue accessing any portion of the network's websites.