Our rigorous approach gives you the critical information you need to excel as an educational leader. The sample day below illustrates some of the elements of NISL instruction: • Computer-based tutorial for Unit 2 on strategic thinking • Instructor-led group discussion on strategic thinking • Interactive case study: strategic thinking in military and business contexts • Lunch and video/discussion • Participant discussion of strategic thinking in military, business, and education contexts • Review and preparation for next session -- case studies		NISL's executive development program uses adult teaching and learning strategies that include case studies, computer-assisted simulations and group discussions of topics such as how best to align instruction with standards. It also uses videos of exemplary practices, readings and video clips from leading international and national education and business experts, and state-of-the-art web-based instruction, including interactive tutorials. At every turn, the curriculum helps principals apply what they have learned to real-life situations in their schools. The focus is always on instructional practices that will lead to high achievement by all students.