Centro de liderazgo educativo

What Centro de liderazgo educativo does

Centro de Liderazgo Educativo para la Mejora en Red, commercially known as +Comunidad, is a non-profit educational leadership center founded in November 2020 and hosted by Universidad de Concepción in Concepción, Chile. It serves Chilean public K-12 schools, their directors, teachers, and the municipal and local public education administrations (DAEM, DEM, SLEP, DEPROV) that oversee them. The center's mission is to improve school leadership and pedagogical practice through a network-based improvement model organized around the global Deep Learning methodology, under exclusive Chilean partnership with New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL).

The core product portfolio comprises (1) four free 18-hour MOOC-style self-learning courses (Leading Educational Change, Leadership for Citizen Formation, Socio-emotional Learning Leadership, Gender Perspective Leadership) certified by UdeC; (2) a free Diplomado in Change Management and Systemic Educational Improvement offered with 80 spots per cohort; (3) the Red +Comunidad school network across 55 schools, 16 sostenedores, and 24 communes; (4) recurring publications including the annual Cuadernos de Apoyo a la Mejora Escolar and a case-study book on educational leadership; (5) technology tools Data-Convive (school climate data) and the +Recursos collaboration app; and (6) the annual +Conectados international conference (500+ attendees in 2024).

The business model is grant-funded rather than revenue-generating: all courses, diplomas, and tools are provided free to participants. Operating capital comes from Chilean public research grants (Fondecyt de Iniciación Nº 11230442, VRIMLAB2509, VRIMF 2631), institutional support from Universidad de Concepción, and partnerships with Universidad Austral, Universidad de Atacama, Fundación Chile, and the Uruguayan CEIBAL initiative. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on direct relationships with DAEM/SLEP/DEPROV, academic channels at partner universities, and the annual convening event.

Name

Centro de liderazgo educativo

Legal name

Centro de Liderazgo Educativo para la Mejora en Red (+Comunidad)

Website

https://centromascomunidad.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centro de Liderazgo Educativo (+Comunidad) is a Universidad de Concepción–hosted non-profit that delivers free leadership training, diplomas, and a 55-school improvement network to Chilean public K-12 directors, teachers, and municipal education administrations using the Deep Learning methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Leadership Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAFAB

Community Center Education Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Community & Public Education Programs (Libraries, Community Centers)

SECONDARYBPADAKAH

Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

SECONDARYMPACALAD

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Online Learning Content Platforms (Creator-Led Courses)

Keywords

• Educational leadership training
• School improvement networks
• Deep learning pedagogy
• Professional development courses
• Educational research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Concepción

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant-funded Research and Development: The center operates primarily through research grants from Fondecyt (Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico), including projects such as Fondecyt de Iniciación N° 11230442 focused on pedagogical leadership practices and data use for school improvement.
2. Free Educational Programs: All courses, diplomas, and accompaniment programs are offered completely free to participants, funded through partnerships with universities and public education services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centro de Liderazgo Educativo +Comunidad delivers free online self-paced courses, diploma programs, and in-person accompaniment for school leaders, teachers, and education professionals in Chile. It coordinates a network of 55 public schools across four regions implementing the Deep Learning methodology, produces educational resources (Cuadernos de Apoyo, case-study books), and develops supporting technology tools (Data-Convive, +Recursos app). The center is hosted by Universidad de Concepción and funded primarily through Fondecyt public research grants.

Product overview

Centro de Liderazgo Educativo +Comunidad operates as an educational leadership center affiliated with Universidad de Concepción, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional development products and services for the Chilean education system. The core offering consists of four free self-paced MOOC-style courses (Cursos de Autoaprendizaje) covering educational change, citizen formation, socio-emotional learning, and gender perspective; complemented by the Diplomado in Change Management and Systemic Educational Improvement (80 free spots per cohort). The center maintains a network of 55 schools across four regions (Red +Comunidad) implementing Deep Learning methodologies, supported by technological tools including Data-Convive for school climate data analysis and the +Recursos app for professional collaboration. Publications include the Cuadernos de Apoyo a la Mejora Escolar (annual resource notebooks) and case study books for educational leadership. Annual programming includes the international +Conectados conference, diploma programs for university students, and research projects using shadowing methodologies with doctoral students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cursos de Autoaprendizaje (Self-Learning Courses) Four free online self-paced courses (MOOC-style) on educational leadership topics — Leading Educational Change, Leadership for Citizen Formation, Leading Learning with Socio-emotional Approach, and Leading with Gender Perspective. Each course is 18 clock hours, 100% online, and leads to certification from Universidad de Concepción. Designed for school leaders, teachers, and education professionals in Chile.
• Diplomado Gestión del Cambio y Liderazgo para la Mejora Educativa Sistémica (Diploma in Change Management and Leadership for Systemic Educational Improvement) Free online diploma program with synchronous sessions and three expert-tutored modules, directed at education professionals from DAEM, DEM, SLEP, DEPROV and Municipal Corporations. The 2024 edition ran April to October with 80 available spots.
• Cuadernos de Apoyo a la Mejora Escolar (School Improvement Support Notebooks) Series of pedagogical resource notebooks covering topics including Deep Learning, Gender Perspective in Education, Teacher Professional Development, and Data Use. Published annually in multiple volumes as downloadable educational tools for school leaders and teachers.
• +Conectados (International Conference on Educational Innovation) Annual international event held at Teatro Biobío in Concepción promoting Deep Learning innovation. Features live presentations of educational experiences, poster sessions, keynote conferences, and microtalks. Third edition held in 2024 with over 30 innovation experiences and more than 500 attendees.
• Data-Convive (School Climate Data Tool) Technological tool developed by the Centro de Recursos y Herramientas para Líderes Educativos for analyzing and managing school coexistence data, supporting educational leaders in data-driven decision making for school climate improvement.
• App +Recursos (+Recursos Application) Mobile and web application facilitating collaboration for professional development among educators, supporting the sharing of pedagogical resources and professional learning community activities.
• Libro: Casos para el Estudio del Liderazgo Educacional (Book: Cases for the Study of Educational Leadership) Book published by the Línea de Investigación y Desarrollo de Conocimiento presenting case studies for educational leadership analysis, designed for interactive discussion and dilemma-based learning in educational settings.
• Red +Comunidad (School Network) Collaborative network of schools across five regions of Chile (Atacama, Metropolitan, Biobío, Los Ríos, and Ñuble) working on school improvement with the Deep Learning approach, including inter-level collaboration networks (RCI) and communal educational networks. As of 2025, the network includes 55 schools, 200+ school leaders, 24 communes, and 16 sostenedores.
• Diploma Nueva Pedagogía para el Aprendizaje Profundo (New Pedagogy for Deep Learning Diploma) Free diploma program for undergraduate students of Universidad de Concepción focused on Deep Learning pedagogy, offered to 4th and 5th year students across 14 teaching programs. Third version began August 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55 schools participating across 4 regions with 200+ educational leaders involved
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL) Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2020International partnership providing access to global Deep Learning methodology and network of educational innovators. Includes international expert exchanges and conference participation.
• Universidad de ConcepcióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary host institution providing academic infrastructure, Faculty of Education partnership, and administrative support. The center is based at UdeC's campus in Concepción, with the rector and academic staff actively supporting initiatives.
• Universidad Austral de ChileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university contributing academic expertise through Faculty of Philosophy and Humanidades, participating in network events and educational research.
• Universidad de AtacamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in Atacama region hosting diploma programs and regional school activities in Copiapó and Vallenar.
• Fundación ChileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational foundation contributing expertise in human development and educational innovation to the network.
• CEIBAL (Uruguay)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUruguayan educational initiative partnering for international exchange and pedagogical innovation events, including participation in Innovation Pedagogy Encounter.
• Ministerio de Educación de ChileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Education supporting through School Improvement Networks (Redes de Mejoramiento Escolar) and policy alignment for educational reform.
• Centro de Investigación Avanzada en Educación (CIAE) - Universidad de ChileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center contributing academic expertise and conference speakers for educational leadership discussions.
• DAEM municipalities (Lebu, Peñaflor, others)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal Education Administration Departments serving as local implementation partners for school network programs in their communes.
• SLEP (Servicios Locales de Educación Pública)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Public Education Services including SLEP Huasco, SLEP Atacama, and SLEP Gabriela Mistral working with schools for coordinated improvement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL): Global partnership network for Deep Learning methodology that Centro +Comunidad is officially affiliated with. Most direct peer given shared pedagogy, methodology, and co-developed curriculum.
• Fundación Chile: Chilean innovation foundation that is an active partner of +Comunidad. Directly comparable as a Chilean non-profit delivering human development and educational innovation programs across multiple regions.
• Centro de Investigación Avanzada en Educación (CIAE), Universidad de Chile: Chilean research center that has contributed speakers and co-investigators (e.g., Cristián Bellei) to +Comunidad. Directly comparable as a Chilean university-based education research and policy translation center.
• CEIBAL (Centro CEIBAL): Uruguayan national educational innovation program and active partner of +Comunidad. Directly comparable as a publicly-funded digital education initiative in Latin America serving school communities.
• Enseña Chile: Chilean education NGO focused on educational equity and leadership development. Comparable as a Chile-based non-profit working on teacher/school leader capacity building in public schools.

Broad incumbents

• Teach For All: Global network of independent partner organizations working on educational leadership and equity. Comparable as a multi-region educational network model though operating at much larger scale and broader scope.
• AULA (Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo): IDB-initiated Latin American program supporting school leader innovation. Comparable as a publicly-funded Latin American educational leadership development initiative at a multi-country scale.
• UNESCO Santiago (OREALC): UNESCO's regional education office for Latin America and the Caribbean. Comparable as a multi-country education policy and capacity-building organization operating with similar methodology-translation goals.

Regional players

• Sumando Energías (Chilean EdTech): Chilean education initiative focused on school leadership and management improvement. Comparable as a Chilean-based program targeting school directors and pedagogical leadership in public schools.
• Fundación Educacional Arauco: Chilean corporate foundation running school improvement programs in underserved regions. Comparable as a regional Chilean education foundation delivering pedagogical support to public schools, though funded by corporate parent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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