School Leadership Alliance

What School Leadership Alliance does

School Leadership Alliance is a non-profit social venture founded in July 2020 by Jim Quigley, the former Global CEO of Deloitte, and Lawrence Lee. The organization delivers leadership development consulting services to K-12 school district administrators, with a primary geographic footprint in Utah and California. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, the venture operates with a small team of approximately five employees under an at-cost pricing model designed to maximize accessibility for public school districts rather than generate profit margins.

The core product is a structured, proprietary 5-step leadership development methodology delivered through training, facilitation, and co-creation engagements with district leadership teams. The venture supplements internal capacity through an ecosystem of 14+ partner organizations, including BTS Spark, FranklinCovey, Wildsparq, and Deloitte Courageous Principals, and is guided by a 13-superintendent advisory board. To date, the alliance reports having served more than 570 administrators, impacted more than 132,000 students, and facilitated more than 180 trainings across named engagements such as Sonoma Valley Unified School District, the San Diego County Office of Education, Ogden School District, and multiple other Utah districts.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in the at-cost model, under which districts pay for services without profit margin, consistent with the non-profit, social-mission orientation. The customer base consists exclusively of public K-12 school districts and county offices of education, with multi-year engagements and co-creation structures that embed the methodology into district practice. The venture has no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or technology platform components; all differentiation is sourced from founder credibility, the codified 5-step framework, and the partner-and-advisor ecosystem.

Name

School Leadership Alliance

Legal name

School Leadership Alliance

Website

https://schoolleadershipalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

School Leadership Alliance is a non-profit social venture that delivers K-12 leadership development consulting to public school districts, primarily in Utah and California, founded in 2020 by former Deloitte Global CEO Jim Quigley and Lawrence Lee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Leadership Consulting

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & Cabinet Administration (EDADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF), Talent Management & Leadership Advisory (Succession, Performance, Culture) (BPACAJAH), Policy, Governance & Board Administration (EDAJAHAG)

Keywords

• K-12 leadership consulting
• School administrator development
• Principal leadership programs
• Superintendent advisory services
• Educational leadership training

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Cost-based consulting fees for district leadership development services including diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation of leadership initiatives. The organization operates with an at-cost model to sustain their work, meaning they are not profit-driven.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

School Leadership Alliance is a non-profit social venture that delivers consultative leadership development services to K-12 school districts. Working directly with superintendents and district leadership teams, the organization diagnoses leadership needs, co-creates district-specific frameworks, designs and delivers training programs (such as the year-long Aspiring Leaders Academy), and provides ongoing executive coaching and support. Services are offered on an at-cost basis under a multi-year engagement model.

Product overview

School Leadership Alliance is a non-profit social venture that offers a portfolio of leadership development services for K-12 education. Its core offerings include consulting services (helping district leaders with diagnosis, strategy, execution, assessment, and ongoing support), a curated Resource Library of free leadership development content organized by topic, and a Coaches & Organizations directory. The company also provides co-developed leadership frameworks and training programs (such as the Aspiring Leaders Academy) built in partnership with client districts. There is no software product or platform—the organization operates as a consultancy with an at-cost model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leadership Development Consulting

Quantifiable outcome

• 570+ Administrators Served across client districts
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WildsparqcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Lawrence Lee serves as Board Advisor for Wildsparq. Wildsparq is an online leadership development platform providing monthly leadership lessons, team meetings, and practical action steps. SLA partnered with Wildsparq for Nebo School District classified leaders program where pilot groups complete asynchronous leadership development work.
• BTS SparkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit education practice providing school and district leaders with access to world-class leadership coaching. SLA includes BTS Spark in their recommended network of coaching organizations.
• Courageous Principals Program (Deloitte)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2013, Deloitte's Courageous Principals program has been delivered to 5,500 K-12 school leaders. Jim Quigley assists in developing this program. SLA connects districts to this resource as part of their alliance network.
• Education ElementsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorks with districts to build dynamic school systems meeting needs of every learner. SLA includes Education Elements in their recommended organizations for districts seeking external support.
• FranklinCoveyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of world's most trusted providers of leadership solutions. SLA recommends FranklinCovey and its Leader In Me program as part of their curated partner network.
• The Arbinger InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffers education-specific training solutions for embedding outward mindset within schools and communities. SLA recommends Arbinger as part of their partner ecosystem.
• Other Leadership Development OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLA partners with other leadership development organizations as part of their core purpose to cultivate a culture of leadership development in districts by harnessing the power of many.
• Educational Partners (State & National)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with educational organizations at state and national levels to extend reach and impact of leadership development initiatives.
• Charitable FoundationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with charitable foundations to support and fund leadership development work in education.
• BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partnerships to bring corporate-level leadership expertise and resources to education sector.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New Teacher Center: Nonprofit that supports new teachers and school leaders through coaching, induction, and professional development programs in K-12 districts. Directly comparable to SLA in mission (educator leadership development) and customer (school districts), though NTC is larger and more established.
• BTS Spark: Nonprofit education practice providing world-class leadership coaching to school and district leaders. Listed in SLA's own partner network, suggesting strong product overlap in executive coaching for superintendents and principals.
• Education Elements: Consultancy that partners with K-12 districts to design dynamic, personalized school systems. SLA includes Education Elements in its recommended network; both organizations sell leadership and systems consulting to district leadership teams.
• The Arbinger Institute: Offers education-specific training solutions for embedding outward mindset within schools. Featured in SLA's partner directory and competes for the same district-level mindset/culture engagement budgets.
• HumanEx Ventures: K-12 focused culture and leadership consulting firm that partners with districts to improve hiring, retention, and leadership development. Listed in SLA's curated network and overlaps on customer base.
• McREL International: Nonprofit education research and consulting organization that helps K-12 leaders improve school performance through evidence-based leadership coaching and professional development. Comparable in mission, customer base, and not-for-profit structure.

Broad incumbents

• FranklinCovey: Established global leadership development firm whose Leader In Me program is widely adopted in K-12 schools. Directly comparable as a content/framework provider (e.g., 7 Habits) and is in SLA's own curated partner network, but operates at much greater scale with proprietary IP.
• EOS Worldwide: Provider of the Entrepreneurial Operating System for leadership teams. Listed in SLA's partner network and competes for the same superintendent and executive team engagements on operating rhythm and accountability.
• Courageous Principals Program (Deloitte): Deloitte's award-winning K-12 leadership development program co-developed by Jim Quigley since 2013, having trained 5,500 school leaders. Both a precursor to SLA and an ongoing partner offering; represents the corporate-scale incumbent that could absorb SLA's market if Quigley's involvement shifts.

Emerging players

• Wildsparq: Online leadership development platform delivering monthly lessons, team meetings, and practical action steps. Strategic partner of SLA (Lawrence Lee is a Board Advisor) and used by Nebo School District; competes on scalable technology-enabled leadership PD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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