The Middle Leadership Imperative was one of a number of programs we delivered to colleagues in our rural centres this year. Last week this program was held in Armidale with 23 participants from various schools in that region. The middle leaders attending the program engaged in two days of learning that explored the content and context of their role. They were exposed to current research and engaged in a range of learning with practical strategies to use in their individual schools. All the participants are keen for the program to return to Armidale in November, for phase two of the program.