In the fall of 2004, the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) convened members of the School Leadership Learning Community (SLLC) and invited guests for three invitational, issue-focused meetings. Each of the meetings was conducted as a modified Select Seminar (www.casdany.neric.org/history3.htm) and explored an issue specific to preparing and supporting school leaders. The discussions were held in an environment conducive to open and honest dialogue and participants were encouraged to "dig deeper" into the issues being discussed. The conversations captured busy professionals' knowledge and insights about preparing school leaders and identified promising practices being implemented across the country. This leadership brief presents the major themes that emerged from the IEL Select Seminar on preparing leaders for rural schools. The accompanying insights and suggestions are offered for the consideration of those who strive to prepare school leaders who have the capacity to ensure that no rural child is left behind.