The growing interest internationally in leadership development and how leaders contribute to student learning makes the development of the National College for School Leadership (NCSL) an intriguing and potentially significant event. This article examines the aims and programs of the NCSL from a North American perspective. Based on a context in which the world of leadership work is changing and the socialization of school leaders is critical, the article identifies opportunities and challenges which the NCSL faces in contributing to the reform of leadership and leadership development.