Assistant Principal Institute

A Job-Alike Series for

Assistant Principals preK-12

You work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support your principal , create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that arise daily.  Yours is one of the most varied and challenging school leadership roles—crossing the boundaries of operations, curriculum, instruction, student services and community engagement— and requires strong relationships with administrators, teachers, teacher leaders, students and parents.

Scheduled with you in mind.

In-person sessions allow for more intensive training opportunities, relationship building and group work.



Remote sessions provide convenient forums to sustain implementation efforts and address ongoing problems of practice.

Hybrid schedule that works for you. In person sessions held in Newton, MA.

All in person sessions held in Newton, MA


Tuesdays:

October 7  (7:30-11:30am, in person) (LAUNCH)

November 4 (7:30-9am, virtual)

December 16 (7:30-9:30am, in person)

January 13  (7:30-9am, virtual)

February 3  (7:30-9am, virtual)

March 10 (7:30-9:30am, in person)

April 14 (7:30-9:30am, in person)

May 19  (7:30-9am, virtual)

June 9 (7:30-9:30am, in person)

*Dates/Times subject to change.

Thoughtfully Designed Programming

We focus on meaningful content and take a learner centered approach.


The content comes from you and our design is based on best practices in adult learning. We build every agenda based on current research combined with the issues you bring to the table.

Program Details

TAKE TIME TO STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLS

  • Understand the unique opportunities to exercise LEADERSHIP within your role.  
  • Impact school CULTURE through improved daily interactions and partnerships with students, parents, and colleagues. 
  • Increase your capacity to INFLUENCE people to shift their thinking and improve their behaviors and practice.  
  • Develop your ability to take a LEARNING stance through mechanisms such as consultancy protocols, problems of practice, case studies and professional readings.

BUILD CULTURE AND IMPACT STUDENT SUCCESS

Many APs struggle to navigate the numerous demands placed on them from each sector of the school community and to leverage their daily interactions into opportunities for growth. Unfortunately, this work can become conflict- driven, complex and isolating with few occasions for turning experience into wisdom.

LEARN TOGETHER

Join this community of practice designed for you to continue learning, network, ask questions, offer tips, get resources, and find support from your peers and from facilitators who have been there.

Meet Your Facilitators

Skillful Facilitators

Our FACILITATORS have walked the walk and have expertise in facilitating adult learning.

Meet the people who make the magic happen.

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it.

We are proud of the impact we are having. Please take a moment to read the testimonials of our satisfied participants for yourself.

(The facilitators) have gotten me to think not just about my own self care but my team's self care & a lot of that begins with creating a good working relationship where we all feel comfortable communicating our needs with each other.

former participant

It has validated my feelings, given me an opportunity to share ideas and problems of practice with those doing the work.

former participant

Learning about resources from others has provided me tools to support my practice.

former participant

The job is challenging - it is important to balance tasks & manage one's own emotions to effectively do the work, build relationships and establish a positive tone.

former participant

Just a few more reasons to join us...

CUSTOMIZED

Enjoy an agenda personalized to the group's needs.

COLLEGIAL

Build your network in this highly interactive, supportive and confidential group setting.

PRACTICAL

Develop practical applications and solutions to questions and issues from your current work.

Don't delay - Enroll Today

Learn more about all of our Job-Alike Programs

We have cohorts for

  • Assistant Superintendents
  • Principals
  • Assistant Principals
  • School Based Curriculum Leaders
  • Instructional Coaches. 
  • Mentors
  • Special Education Team Chairs
  • Women in Leadership
  • and more!

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