Elementary Principals Community of Practice
A Job-Alike Series for
elementary school principals who have 3 or more years in the role
You're not alone.
The increased demands on, and the nature of, the principalship has shifted notably since the pandemic. While teachers are struggling to meet the needs of diverse learners, you are trying to figure out how to support those struggling teachers (while also supporting students). There is no reason to face these issues alone. Join your peers to discuss shared problems, find best practices, and discover strategies that will help you handle your day-to-day challenges.
Our faciliators bring decades of school leadership along with deep expertise in SEL to ensure your needs are met.
Price
$1250/person
PDPs
earn 15 PDPs
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Why enroll?
Conveniently Scheduled
We schedule with the practitioner in mind. In person sessions allow for deeper training, relationship building, and group work. Remote sessions provide convenience and forums to address ongoing problems of practice.
Thoughtfully Designed
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.
Skillful Facilitators
Our facilitators are veteran educators who have walked the walk and trained for years to develop expertise in adult learning that will benefit you directly.
Satisfied Participants
We are proud of the impact we are having. Please take a moment to read the testimonials of our satisfied participants for yourself.
Scheduled with you in mind.
monthly from
7:30 - 9 am (location tbd)
7:30 - 9 am
dates coming soon
*Dates/Times subject to change.
Thoughtfully Designed Programming
We focus on meaningful content and take a learner centered approach.
Strengthen your skills in a learning environment customized for you
- Build your network in an interactive, supportive and confidential group setting.
- Get fresh ideas and gain perspective on your current leadership dilemmas, questions and issues.
- Increase knowledge, find answers, and receive professional support in topics like instructional leadership, supervision, managing conflict and more.
- Grow your confidence and raise your profile in mutually beneficial ways.
- Shape your vision for success while building a productive climate.
Meet Your Facilitators
Our FACILITATORS have walked the walk and have expertise in facilitating adult learning.
Meet the people who make the magic happen.
Donna Tobin, EdD
Donna is currently the Dir. of SEL for the Westwood Public Schools, and was previously the principal of Martha Jones Elementary, a school with a strong record for academic achievement and exceeding growth targets. She is committed to seeking input and welcoming multiple perspectives in order to foster a school culture where students and staff thrive and outcomes reflect the dedication and engagement of the school and community.
Beth Herlihy, MEd
Beth is the Principal at Countryside Elementary School in Newton, prior to which she served as Principal at Hanlon Elementary School in Westwood. Now in her 17th year as a building principal, Beth is committed to fostering a vibrant school climate for children, faculty, and families. Creating a community that is rich with communication, teamwork, collaboration, and an equitable environment for all members of the school community.
Testimonials
Don't just take our word for it.
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.
2022-23 AP Institute Participant
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.
2022-23 AP Institute Participant
I find myself more confident in answering the tough questions, guiding those that I lead and being more thoughtful and reflective when things don't go the way I hoped. I think of possible unintended consequences of my actions. I'm much more aware of the various points of view in every decision. It is great to talk with others in the same or similar roles in how they address the challenges we face from difficult conversations to curriculum to school committees.
2022-23 AS Institute Participant
The program increased my effectiveness in that I was able to talk through an issue with the group about a difficult conversation with a staff member, and as a result, the conversation went very well.
2022-23 NP Institute 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.
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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List of Services
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Educator Evaluation Boot CampEducator Evaluation Boot Camp
Educator supervision and evaluation is a powerful lever for improving practice, building culture, and creating change in a school or district.
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Women in Leadership Superintendent Affinity GroupWomen in Leadership Superintendent Affinity Group
A small cohort designed for female superintendents to consider the challenges and rewards of the job, learn to recognize the strengths that women bring to school leadership, make meaning of allyship & investigate systems of inequity, and more. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...
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Women in Leadership Assistant Superintendent Affinity GroupWomen in Leadership Assistant Superintendent Affinity Group
A small cohort designed for female assistant superintendents to consider the challenges and rewards of the job, learn to recognize the strengths that women bring to school leadership, make meaning of allyship & investigate systems of inequity, and more. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...
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Assistant Superintendents: Navigating the WatersAssistant Superintendents: Navigating the Waters
A program for the crucial players supporting the broad work of the district and the superintendent, who face challenges in curriculum and instruction, personnel, finance, student services, DEI and SEL. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...
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New Principal InstituteNew Principal Institute
Meet the numerous and unexpected demands of the job including instructional leadership, supervision and evaluation, running meetings, budgeting, personnel issues, decision making, crisis management, and more. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...
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Elementary Principals Community of PracticeElementary Principals Community of Practice
The increased demands on, and the nature of, the principalship has shifted notably since the pandemic. Join your peers to discuss shared problems, find best practices, and discover strategies that will help you handle your day-to-day challenges.
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CTE Administrator InstituteCTE Administrator Institute
As an administrator in the CTE space, you must balance the needs of training the workforce of tomorrow while ensuring post-secondary bound students are equipped to continue their educational journey.
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Assistant Principal InstituteAssistant Principal Institute
APs have one of the most varied and challenging school leadership roles, crossing the boundaries of operations, curriculum, instruction, student services and community engagement. Join others who work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support the principal , and create a positive learning community. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...
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Curriculum Leadership Institute ICurriculum Leadership Institute I
For those who play a leadership role advancing the central work of a school district by leaning in to instructional excellence and content expertise. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...
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Instructional Coaching InstituteInstructional Coaching Institute
Coaches have the ability to transform the culture of teaching and learning in schools. Many coaches struggle as they transition from the being the leader in their own classroom to becoming a leader among their peers - unsure how to navigate a position that is somewhere between administrator and teacher.
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Special Education IEP Team Chairs InstituteSpecial Education IEP Team Chairs Institute
Create a climate of trust while navigating key obligations.
The team chair is integral in ensuring that the needs of all parties are met. This requires a skillful balancing of curriculum, instruction, student services and family engagement, along with strong relationships with colleagues, students and families. Unfortunately, this work can become conflict-driven, complex and isolating with few occasions for turning experience into wisdom. In a process where optimism, positivity, and belief in the process is critical, you must hone your ability to read the room, set the tone, model and deal with the physical and emotional manifestations of stress.
In this program, you will learn to lead meetings where everyone recognizes that they have shared goals, how to navigate the demands from each stakeholder, and to leverage your daily interactions into opportunities for growth.
