Women in Leadership for Principals
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A Job-Alike Series for
For Female Principals
A small cohort designed for female principals to
- Embrace an empowering & strategic outlook about your role & career path
- Consider the challenges and rewards of the role
- Better understand the experience of female leaders
- Celebrate the strengths that women bring to school leadership
- Investigate systems of inequity and make meaning of allyship
- Identify the value of mentorship and sponsorship
Total Program Hours & PDPs
EARN 16 PDPs
Location (of in-person sessions)
Location for 2026-2027: Acton-Boxboro
Fees
$1075/person
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Structured & 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.
Program Dates*
Scheduled conveniently for you.
Location: Acton-Boxboro
2026-2027
October 21st - 8-11am in person
December 2nd - 8-11am in person
January 3rd - 2 hours remote
February 10th - 2 hours remote
March 3rd - 8-11am in person
April 7th - 8-11am in person
*Dates/Times subject to change.
Thoughtfully Designed Programming
We focus on meaningful content and take a learner centered approach.
We build every agenda based on current research combined with the issues you bring to the table.
Our design is always based on best practices in adult learning.
Program Details
Customized Learning
- Work with a strong network - Learn from peers in this highly interactive, supportive and confidential small group setting.
- Make practical applications - Pose questions and present dilemmas from your current work for problem solving and strategizing through consultancy protocols.
- Enjoy a customized agenda - Choose topics, readings, speakers, and discussions based on the needs and interests of the group.
Relevant Connections
Christine will guide discussions & curate resources so participants gain a deeper understanding and capacity to:
- Establish credibility and authenticity
- Understand the power in leading with vulnerability, empathy and self-awareness
- Negotiate, communicate and manage adeptly
- Identify and examine assumptions, beliefs, and personal biases
- Influence others and put them in a position to succeed
- Build trust and work through conflict
- Network and build the pipeline for female leaders
- Investigate systemic issues of equity and access
- Nurture joy and empowerment in the work and the role
Skilled 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. Listen to our satisfied participants.
Our impact is clear.
I feel empowered because there is community and we are all struggling with the same things. It encourages me to take heart with this difficult work.
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Christine was amazing. Her processes that she used help me learn new things in addition to the topics.
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I left each session feeling empowered and validated. This made me want to in turn do this for my staff.
Thank you for creating such a safe and supportive space for us! I am inspired to really champion other women more as they grow into their leadership.
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(This program) brought me joy on days that were hard.
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Talking to more experienced principals was very affirming and I was able to get some ideas around having good boundaries.
This was an amazing experience and I am a better leader for it.
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How has this influenced me? How important it is to support others in their growth in leadership!
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I want to share how wonderful the Women in Leadership program with Christine Francis was. It was truly empowering and uplifting, and the networking opportunities were invaluable. I am very grateful that my assistant superintendent shared the information with us and encouraged participation. Thank you for offering such a meaningful experience.
I loved our time together. I always left feeling refreshed and empowered to be a better leader and help mentor and motivate others.
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It gave me a positive boost of energy and increased my educational strategies.
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It's so important to have professional learning communities outside our districts.
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I feel more empowered and optimistic about my career prospects.
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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Stronger Together: A Leadership Cohort for Directors of Special Education and Student ServicesStronger Together: A Leadership Cohort for Directors of Special Education and Student Services
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New Principal Institute & InductionNew Principal Institute & Induction
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The Supervision and Evaluation Series: Skills, Systems, and Strategies that Fuel GrowthThe Supervision and Evaluation Series: Skills, Systems, and Strategies that Fuel Growth
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Empowering Students: Strategies for Executive Function Development K-12Empowering Students: Strategies for Executive Function Development K-12
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Leadership Lens: Using AI to Lead with Purpose, Creativity, and ClarityLeadership Lens: Using AI to Lead with Purpose, Creativity, and Clarity
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Women in Leadership for PrincipalsWomen in Leadership for Principals
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AI-Assist: Transforming Classrooms with Small TeachingAI-Assist: Transforming Classrooms with Small Teaching
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The Department Head Series: From Teacher to Team LeaderThe Department Head Series: From Teacher to Team Leader
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Leading for All Learners: Special Education Leadership Series for PrincipalsLeading for All Learners: Special Education Leadership Series for Principals
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The Paraprofessional Toolkit SeriesThe Paraprofessional Toolkit Series
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The Assistant Principal Series: From Complexity to ClarityThe Assistant Principal Series: From Complexity to Clarity
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Assistant Superintendents: Navigating the WatersAssistant Superintendents: Navigating the Waters
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Women in Leadership Assistant Superintendent Affinity GroupWomen in Leadership Assistant Superintendent Affinity Group
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Mentors of New Teachers 2-Day TrainingMentors of New Teachers 2-Day Training
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Real Principals, Real Talk: Connection, Collaboration, and ConversationReal Principals, Real Talk: Connection, Collaboration, and Conversation
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Special Education IEP Team Chairs InstituteSpecial Education IEP Team Chairs Institute
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The Instructional Coach Series: Building Strong Coaches, Stronger ClassroomsThe Instructional Coach Series: Building Strong Coaches, Stronger Classrooms
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Women in Leadership Superintendent Affinity GroupWomen in Leadership Superintendent Affinity Group
