23-24 Aspiring to the Principalship

Course Description

• This is our annual training for prospective principals who are hoping to make the jump into a building level leader role in the next one to two years. The goal of the training is to explore the administrator's leadership journey, discuss hiring practices, hear from recent principal hires, and learn how to gain a distinctive advantage in the hiring process. Prospective attendees are those currently in administrative roles either in building or at district office who aspire to gain a principal position.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Ian Wells | Kristin Drury | John Gutierrez | Erin McDonald | Dan McMinimee
• Credit(s) and Type: 14 Hours Relicensure

Target Audience

• Admin/Pro-Tech, Certified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = No
• Open to Student Teachers = No
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes 
  • Charter Admin or Certified

Date, Time, and Location

• Date: January 30 and February 7, 2024
• Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Location: January 30 - Wilcox Board Room; February 7 - Legacy Campus Room 247

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Leadership preparation
• Understanding the principal role
• Marketing one's leadership abilities
• Training and preparations for the principal hiring process
• Workshop of the interview process