National Principal Supervisor Academy

Partners in Progress: Transforming Principal Support

Participant giving each other high five in conference room

AASA partners with the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership(CEL) to bring this standards-based academy to central office leaders who support principals' instructional leadership growth as their primary responsibility.

This academy draws from the national Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), research by the Wallace Foundation and CEL's Principal Support Framework.

The Principal Support Framework has four action areas:

    C.E.L. Principal Support Framework
  1. Foster an inclusive leadership culture focused on creating equitable experiences and outcomes
  2. Co-create a shared vision of principals as leaders of equitable schools
  3. Create a system of support for principals to grow as leaders of equitable schools
  4. Develop a strategic partnership between the central office and principals 

    Participants will work from problems of practice, learn from impactful case studies, connect with peers in virtual professional learning communities and receive individual coaching. Nationwide, district leaders are working to support principals at scale, especially in times of unprecedented change. Successful supervision now demands innovative approaches, emphasizing partnership, teaching and mutual accountability.

    Upon successful completion of this program, participants will receive an AASA/CEL diploma of completion and professional achievement, a valuable addition to their professional portfolio.

    Academy Dates and Details
    In-Person Academy - Applications Due: September 1, 2025 Virtual Academy - Applications Due: September 1, 2025

    In-Person Information:

    September 24 - 25, 2025 - Chicago, Ill.

    February 10 - 11, 2026 - Nashville, Tenn.

    May 5 - 6, 2026 - Alexandria, Va.

    Cost: $5,000

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    Virtual Academy Information:

    September 30 - October 1, 2025

    February 17 - 18, 2026

    May 7 - 8, 2026

    Cost: $5,000

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    Partner

    I am much more cognizant about protecting principals’ instructional leadership time. Also, on my site visits and in my conversations with principals, I am constantly thinking about the through line to students and how what we are doing is going to impact student learning. This Academy has brought increased awareness and reflection to my practice.

    Shane Dublin

    Executive Director - Secondary Education, Springfield Public Schools

    My leadership practice has changed as a result of the Principal Supervisor Academy. I now have the tools to focus specifically on the things that matter the most in affecting educational outcomes.

    Vickie Poe

    Assistant Superintendent, Dallas County School District (Alabama)

    Details

    September 24, 2025 to May 8, 2026

    Applications are being accepted through September 1, 2025

    $5,000

    Member Price

    $5,000

    Non-Member Price

    Not a member? Join today.

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    Contact

    • Valerie Truesdale

      Senior Assistant Executive Director, Leadership Network

      AASA, The School Superintendents Association

      vtruesdale@aasa.org

      703-774-6930

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