National Principal Supervisor Academy
Partners in Progress: Transforming Principal Support
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:
- Foster an inclusive leadership culture focused on creating equitable experiences and outcomes
- Co-create a shared vision of principals as leaders of equitable schools
- Create a system of support for principals to grow as leaders of equitable schools
- 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 Information:
September 24 - 25, 2025 - Chicago, Ill.
February 10 - 11, 2026 - Nashville, Tenn.
May 5 - 6, 2026 - Alexandria, Va.
Cost: $5,000
Apply TodayVirtual Academy Information:
September 30 - October 1, 2025
February 17 - 18, 2026
May 7 - 8, 2026
Cost: $5,000
Apply TodayI 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
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
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
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Apply TodayContact
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Valerie Truesdale
Senior Assistant Executive Director, Leadership Network
AASA, The School Superintendents Association
703-774-6930