National Principal Supervisor Academy

Partners in Progress: Transforming Principal Support

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Transform how principals lead instruction through this game-changing partnership between AASA and the University of Washington's Center for Educational Leadership. Designed specifically for central office champions who nurture principal growth, this standards-based academy doesn't just develop skills—it unleashes leadership excellence!

This academy draws from the CCSSO principal supervisor standards, research by the Wallace Foundation, and the Model Principal Supervisor Standards.

Participants will:

  • Receive individual coaching
  • Work from problems of practice 
  • Connect with peers in virtual professional learning communities
  • And more!

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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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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