Elevate the New Assistant Principal

How We Develop Aspiring and New Assistant Principals

Aspiring & New AP Elevation Session

Ready to land your AP position? Invest in a 60-minute 1:1 Elevation Session designed exclusively for aspiring or newly appointed APs. During our time, we'll dive deep into your specific professional development needs. This could include targeted practice for interview questions, hands-on support with resume optimization, and/or techniques to shift your mindset from teacher to administrator. You'll gain clarity and a personalized action plan to help you successfully move into your new role.

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Professional Development

Ignite leadership growth within your team! Our Dynamic Mini-Workshops are designed to deliver targeted, high-impact professional development for groups of Assistant Principals and aspiring administrators. These interactive sessions, typically ranging from 90 minutes to 3 hours, are perfect for staff development days, leadership team meetings, or as part of a broader professional learning series.

We focus on practical strategies and immediate application, ensuring participants leave with actionable tools they can implement right away.

Designed for school teams, new instructional coaches, & new assistant principals

You will leave with a better understanding of how to leverage building relationships, increasing communication, and gaining resilience in order to impact student achievement.

Topics:

  • Effective Communication
  • Navigating Difficult Conversations with Confidence
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Building Your Leadership Blueprint: The First 90 Days & Beyond
  • Time Management
  • Instructional Leadership for Assistant Principals
  • Developing New Leader Mentorship Programs
  • Providing Effective Feedback


1:1 New AP Coaching

Individual and customized support

3, 6, or 9 months of coaching

Individualized Professional Development Plan

3R Framework: Relationships, Response, Resilience Skills coaching

Designed for New Assistant Principals needing to increase their working relationships, communication and overall resilience.

  • Customized Goal Setting & Roadmapping: We'll begin with an in-depth discovery session to pinpoint your aspirations and current roadblocks. Together, we'll craft a clear, actionable roadmap with measurable goals for your 3-9 month coaching period.
  • Frequent & Flexible 1:1 Coaching Sessions: Move beyond just one-off advice. We'll engage in bi-weekly or monthly dedicated virtual sessions (e.g., 60-90 minutes each), providing consistent space for strategic discussion, problem-solving, and skill development. The frequency is tailored to your needs.
  • "On-Call" Support Between Sessions: Facing an immediate challenge or need quick guidance? You'll have priority access to asynchronous support (e.g., email or quick text/voice notes) for those moments when you need a thought partner between our scheduled calls.
  • Real-Time Scenario Coaching: We'll work through specific, real-world situations you're encountering – from navigating challenging parent meetings to leading difficult conversations with staff, or strategizing for district-level initiatives.
  • Leadership Skill Deep Dives: Focus on specific areas you want to strengthen, such as instructional leadership, conflict resolution, team building, time management, change management, or data analysis for school improvement.

Leadership Consultation for Districts

Is your district looking to cultivate a strong pipeline of exceptional school leaders? We offer On-Site School Leadership Consultation designed to build robust aspiring and new Assistant Principal programs.

Leveraging extensive experience in educational leadership, we partner directly with your district or school to provide tailored training and development for your future and current APs.

What We Can Help Your District Achieve:

  • Develop a Thriving AP Pipeline: Implement a structured program to identify, nurture, and prepare your most promising educators for leadership roles.
  • Accelerate New AP Effectiveness: Equip your new Assistant Principals with the essential skills and confidence to make an immediate impact from day one.
  • Enhance Current AP Team Capacity: Provide targeted professional development that sharpens the skills of your existing APs, fostering a more cohesive and high-performing leadership team.
  • Strengthen School-Wide Leadership: Create a culture of distributive leadership, ensuring consistent vision and effective implementation across all levels.

We'll do the work for you!