Principals Center
Georgia State University

PO Box 3977
Atlanta, GA 30302-3977
Phone: 404-413-8256

PRINCIPALS CENTER PROGRAMS

Aspiring Leaders Institute

This program is designed to provide participants who aspire to be principals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as a future leaders who can increase achievement for all students. This program is designed to meet the needs of both assistant principals and aspiring leaders. Participants will be involved in collaborative professional development that is directly linked to school leaders' roles of facilitating high quality teaching and learning
Participants will be involved in a year-long program with some face-to-face sessions and some online sessions. The workshops will include both large and small group sessions, guest speakers, and self-assessments designed to strengthen leadership skills.
Workshop topics will include the following:
1. Becoming effective instructional leaders
2. Leading effective change and managing conflict
3. Using various types of data to identify areas of strength and areas to be improved
4. Managing human resources effectively
5. Increasing positive community involvement
6. Developing a school culture that is conducive to learning of all students and teachers
Costs for this year-long program include all workshop fees, coaching fees, online materials, leadership assessments, and lunches at face-to-face sessions.

YEAR-LONG WORKSHOP FEES: $600