Building the academic capacity of K-12 Principals through a high-rigor, high-support cohort learning experience.
A Principal’s Impact
A Principal’s impact on student learning is much more significant than we have previously given credit. Researchers Leithwood, Louis, Anderson, and Wahlstrom in How Leadership Influences Student Learning (2004) reveal that leadership is second only to teaching among school-based factors to advancing student learning. Though the impact of school leaders on student learning is indirect, it is substantial. Studies further suggest that effective Principals are associated with better instructional practices, more positive learning environments, and higher teacher morale (Sebastian & Allensworth, 2012). Yet, each year we fail to develop and adequately support leaders to be effective in their role. PLC provides leaders with critical support and enhances leaders’ capacity to deliver on academic outcomes for students.
Core Program
PLC supports participating leaders through:
95 Hours of Learning
Monthly Cohort Convenings (10 full-day learning experiences)
A 2-day Summer Academic Planning Retreat in preparation for the 2024-25 year.
Academic Vision-Setting & Action Planning
Ongoing Coaching Support toward Academic Goals
Caring, Cohort-Style Learning Community
Co-Classroom Observations and practice-based feedback support
2026 Programs…Enroll Now!
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Principal Cohort
A 10-month research-to-practice fellowship that builds the capacity of K-12 Principals to lead instruction and drive academic outcomes
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Next-In-Line Leaders
A leadership pipeline program that prepares Instructional Coaches, Deans, and Teacher-Leaders for the principalship, ensuring a strong bench of leaders ready to sustain high-quality teaching and school effectiveness.
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District Professional Development
High-engagement, high-rigor professional development focused on teacher practice and academic strategies that drive student performance.
