Please share this information with teachers who have already identified an interest in becoming a school administrator and to those who have demonstrated leadership potential.
There has never been a greater need for high quality school leaders! MASSP recognizes the responsibility and opportunity we have as an organization to grow future leaders. We also understand that during the pandemic many local districts and ISDs who have provided Aspiring Principal programs did not offer these opportunities this year to focus on more immediate concerns. This being said, the educator shortage is not limited to the classroom and we want to support strong teacher leaders who are considering entering into building administration. Please share information with your teacher leaders and consider encouraging those with leadership potential to think about the principalship.
Three for FREE!
To kick off the Aspiring Principal series and help teachers explore the option of going into administration, MASSP is offering three free webinars with MASSP’s Tammy Jackson.
Each session will run from 4:00-5:00 p.m.:
- 12/8 Attributes of High Quality Leadership
- 1/12 What is the Job of Building Administrator? Roles and Responsibilities
- 1/26 Panel of First Year Principals
- For those interested in discussing Administrator Certification there will be a 30 minute bonus session from 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Aspiring Principals Workshop – $99
Those who are ready to apply for Administrator positions should plan to attend the Aspiring Principals Workshop. This workshop will be spread over two Saturday mornings and will include an opportunity to have your cover letter and resume reviewed as well as access to some valuable on-demand content. This workshop is appropriate for those applying for their first position in Administration as well as those who may be Assistant Principals ready to apply for Principal positions.
Workshop Dates: February 27 and March 6
- Resumes and Cover letters will be due on February 15
The Virtual Event Platform will open on Friday, February 26 and will close on Friday, March 12
During this time on-demand content can be accessed at any time and all live sessions will be recorded and available for viewing.
February 27: Live Sessions
- 9:00-9:25 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions
- Highly effective, experienced Assistant Principals and Principals from around the state will provide breakout sessions in an area of their own expertise.
- 9:30-11:10 a.m.: Breakout Sessions
- 9:30-10:00 Breakout Option 1
- 10:05-10:35 Breakout Option 2
- 10:40-11:10 Breakout Option 3
- 11:10 - 11:25 a.m.: BREAK
- 11:25 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Principal Panel Discussion
March 6: Live Sessions
- 9:00-9:25 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions
- Highly effective, experienced Superintendents and Principals from around the state will conduct the practice interviews. All attendees will have an opportunity to field questions and get feedback on their responses.
- 9:30-11:10 a.m.: Practice Interview Sessions
- 9:30-10:00 Practice Interview Session 1
- 10:05-10:35 Practice Interview Session 2
- 10:40-11:10 Practice Interview Session 3
- 11:10 - 11:25 a.m.: BREAK
- 11:25 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Words of advice
On-Demand Content
- Resume and Cover Letter feedback and tips
- Interview Tips
- Researching a school/district using MiSchool Data and other sources
- Project Game Plan Activity
- Opportunities for Preparing Yourself to be an Administrator
- Administrator Certification
Register for the Two-Day Workshop
Registration for these events is open on the MASSP website. More details will be added to the Aspiring Principals workshop agenda regarding breakout session titles and Principal/Superintendent facilitators in the near future.
Written by Wendy Zdeb, MASSP Executive Director