Lead with Purpose. Build Momentum. Stay in Rhythm.
Do you find yourself constantly putting out fires instead of actually leading? Make the shift from reactive to proactive, strategic leadership with the support of a month-by-month plan, practical tools and strategies, and a cohort of like-minded principals. This isn’t just professional development – it’s a chance to redesign the principalship and focus on what matters most: leading your campus with purpose, empowering people, and creating sustainable processes.
When principals establish and maintain a clear rhythm for the school year, teachers feel supported, students stay engaged, and the entire school community thrives. Whether you’re a new principal or a seasoned leader, this personalized leadership development experience will help you:
- Set the tempo with a steady, monthly rhythm – know exactly what to do, what to say, who to say it to, and when
- Stay on beat by focusing on what’s most important and tuning out distractions
- Maintain harmony by mastering daily operations, giving you the headspace to anticipate challenges and lead strategically
What’s Included in the Principal Leadership Series?
You’ll receive a comprehensive suite of leadership tools and resources designed to streamline decision-making, build your confidence, strengthen your leadership team, and stay in sync with your school’s needs all year long.
content and connections
- (Almost) Monthly Live Webinars – Stay ahead with focused webinars that preview the upcoming month’s leadership priorities along with valuable Q&A as we learn with and from each other. Recordings will be posted for flexible access.
- Cohort Connections & Optional Meetups – Deepen your learning and collaboration with three in-person cohort meetups (September, January, March). Build meaningful connections with other principals across the state as you share insights and learning in today’s ever-changing educational landscape.
- Ongoing Support – Support from Sophia via email, phone, text, and zoom.
resources and routines
- Principal Field Guide – This is your go-to, monthly roadmap for leading with confidence! From establishing the rhythm in PLCs to mastering campus logistics, the field guide is packed with practical strategies to help you focus on what you need to do at just the right time, ask the right questions, turn challenges into growth, and stay in sync – one month at a time. Fully aligned with T-PESS, it’s also filled with resources and suggested artifacts to seamlessly align your T-PESS goals with your campus goals. Plus, you can build a strategic three-year plan to ensure sustained success.
- Year-at-a-Glance – See your month-by-month priorities all on one page, aligned to T-PESS, so you can stay ahead of the curve.
- Leader Link – Intended to be used with your leadership team, these pre-recorded videos teach emerging leaders the skills they need to effectively lead adults.
Are You Ready to Create a Rhythm for Success? Let’s Get Started.
Let’s create a rhythm that drives success for your campus, your community, and you! This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for – to get back to what you do best so you can lead with purpose, build a thriving campus, and create a lasting impact.
audience
principals and assistant principals
what you get
- monthly live webinars (recording posted)
- 3 optional in-person meet-ups (sept, jan, march; district responsible for travel costs)
- ongoing support (email, phone, text, zoom)
- principal field guide
- year-at-a-glance priorities
- leader link: leadership team video series
membership
membership year: june 1 -may 31