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For aspiring leaders

Next-In-Line Leaders

A leadership pipeline that prepares instructional coaches, deans, and teacher-leaders for the principalship – building a strong bench ready to sustain great teaching.

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PipelineLeadership track
CohortPeer learning
CoachedJob-embedded support

Who it’s for

Next-In-Line Leaders is built for the people preparing to step into the principalship – instructional coaches, deans, assistant principals, and teacher-leaders who are ready to grow into the role before they’re in it.

What you’ll experience

This pipeline develops the instructional and leadership capacities aspiring principals need, in a supportive cohort with coaching grounded in real practice.

  • Structured leadership development in a peer cohort
  • Coaching focused on the move from teaching to leading
  • Practice in instructional leadership and school vision
  • A community of aspiring leaders on the same path
  • Preparation that builds a strong bench for schools

What you’ll walk away with

The confidence, skills, and network to step into a principal role ready to lead instruction from day one – and a school system with a stronger leadership bench.

Not sure which program fits?

Tell us about your goals and we’ll help you find the right path – whether that’s the cohort, the leadership pipeline, or district-wide development.

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