New Principal Leadership Institute

08/06/2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

West Salem, WI

Description

Join us for our first gathering of the New Principals Leadership Institute, designed to connect, empower, and support principals in their first 3 years in their current position. This session will focus on building a strong network of peers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with leading a school for the first time.

Participants will have time to build relationships through structured networking activities and open conversation. Together, we’ll explore some of the pressing issues new principals often face in their first months on the job — from establishing trust with staff and communities to setting clear priorities, managing time effectively, and addressing unexpected challenges that arise when “the principal’s chair” is suddenly yours.

Expect practical discussion, real-life scenarios, and shared strategies you can bring back to your building right away. We’ll also carve out time to reflect on what’s working, where support is needed, and how coaching and collaboration can help you stay focused on what matters most: student learning and school improvement.

By the end of the session, each principal will leave with:

  • New connections and contacts for ongoing peer support

  • Practical strategies to tackle early leadership challenges

  • A clear idea of how to maximize your coaching partnership this year

  • Next steps to build momentum before the school year begins

Bring your questions, your successes, and your challenges — and come ready to learn with and from one another.