Moving to a new school is equal parts exciting and overwhelming — so where do you even begin? This session is designed for APs making a transition this summer and looking for a clear, actionable path forward. We'll explore how to quickly learn your new school's culture, build meaningful partnerships with staff, connect with your student population, identify "small wins" that establish early credibility, and lay the groundwork for a long-term plan that drives lasting success. Walk away with practical strategies and the confidence to hit the ground running in your new building.
For the first time in history, schools are leading a workforce that spans five generations. How can leaders leverage this diversity to strengthen culture, engagement, and belonging? In this interactive session, assistant principals will explore the drivers of employee experience and examine how they influence engagement across a multigenerational workforce. Participants will analyze their own teams, identify opportunities to strengthen staff engagement, and develop a practical engagement plan to foster greater connection, growth, and commitment within their schools.
The assistant principal role comes with built-in pressure points, regardless of level, building, or assignment. This interactive session unpacks 10 of those pressure points, connects them to research on school-leader sustainability, and moves beyond self-care as the only solution by focusing on stronger systems, clearer boundaries, and better role design. Participants will examine what they can control, what they can influence, and what requires broader support while leaving with practical strategies to lighten the AP load, protect leadership capacity, and lead from a place of strength, not survival.
The assistant principal role comes with built-in pressure points, regardless of level, building, or assignment. This interactive session unpacks 10 of those pressure points, connects them to research on school-leader sustainability, and moves beyond self-care as the only solution by focusing on stronger systems, clearer boundaries, and better role design. Participants will examine what they can control, what they can influence, and what requires broader support while leaving with practical strategies to lighten the AP load, protect leadership capacity, and lead from a place of strength, not survival.
