School Leadership Matters
Research consistently demonstrates that school leadership is among the most critical factors in student success. As the Wallace Foundation affirms, no investment yields a higher return than developing high-quality leadership. In support of this evidence, the Pennsylvania Principals Association is pleased to announce the launch of its third cohort of the Leader of Leaders Collaborative.
The Leader of Leaders Collaborative is built upon the framework of the School Leader Paradigm and centers on an experiential approach to professional growth. At its core are four immersive site visits to businesses, industries, and non-educational organizations, through which participants gain firsthand insight into diverse operational models and organizational practices. Each visit is followed by structured reflection guided by a central question: What are the implications of this organization's practices for school leadership?
Principals who join the Collaborative will participate in four three-day in-person sessions, earning 90 Act 45 hours upon completion, along with three one-hour virtual check-in sessions held throughout the program year. Grounded in the School Leader Paradigm, the Collaborative positions participants in their role as lead learners within a learning organization. Through a sustained cycle of inquiry, participants will develop actionable leadership plans and examine the contextual forces that shape and influence their leadership.
SESSION DATES AND DETAILS
July 14-16, 2026
Kickoff Session In-Person
Location: TBD
September 24, 2026
November 11-13, 2026
Session In-Person
Location: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
January 7, 2027
March 31- April 2, 2027
Location: Rock Lititz, Lititz, PA
April 22, 2027
Virtual Check-in (9-10AM)
June 15-17, 2027
Closing Session In-Person
Location: US Army War College, Carlisle, PA
Act 45 Credit:
The cost for the year-long experience is $3,750. This includes:
Costs not included:
Presenters: PA Principals Team
The Assistant Principal and Dean of Students roles are demanding, fast-paced, and often driven by constant urgency. This full-day, in-person workshop offers leaders the opportunity to collaborate with peers and practicing administrators who understand these pressures—and to step out of reaction mode.
Sponsored by PA Principals, participants will explore practical strategies for building influence and strong relationships in everyday interactions, focusing time and energy on high-impact priorities, and designing simple systems that reduce recurring stress. Throughout the day, there will be dedicated time for participants to choose topics most relevant to their work, brainstorm solutions with colleagues, and personalize their learning based on current challenges. This session is engaging, highly practical, and focused on tools and strategies participants can use immediately.
Held in an area near you, this workshop is ideal for Assistant Principals and Deans of Students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Act 45 hours will be available for participants. Lunch will be provided.
Questions ???? Contact Dr. Beth Haldeman, PA Principals Director of Professional Development at haldeman@paprincipals.org
Space is limited, payment is expected at time of registration to secure a spot. Registration Deadline for this Book Study is 9/1/2026.
PA Principals Association & PA Edge are offering The Learning Leader Book Study: Coffee with the Custodian by Brad Johnson.
Earn 30 Act 45 PIL hours by participating in The Learning Leader Book Study. Participants will join five (one hour) virtual sessions. Session times are 7:00 AM or 4:00 PM.
Session 1:
October 13, 2026
7:00AM or 4:00PM
Session 2:
October 21, 2026
Session 3:
November 2, 2026
Session 4:
November 9, 2026
Session 5:
November 19, 2026 (Author Visiting)
*** To earn PIL credit, participants must attend all 5 sessions and complete the required assignments. ***
Cost:
For questions, contact Dr. Beth Haldeman, PA Principals Director of Professional Development at haldeman@paprincipals.org
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