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
Virtual Check-in (9-10AM)
November 11-13, 2026
Session In-Person
Location: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
January 7, 2027
Virtual Check-in (9-10AM)
March 31- April 2, 2027
Session In-Person
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 year-long experience will qualify for 90 Act 45 hours.
The cost for the year-long experience is $3,750. This includes:
- Hotels Accommodations
- Meals
- Collaborative materials
- Entrance fees where applicable
Costs not included:
- Travel to and from on site visits
If you have additional questions, please contact … Michael Snell Assistant Executive Director Pennsylvania Principals Association msnell@paprincipals.org or (717) 732-4999
