Aspiring Principals Program

KELA APP Schedule

2026 Schedule Overview


NOTE: The Annual Leadership Institute and the Education Law & Finance Institute are included in the registration cost of this program.

Day 1 – January 15

Program Launch & Orientation

  • Time: 9am – 3pm EST
  • Focus: Program Overview, PSEL Overview, Leadership Imposter Syndrom, Cohort Trust Building, and more.

Day 2 – February 19

Vision & School Improvement

  • Time: 9am – 3pm EST
  • Leaders:  TBD
  • Focus: Mission & Vision Development, CSIP/CDIP & Strategic Planning, Ethics in Decision-Making, School Safety, Budgeting, Communication, and Grants.

Day 3 – March 18 (ELF)

Career Readiness & Principal Networking

  • Time: 1pm - 6pm EST
  • Focus: Resume Feedback & Interview Practices Professional Dress, Networking & Problem Solving

Day 4 & 5 – April 22-23

The Leadership Challenge®

  • Time: 9am – 3pm EST
  • Focus: The Leadership Challenge Two-Day Workshop

Day 6 – May 1

Ethics, Professional Norms & Instructional Leadership

  • Time: 9am – 3pm EST
  • Focus: Instructional Systems, Curriculum & PLCs, Data-Driven Decision Making, and Ethics in Education

March 19-20 - Education Law & Finance Institute

  • Place: Central Bank Center, Lexington

July 29-31 - Annual Leadership Institute

  • Place: Galt House Hotel, Louisville