KASA - New Principal Support Network
New Principal Support Network

A Growth & Support Initiative for New Principals (Years 1–3)

Session Schedule

9/12 – Leading Instructional Improvement

Agenda:
  • Principal’s Role in Instructional Leadership
  • Aligning Curriculum & Assessment
  • Supporting Teachers
  • “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”

Takeaway: Leadership Framework + Feedback Checklist

Format: Virtual Session

10/8 – Building a Positive School Culture 

Agenda:
  • Understanding the Role of a Principal in School Culture
  • Developing Clear Behavioral Expectations & Positive Reinforcement Systems
  • Engaging Families & the Community in School Culture
  • “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”

Takeaway: School Culture Survey + Behavior Expectations Plan

Format: Virtual Session

11/12 – Time Management & Delegation for Principals

Agenda:
  • Understanding Principal Time Management Realities
  • Prioritizing Tasks & Delegating Effectively
  • Setting Personal & School-wide Priorities
  • “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”

Takeaway: Time Blocking Template + Delegation Checklist

Format: Virtual Session

12/10 – Leading through Conflict & Critical Conversations

Agenda:
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies for Principals
  • Scenarios with Critical Conversations (Students, Staff & Parents)
  • Setting Boundaries & Holding Others Accountable
  • “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”

Takeaway: Conflict Resolution Toolkit + Difficult Conversation Planning Guide

Format: Virtual Session

1/7 – Effective Budgeting & Resource Allocation 

Agenda:
  • Budgeting Basics for Principals
  • Aligning Budget Decisions with School Priorities
  • Managing Resources: Staffing, Schedules, Programs & Facilities
  • “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”

Takeaway: Budget Planning Template + Resource Allocation Guide

Format: Virtual Session

2/11 – Communication Strategies for Effective Leadership

Agenda:
  • The Principal as Chief Communicator
  • Effective Use of Email, Social Media & Public Speaking
  • Maintaining Transparency & Consistency
  • “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”

Takeaway: Communications Toolkit + Stakeholder Messaging Templates

Format: Virtual Session

3/18 – Operational Leadership: Schedules, Supervision & Crisis Management

Agenda:
  • Principal's Role in School Operations
  • Developing Schedules, Supervision Plans & Duty Rosters
  • Crisis Management Planning & Response Protocols
  • “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”

Takeaway: Duty Schedule Template + Crisis Management Plan

Format: In-Person Session

4/15 – Building Strong Relationships with Stakeholders

Agenda:
  • Building Trust & Visibility as Principal
  • Strengthening Relationships with Students, Staff & Parents
  • Parent & Community Engagement Strategies
  • “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”

Takeaway: Relationship Tracker + Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Format: Virtual Session

5/13 – Leading with Vision: Preparing for Long Term Success

Agenda:
  • Reflecting on Your Leadership Journey & Growth this Year
  • Creating a Long-Term Vision & Strategic Plan for Your School
  • Navigating Leadership Transitions & Career Development
  • “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”

Takeaway: Visioning Worksheet + Leadership Growth Plan

Format: Virtual Session