Overview

The Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (APL) supports assistant principals as they strengthen their leadership and prepare for the principalship. Grounded in the commitments of The Texas Promise, the academy focuses on instructional leadership, systems thinking, and building the capacity to lead and grow adults. Through cross-district collaboration and application to real campus challenges, participants deepen their leadership identity, expand their perspective, and strengthen their ability to cultivate learning organizations that sustain long-term impact.

Regional In-Person Cohorts

Our cohorts are typically divided into the regions below.

Austin Area Cohort

Hosted by Georgetown ISD

Hammerlun Center, 507 E University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • October 8, 2026
  • November 5, 2026
  • December 10, 2026
  • February 4, 2027
  • March 4, 2027
  • April 1, 2027

East Texas Area Cohort

Hosted by Tyler ISD

The Plyer Complex, 807 W. Glenwood, Tyler, TX 75701

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • October 7, 2026
  • November 4, 2026
  • December 9, 2026
  • February 3, 2027
  • March 3, 2027
  • March 31, 2027

East Dallas Area Cohort

Hosted by Royse City ISD

Event Center, 670 FM 2642, Royse City, TX 75189

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • October 7, 2026
  • November 4, 2026
  • January 13, 2027
  • February 10, 2027
  • March 3, 2027
  • March 31, 2027

Northwest Dallas Area Cohort

Hosted by Northwest ISD

NISD Administration Building, 2001 Texas Drive, Justin, TX 76247

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • October 8, 2026
  • November 5, 2026
  • January 14, 2027
  • February 11, 2027
  • March 4, 2027
  • April 1, 2027

North Houston Area Cohort

Hosted by Cy-Fair ISD

Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • October 6, 2026
  • November 3, 2026
  • December 8, 2026
  • February 2, 2027
  • March 2, 2027
  • March 30, 2027

West Texas Area Cohort

Hosted by Clyde ISD

Auxiliary Building, 526 Shalimar Dr., Clyde, TX 79510

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • October 6, 2026
  • November 3, 2026
  • January 12, 2027
  • February 9, 2027
  • March 2, 2027
  • March 30, 2027

San Antonio Area Cohort

Hosted by Northside ISD

Northside Activity Center, 7001 Culebra, San Antonio, TX 78238

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • October 15, 2026
  • November 11, 2026
  • December 9, 2026
  • February 11, 2027
  • March 23, 2027
  • April 8, 2027

East Houston Area Cohort

Hosted by Channelview ISD

Administration Building – Training Room B, 828 Sheldon Road, Channelview, TX 77530

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • October 8, 2026
  • November 5, 2026
  • December 3, 2026
  • February 4, 2027
  • March 4, 2027
  • April 1, 2027

Virtual Cohort

Virtual Cohort

Virtual session links will be delivered to registrants via email.

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • October 28, 2026
  • November 18, 2026
  • January 20, 2027
  • February 18, 2027
  • March 24, 2027
  • April 14, 2027