Overview

In 2010, the Principals’ Institute (PI) was established with an emphasis on operationalizing the work of the superintendents’ Visioning Institute and its product, Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas (Visioning Document). This work has since evolved with the release of the updated visioning document, The Texas Promise, which continues to guide and strengthen the effort to transform public education in Texas. PI is a year-long professional development series that provides a unique opportunity for principals to understand why transformation of public education is necessary and to develop the knowledge and skills required to lead and build the capacity to sustain transformation over time. The future of Texas public schools depends on the quality of its leaders. Attending PI allows principals to experience one of the most noteworthy professional growth opportunities in their career while collaborating with the innovative PI network that now stretches nationwide. In 2017, PI introduced Schools Transforming Learning, a designation program that recognizes campuses led by PI principals that are making exceptional strides toward transforming learning for students.

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Sessions

Each session is developed by a Design Team consisting of former and current Principals’ Institute participants and the N2 Learning partners. This collaborative effort results in sessions focused on the topics and current issues relevant to the work of campus principals.

Session 1 | Foundations of Transformational Leadership

Focus:
  • Connect with a cohort of innovative principals and hear from superintendents leading transformational work across Texas.
  • Explore the bold vision of The Texas Promise and the role of visionary campus leadership.
  • Strengthen your leadership through Emotional Intelligent Leadership, building self-awareness and resilience.
  • Discover models of high-agency, personalized learning to transform learning on your campus.

Session 2 | Building a Culture Where Teachers Thrive

Focus:
  • Learn from national school culture expert Dwight Carter on creating schools where teachers and students thrive.
  • Explore proven strategies for teacher engagement, retention, and burnout prevention, including Stay Interviews.
  • Form accountability partnerships that support growth and real-world implementation.

Session 3 | Leading Transformational Change

Focus:
  • Gain practical strategies for leading meaningful change through curated articles and podcasts focused on transforming teaching and learning.
  • Visit innovative campuses to observe transformational practices and learn from principals, teachers, and students.
  • Begin to identify your Transformation Target, a focused initiative to move learning forward on your campus.

Session 4 | Advocating for Public Education

Focus:
  • Attend the TASA Midwinter Conference and learn alongside statewide education leaders.
  • Discover how principals can champion public education and build productive legislative relationships.
  • Strengthen your ability to tell your school’s story and advocate for students, teachers, and communities.

Session 5 | Leading People Through Change

Focus:
  • Share progress on your Transformation Target and gain feedback from peers and experienced facilitators.
  • Deepen your leadership capacity through Emotional Intelligent Leadership, focusing on influence and relationships.
  • Visit additional campuses to observe and reflect on transformational practices in action.

Session 6 | Celebrating, Recognizing, and Sustaining the Work

Annual Conference:
  • Celebrate Schools Transforming Learning campuses and the impact of their transformation efforts.
  • Hear inspiring ideas from a featured keynote and superintendent N2Talks.
  • Learn from campus leaders through breakout sessions sharing real successes and lessons learned.
  • Celebrate the professional network and lasting leadership community of the  Principals’ Institute.