Workshops and Events

March 17, 4-5pm

How to Lead Authentically as a Female Leader Stop apologizing


  • Led by Dawn Waller Lueck
  • Via Google Meet
  • Free
  • Articulates challenges and barriers to lead as a female leader
  • Offers practical strategies to mitigate challenges

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April 20, 8-3pm

Day at the Capitol


  • We only have 25 spots, it fills up quickly!
  • Meet with legislators and share your opinions on policy.
  • Attend committee meetings to learn what's going on in education policy.
  • Go on a tour of the Capitol led by Roger Aronson. You've never ween the MN State Capitol like this!


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Signature Professional Development

June

Managing to Lead

Join us for the 2-day workshop for principals and their administrative assistant or their entire admin office. Offered in three locations:



Oct and Nov

Legal Seminars

  • 4-part series throughout the year
  • Designed for experienced principals (years 6-35)
  • Leadership development: creating hope, fostering growth and reflecting on purpose
  • Practical tools and collaborative learning

On-Going and Underway


July 29-30: Kick-off

Leadership Launch

  • Small cohorts of 3-4 peers and two mentors who meet regularly
  • Nine workshops throughout the year on essential, need-to-know and practical topics 
  • Support for the entire school year
  • Develop a plan for your first 90 days
  • Build the foundation of your professional support network

July 31: Kick-off

Elevating Leadership

  • Specifically designed for second- and third-year principals
  • Four in-person workshops throughout the school year about relevant, actionable strategies
  • Learn how to foster a thriving school culture
  • Refine and improve systems in your school
  • Sustain momentum and avoid leadership burnout


NOV 19: Kick-off

Empowering Excellence

  • 4-part series throughout the year
  • Designed for experienced principals (years 6-35)
  • Leadership development: creating hope, fostering growth and reflecting on purpose
  • Practical tools and collaborative learning

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Nov 06: Kick-off

Aspiring Principals

  • 3-part series throughout the year

  • Two in-person, one virtual
  • Designed for teacher leaders, deans, assistant principals
  • Help to launch your career into the principalship
  • Hear from successful leaders in the field
  • Gain valuable insights on preparing for employment in a leadership role.

On Demand Professional Development

15-45 CEUs Each


7 Curated Classes
Earn up to 260 CEUs
Courses include:
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Practical Strategies for High-Impact Leadership
  • Creating a Vision for Equity in Education
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