Event Details

Principal Pathways: Leadership Launch (Year 1)

  • 29 Jul 2025
  • 18 Mar 2026
  • 8 sessions
  • 29 Jul 2025, 8:00 AM 3:00 PM (CDT)
  • 30 Jul 2025, 8:00 AM 3:00 PM (CDT)
  • 17 Sep 2025, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (CDT)
  • 07 Oct 2025, 8:00 AM 3:00 PM (CDT)
  • 20 Nov 2025, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (CST)
  • 14 Jan 2026, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (CST)
  • 04 Feb 2026, 9:00 AM 10:30 AM (CST)
  • 18 Mar 2026, 8:00 AM 3:00 PM (CDT)
  • Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Dr, Arden Hills, MN 55112

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

Register

Kick-off:

July 29th & 30th, 2025


Other in-person dates:

October 7, 2025 8 AM-3 PM

February 4, 2026 (Institute) 9 AM -10:30 AM

March 4, 2025 8 AM- 3 PM


Virtual dates:

September 17, 2025 1 PM-3 PM

November 20, 2025 1 PM-3 PM

January 14, 2026 1 PM -3 PM


In-person Location (except Institute): 

Bethel University's Anderson Center

2 Pine Tree Drive

Arden Hills, MN 55112


Cost: $599 for the entire year of support


Topics Covered:

  • Your First 90 Days: Success Strategies for New Leaders
  • Develop your entry plan
  • School needs assessment
  • Important of relationship building
  • Opening staff meeting
  • Month to month checklist
  • First week of school
  • Rounds
  • Meet your mentors

Ignite Your Leadership Journey: Join Our Principal Mentorship Program

Elevate your leadership skills, gain invaluable insights, and chart a successful path as a school principal with our dedicated mentorship program.

  • Regular connections and supports from Mentors
  • Monthly workshops and learning
  • First 90 Day Plan
  • Cohort mentoring: 5 new principals with 2 experienced principal mentors
  • Leadership development
  • $599 for a school year of support
  • First sessions July 29th and 30th

Mentees can earn an estimated 40 CEUs (pending approval)

Other Topics Covered Throughout the Year:

  • Building culture
  • Self care
  • Leadership tools to increase your impact
  • Providing feedback that matters
  • Levels of decision making/decision making processes
  • Responding to challenging parents, students and staff
  • And more!

Hotels:

DoubleTree by Hilton Roseville,  special rate $119 + tax per night. Only 10 minutes away from the Anderson Center. There's a good restaurant and bar in the hotel.

Holiday Inn Express in Roseville, special rate of $117 + tax per night. Only 10 minutes away from the Anderson Center. Contact Christine@mespa.net for reservation information. There's no restaurant or bar in the hotel.


Don't forget to join MESPA to participate in this great learning opportunity!

JOIN HERE


MESPA is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization

1970 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite 204
Roseville, Minnesota, 55113
952.297.8670

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