Principal Pathways: Aspiring Principals

• These workshops are ideal for teacher leaders, deans, assistant/associate principals, or anyone interested in learning or seeking more information about the principalship.

• You do not need to be a MESPA member to attend.

• Earn up to 13.5 BOSA CEU credit hours OR 13.5  hours towards PELSB credit.
• Cost $200

Here's what you can expect from this enriching experience: 

You'll gain insights into the opportunities and challenges that come with being a principal and acquire concrete strategies to prepare for the principalship. 

All participants will receive “The Principled Principal - 10 Principles for Leading Exceptional Schools”

All Participants will also receive “School Leadership that Fits"

Hear from our amazing group of experienced principal panelists on November 3rd! 

Highlights of these workshops include: 

• Understand the opportunities and challenges of a principalship 

• Learn about your leadership strengths

• A panel discussion with experienced principals 

• Exercises to explore and enhance your leadership characteristics 

• Guidance on crafting your leadership speech 

• Effective job search strategies 

• Tips for what to do once you've secured a principal position 

• Information on support throughout your journey

In-person workshops:

November 5, 2026 & March 2, 2027 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Bethel University's Anderson Center, Room #301

2 Pine Tree Dr., Arden Hills, MN 55112

February 4, 2027 9:00-10:30 AM (Institute pre-conference)

Radisson Blu at MOA

2100 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425

Hotels for the Anderson Center:

DoubleTree by Hilton Roseville,  special rate $123 + 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. Please contact Christine@mespa.net for reservation information. There's no restaurant or bar in the hotel.