Assistant Principals Institute at Discover '25

Assistant principals are invited to participate in this institute kicking off at Discover '25. In partnership with Learning-Focused this Assistant Principals Institute will include a total of 16 hours of professional learning at Discover '25 and on-site group walkthroughs in the fall to ensure the learning continues.

Educational leadership today involves navigating complex challenges such as addressing systemic issues, improving school culture, driving student outcomes, and managing stakeholder expectations, all within existing constraints. Effective leaders need to understand the detailed and broad aspects of school leadership, be committed to continuous improvement, and adeptly apply a Systems Mindset. The Making Progress Institute, focuses on transforming visions into realities. True transformation requires more than small changes; it demands a comprehensive overhaul, a shift in mindset, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This event provides these leaders with the tools, insights, and support needed to create thriving environments for teachers, successful students, and strengthened communities.

• Apply a Systems Mindset: Learn what Systems Thinking is and how it provides the foundation for improvement. Gain insights into viewing your school as an interconnected system, driving significant improvements through strategic alignment of school initiatives and culture.
• Instructional Strategies: Discover a principal's impact on student achievement and expectations around specific High-Yield Strategies. Learn how to utilize strategy continuums to improve communication.
• Organizational Change: Improvement is based on change. Learn how to affect change to address the knowing-doing gap.
• Monitoring and Data Collection: Learn the importance of monitoring and how to design effective walkthrough tools and use the data.
• Feedback Conversations: Discover the power of a feedback conversation based on a framework to increase the effectiveness of each conversation.
• Accountability: Learn how Accountability is used constructively to help you build your desired culture. Explore methods to foster accountability within your team and lead with a measurable impact on your school's vision and student outcomes.

Participants Will Be Able To (Do):

• Use System Mindset to plan for School Improvement
• Use continuums to set expectations and help with coaching
• Apply the ideas the next day
• Perform Feedback Conversations.

$815 per person includes:

• June 9 Opening Summit at the Omni at ChampionsGate (4 hours PL) - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
• June 9-11 FASA Discover '25 Conference registration (9 hours PL)
• Fall Coaching/Walkthroughs during 2025-2026 School Year (3 hours PL) - locations will be based on proximity to registrants

All Professional Learning hours are aligned to the Florida Educational Leadership Standards and will be eligible for the 20 required hours of professional learning.

Please register for the Discover '25 Conference using this ticket.

https://www.fasa.net/events/discover'25#assistantprincipalsinstitute