Are you looking for a way to invest in your own leadership growth?

At lead4ward, we know that strong schools start with strong principals. Every decision the principal makes shapes culture, every move drives instruction, and every conversation influences teacher commitment and growth. If you’re looking for professional learning that reflects the rhythm and reality of campus leadership, the 2026-27 Principal Leadership Series is built for you. This year’s series is newly refined and upgraded to meet the evolving demands of the principalship. We’ll focus on two important areas – strong fundamentals for a strong campus foundation and skill building where it counts.

What’s included in the Principal Leadership Series?

You’ll receive a comprehensive suite of leadership tools and resources designed to streamline decision-making, build your confidence, strengthen your leadership team, and stay in sync with your school’s needs all year long.

monthly foundations of campus leadership

Each month, we’ll zero in on four high-leverage components of the work: culture, data, instruction, and new teachers. You’ll gain practical, ready-to-implement strategies to:

• Build and sustain a culture of excellence and belonging
• Analyze monthly data with purpose and precision
• Strengthen instructional systems that deliver measurable results
• Design intentional, month-by-month support for new teachers

skill-building support

We know there are areas of the principalship that require a specific skill set for success, so we’ll help you build your skills and quick wins in areas such as:

• Accountability and assessment
• Interviewing
• Walkthroughs and feedback
• Building leadership teams
• And much more!

resources and routines

• Principal Field Guide – Fully aligned with T-PESS, the field guide is filled with resources and suggested artifacts to seamlessly align your T-PESS goals with your campus goals. It also includes leadership tips and resources for building leaders, investing in new teachers, and important data to review each month (in real time)!
• Year-at-a-Glance – See your month-by-month priorities all on one page, aligned to T-PESS, so you can stay ahead of the curve.
• Additional key resources and routines include:
  • A list of leadership books and podcasts you can use with your leadership team
  • A deep dive into monthly topics that build your leadership in real time