SAM Aspiring Principal Certification Program
Strengthening the
Principal Pipeline
Please submit nominations/registrations by September 8, 2023.
Why Strengthen the Principal Pipeline?
Principals play an integral role in overseeing and providing the strategic direction of a school/district. In recent years we have found a decline in the number of highly qualified educators applying for administrative positions.
The SAM Aspiring Principal Certification Program is designed to support districts in identifying strong teacher-leader candidates who are committed to developing their educational leadership skills in preparation for becoming a building administrator.
The SAM organization is partnering with local districts to help facilitate the development of these future local leaders through one-hour monthly evening academy sessions focused on leadership development and a glimpse of administrative responsibilities.
Who Should Participate?
This program is intended for educators who...
- are interested in pursuing educational leadership credentials,
- are currently pursuing educational leadership credentials,
- hold educational leadership credentials but have not secured their first administrator position.
Benefits of Participating in the SAM Aspiring Principal Certification Program
Participants will...
- Engage in interactive one-hour monthly evening sessions.
- Focus on leadership development and administrative responsibilities.
- Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of educational leaders.
- Engage in parallel conversations with current administrators
- Connect with practicing principals and fellow program participants at the Montana Principals Conference, January 21-23, 2024 in Butte and receive a reduced conference registration rate (https://saom.memberclicks.net/montana-principals-conference: Register as “Retired/Intern” for a reduced rate)
Register as “Retired/Intern” for a reduced rate
- Earn continuing education renewal units and a Certificate of Completion
Discussion Topics and Timeline:
Monthly Meeting Topics
September 20: The Foundation
October 18: The Foundation
November 15: The Transformation
December: No session
January 21-23: The Transformation
February 21: The Elevation
March 20: The Promotion
April 17: The Promotion
* All sessions will be held virtually from 7:00-8:00 pm
Timeline:
Sessions are scheduled virtually from September through April on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to engage in parallel conversations with their current administrator to further the discussion outside of these monthly discussion meetings.
Eligibility:
- Preferred three years of experience as a teacher
- Actively engaged in a building and/or district-level leadership team
- Nomination or recommendation from an administrator
- Completion of application by September 8, 2023 with administrator approval
School/District Responsibilities:
- Recruit and nominate candidates for the program
- Pay applicant's registration fee ($500)
- Support candidates by furthering exploration of monthly topics with follow-up discussions and provide on-site leadership opportunities
- Support attendance at the Montana Principal Conference, January 21-23, 2024 in Butte
Candidate Responsibilities:
- Commitment to attending (virtually, being prepared, and engaging in and reflecting upon monthly interactive webinars)
- Commitment to having parallel conversations with a current school administrator centered around monthly topics (preferably building administrator)
- Commitment to attending the Montana Principal Conference, January 21-23, 2024 in Butte
Registration:
Please submit nominations/registrations by September 8, 2023.
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