2024-2025 GAEL Aspiring Principal Academy

2024-2025 GAEL

Aspiring Principals Academy

Leadership Matters!

developing & supporting educational leaders

Applications are Due by May 31, 2024!

The responsibilities of public-school leaders are very complex - building manager, human resource administrator, change agent, student disciplinarian, cheerleader, instructional leader, school improvement specialist, and in some cases surrogate parent.

Fulfilling these roles in a positive and successful manner is challenging for many experienced building level leaders. Inexperienced leaders need help "staying focused on the big picture" and need to be provided opportunities for collaborative and reflective learning.

Seats are limited for this opportunity, therefore, we recommend applying for this opportunity as soon as possible!

Next steps to take:

Complete the 2024-2025 GAEL Aspiring Principals Academy Application

Click HERE to Complete the Application

In the application, you will be asked to include your principal's name and email address. Your principal will be asked to complete a recommendation form. Be sure to enter the correct information!

All applications and recommendations are due by May 31, 2024.

Selections for the Academy will be made by June 10 and participants will be notified of their selection status the week of June 10-14, 2024. Invoices will be sent to selected participants after July 1, 2024.

Fees for participation in the GAEL Aspiring Principals Academy for the 2024-2025 school year:

Non-Member Fee: $975 (Includes a 2024-2025 Membership in GAEL and affiliate of choice - GAESP, GAMSP, or GASSP)

Member Fee: $725 (For those who have renewed their GAEL and GAESP/GAMSP/GASSP Membership for the 2024-2025 school year.)

*Registration Fee in the GAEL Aspiring Principals Academy includes complimentary registration for 1 fall affiliate conference (GAESP/GAMSP or GASSP), Complimentary Registration for the 2025 Winter GAEL conference, and Complimentary Registration for the 2025 Summer GAEL conference (with renewed GAEL Membership for the 2025-2026 school year).

For detailed information about the training dates and topics for sessions click the link below.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION !

Read what some of our 2023-2024 Aspiring Principals Academy participants had to say about their experience in the program.

"This is hands down the best training I've had in years. There wasn't a session I walked away from thinking that it was a waste of my time. Every session filled my toolbox with the skills and techniques I will need moving forward. If you haven't done this training, and you want to become a principal, you need to."

Dusty Strickland

2024 Cohort

Murray County

Katrena Springs

2024 Cohort

Richmond County

"I had a fulfilling experience at the leadership academy through Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, where I thoroughly enjoyed networking and learning about the various aspects of principalship."

Grace Stone

2024 Cohort

Barrow County

"The APA cohort has been the best professional development and networking experience of my career so far. I have learned so much from the variety of experiences, experts, and learning sessions I’ve experienced. Cindy and Wanda have been unfailingly supportive and so helpful."

Travis Lewis

2024 Cohort

Valdosta City

"The GAEL Aspiring Principal program was very informative and beneficial for me. The program provided me opportunities to interact and collaborate with other leaders on how to become better overall school leaders. The knowledge I learned will help me become a successful school principal."

"The Aspiring Principal’s program gave me the opportunity to learn from veteran leaders throughout the state of Ga. It’s evident that the leaders had invaluable knowledgeable and experiences that was helpful to a new leader. The veteran leaders were invested in my growth as a new leader and that is why this program is so successful!"

Tia Shorter

2024 Cohort

Houston County

April Smith

2024 Cohort

Lee County

"It’s hard to quantify the impact of this opportunity. I have grown as a school leader, as a member of an educational network, and as a reflective individual. Sometimes we have to step away from our buildings to realize the ways we can best serve our school communities. The Aspiring Principals Academy has connected me to a cohort of impressive, dedicated, and amazing people, and I would encourage any AP to participate. Be prepared for growth!"

Contact Cindy Flesher if you have any questions.

cflesher@gael.org

478-256-8589