Aspiring Principals Program

KELA APP Schedule

2025–2026 Schedule Overview

Schedule to be updated soon

NOTE: The Annual Leadership Institute and the Education Law & Finance Institute are included in the registration cost of this program.

Day 1 – October 16

Ethics & Professional Norms

  • Time: 9am – 3pm EST
  • Focus: Ethics, Legal Conduct
  • Speakers: TBD
  • Outcome: Clarify ethical responsibilities

Day 2 – November 13,14

Vision & School Improvement

  • Time: 9am – 3pm EST
  • Focus: Strategic Planning, Vision
  • Leaders:  TBD
  • Outcome: Refine school mission and CSIP

Day 3 – January 15

Equity & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Time: 9am – 3pm EST
  • Focus: Inclusivity & Collaboration
  • Speakers: TBD
  • Outcome: Build equity-centered leadership

Day 4 – February 19

Curriculum, Instruction & Leadership

  • Time: 9am – 3pm EST
  • Focus: Instructional Systems & Teams
  • Leaders: TBD
  • Outcome: Empower teacher leaders

Day 5 – March 19

Student Support & Operations

  • Time: 9am – 3pm EST
  • Focus: Budget & Culture
  • Speakers: TBD
  • Outcome: Align operations to outcomes

Day 6 –TBD

PLCs & Social-Emotional Learning

  • Time: 9am – 3pm EST
  • Focus: Coaching & SEL
  • Speakers: TBD
  • Outcome: Build collaborative school culture

March 19-20 - Education Law & Finance Institute

  • Place: Central Bank Center, Lexington

July 29-31 - Annual Leadership Institute

  • Place: Galt House Hotel, Louisville