Aspiring Principals Program

KELA Aspiring Principals Program

KELA Aspiring Principals Program

The KELA Aspiring Principals Program is a research-based leadership development initiative grounded in the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and The Leadership Challenge®. Participants gain:

  • Leadership standards knowledge
  • Experience with principalship functions
  • Preparation for faculty, student, and community engagement

“It's one thing to be eligible to be a Principal. It's a totally different thing to be ready. That's what KELA is all about.”

Program Length: 9 months (Sept – July 2025)

Session Format: 6 full-day in-person sessions

Location: KASA Training Center and statewide districts

Cost: $2,999

Application Window: Now Open

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Requirements:

  • KASA Membership (join at registration)
  • $250 deposit starts application

For full details, contact Kathy Fields.

Successful Completers Will:

  1. Receive real-world prep from Kentucky leaders
  2. Be awarded a KASA Certificate of Leadership Readiness
  3. Be recognized at the 2026 KASA Annual Leadership Institute
  4. Have achievements shared with districts and local media
  5. Receive résumé-ready certification language

Click here for application info.