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Aspiring Principals
Register for the Aspiring Principals Conference

Overview:
The Aspiring Principals Conference is a one-day event intended to generate excitement as well as present a realistic portrayal of the joys and trials of school leadership.

Topics:
Characteristics of Quality Schools and Effective School Leaders

What It's Like to be a Principal
• Panel Sessions by Experienced School Leaders
• In-Basket Activity - Realistic Simulation

Preparing for School Leadership
• Principal’s Credential Requirements
• Educational Leadership Degree Programs

Who Should Attend:
The Aspiring Principals Conference is appropriate for anyone interested in learning more about the many dimensions of school leadership. Elementary, middle, or secondary teachers interested in pursuing a career in educational leadership are encouraged to attend.

Why Take Part:
• Acquire information to help you decide if you want to pursue a career in school administration: You’ll better understand if school leadership is right for you and if you are right for school leadership.
• Learn more about what it's like to be a principal. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with several successful North Dakota administrators and experience real-life situations.
• Lean about credentialing requirements.
• Meet with representatives from NDSU, UND, and U-Mary educational leadership graduate programs.

SCHEDULE:
9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
SITE & DATES:
Bismarck - Radisson Hotel - 605 East Broadway Avenue - 701-255-6000 - May 2, 2017

Registration Deadlines:
Registration Deadline is April 18, 2017 (contact ND LEAD Center after that date at 701-258-3022)

COSTS:
$100 Registration Fee

SUBSTITUTION POLICY: Substitutions may be made up to one week prior to the seminar by calling the ND LEAD Center (701-258-3022).

CANCELLATION POLICY: To receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee, all cancellations must be made at least two weeks prior to seminar. You will be charged the full registration fee if you cancel after that time or if you register and don’t attend the seminar.

LODGING:
If you need lodging, a block of rooms is reserved under ND LEAD at the hotel site. Please make your own room reservation. The hotel releases rooms three weeks prior to the event.

Register for the Aspiring Principals Conference

Additional Information

ND DPI Site for Credential
PSEL (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders) Full Document

NDASSP (North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals)
NDAESP (North Dakota Association of Elementary School Principals)
NDCEL (North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders)
NDLEAD Center
Accidental Diminisher
Principal Mentoring Program Flyer

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