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Aspiring Administrators Academy
 
Session Schedule for 2026-2027 
September 24, 2026
Mark McClain: School Culture and Climate
  • Core Focus: Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
  • Key Tasks: Building positive relationships with students, staff, and families; managing student behavior fairly and consistently.
  • Goal: Foster a school community where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.
William Beasley: Budget and Resource Management
  • Core Focus: Managing financial and material resources responsibly.
  • Key Tasks: Planning school budgets, allocating funds for programs and initiatives, and maintaining facilities.
  • Goal: Maximize available resources to best support student achievement and school success.
November 19, 2026
Dr. Yolanda Jones: Instructional Leadership
  • Core Focus: Improving teaching and learning outcomes.
  • Key Tasks: Evaluating teachers, analyzing student achievement data, and selecting effective instructional programs and curricula.
  • Goal: Support educators in providing high-quality instruction that leads to increased student success.
February 18, 2027
Varissa Richardson and Dr. Latoya Avery: Legal and Ethical Standards
  • Core Focus: Understanding legal requirements and ethical decision-making in education.
  • Key Tasks: Learning about special education laws, student privacy protections, employment regulations, and ethical leadership practices.
  • Goal: Ensure schools operate in a manner that is safe, legal, equitable, and supportive of all students and staff.
May 6, 2027
Advice from Some of Our Best Principals
  • Experienced school leaders will share practical advice, lessons learned, and leadership insights.
  • Speakers will be announced at a later date.
 
If you have questions, please contact Mr. James Fields