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
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