principal candidate semester residency
"Ensure that every school is led by a well-prepared, resourced, supported, and effective leader (Plan 2020)."
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The purpose of the Principal Candidate Semester Residency is to improve schools and increase student achievement as a result of effective school leadership as supported by Plan 2020 by:
| 1. | Continuing and strengthening the development of partnerships between LEAs and universities in the preparation of school leaders. |
| 2. | Ensuring that principal candidates' practice is aligned to the Alabama Standards for Instructional Leaders and is result oriented. |
| 3. | Maintaining and strengthening redesigned instructional leadership preparation programs. |
professional development opportunities
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Principal Candidate Semester Residency Application DOCX |
| Principal Candidate Semester Residency Presentation PPT | |
Program materials and resources
| Alabama Standards for Instructional Leaders PDF |
For questions about the Principal Candidate Semester Residency, contact Dr. Mark Kirkemier at mkirkemier@alsde.edu or 334-353-1481.
EDUCATEAlabama
LEADAlabama
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
NEW PRINCIPAL MENTORING PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
PRINCIPAL CANDIDATE SEMESTER RESIDENCY
PROFESSIONAL STUDY (ILPSA)
TORCHBEARER SCHOOLS
NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL PROGRAM
Upcoming Professional Study Reviews
Applications received by:
· Apr. 17th will be reviewed Apr. 30th.
· June 5th will be reviewed June 18th.
· Sept. 11th will be reviewed Sept. 24th.



