I learned from the Leadership Academy that the principalship is a service position. These parents have dreams for their kids. It’s our job to help them realize those dreams.
–APP Graduate/NPS Participant

Aspiring Principals Program

Now in its sixth year, the NYC Leadership Academy's Aspiring Principals Program (APP) continues to recruit, select and prepare aspiring New York City public school leaders. APP is a 14-month leadership development program that uses teamwork, simulated-school projects and job-embedded learning opportunities to prepare participants to lead instructional improvement efforts in New York City’s high-need public schools.

 

 

Aspiring Principals Program Overview

Since 2003, the NYC Leadership Academy's Aspiring Principals Program (APP) has recruited, prepared and supported aspiring New York City public school leaders.

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Program Components

The Aspiring Principals Program (APP) has three
phases: a six-week summer intensive, a
school-based residency
and a planning summer. ... Read More

Transfer School Scholars

The Transfer School Scholars Program, offered through our Aspiring Principals Program (APP), provides intensive training for new leaders of existing and newly created transfer schools and is specifically designed to give these aspiring principals experience with the unique needs of the students these schools serve. ... Read More

Admissions

New York City public schools continue to need exceptional and motivated instructional leaders focused on student learning and achievement ... Read More