Please use this form to nominate a principal in Philadelphia who you think would be a strong candidate for the 2025 - 2026 Instructional Leadership Academy program. We will reach out directly to all nominees to provide application information.
Nominations are not required for principals to apply to the program. Nominations are due by 11:59 PM, June 15, 2025.
An ideal candidate is anyone who is…
- A current principal at a school in Philadelphia who is committed to staying in their role at least three more years and in the city of Philadelphia for the long term and with at least two years experience in their current role.
- A leader in a school with a positive culture and climate and is ready to focus on instruction.
- Hungry and poised to take their instructional program to the next level by quickly implementing new learning, and therefore, increase student growth and achievement.
- Prepared to be pushed in their practice by a coach who will challenge and support them to get out of their comfort zone.
- Eager to coach teachers directly using a “research based teacher development framework” and develop a full blown coaching system.
- Ready to improve their use of professional learning time to maximize the impact on teacher practice.
- Excited to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to set goals, monitor progress, and strategically adjust plans for student learning.
- Able to manage their calendar and prioritize fulfilling all program commitments with fidelity (attending and actively engaging in all sessions and coaching).