Principal Preparation Program (P3)
The Principal Preparation Program (P3) is designed to prepare a select cohort of experienced 91´ô¸ç campus administrators to successfully enter the principalship. The program provides cohort members the opportunity to gain targeted, timely, and personalized professional learning with a focus on the qualities and skills needed to lead an 91´ô¸ç campus. Course content is aligned to the .
Objectives
- To prepare current campus administrators for the 91´ô¸ç principalship;
To facilitate professional growth for participants that positively impacts current and future leadership roles; and
To build a cadre of well-prepared school leaders who successfully transition into positions as principal.
Program Components
Professional learning experiences will take various forms, including, but not limited to the following:
Monthly Meetings (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Face-to-face professional learning with district leaders and Learning Walks at AISD campuses to observe organizational practices and discuss leadership with current principals.
Coaching Sessions
- The Talent Engagement & Development Team offers four coaching sessions per year to all P3 Cohort members. These sessions are designed to enhance each cohort member's skills and competence as a rising instructional leader, talent developer, executive leader and culture builder.
Mentoring
- Each cohort member will have the opportunity to provide mentorship to another assistant principal in 91´ô¸ç via learning walks, coaching conversations, and additional campus support.
Leadership Pathways
- Each cohort member will collaboratively score Leadership Pathways submissions in the fall and spring. Members will receive specific training for scoring the pathway they select.
AP Performance Screener
- Cohort members are expected to participate in at least one AP Performance Screener as an assessor. Supporting this work is a valuable learning experience that prepares cohort members for navigating the Principal Performance Screener.
How to Apply for P3
To be considered for the Principal Preparation Program, each applicant must first meet the established criteria to apply.
Cohort Membership Criteria
In order to be selected for P3, each applicant must meet the following minimum:
- Currently hold a position as campus or central office administrator in 91´ô¸ç;
Have at least two or more years of service as a campus administrator (including the year of application);
Must have a CAPR final summative score of “Effective†or better from the school year preceding the application submission.
Cohort Application Process
All aspiring P3 members must complete the following to be considered to participate in the program.
- Complete the ;
- Our Leadership Development team will acquire one Recommendation Form submission from your current Principal or Central Office Supervisor; and
- Participate in an interview facilitated by the Talent Engagement & Development Team
Additional Information
- Previous P3 members are not eligible to apply.
- Applicant submissions are screened by leaders from the Talent Engagement & Development team
- P3 selections are announced in early June for the upcoming school year.
Selection Process Dates
- April 11, 2025: Application Window Opens
- May 2, 2025: Application Window Closes
- Week of May 12, 2025: Recommendation Form Sent to Current Principal or Central Office Supervisor
- Week of May 19, 2025: Virtual Interviews
- June 3, 2025: Notifications are sent out to 25-26 P3 Cohort Members
Questions?
Contact: Jessica Lopez, jessica.lopez-grantham@austinisd.org, Coordinator of Leadership Development