• Program Overview

    Atlanta Public Schools' Instructional Leadership Development Program (formerly known as aspiring assistant principal program), and the Aspiring Principal Program are designed for internal employees who wish to learn more about Atlanta Public Schools’ approach to leadership development, and pursue a position as an instructional leader, assistant principal, or principal in Atlanta Public Schools within the next 1-2 years.  Members of aspiring leader programs will participate in hands-on learning experiences that will enable them to utilize Atlanta Public Schools’ Definition of Leadership Excellence in order to achieve student success, engage families and the community, develop other leaders, and manage resources within Atlanta Public Schools.  The 70/20/10 leadership development model will be used to increase participants' understanding of APS’ Definition of Leadership Excellence as they matriculate through the program each school year. Participants do not currently have to hold a leadership certificate to enroll in the aspiring assistant principal program. 

    Program Commitments:

    1. Attend monthly sessions in order to become familiar with Definitions of Leadership Excellence and how they will assist in increasing student achievement in Atlanta Public Schools
    2. Create a school improvement project to solve a current problem that your school or organization faces, and work with other staff members on solutions aligned to the Definition of Leadership Excellence
    3. Maintain a portfolio inclusive of artifacts demonstrating experiences utilizing the Definition of Leadership Excellence
    4. Engage in group discussions around school improvement and leadership development, including face-to-face and electronic communications
    5. Self-assess against Definition of Leadership Excellence
    6. Engage in feedback sessions with peers, mentors and other leaders in the district
    7. Complete stretch role assignments that will improve experiences by applying the Definition of Leadership Excellence
    8. Receive support from Director of Leadership Development, Principals, Aspiring Principal Coaches, Associate Superintendents, Deputy Superintendent, District Partners and other leaders
    9. Research best practices and strategies for school improvement and leadership development
    10. Shadow school and district leaders throughout the school year
    11. Apply content learned during monthly sessions to current work at schools and offices
    12. Utilize the 70/20/10 leadership development model to increase understanding of Definitions of Leadership and Teaching Excellence
    13. Prepare to apply to APS' Instructional Coach Pool, Assistant Principal Pool or Principal Pool during the upcoming school year

     

    Sample Leadership Development Series

     Wardell Hunter

    Wardell C. Hunter III, EdD

    Director, Leadership Development

    whunter@apsk12.org

    404-802-2720

      Components of the Aspiring Leaders Program