PiR Program

Recognizing the vital role of families and communities in students' success, the PiR program emphasizes  the importance of strong partnerships with parents, gaurdians, community organizations. PiRs learn effective strategies to engage and empower families, ensuring their active involvement in their children's education and fostering a collaborative approach to student achievement.

The PiR program focuses on equipping aspiring principles with the tools and strategies needed to implement evidence-based instructional practices that are proven to accelerate student learning and close achievement gaps. PiRs learn effectively support teachers, assess student progress, and tailor instruction to meet hte diverse needs of students 

We recognize that each aspiring principal posses unique strengths and areas of growth. Therefore, our program provides PiRs with an individualized learning pathway tailored to their specifics needs. This approach ensures that they capitalize on their strengths while addressing any weaknesses. 

Each PiR is assigned a personal leadership coach who provides individualized coaching, constructive feed back, and challenging assignements. This support system enables PiRs to continuously improve their skills and develop as effective leaders. 

We emphasize the importance of culturally responsive leadership in our program, PiRs receive training and support to build an inclusive and culturally sensitive school environment that celebrates diversity, respects students' cultural backgrounds, and promotes equity and social justice. 

All PiRs work full-time on a campus leadership team, learning alongside an existing principal. This handds-on approach allows them to gain practical experience and devlop a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in school leadership.