
The principalship is one of the most challenging and rewarding positions within education. Join the USA-Kansas staff and other leaders new to the role in this partnership between USA-Kansas, KELI, and KPA as we unite our work to support new leaders. This series is designed to foster a strong professional network of principals, to put research into practice within the first year of the principalship, and to provide time for intentional reflection and planning.

Day One - Understanding My School, Making the Most Out of the First 100 Days
Day Two - Building a Healthy School Culture
Day Three - Leading Learning, Getting Out of the Whirlwind
Day Four - Using Shared Leadership to Look Forward and Plan Ahead

Principals starting their first year
Principals participating in the KELI mentoring program
Principals new to Kansas wanting to build a professional network

Non-Member - $2000
USA-Kansas Member - $1000
PLN District Member - $350
Cost includes 4 days of learning, materials, meals, and recognition reception

DODGE CITY
In Person - 9:00 a.m.-2:00p.m.
July 24, 2025
November 13, 2025
January 8, 2026
April 9, 2026
Zoom - 9:00-10:00 a.m.
September 10, 2025
October 8, 2025
December 3, 2025
February 11, 2026
GODDARD
In Person - 9:00 a.m.-2:00p.m.on
July 22, 2025
November 12, 2025
January 7, 2026
April 8, 2026
Zoom - 9:00-10:00 a.m.
September 10, 2025
October 8, 2025
December 3, 2025
February 11, 2026
TOPEKA
In Person - 9:00 a.m.-2:00p.m.
August 5, 2025
November 12, 2025
January 6, 2026
April 7, 2026
Zoom - 9:00-10:00 a.m.
September 10, 2025
October 8, 2025
December 3, 2025
February 11, 2026