AACTE Presents: The University Principal Preparation Initiative

This podcast series, produced the the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, lifts up the University Principal Preparation Initiative…

Season 1

Nov 5th, 2021 | 10:15

Why Focus on Principals?

​​​​​​​School leadership is second only to teaching among school-related factors in its impact on student learning, according to research. The Wallace…
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Nov 16th, 2021 | 13:03

Gaps in the Journey to Becoming a Principal

While the role of the principal remains essential, it has evolved over time. Throughout it's evolvement, preparation programs, districts and state po…
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Dec 3rd, 2021 | 16:30

Competencies Close Gaps in Ed Leadership Prep

In our last episode, we dove into identifying the gaps between “learning” and “doing”, highlighting the work of University Principal Preparation Initi…
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Dec 10th, 2021 | 16:34

Districts & Programs Collaborate in Commitment to Equity

Principal Preparation Programs serve two major consumers, the candidate’s that enter their programs and the districts that hire them. Therefore, it i…
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Dec 17th, 2021 | 15:59

A Sustainable Approach to Customizing Clinical Practice

Dr. David Lorden and Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez Ojeda from San Diego State University share how principal preparation programs can restructure to meet the…
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Dec 27th, 2021 | 17:27

Redesigning Instructional Leadership Training

As the role of the principal evolves, so too does the extent to which they play the role of instructional leader. As a vital part of student outcomes…
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Jan 3rd, 2022 | 10:48

Leveraging State Partnerships Throughout Redesign

We’ve talked a lot about the district's role in preparing principles, but what is the state’s role? In this episode we speak with authors of Wallace c…
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