Assistant Principal Leadership Academy
TASA partners with N2 Learning to offer the Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (APL), which not only prepares assistant principals to take on the role of principal, but also helps them to grow as transformational leaders.
2026-27 Cohorts
For 2026-27, APL will again have a virtual cohort as well as regional cohorts that will meet in-person. The regional cohorts allow assistant principals to learn alongside peers from neighboring districts and allow districts to minimize travel expenses for attendees. Cost is $1,000 per person for the regional cohorts or the virtual cohort. (Rates exclude travel expenses.) The academy includes six, half-day sessions throughout the school year.
Virtual Cohort
2026-27 Academy Sessions
Virtual link will be delivered to registrants via email.
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 28, 2026
November 18, 2026
January 20, 2027
February 18, 2027
March 24, 2027
April 14, 2027
Austin-area Cohort
2026-27 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Georgetown ISD
Hammerlun Center
507 E University Ave.
Georgetown, TX 78626
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
October 8, 2026
November 5, 2026
December 10, 2026
February 4, 2027
March 4, 2027
April 1, 2027
East Dallas Cohort
2026-27 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Royse City ISD
Event Center
670 FM 2642
Royse City, TX 75189
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
January 13, 2027
February 10, 2027
March 3, 2027
March 31, 2027
Northwest Dallas-area Cohort
2026-27 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Northwest ISD
NISD Admin Building
2001 Texan Drive
Justin, TX 76247
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 8, 2026
November 5, 2026
January 14, 2027
February 11, 2027
March 4, 2027
April 1, 2027
North Houston Cohort
2026-27 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Berry Center
8877 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 6, 2026
November 3, 2026
December 8, 2026
February 2, 2027
March 2, 2027
March 30, 2027
East Houston Cohort
2026-27 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Channelview ISD
Administration Building – Training Room B
828 Sheldon Road
Channelview, TX 77530
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 8, 2026
November 5, 2026
December 3, 2026
February 4, 2027
March 4, 2027
April 1, 2027
San Antonio-area Cohort
2026-27 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Northside ISD
Northside Activity Center
7001 Culebra
San Antonio, TX 78238
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 15, 2026
November 11, 2026
December 9, 2026
February 11, 2027
March 23, 2027
April 8, 2027
East Texas Cohort
2026-27 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Tyler ISD
The Plyler Complex
807 W. Glenwood
Tyler, TX 75701
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 9, 2026
February 3, 2027
March 3, 2027
March 31, 2027
West Texas Cohort
2026-27 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Clyde ISD
Auxiliary Building
526 Shalimar Dr.
Clyde, TX 79510
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 6, 2026
November 3, 2026
January 12, 2027
February 9, 2027
March 2, 2027
March 30, 2027
About the Academy
Content
The Assistant Principal Leadership Academy supports assistant principals as they strengthen their leadership and prepare for the principalship. Grounded in the commitments of The Texas Promise, the academy focuses on instructional leadership, systems thinking, and building the capacity to lead and grow adults. Through cross-district collaboration and application to real campus challenges, participants deepen their leadership identity, expand their perspective, and strengthen their ability to cultivate learning organizations that sustain long-term impact.
Cohort Network
Assistant principals who participate in APL will benefit not only from what they learn during the academy, but also from being part of a cohort of like-minded leaders — a network they can come to rely on in the years to come.
Who Should Attend
Assistant principals who:
- are preparing for the principalship
- want to strengthen instructional leadership and systems thinking
- are committed to building adult capacity and leading teams
- value collaboration through cross-district professional networks
- are interested in advancing the commitments of The Texas Promise
What Administrators Are Saying About the Academy
Attending the APL has given me the time to truly self-reflect on my craft and abilities as an AP. It has grown me by providing me with new perspectives. I love that we ended with “How will we continue to grow others?” and this is one of my favorite parts of this role. I was fortunate to have earned elementary AP of the year for my district, and still know there is so much more to learn!
N2 Learning AP Academy has helped grow several of my APs and I can’t wait to send another one this year! Phenomenal takeaways and great networking opportunities!
I am lucky that my district felt like I was worth the investment to send me to APL. APL is a tremendous support to leaders who are ready to grow into the next step. I learned about specific areas in which I need to grow, how to shine in my role, and small changes I can make to be better in my current and future roles!
This has been one of the most impactful leadership trainings I have ever participated in. I would recommend it to any AP.
APL has been a game changer for me. I have learned so much from the presenter but also from my peers. The professional connections has been my favorite part of APL.
APL has helped me add and continue to build my toolkit for supporting educators and students on my campus. Taking a day each month to reconnect and engage in meaningful learning has positively influenced my craft! Thank you!
Learn More & Register!
Learn more and register for the Assistant Principals Leadership Academy on the N2 Learning website.
Other N2 Learning Events
TASA partners with N2 Learning on several professional development offerings that further our mission of developing school leaders who create and sustain student-centered schools and develop future-ready students. These partnerships are one way we are working to provide learning opportunities that align with the various career pathways of TASA members and other school leaders.
CPE Hours
The Assistant Principal Leadership Academy offers up to 24 hours of Continuing Professional Education credit.
Questions?
Maria Cruz
Coordinator,
Learning & Events
512.477.6361