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.
2025-26 Cohorts
For 2025-26, 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 will be $900 per person if registering by May 15 and $1,000 per person after that date 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
2025-26 Academy Sessions
Virtual link will be delivered to registrants via email.
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 29, 2025
November 12, 2025
January 14, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 25, 2026
April 15, 2026
Austin-area Cohort
2025-26 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Georgetown ISD
Hammerlun Center
507 E University Ave.
Georgetown, TX 78626
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
October 16, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 9, 2025
February 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
April 2, 2026
Dallas-area Cohort
2025-26 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Royse City ISD
Event Center
670 FM 2642
Royse City, TX 75189
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
October 16, 2025
November 13, 2025
December 11, 2025
February 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
April 2, 2026
Northwest Dallas-area Cohort
2025-26 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Northwest ISD
NISD Admin Building
2001 Texan Drive
Justin, TX 76247
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 7, 2025
November 11, 2025
December 9, 2025
February 3, 2026
March 3, 2026
March 31, 2026
East Texas Cohort
2025-26 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Tyler ISD
Career and Technology Center
3013 Earl Campbell Parkway
Tyler, TX 75701
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 15, 2025
November 3, 2025
December 17, 2025
February 11, 2026
March 6, 2026
April 8, 2026
North Houston Cohort
2025-26 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Berry Center
8877 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 7, 2025
November 4, 2025
December 16, 2025
February 10, 2026
March 3, 2026
April 7, 2026
South Houston Cohort
2025-26 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Clear Creek ISD
Education Support Center
2425 E Main St.
League City, TX 77573
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 16, 2025
November 11, 2025
December 16, 2025
February 10, 2026
March 17, 2026
April 7, 2026
San Antonio-area Cohort
2025-26 Academy Sessions
Hosted by Northside ISD
Location TBA
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 8, 2025
November 5, 2025
December 10, 2025
February 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
April 1, 2026
About the Academy
Content
APL participants will engage in work that:
- Develops understanding of the core principles in Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas
- Encourages the practical application of transformational leadership ideas
- Prepares for the principalship
- Develops skills specific to school leadership
- Places value on building a learning organization
- Readies students for their future
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 strive to be:
- prepared for the role of principal
- engaged in purposeful networks of leaders of meaningful work that advances the principles in Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas
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
