Principal Pathways: Leadership Launch (Years 1-2)

For New Principals 

*This is a 2-year program.

Launch is billed during the first year, and Elevate is billed during the second year.

Kick-off:

July 28th & 29th, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Bethel University's Anderson Center, Room # 301

2 Pine Tree Dr, Arden Hills, MN 55112

Other in-person dates:

October 7, 2026 8:00 AM- 3:00 

Bethel University's Anderson Center, Room # 301

2 Pine Tree Dr, Arden Hills, MN 55112

February 3, 2027 9:00-10:30 AM Pre-conference Institute 

Radisson Blu at the MOA

2100 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425

March 17, 2027 8:00 AM-3:00 PM 

Bethel University's Anderson Center, Room # 301

2 Pine Tree Dr, Arden Hills, MN 55112

Virtual dates on Google Meet:

• September 22, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM
• November 19. 2026 1:00-3:00 PM
• January 13, 2027 1:00-3:00 PM

Cost:

*This is a two year program: The first year you are enrolled in Launch: $600 for the first year, the second year you will be automatically enrolled in Elevate Your Leadership, which is the follow-up to Launch, which is $500. Elevate is a follow-up for Launch. 

Topics Covered:

• Your First 90 Days: Success Strategies for New Leaders
• Develop your entry plan
• School needs assessment
• Important of relationship building
• Opening staff meeting
• Month to month checklist
• First week of school
• Rounds
• Meet your mentors

Ignite Your Leadership Journey: Join Our Principal Pathways Program

Elevate your leadership skills, gain invaluable insights, and chart a successful path as a school principal with our dedicated mentorship program.

• Regular connections and supports from Mentors
• Monthly workshops and learning
• First 90 Day Plan
• Cohort mentoring: 5 new principals with 2 experienced principal mentors
• Leadership development
• $600 for a school year of support
• First sessions July 28th and 29th

Mentees can earn an estimated 40 CEUs (pending approval)

Other Topics Covered Throughout the Year:

• Building culture
• Self care
• Leadership tools to increase your impact
• Providing feedback that matters
• Levels of decision making/decision making processes
• Responding to challenging parents, students and staff
• And more!

Hotels:

DoubleTree by Hilton Roseville,  special rate $123 + tax per night. Only 10 minutes away from the Anderson Center. There's a good restaurant and bar in the hotel.

Holiday Inn Express in Roseville, special rate of $117 + tax per night. Only 10 minutes away from the Anderson Center. Contact Christine@mespa.net for reservation information. There's no restaurant or bar in the hotel.

Don't forget to join MESPA to participate in this great learning opportunity!

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