Principal Pathways: Elevate Your Leadership (Early career)

For Early Career Principals

Kick-off date:

July 30, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Bethel University's Anderson Center

Other in-person workshops:

October 21, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Bethel University's Anderson Center, Room #301

2 Pine Tree Dr, Arden Hills, MN 55112

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

Radisson Blu at MOA

2100 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425

March 3, 2027 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM

Bethel University's Anderson Center, Room #301

2 Pine Tree Dr, Arden Hills, MN 55112

This is the cost for the first year:

$500

Description:

As a principal, your leadership journey is a continuous evolution. Elevate Your Leadership is designed for second and third-year principals who are ready to deepen their impact, refine their leadership practices, and sustain positive change in their schools.

This year-long experience focuses on empowering excellence by strengthening school culture, improving systems, and growing as a lead learner and instructional leader. Through collaborative learning, expert facilitation, and peer networking, participants will gain strategies to:

• Foster a thriving school culture that promotes trust, engagement, and student success.

• Refine and improve school systems to create efficiency and lasting impact.

• Lead with confidence in instruction and learning, supporting teacher growth and student achievement.

• Sustain momentum and avoid leadership burnout by building a strong professional network.

This program is rooted in the philosophy of "Becoming while Doing," recognizing that leadership development is an ongoing journey. As early career principals, Elevate Your Leadership provides the space, support, and inspiration to empower you to excel at the next stage of your leadership journey.

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.