New Principal Mentoring

The New Principal Mentoring Program at the Professional Development Alliance provides outstanding mentoring/coaching for first year Illinois Principals. Our coaches are highly successful, experienced principals who have received C.L.A.S.S. (Coaching Leaders to Attain Student Success), I.P.A. Foundational Training, and/or research- based training.

Our program provides customized coaching by matching the coach’s experience with the needs of the new principal and district. Our goal is to support new principals as they develop effective instructional leadership skills that will have a positive impact on student achievement and school culture.

Typical Timeline for New Principal Mentoring Program

• June /July – School districts are notified regarding the program. School districts register new principals.
• July – PDA contact person confirms registrations and communicates with school district and new principals.
• August – “Kick-Off Event” for new principals and mentors
• New principals and mentors begin the personalized coaching process. A minimum of 50 contact hours is required to fulfill the state requirement.
• October through April – Three additional professional development sessions at the PDA.
• May/June – “Culminating Event” for new principals and mentors

Program costs are based on legislative funding.