Assistant Principal Community of Practice

Schools and districts need strong assistant principals (APs), who work tirelessly to support student learning and to keep schools running smoothly. NAESP supports APs through networks, custom resources and professional learning opportunities, and recognition programs.

Program Details

The Assistant Principal Community of Practice is a national professional learning community for assistant principals. It provides an online space for assistant principals to network at a national level with each other to ask questions, offer tips, get resources, and find support within a community of practice environment. This opportunity is a benefit reserved for NAESP members.

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Partners in Practice Meetup Schedule

Partners in Practice involves discussions centered around professional learning articles on specific topics, offering attendees actionable insights they can apply directly to their school environments. All sessions are from 7-8 p.m. ET

2025

  • September 11 – Introduction to the AP community 
  • September 23 – Developing and strengthening the AP/Principal partnership
  • October 9 – Finetuning your instructional leadership
  • October 21 – Increasing family engagement 
  • November 12 – Staff conflict support
  • November 25 – Improving attendance practices
  • December 9 – Handling student behaviors and supporting staff
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Meet the Moderator

Donna McGuire
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Donna McGuire

Assistant Principal
PS/IS 18 – The Park Terrace School
New York City, NY

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