Principal Corps, Ed.S., M.Ed.
Become a transformational school leader who possesses the vision to guide change, cultivate leadership and generate successful outcomes throughout schools and districts
About the Principal Corps
The Principal Corps develops educators into transformational principals and school leaders across P–12 settings. Our nationally recognized, competency-based program blends rigorous coursework, field-based learning, and a full-time internship that immerses candidates in real-world school leadership. Upon graduation, you’ll be fully prepared to lead schools with confidence—and to cultivate leadership in others.
Our faculty bring together deep research expertise and real-world leadership experience. You’ll engage with seasoned practitioners and scholars, study evidence-based leadership practices, and collaborate with a cohort of passionate, impact-driven educators.
The Principal Corps is the ideal path for educators who are committed to:
- Building instructional capacity in schools and teams
- Shaping positive school culture and leading meaningful change
- Partnering with students, families, and communities to advance equity
- Upholding ethical leadership practices in every decision
- Driving continuous school improvement through data and reflection
- Leveraging resources and refining systems to support student achievement
Enriching Principal Corps Students Through Support and Mentorship
Learn how the Principal Corps can help you make a lasting difference in your school and community.
Building the Future: Principal Corp and District Support
We encourage principals and superintendents throughout the state to identify outstanding educators and nominate them for the Principal Corps.
- Partner districts often retain a teacher as an intern principal for one semester while receiving another candidate from another district the next semester.
- In most cases, recruits’ home school districts continue to support intern principals during the year.
Thanks to special funding from the Mississippi Department of Education and the Hearin Foundation, the Principal Corps program will provide the sponsoring district funds that are 75% of the salary for a teacher with a Class A license and at least five years of experience. This amount can be used to hire teachers to replace Principal Corps candidates while they are serving as full-time interns.
The Principal Corps Difference
Funded by the Mississippi Department of Education and the Hearin Support Foundation, the Principal Corps combines state support with philanthropic investments to create a sustainable model of leadership development.
A Model for Leadership Excellence and Proven Impact
- Over 175 alumni, with 92 currently serving as principals or assistant principals in 86 Mississippi schools
- 43% of building-level leaders serve in Critical Shortage Areas, where strong leadership is most needed
- 24 alumni hold district-level leadership roles, with 54% in high-need districts
- 84% of schools led by Principal Corps alumni earn accountability grades of B or higher
- 100% of alumni superintendents have improved district accountability scores
- More than 6,000 Mississippi students attend schools that have increased accountability grades under Principal Corps leadership.
Financially Smart for Schools & the State
- Minimal costs to partnering school districts: Each participating school district receives ~$20,000 to hire a replacement teacher while their educator completes the program
- Principal turnover is expensive—costing up to $75,000 per replacement. The Principal Corps helps reduce this burden by building a steady pipeline of well-prepared leaders. Graduates commit to serving Mississippi schools for at least five years, ensuring long-term impact in the communities that need it most.
School Districts Take the Lead in Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
- Through the Principal Corps, districts build a strong, sustainable principal pipeline—ensuring every school is led by a well-prepared, capable leader. By investing in their own educators, districts secure the leadership talent needed to drive student success and school improvement.
Addressing Mississippi’s Leadership Shortage
- Mississippi faces principal attrition rates of 20–25% annually
- Teacher retention improves under strong leadership; 86% of teachers say principals influence their career decisions.
- Principal Corps leaders provide stability, vision, and impact, particularly in high-poverty, lowretention districts.
Building the Future: Principal Corp and District Support
Principal Corps & District Partnerships We invite principals and superintendents across Mississippi to help shape the next generation of school leaders by identifying and nominating exceptional educators for the Principal Corps.
Partner districts play an active role in the internship process. Each candidate completes one full-time internship placement during the year. Districts may choose to place their candidate in a successful school within their own district or in a neighboring district, ensuring candidates learn from proven, high-performing leaders.
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Program Information
Degree
Ed.S. in Educational Leadership
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Emphases
N/A
Required Credit Hours
30
Program Type
Specialist Program
Master's Program
Program Location
School
Duration
13 months
What You’ll Learn
Empowering Visionary Leaders
Our Principal Corps trains candidates to collaboratively design and lead school-wide missions and visions grounded in data, technology, equity, and digital citizenship.
You'll graduate prepared to lead impactful improvement initiatives that support long-term student and staff success.
Shaping Ethical, Reflective Professionals
Our program instills deep ethical values, transparency, and a strong professional code. You’ll learn how to model integrity and cultivate ethical practices across your team, becoming a trusted leader in your school community.
Building Inclusive School Cultures Principal Corps graduates are equipped to lead equitable and culturally responsive schools.
You'll be trained to use data to identify disparities, advocate for equitable resources, and foster inclusive instructional practices that ensure success for every learner.
Driving Excellence in Teaching and Learning
We prepare leaders to develop high-quality, coherent instructional systems. You’ll lead efforts to enhance curriculum, instruction, assessment, and support systems, including using technology and data to improve both academic and non-academic outcomes.
Connecting Schools to Communities
The Principal Corps emphasizes family and community engagement. You’ll learn to form strong partnerships, advocate for school needs, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences, ensuring your school thrives within its broader community context.
Mastering School Systems and Operations
We train future principals in the art of effective school management. From developing equitable resource plans to navigating policy and legal frameworks, you’ll gain the tools to lead systems that support safe, efficient, and innovative school environments.
Cultivating Talent and Collaboration
Our program develops your ability to build dynamic professional cultures. You'll recruit, support, and develop staff through systems of supervision, evaluation, and professional learning—ensuring continuous improvement and teacher retention.
Real-World Leadership Experience
Our full-time, mentored internship places you in authentic school settings, applying what you've learned under the guidance of expert practitioners. This hands-on experience ensures you graduate ready to lead with confidence and competence.
Curriculum
13-Month Program – Begins in the First Summer Term and concludes at the end of the First Summer Term the following year
Graduate Degree Options – Earn a Master of Education (M.Ed.) or an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership by completing 36 credit hours in one year. Candidates who already hold a master’s degree will earn the Ed.S.
Leadership-Focused Curriculum – Coursework bridges leadership theory with practical, real-world application
Two Full-Time Internship Placements – Gain hands-on experience in two different school districts, serving as an assistant principal
Intensive Summer Training – Launches with two 3-hour graduate courses over a 5-week summer session focused on leadership, instruction, and school culture.
Prepared to Lead from Day One – Graduates leave ready to lead schools with confidence, competence, and a strong foundation in equity and instructional leadership
- First Summer Term:
- EDLD 610: Mission, Vision, & Core Values of Leadership
- EDLD 614: Community & External Leadership
- Fall Term:
- EDLD 613: Instructional Leadership
- EDLD 617: School Law & Leadership
- EDLD 611: Ethics & Professional Norms for Educational Leaders
- Spring Term:
- EDLD 616: Data Informed Leadership
- EDLD 618: Operations & Management of Leadership
- EDLD 612: Equity & Cultural Leadership
- Summer Term (Year 2):
- EDLD 619: School Turnaround
- EDLD 615: Building Level Human Resources Leadership
- Internship:
- At least 400 internship hours are embedded into the coursework and will be completed under the mentorship of an Instructional Leader Mentor.
- Class Meetings and Lodging Information:
- Summer Terms – Classes meet daily, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Candidates reside in campus housing during this time.
- Fall and Spring Terms – Classes meet once a month over a three-day block:
- Monday – Course 1
- Tuesday – Course 2
- Wednesday – Course 3 All sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and hotel accommodation is provided for candidates during class dates.
Admission Requirement and Process
Principal Corps applicants must have a minimum of three years of successful, school-based instructional experience. A master’s degree is not required for admission, but it is required for administrator licensure in Mississippi.
- Candidates without a graduate degree will earn a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership during the program.
- Candidates who already hold a master’s degree will earn an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership.
Please note: Applicants who already hold a graduate degree in educational leadership are not eligible for the Principal Corps program.
Principal Corps Application Requirements To be considered for admission, candidates must submit the following materials:
- A competitive GRE score taken within the last five years
- A current resume highlighting leadership experience and accomplishments
- An endorsement letter from your current district superintendent
- This letter will be uploaded as part of the application process
- Three letters of recommendation that demonstrate evidence of leadership potential
- These letters will also be uploaded within the application
- Three required essays
- Essay prompts will be provided during the application process
- A statement of purpose outlining your goals and motivation for pursuing school leadership
- This letter will be uploaded as part of the application process.
- This letter will be uploaded as part of the application process.
Principal Corps Admissions Process
All applications will be evaluated holistically using a standardized rubric. The process consists of three steps:
Step 1: Application Processing
- Within 2 business days after the application deadline, we will verify whether your application is complete.
- You will receive an email indicating whether your application is complete or incomplete.
- If any materials are missing, you will be given a short window to submit the required documents.
Step 2: Application Review
- The admissions committee will begin reviewing completed applications approximately one week after the deadline.
- You will receive an email informing you whether you have been selected for an on-campus interview with the Principal Corps faculty.
Step 3: Decision Notification
- Following the on-campus interview (if selected), a final admissions decision will be sent to you via email.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 16th
To properly complete the application process for Principal Corps admission, students must submit all application materials before the deadline for summer admission:
- Priority application deadline: January 16th
Full Scholarships for All Principal Corps Students
All admitted Principal Corps fellows receive full funding, which includes:
- Tuition, books, and university fees
- Summer housing at the University of Mississippi
- Lodging for summer term and when on campus during monthly classes during the fall and spring term.
In addition, thanks to cooperative agreements with partner school districts, most fellows are able to:
- Maintain their full salary and benefits during the academic year while completing internship placements
As part of their commitment to educational leadership in Mississippi, each graduate agrees to:
- Serve in their sponsoring school district or a Mississippi public schools for a minimum of five years following completion of the program.
Join the Principal Corps
There are two ways to join the Mississippi Principal Corps:
- A principal or superintendent can nominate leaders in their school or district, OR
- You can apply on your own with the endorsement of your current district superintendent
Either way, the Mississippi Principal Corps is dedicated to creating great leaders in school and school districts across the state.
Principal Corps by the numbers
Mississippi school districts work with Principal Corps graduates.
Mississippi school districts employ two or more Principal Corps graduates.
Mississippi school districts employ 4 or more Principal Corps graduates.
of all Principal Corps graduates currently work as Principals, Assistant Principals, and Central Office Administrators in Mississippi schools.
Mississippi Principal Corps graduates.
Full circle: from Alumnus to the Director of the Principal Corps
As a proud alumnus of the Principal Corps (Cohort 5), I experienced firsthand the rigorous and enriching training and I can personally attest to the excellence of this program. Principal Corps is committed to empowering educators to guide children, teachers, and schools toward remarkable success. Whether you're here for guidance, support, or collaboration, I am here to help you navigate your journey in education.
Braxton Stowe
Director of Mississippi Principal Corps and Clinical Assistant Professor of Leadership and Counselor Education
Success with the Principal Corps
The Principal Corps changes lives. Not only the lives of our teachers but the lives of the students in the districts they eventually serve.
In the past five years, our program has produced dynamic new instructional leaders. Each year, more Mississippi school districts are hiring Principal Corps graduates.
Among our 175 alumni are:
- 4 Superintendents
- 4 Deputy/Assistant Superintendents
- 39 Principals
- 55 Assistant Principals
- 24 Central Office Administrators
- 14 Teachers/Counselors
- 5 Higher Ed/mDE
- 34 Other
Hear from our graduates
Learn firsthand how the Principal Corps can help you become a leader.
Marcus Boudreaux
Why did you choose Principal Corps over other principal preparation programs?
See Marcus’s Answer
Megan Garner
How did Principal Corps' curriculum prepare you for your first administrative role?
See Megan’s AnswerPrevious Cohorts
Meet the leaders shaping Mississippi schools. Below are previous cohorts of the Mississippi Principal Corps.
Marcus Boudreaux, Superintendent, Biloxi Public Schools
Dawn Davis, Assistant Principal, DeSoto County School District
Lisa Hudson, Retired, Rankin County School District
Elizabeth Hurst, Assistant Principal, DeSoto County School District
Serenity Luckett, Principal, Madison County School District
Landon Pollard, Assistant Superintendent, Federal Programs and Discipline, Marshall County School District
Toby Price, Retired
Lindia Sanders, Assistant Principal, Holmes County School District
Elaine Ward-Clay, Retired, Lee County School District
Michelle Bordwell, Assistant Principal, DeSoto County School District
Chris Chism, Superintendent, Pearl Public School District
Heather Faron, Principal, Rankin County School District
Carla Faulkner, Teacher, Senatobia Schools
Stephanie Franklin, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Accreditation, Tate County School District
Chris Graves, Technology Integration Specialist, Madison County School District
Talina Knight, Principal, Tupelo Public School District
Heather Whitehead, Language Arts Coach, Booneville, MS
Marion McBride, Retired, Barksdale Reading Institute
Felicia Prince, Principal, Walthall County School District
Sam Williams, DevOps Engineer, Brazen Technologies- Arlington, VA
Nancy Yates, Retired, Union County School District
Benjamin Barlow, Director, Attendance Supports, Albuquerque Public School District
Matthew Buchanan, Principal, New Albany School District
Morgan Dean, Principal, George County School District
Patrick Doyle, Director of Data and Analytics, KIPP New Orleans Schools
Kim Luckett Langston, Principal, Hazlehurst City School District
Felicia Pollard, Director, Curriculum and Instruction/Director, Pre-K Collaborative, Pontotoc City School District
Cody Shumaker, Regional Executive Director, Nashville, TN
Courtney Van Cleve, Executive Director, Office of Educator Continuum, Mississippi Department of Education
Lisa Sammons, Retired, Rankin County School District
Ashley Bullock, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Cora Bunker Elisara, Teacher, Everett Public Schools, Everett, WA
Adrienne Sims Gross, Area Head of School, San Francisco, CA
Cytha Stottlemyer Guynes, Doctoral Candidate, Shippensburg, PA
Dave Miller, Teacher,, Palmdale School District
LaMarcus Norman, Principal, Rankin County School District
Emily Schuler, Principal, Terre Haute, IN
John Barnett, Interim Superintendent, Corinth School District
Emily Branch, Principal, Petal School District
Jacob Dykes, Principal, Ocean Springs School District
Angela Ellison, District Secondary Math Instructional Specialist, Hazlehurst City School District
Cloyd Garth, Jr., Superintendent, Hazlehurst City School District
Gretchen Gegenheimer, Teacher, Pass Christian School District
Misty Spencer, Assistant Superintendent, Biloxi Public Schools
Braxton Stowe, Director of Principal Corps/Clinical Assistant Professor of Leadership and Counselor Education, University of Mississippi
Tessa Trimm, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Columbia School District
Elizabeth Greer, Retired, Natchez-Adams School District
Kodjo Wilder, Assistant Principal, Bethel School District, Eugene, OR
Haley Wilson, Principal, South Panola School District
Clay Garner, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Bryan Giles, Assistant Principal, Petal School District
Candace Henderson, Director of Federal Programs, Covington County School District
John Howard, Minister
Wendi Husley, Director of Data Analysis and Student Assessment, Gulfport School District
Shay Isaac, Assistant Superintendent, Wilkinson County School District
Kristen Langerman, Principal, Rankin County School District
Joshua Lindsey, Site Level Curriculum Director/Assistant Principal, Gulfport School District
Angela Lowery
Teresa McLeod, Retired, McComb School District
Danielle Miller, Assistant Principal, Stone County School District
Mary Moak, Assistant Director, Research and Development, Madison County School District
Tina Moore, Principal, South Panola School District
Carol Davis Smith, Leadership, Tennessee
Carrie Speck, Principal, DeSoto County School District
Marcus Stewart, Principal, Rankin County School District
Eric Sumrall, Teacher, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, WA
Trena Warren, Deputy Superintendent, Claiborne County School District
Leslie Alexander, Federal Programs Director, Clinton Public School District
Brad Blake, Assistant Principal, Jackson Public School District
Emma Cornwall, Federal Programs Director, Columbus Municipal School District
Stephani Crowell, Teacher, Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School
Kristy Dunning, Director, Intermediate Schools, DeSoto County School District
Alyson Grissom, Principal, Harrison County School District
Brantley Pierce, Payload Engineer, Gulfport, MS
Brock Ratcliff, Data, Leadership, and Mathematics Coach, Jackson, MS
Elizabeth Towle, Principal, Marshall County School District
Tristal Watson, Assistant Superintendent, Hazelwood School District
Melanie Wells, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Katie Bertucci, Assistant Principal, Bay Waveland School District
Rhonda Carter, Graduation Coach, Jackson Public Schools
Donald Clause, Assistant Principal, Pascagoula-Gautier
Aaron Diaz, Director of Implementation, Cambridge, MA
Mary Kate Diltz, Assistant Principal, Madison County School District
Jason Frazier, Principal, Walthall County School District
Michelle Cole, Retired, Gulfport School District
Kimberly Herbert, Assistant Principal, Melissa Independent School District
Lisa Leatherman, Certified Academic Interventionist & Adjunct Professor, Lee County School District
Arias Melvin, Assistant Principal, Forest Municipal School District
Wyn Mims, School Transition Coordinator and Assistant Federal Programs Director, Petal School District
Jamie Gavin, Instructor, School of Finance, University of Southern Mississippi
Avery Peagler, Principal, Mississippi Department of Education
Milton Ray, Principal, Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Nichole Robinson, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Heather Rowland, District Gifted Coordinator, Columbus Municipal School District
Crystal Wade, Curriculum Coordinator, Gulfport School District
Angela Arnold, Assistant Principal, Harrison County School District
Robin Auringer, Principal, Gulfport School District
Christine Beeker, Director of Federal Programs, Meridian Public School District
Angel Carr, Curriculum Coordinator, Nettleton School District
Sharon Cooley, Assistant Principal, Lamar County School District
Monica Meredith, Teacher, DeSoto School District
Katie Nelson, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Sandra Oliver, Principal, Franklin County School District
Kewanna Riley, Retired, Moss Point School District
Mandy Scarpulla, Assistant Principal, Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Lindsay Starbuck, Principal, Rankin County School District
Marrion Winders, Assistant Principal, Tupelo Public School District
Miranda Bishop, Assistant Principal, Jackson County School District
Suzanne Cain, Principal, Louisville Municipal School District
Luke Daniels, Principal, Petal School District
Megan Duff, Yale School of Management, New Haven, CT
Jamey Germany, EL Instructor, Lauderdale County School District
Katie Gilbert, Principal, Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Lisa Hadden, Principal, Compass Community Schools,, Memphis
Chander Jenkins, Principal, Wilkinson County School District
Matthew Magee, Assistant Principal/Assistant Athletic Director, George County School District
Dana Maharrey, Teacher, Tupelo Public School District
Precious Malembeka, Assistant Principal, Jackson Public School District
Kama Smith, Assistant Principal, Tupelo Public School District
Jaimie Tiblier, Principal, Jackson County School District
Kristin Walters, Coordinator, English Language Arts Curriculum, Laurel School District
Brittaney Boyd, ELA, Social Studies, MTSS, Laurel, MS
Betsy Copeland, Retired
Jennifer Foster, Assistant Principal, Lafayette County School District
Johnna Henley, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Regina Humble, Teacher, DeSoto County School District
Cindy Morris, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Gina Pace, Principal, Harrison County School District
Summer Rigney, Assistant Principal, Clinton Public School District
Michelle Stinson, Assistant Superintendent, Walthall County School District
Mary Alex Thigpen, Executive Director, Jackson, MS
Heather Bryan, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Kay Dee Calloway, 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher, Fort Bend Independent School District
Mary Martha Crowe, Assistant Director, Career and Technical Education, Oxford School District
Vanessa Dean, Principal, Jackson Public School District
Megan Garner, Superintendent, Nettleton School District
Kimberly Moore, Teacher, Science, Harrison County School District
Shacora Moore, Principal, Lauderdale County School District
Kelli Ruth, Principal, Lamar County School District
Mary Seale, Instructional Specialist, Clarksdale Municipal School District
Jennifer Seymour, Assistant Principal, Biloxi Public Schools
Nick Thomas, Assistant Principal, Ocean Springs School District
Lindsay White, Principal, Forest Municipal School District
Heather Cobb, Assistant Principal, South Panola School District
Ashley Ford, Assistant Principal, Senatobia School District
Dawn Green, Case Manager, District Special Education, Harrison County School District
Dena Kolesar, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Kim Lilly, Teacher, Pontotoc County School District
Beth March, Principal, North Tippah School District
Karen Burton, Assistant Principal/Academy Director, Meridian Public School District
Lea Milton, Assistant Principal, Biloxi School District
Terri Peeler, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Misty Pritchard, Assistant Principal, Lafayette County School District
William Tucker, Assistant Principal, Hancock County School District
Mildrica Cannon, Assistant Principal, Gulfport School District
Aaron Dunklin, Teacher/Coach, Bay Waveland School District
Michael Goodwin, Principal, Gulfport School District
Christi Hill, Child Find Coordinator/MTSS, Lafayette County School District
Elmer Johnson, Assistant Principal, Hazlehurst School District
Jaleesa Mackey, Director, Oxford School District
Ashley Whitney, Principal, Gulfport School District
John Eaton, Principal, South Tippah School District
Larenda Breland-Franklin, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School
Matt Gandy, Administrative Intern, Madison County School District
Jennifer Jones, Principal, Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Shelbe McInnis, Assistant Principal, Rankin County School District
Brooke Pennock, Principal, Gulfport School District
Katie Scully, Assistant Principal, Jackson County School District
Shayla Steele, Lead Teacher, McComb School District
Ty Vanderford, Assistant Principal, Biloxi Public Schools
Kelsey Dodson, Assistant Principal, Oxford School District
Amelia McKenzie, 8th Grade Teacher, Franklin County School District
Alisha Scarborough, Administrative Intern, Rankin County School
Hector Barberena, EL Inclusion Teacher, Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Carla Ladnier, Alternative School Director, George County School District
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The GRE is a requirement for admission to the Principal Corps.
No. The Principal Corps is a full-time graduate program that consists of a full-time administrative internship placement. This placement is typically outside a candidate’s current school district, which means you would not continue teaching; rather, you would be placed in another school to work with and learn from a proven building administrator.
- We work with the candidate’s school superintendent to determine an appropriate placement.
- We also consider geographical location and family situation of the candidate when making placements.
Due to the structure of the program, it is vital that the superintendent support the candidate’s application to the program. Once someone is selected from a district, a process is initiated to secure grant funds to cover the cost of a replacement teacher while you are completing your internship.
If your superintendent supports your candidacy in the program, you will continue to receive your current salary and benefits.
The Principal Corps is a 13-month program consisting of 30 credit hours (including online and face-to-face classes).
- Each new Principal Corps Cohort begins the first week in June with all candidates reporting to the UM campus. Candidates participate in a 6 hours of coursework and attend several workshops during the month of June.
- Candidates receive their internship placements in June, and they report to their assigned schools in July.
- During the fall and spring semesters, candidates take nine hours of coursework each semester while completing the internship.
- Summer I – 6 hours of coursework and workshops beginning the first week in June on the UM campus.
- Fall – 9 hours of coursework.
- Spring– 9 hours of coursework.
- Summer II – 6 hour coursework beginning the first week in June on the UM campus.
- Internship – 6 hours course credit.
No. All summer and monthly lodging arrangements are made in advance and covered by the Principal Corps scholarship.
Superintendents and school boards participating in the Principal Corps Program enjoy the following opportunities:
- Select the next generation of school leaders
- Have the selected candidates participate in and complete a program based on the most current and clearly defined research practices in the country
- Have the selected candidates return to your district with a strong knowledge base and experiences focused on instructional leadership; data analysis and interpretation; and specific content knowledge in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and students with disabilities
- Have the selected candidates enter into the position of assistant principal or principal having a full year of internship experience under a master principal
Principal Corps candidates benefit from a:
- Highly competitive experience-based program that reflects the current research in the areas of leadership; instructional leadership; data analysis and interpretation; with an emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and students with disabilities.
- Cohort based program and benefit from the interaction with your current Principal Corps cohort and other Principal Corps members already working in leadership positions.
- Full-year internship, one semester in an elementary school and one semester in a secondary school, under the guidance of a master principal and a university mentor.
- Scholarship covering the cost of all tuition, textbooks and housing along with a food stipend for each term.
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