The CCRESA LEAD & LEARN Principal Support Initiative was established in 2018 at the request of CCRESA superintendents, who recognized the need for a structured support program for newly appointed 1st and 2nd year principals in their districts. Program goals and content have been informed by ongoing conversations with the CCRESA Executive Director, feedback from participating principals, and continued input from CCRESA superintendents. The initiative provides comprehensive support through monthly professional learning sessions, School Leadership Walks designed to strengthen instructional leadership, and individualized one-on-one coaching.
Coordinator
NC Peak
Founded in 2022, NC Peak exists to support schools and districts in their commitment to continuous improvement as they seek excellence in teaching, leading, and learning. NC Peak leverages the expertise of a network of veteran North Carolina educators who customize support to meet your organization’s specific needs.
Lead and Learn Dates
Coming soon for 2026-2027!
Goals
The LEAD & LEARN program promises
- To inspire and motivate new school principals to grow their leadership strengths and improve their performance
- To provide school improvement content, insight, tools, and feedback to new principals
- To facilitate leadership support sessions using the NC School Executive Standards as a crosswalk
- To improve leadership skills in instruction, culture, management, communication, conflict resolution, and time management.
- To provide professional support and networking opportunities to new principals
Feedback
Our Principals love the LEAD & LEARN program!
- Every session is one that I have looked forward to attending. The relevant and specific participant-driven content has applied to everything that I have been working through as a first year principal. This program has allowed me to talk with colleagues from across the state that are working through some of the same situations that I am going through. It has been one of the most valuable components of my first year as a principal. It has allowed me to grow, to ask questions, to be reflective, and to become a better leader.
- Sharing of the practical strategies that I could and should consider as a school leader has been helpful. Being able to collaborate with other peers is encouraging. I have gained a greater understanding about how to use EVAAS data to inform my decisions. Anna’s transparency about her own experiences was vital and so appreciated because it allowed me to have an idea about how to tackle issues.
- The training is providing very intentional opportunities for me to link what I am learning to what I am doing on my campus.
- This has been a fantastic PD opportunity for me. So grateful. My favorite day was the date at the middle school – learning walks….I truly enjoyed the networking opportunities.