Professional Development Series for School Leaders

Strategic thinking and change leadership skills are crucial for effective school leadership today. However, most principals are not adequately trained in these areas. EAB’s four-part professional development series is designed to equip principals and aspiring leaders with the essential skills they need to succeed.

District leaders can nominate up to five high-performing principals and school leaders to join this professional development series. You’re encouraged to nominate five additional principals, even if your district has participated before. Nominees should log in to their eab.com account and click the “Register” button to sign up for the event series.

Sessions

Select all sessions and click Register to sign up.

Attendance is best suited for Principal Supervisors and Principals. Registration is limited to five attendees per institution.

This is a four-part series of 60-minute sessions. The series takes place from October through February.

• Introduction to Root Cause Analysis
  Monday, October 5, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  
  Principals will dive deep into identifying the underlying causes of issues in their schools. This session will equip them with the tools to solve problems at their core.

• Hidden Enemies to Strategy
  Monday, November 16, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  
  Cognitive biases can quietly undermine even the best strategic plans. This session introduces five evidence-based techniques to counter bias and build bold, resilient strategies for a rapidly changing world.

• Leading Campus Change Initiatives
  Monday, January 11, 2027 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  
  Change is inevitable, but managing change effectively is a skill. This session will guide principals in crafting and executing robust change management plans that ensure smooth transitions and lasting improvements.

• Cultivating Compassionate Leadership
  Monday, February 8, 2027 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  
  Research shows that compassionate leadership is vital for effective leadership. Yet it’s a skill often overlooked in traditional training programs for school and district leaders. EAB’s experts will share concrete strategies to forge deeper connections and transform conflict into growth.