We are investing in the future by investing in school leaders. Our principals and assistant principals have a broad impact on our schools, our students and our community. By investing in our principals, we are investing in our children and our community. Strong leaders form the foundation of our schools and ultimately impact the success of both our teachers and our students.

Through the Hillsborough Principal Pipeline, current and future school leaders gain valuable skills to help them lead a school to success. They also develop new perspectives and become part of a close-knit network that they can tap into throughout their career.

Preparing for the Role of School Leader in Today’s Schools
Being a leader in today’s schools is very different than even a few years ago. Going through the Pipeline, participants get an inside look at what it means to be a school leader today. They walk away with a greater understanding of the role and impact of school leadership and how crucial it is for a school to have strong leaders at the helm.

Pipeline participants engage in professional development courses that include both leadership and technical training aligned with state leadership standards and District leadership competencies. The program prepares current and future school leaders to effectively serve as instructional leaders, managers of human capital and organizational/systems leaders.

Real-World Experience & Preparation
The Hillsborough Principal Pipeline offers the unique and valuable opportunity for teachers to experience and prepare for a school leadership position by helping them gain the skills, experience and confidence that are crucial to becoming a high-performing leader. Pursuing school leadership provides the opportunity to make a direct impact on school culture and positively influence instructional quality, which will result in improved outcomes and higher long-term success rates for students in Hillsborough County.