Barbara Cohen, principal of Lake Lure Classical Academy, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program.

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LAKE LURE—Barbara Cohen, principal of Lake Lure Classical Academy, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program, a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals from across the state. The program is designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association and sponsored by the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development.

The Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program employs a non-traditional professional development model aligned with the performance evaluation standards adopted by the North Carolina State Board of Education for the state’s school leaders. Principals engage in a series of authentic activities throughout the year-long experience that are designed to build the capacity of their schools and their own capacity as “Distinguished” school leaders.

“The leadership of the school principal is by far one of the most important factors in school quality,” said NCPAPA Executive Director Dr. Shirley Prince. “By completing this very rigorous program, our DLP graduates have demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement by working to improve their leadership skills as they simultaneously improve their schools.” 

The NCPAPA, in existence since 1976, is the preeminent organization and state voice for principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders. For more information, visit www.ncpapa.org.

 

Submitted by Beth Murphy