Principal Programs
Who We Are
Rooted in Experience. Driven by Professional Excellence.
IASP is a collaborative network of practitioners and professionals dedicated to the success of Indiana’s school leaders. Our leadership structure is a deliberate mix of expertise designed to provide high-level support for our members:
Practitioner Led: Our Directors and Board of Directors are current and former school administrators. They have walked in your shoes
and stay rooted in the daily realities of Indiana schools to ensure
our programs are always relevant and impactful.
Professionally Powered: Our professional staff provides the essential expertise in communications, finance, and conference
coordination that allows IASP to serve as a modern, innovative, and
effective voice for our members.
Together, we are a statewide network that understands the challenges of school leadership and works year-round to ensure you have the resources needed to lead with confidence.
Why We Do What We Do
Because Leadership Matters.
Your work shapes school culture, staff morale, and student success. You carry responsibilities that others may never see. We exist to ensure you never have to carry them alone. We do this because we know a simple truth: When principals grow and reflect, schools thrive.
How We Support Our Principals
Personalized Support for Every Stage. Leadership can be isolating, but it shouldn’t be. At IASP, we provide meaningful, personal, and ongoing support through:
- Individualized Coaching: One-on-one guidance from experienced school leaders.
- Real-Time Resources: Access to the IndianaGram, podcasts, and member-exclusive LiveBinders.
- Advocacy: A powerful, unified voice at the Statehouse and with the IDOE.
Peer Connection: Networking that turns “colleagues” into a lifelong support system.
Our Model: The Leadership Continuum
Mapping Your Journey to Excellence. We believe professional growth is a lifelong journey, not a one-time event. To help you navigate your career, IASP has organized all programs and conferences into four distinct stages of the Leadership Continuum.
This model ensures that whether you are just starting out or leading at an executive level, you can easily identify the resources designed specifically for your current needs.
Aspiring
For educators considering a leadership role or preparing for the next step.
- Aspiring Leaders Institute
- Aspiring Leaders Conference
- Aspiring Leader Resources & On-Demand Content
- Student Programs (Coaching Opportunities)
- Women in Education(WE) Conference
- District Meetings
Launching
For new administrators (Years 1-5) focused on building confidence and establishing identity.
- INALI: Indiana New Administrator Leadership Institute
- LEADing Assistant Principals (APs)
- Fall & AP Conferences (New Administrator Strands)
- School Leader Paradigm 101 Sessions
- Women in Education (WE) Conference
Building
For practicing leaders strengthening systems, refining practices, and expanding impact.
- IPLI: Indiana Principals Leadership Institute
- IASP Fall Professionals Conference
- IASP Assistant Principals Conference
- SLEP: School Leader Evaluation Plan Training
- Women in Education (WE) Conference
Mastering
For experienced leaders leading at a high level and mentoring others.
- Mentor Roles: INALI, LEADing APs, and IPLI
- Board of Directors Leadership Opportunities
- Conference Facilitators & Presenters
- Executive-Level Initiatives
- IASP Fall Professionals Conference
- Women in Education (WE) Conference
Beyond the Continuum: Ongoing Support
Professional Resources & Legal Guidance. Regardless of your stage on the continuum, all members have access to our foundational support services:
Coaching
Flexible packages (20, 40, or 60 hours) for one-on-one strategic support.
Email Dr. Tiffany Barrett to get started.
Advocacy
Track key bills and find your legislators via the IASP Legislative Action Center.
Ready to Take The Next Step?
Join the IASP Network. Whether you are joining for the first time or renewing your commitment to Indiana leadership, we make the process simple.
Institutional Enrollment
The streamlined path for Superintendents and Central Office staff enrolling multiple leaders.
Have questions?
We’re here to help. Whether you have questions about the Leadership Continuum or aren’t sure which membership type is right for you, please reach out.
Aly Proper, Marketing & Membership Coordinator aproper@iasp.org