Supervisors of Principals’ Academies: Arizona and Connecticut

Students and teachers deserve great principals who provide essential support for achievement and excellence for every student. The Supervisors of Principals’ Academy (SOPA) offers two tailored statewide professional learning networks commencing fall 2026 for current principal supervisors delivered in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS).

Through SOPA, participants will

• build supervisory skills in coaching, performance evaluation, and principal supports;
• improve supervisory systems and practices; and
• exchange ideas and advice among principal supervisors and experienced coaches.

What SOPA Provides

• 2 hours of leadership coaching from experienced administrators each month
• In-person, collaborative sessions led by practitioners and researchers focused on leadership coaching, principal evaluation design, and systems of principal support
• Principal observation and survey tools to ensure supervision is data driven

Who Should Attend

SOPA is open to charter, parochial, and public school principal supervisors, including the following:

• superintendents
• assistant superintendents
• directors of curriculum and instruction
• leadership coaches
• central office administrators