Illinois School Leader Pipeline Program

The purpose of the Illinois School Leader Pipeline Program (ISLPP) is to identify, develop, support and sustain diverse cohorts of aspiring school leaders as they progress through preparation to attainment of school leadership (principal or assistant principal) positions. The Illinois Principals Association (IPA), the Illinois Council of Professors of Educational Administration (ICPEA), and the Black Educational Advocacy Coalition (BEAC) will collaboratively coordinate and deliver the Illinois School Leader Pipeline Program with grant support from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Program Supports

During this inaugural year, the ISLPP will offer 100 aspiring school leaders entering their first year of principal preparation the following support:

• $7500 of tuition support ($2500 for each of the Fall 2022, Spring, 2023, and Summer 2023 Semesters)
• 20 hours of mentoring by an experienced school leader who has received significant mentor training
• $500 to offset 5 days of subbing costs so the aspiring leader can engage in school-based leadership activities
• Aspiring IPA Membership to connect the aspiring school leaders to the largest professional learning network of school leaders in the state of Illinois

ISBE has requested as part of their FY 23 state budgetary request for funds to be available to pay for participants second year of preparation. Final determination of the availability of funds will come with passage of the FY 23 state budget.

Aspiring School Leader Requirements

In order for aspiring school leaders to participate in the ISLPP, they must commit to the following:

• Be committed to becoming a school leader (principal, assistant principal, dean, etc.) upon completion of their preparation program
• Gain acceptance into a state approved principal preparation program
• Satisfactorily complete all principal preparation program requirements
• Be willing to be mentored by an experienced school leader
• Complete program evaluations and provide other appropriate information as needed by the ISLPP

Questions

If you have questions about the Illinois School Leader Pipeline Program, please contact IPA Professional Learning Service Specialist Beth Broyles at beth@ilprincipals.org.

Applications Are Now Closed