Programs include:

Aspiring Leaders

• For certified staff members holding a leadership certificate or enrolled in a leadership program that seek advancement opportunities such as a school-level department leader, assistant administrator, assistant principal or district-level leader. Runs January through November.
  • Core Essence of Leadership 
  • Standards and Competencies 
  • Cover Letter and Application
  • Recommendation Form
  • FAQ

Aspiring Principals

• For current assistant principals that aspire to become principals. 2020-21 deadline is March 13.
  • Application Instructions
  • Application

Class A Leadership

• For classified staff members currently in leadership roles and/or those that seek advancement opportunities at the school and district levels. 

Development opportunities for practicing leaders include:

New Administrators

• To support new administrators, FCS works on building relationships, knowledge of work, and character and integrity. One-to-two-year program.

Summer Leadership

• Retreat for assistant principals, principals and Central Office administrators.
• Summit for school and district leaders.

•  To support new administrators, FCS works on building relationships, knowledge of work, and character and integrity.
  • New Administrators 2020-21
  • New Administrators Meeting Schedule 

For more staff development opportunities in FCS, see Teacher Induction, Professional Learning and other programs within the District Departments.  

To learn about evaluation, see Performance Management (TKES and LKES), and Continuous Improvement, including AdvancED and School and District Data Profiles, which include School Improvement Goals, and FCS’ Strategic Plan.