National Association of Secondary School Principals

National Association of Secondary School Principals is a professional organization that serves secondary school principals, assistant principals, and other educational leaders from across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The organization was founded in 1916 by a group of principals from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, with the goal of promoting excellence in secondary education and providing support to its members, who work in schools such as Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and Stuyvesant High School. The organization is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and its members include principals from schools such as Phillips Exeter Academy and The Lawrenceville School. The organization has partnerships with other educational organizations, including the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers.

● History

The organization was established in 1916, with the first meeting taking place in Chicago, Illinois, and was attended by principals from schools such as Walter Payton College Prep and Northside College Preparatory High School. The organization's early years were marked by a focus on promoting academic achievement and providing support to its members, who worked in schools such as Boston Latin School and St. Paul's School (New Hampshire). During World War I, the organization played a key role in promoting patriotism and supporting the war effort, with many of its members serving in the United States Army and United States Navy. In the 1920s and 1930s, the organization expanded its membership to include principals from schools such as The Hill School and The Hotchkiss School, and began to focus on issues such as curriculum development and teacher evaluation, with input from experts such as John Dewey and Edward Thorndike. The organization also established relationships with other educational organizations, including the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the American Association of School Administrators.

● Mission_and_Objectives

The organization's mission is to promote excellence in secondary education and provide support to its members, who work in schools such as The Dalton School and The Brearley School. The organization's objectives include promoting academic achievement, providing professional development opportunities for its members, and advocating for policies that support secondary education, with input from experts such as Diane Ravitch and Linda Darling-Hammond. The organization also seeks to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in secondary education, with partnerships with organizations such as the National Association for Multicultural Education and the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. The organization's members include principals from schools such as Sidwell Friends School and The Field School, and the organization has relationships with other educational organizations, including the National Association of Independent Schools and the Council for American Private Education.

● Membership_and_Benefits

The organization has over 30,000 members, who work in schools such as The Lawrenceville School and Phillips Exeter Academy. Membership benefits include access to professional development opportunities, such as the National Principals Conference, and subscription to the organization's publications, including Principal Leadership magazine, which features articles from experts such as Michael Fullan and Andy Hargreaves. Members also have access to a range of resources and tools, including the organization's National Principals Resource Center, which provides information and support on topics such as school safety and crisis management, with input from experts such as Ken Trump and Amanda Klinger. The organization also offers a range of awards and recognition programs, including the National Principal of the Year award, which has been awarded to principals such as Timothy R. McGrath and Kathy Hurley.

● Advocacy_and_Policy

The organization is a strong advocate for policies that support secondary education, with a focus on issues such as funding, accountability, and teacher evaluation, with input from experts such as Linda Darling-Hammond and Diane Ravitch. The organization works closely with Congress and the U.S. Department of Education to promote policies that support secondary education, and has partnerships with other educational organizations, including the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers. The organization also provides resources and support to its members on issues such as school safety and crisis management, with input from experts such as Ken Trump and Amanda Klinger. The organization's advocacy efforts have included support for legislation such as the Every Student Succeeds Act and the Higher Education Act, with input from experts such as John King Jr. and Ted Mitchell.

● Programs_and_Services

The organization offers a range of programs and services to its members, including professional development opportunities, such as the National Principals Conference, and resources and tools, such as the National Principals Resource Center. The organization also provides support and guidance on issues such as school safety and crisis management, with input from experts such as Ken Trump and Amanda Klinger. The organization's programs and services are designed to support the needs of its members, who work in schools such as Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and Stuyvesant High School. The organization also offers a range of awards and recognition programs, including the National Principal of the Year award, which has been awarded to principals such as Timothy R. McGrath and Kathy Hurley. The organization has partnerships with other educational organizations, including the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the American Association of School Administrators.

● Leadership_and_Governance

The organization is led by an Executive Director, who is responsible for overseeing the organization's operations and implementing its strategic plan, with input from experts such as Michael Fullan and Andy Hargreaves. The organization's governance structure includes a Board of Directors, which is composed of principals from schools such as The Dalton School and The Brearley School. The organization also has a range of committees and task forces, which focus on issues such as advocacy and professional development, with input from experts such as Linda Darling-Hammond and Diane Ravitch. The organization's leadership and governance structure are designed to support the needs of its members, who work in schools such as Sidwell Friends School and The Field School. The organization has relationships with other educational organizations, including the National Association of Independent Schools and the Council for American Private Education. Category:Education organizations