SD Principal Leadership & Development Program

The South Dakota Principal Leadership & Development Program (PLD) is designed to provide professional development, resources, and a network of support for early career principals (1-5 years). Within this program, early career principals are guided by a cohort of mentor principals who have specific areas of expertise.

The goals of the program for principals include the following:

• Support early career principals with decision making and empowerment as they lead their schools
• Help principals build confidence in their new positions and continue to develop instructional leadership and management skills
• Provide meaningful and relevant guidance, encouragement, and resources
• Strengthen networks of school principals

PLD will be coordinated by Hope Paulson. Experienced principals from across the state and post-secondary partners or other education stakeholders will facilitate the PLD in person sessions and webinars.

Registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year.

Contact Hope Paulson at hope.paulson@state.sd.us with questions.