2026-2027 Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona (PLAA) Application
The AEF® Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona (PLAA) is a premier school leadership development program dedicated to empowering aspiring school leaders and first-year(s) principals with the tools, skills, and support needed for leadership success. Now in its 17th year, PLAA stands as a highly effective and distinguished administrator preparation program in Arizona, offering a comprehensive curriculum crafted by experienced A+ School of Excellence principals, district administrators, and state education leaders. This esteemed academy is designed to guide participants on their journey to successful and impactful school leadership, ensuring they are well-equipped to lead with confidence, purpose, and vision.
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Please choose an option that best describes your current position:
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First-year(s) School Principal
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What county is your school located in?
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Please share how the Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona will advance your professional goals: 450 word limit
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As a Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona participant, what are your expected outcomes? Please share the curricular/content objectives you are seeking to achieve as a participant of PLAA. 450 word limit
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Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona (PLAA) will be offered in-person with sessions in Phoenix and Tucson region. We do NOT record sessions. If accepted into the program, do you anticipate any issues with attendance? *For a list of meeting dates and format, visit https://www.azedfoundation.org/principals-lead-academy.
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Unless something unforeseen, I should be able to attend all sessions.
The in-person sessions may be difficult for me to attend
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Working one-on-one with a Principal Mentor in your local area and conducting a site visit to their A+ school is a program requirement. Do you foresee any barriers to meeting this requirement?
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The cost to attend the 9-month Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona (PLAA) is $1,500.00 before May 30, 2026. Registration after this timeframe increases to $1,750.00, beginning June 1, 2026. How do you plan to cover the cost?
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My school or district will cover 100%.
My school or district will cover a portion and I will pay the rest.
I will pay the total my self.
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Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided to participants during all in-person sessions. Do you have any dietary needs or allergies that we need to be aware of?
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Please share any additional questions or comments.
CERTIFICATION: By signing below, you acknowledge that you have viewed the dates and meeting format for the 2026-2027 Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona (PLAA); you understand the requirement of working fully with a Principal Mentor and conducting a site visit at their school; and you certify that you can attend and participate fully in the program. You acknowledge that failing to attend one or more sessions or defaulting on the mentorship will adversely impact the credits earned through the University of Phoenix:
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Questions?
For any questions relating to the PLAA program, please contact program coordinator Brett Bonner at brett@azedfoundation.org.
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