Aspiring Leaders Program for Student Success (ALPSS)

2025-2026 Application Information

Overview

What is ALPSS?

The Aspiring Leaders Program for Student Success (“ALPSS”) is a yearlong immersive cohort experience that prepares exceptional assistant principals and central office supervisors to become high-impact PGCPS principals. 

Why ALPSS?

This selective program cultivates instructional leaders who use evidence-based leadership practices to: 1) build school culture; 2) direct schoolwide improvement; and, 3) lead adults and teams, ultimately closing student opportunity and achievement gaps. 

The program experience includes the following:

• Monthly in-person active learning experiences such as:
• leadership case studies, 
• simulations,
• hands-on practice and application,
• shadowing and school visits,
• consultancies
• Mock interviews to deepen skills as a candidate for the principalship
• Time to learn directly from local and national experts
• A lifelong professional community of school leaders

Who Should Apply for ALPSS?

We are looking for applicants who have a proven track record in improving teacher practice and accelerating student achievement. In addition, participants are required to have:

• At least three years of successful assistant principal or supervisor experience
• Master’s Degree in supervision and administration, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field
• Administrator I and II certifications

How Do I Learn More About ALPSS?

Learn more about ALPSS at the next AP Systemic Meeting on Wednesday, May 14th or by attending an info session on Thursday, May 15th at 4:30pm (zoom link) with Maggie Slye (Supervisor - School Leadership Programs). If you have any questions regarding the ALPSS program or application, please email maggie.slye@pgcps.org. 

Ready to Apply?

Please send your application and accompanying materials to OTLCI@pgcps.org by June 6, 2025.  

Download 2025 ALPSS Application