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Schools . Public school elementary and middle-level principals are nominated by peers in their state , and final selections are made by committees appointed by each of NAESP ’ s state affiliate offices . Honorees from private schools and overseas schools are selected by special committees .
Nominees must be active principals , have served in the principalship for at least five years , and remain active in the role through the 2018-19 school year . Nominees must display a strong commitment to the principalship through active participation in professional associations and must assume an active role in the community . NDPs are leaders who truly make a difference .
The application is quite comprehensive , must be completed by the nominee , and must include letters of reference and support from the nominee ’ s superintendent , a fellow principal , a teacher on the nominee ’ s staff and a parent / community member .
The 2018 National Distinguished Principal will be invited to attend honors ceremonies in Washington , D . C . in the fall .
For an application packet , contact ACSA ’ s Mary Gomes at mgomes @ acsa . org or call ( 800 ) 608-ACSA .
Principals advised of new resources
The National Association of Elementary School Principals is touting new resources and opportunities aimed at helping principals hone their craft . NAESP ’ s offerings include :
• Webinar Wednesdays . This fall , NAESP launched its newest free member benefit : Webinar Wednesdays . Each month , NAESP members will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field on a wide range of school leadership topics . Archived webinars are available only to members using your NAESP log-in . Learn more at www . naesp . org / career / webinars .
• Principals of Literacy Institute . Looking to learn more about literacy instruction ? Need to expand your expertise as an instructional leader and learn how to develop and implement a strategic , schoolwide literacy plan that empowers your teachers , families and students ? Gather your leadership team and join NAESP and Scholastic for this institute , Sept . 20-22 , in Nashville . Learn more at www . scholastic . com / principalsinstitute .
• Afterschool and summer learning . NAESP has partnered with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to offer a new portal to help principals support and champion quality afterschool and summer programs . The initiative – which launches this winter – features a special supplement to Principal magazine , an interactive web-based portal with state-specific tools and resources , best practice videos , and a research report . Visit http :// afterschool . naesp . org / to learn more .
• NAESP annual conference in Orlando . Join NAESP for its Pre-K – 8 Principals Conference , July 9-11 , at the Orlando World Center Marriott . This conference for elementary and middle-level principals is an opportunity to connect with peers , learn best practices , and have access to today ’ s education movers and shakers . To date , three keynote presenters have been confirmed : Sal Kahn , Daniel Pink and Sean Covey . Find out more and register at www . naespconference . org .
• Principal Insights delivered to your email . NAESP has relaunched its bi-weekly news aggregate , Before the Bell , or Principal Insights . It ’ s still delivered to your email twice a week , but the new content is geared toward leadership development for principals .
• Social media takeover . Every month , principals can connect with their peers to find practical solutions to the challenges of being a school leader . # NAESPChat is hosted by members of NAESP ’ s newly formed Digital Leadership Ambassador Program .
• Resources for Your Students . Help build the next generation of leaders with the American Student Council Association ( ASCA ) – NAESP ’ s newly relaunched program that recognizes and supports student councils across the nation for making a difference in their schools and communities . Visit the new ASCA website , www . naesp . org / asca , to access information , activities , awards and a student council store .
In addition to new resources , NAESP reminds principals it offers a solution to uncertain or inadequate liability coverage :
a professional liability plan with legal assistance benefits . Learn more at www . naesp . org / membership / legal-benefits .
NAESP also administers the President ’ s Education Awards Program ( PEAP ) and the American Citizenship Awards ( ACA ).
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Both are now open for the 2018 awards season . These programs offer an opportunity for principals to reward student success . For more information on the awards , visit www . peap-aca . org .
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