Upcoming Events

Building Effective Feedback Skills

No one likes getting criticized but being able to handle feedback is one thing that can separate a good student from a great leader.

Join your peers for this student-led session where they’ll share their own stories on turning criticism into confidence. By joining, you’ll be able to takeaway the following:

1. How to get feedback by being an active listener so you can quickly get clear, helpful feedback from teachers and peers, and
2. How to give feedback for motivating and building up your friends and team.

Whether meeting a teacher after class, working on a group project, serving as an officer with your schools NHS, NJHS, and/or Student Council, being able to handle feedback will level up your leadership game.

Speakers:

• Molly Kaldahl, NASC President, NE
• Weston Constantineau, NASC Junior Vice President of Leadership Development, NC
• Saanvi Khara, Junior Vice President of Advocacy, PA

Urban School Leaders Network Meeting

Join an invaluable meeting for urban school leaders by connecting with like-minded professionals, engaging in thought-provoking discussions, and forging meaningful connections to drive positive change.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

The 2026 LEAD Conference

The 2026 LEAD Conference is sold out! 

The 2026 LEAD Conference, February 27–March 1 in Washington D.C. is the premier leadership event for NHS, NJHS, and NASC students and advisers. Connect with 2,000+ peers from across the country, hear from nationally recognized keynote speakers, and choose from 60+ workshops designed to spark inspiration and build practical strategies for your chapter or council.   

Event Details 
 
Location:   
Washington Hilton  
1919 Connecticut Ave NW  
Washington, DC 20009  
 
Dates:  
February 27–March 1, 2026 
 
Hotel Rates:  
Single/Double: $219, Triple/Quad: $229 (tax not included)   

Registration:  
$299 per person for member schools; $474 per person for nonmember schools  

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Middle Level Network Meeting

Calling middle school leaders! Connect with like-minded educators, engage in dynamic discussions, and gain valuable insights where you’ll empower yourself to navigate the middle school landscape with confidence.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

District Leaders Network Meeting

Could you use more support in your district role? Join the District Leaders Network—a space for superintendents, assistant superintendents, and district administrators to connect with peers and share solutions to the unique challenges of district leadership.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

New Principals Network Meeting

New school leaders, join us for support, mentoring, and networking. Delve into educational leadership topics, gain valuable insights, and navigate the early years successfully.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Assistant Principal Leadership Network Meeting

Meeting the unique needs of the Assistant Principalship by providing opportunities to connect with colleagues, share current challenges, and celebrate successes.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Rural School Leaders Network Meeting

Rural school leaders, join us for an extraordinary meeting designed exclusively for you. Break through isolation, forge connections, and find innovative solutions to make a profound impact on your schools and communities.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year Network Meeting

Connect with exceptional educational leaders, including Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year honorees and alumni. Exchange insights, foster connections, and make a lasting impact in your role as a principal or assistant principal.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Balance in the Middle: Leading With Purpose, Living With Joy

Middle Level Education Month is a time to honor the unique role of middle schools—and the leaders who make them thrive. This uplifting webinar features the National Middle Level Assistant Principal and Principal of the Year, sharing personal stories and practical strategies for navigating the demands of leadership while preserving personal well-being. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, boundaries, and the power of modeling balance for your staff and students while leading your school.

Registration: Please see Principal’s Update emails for the registration link to this member-only event.

Speakers:

Elizabeth Nelson
National Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year

Dr. Damon Lewis
National Middle Level Principal of the Year

Aspiring School Leaders Network Meeting

Aspiring school leaders, join us to connect, discuss hot topics, and gain guidance on your path towards educational leadership. Don’t miss the chance to engage with a supportive community dedicated to your growth.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Teamwork That Works: How Strong Teams Communicate, Lead, and Succeed

Have you ever worked on a team where communication broke down, roles were unclear, or the work felt unbalanced? This session explores how strong teams succeed by balancing task responsibilities with communication behaviors that keep teams organized, focused, and respectful.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key leadership and group member responsibilities that support effective teamwork.
• Explain task and communication (maintenance) roles and how these behaviors are experienced and interpreted by team members.

Speaker:

Jenny Lopez-Ramirez, Communication Studies Instructor, Northern Virginia Community College

Urban School Leaders Network Meeting

Join an invaluable meeting for urban school leaders by connecting with like-minded professionals, engaging in thought-provoking discussions, and forging meaningful connections to drive positive change.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Middle Level Network Meeting

Calling middle school leaders! Connect with like-minded educators, engage in dynamic discussions, and gain valuable insights where you’ll empower yourself to navigate the middle school landscape with confidence.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

District Leaders Network Meeting

Could you use more support in your district role? Join the District Leaders Network—a space for superintendents, assistant superintendents, and district administrators to connect with peers and share solutions to the unique challenges of district leadership.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Rural School Leaders Network Meeting

Rural school leaders, join us for an extraordinary meeting designed exclusively for you. Break through isolation, forge connections, and find innovative solutions to make a profound impact on your schools and communities.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

New Principals Network Meeting

New school leaders, join us for support, mentoring, and networking. Delve into educational leadership topics, gain valuable insights, and navigate the early years successfully.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Assistant Principal Leadership Network Meeting

Meeting the unique needs of the Assistant Principalship by providing opportunities to connect with colleagues, share current challenges, and celebrate successes.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Aspiring School Leaders Network Meeting

Aspiring school leaders, join us to connect, discuss hot topics, and gain guidance on your path towards educational leadership. Don’t miss the chance to engage with a supportive community dedicated to your growth.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year Network Meeting

Connect with exceptional educational leaders, including Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year honorees and alumni. Exchange insights, foster connections, and make a lasting impact in your role as a principal or assistant principal.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Urban School Leaders Network Meeting

Join an invaluable meeting for urban school leaders by connecting with like-minded professionals, engaging in thought-provoking discussions, and forging meaningful connections to drive positive change.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Middle Level Network Meeting

Calling middle school leaders! Connect with like-minded educators, engage in dynamic discussions, and gain valuable insights where you’ll empower yourself to navigate the middle school landscape with confidence.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

District Leaders Network Meeting

Could you use more support in your district role? Join the District Leaders Network—a space for superintendents, assistant superintendents, and district administrators to connect with peers and share solutions to the unique challenges of district leadership.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

New Principals Network Meeting

New school leaders, join us for support, mentoring, and networking. Delve into educational leadership topics, gain valuable insights, and navigate the early years successfully.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Assistant Principal Leadership Network Meeting

Meeting the unique needs of the Assistant Principalship by providing opportunities to connect with colleagues, share current challenges, and celebrate successes.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Rural School Leaders Network Meeting

Rural school leaders, join us for an extraordinary meeting designed exclusively for you. Break through isolation, forge connections, and find innovative solutions to make a profound impact on your schools and communities.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year Network Meeting

Connect with exceptional educational leaders, including Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year honorees and alumni. Exchange insights, foster connections, and make a lasting impact in your role as a principal or assistant principal.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Aspiring School Leaders Network Meeting

Aspiring school leaders, join us to connect, discuss hot topics, and gain guidance on your path towards educational leadership. Don’t miss the chance to engage with a supportive community dedicated to your growth.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Urban School Leaders Network Meeting

Join an invaluable meeting for urban school leaders by connecting with like-minded professionals, engaging in thought-provoking discussions, and forging meaningful connections to drive positive change.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Middle Level Network Meeting

Calling middle school leaders! Connect with like-minded educators, engage in dynamic discussions, and gain valuable insights where you’ll empower yourself to navigate the middle school landscape with confidence.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

District Leaders Network Meeting

Could you use more support in your district role? Join the District Leaders Network—a space for superintendents, assistant superintendents, and district administrators to connect with peers and share solutions to the unique challenges of district leadership.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

New Principals Network Meeting

New school leaders, join us for support, mentoring, and networking. Delve into educational leadership topics, gain valuable insights, and navigate the early years successfully.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Assistant Principal Leadership Network Meeting

Meeting the unique needs of the Assistant Principalship by providing opportunities to connect with colleagues, share current challenges, and celebrate successes.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Rural School Leaders Network Meeting

Rural school leaders, join us for an extraordinary meeting designed exclusively for you. Break through isolation, forge connections, and find innovative solutions to make a profound impact on your schools and communities.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year Network Meeting

Connect with exceptional educational leaders, including Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year honorees and alumni. Exchange insights, foster connections, and make a lasting impact in your role as a principal or assistant principal.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Aspiring School Leaders Network Meeting

Aspiring school leaders, join us to connect, discuss hot topics, and gain guidance on your path towards educational leadership. Don’t miss the chance to engage with a supportive community dedicated to your growth.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

Urban School Leaders Network Meeting

Join an invaluable meeting for urban school leaders by connecting with like-minded professionals, engaging in thought-provoking discussions, and forging meaningful connections to drive positive change.

You must be registered for this Leadership Network to attend the meeting. When you join you will receive an email with the monthly meeting link. Join here.

NASSP National Principals Conference

The National Principals Conference is the nation’s premier gathering of pre-K–12 principals and assistant principals. School leaders are coming together to reimagine education, ignite bold and innovative strategies, and strengthen the networks that sustain them.

At its core, NPC 2027 fosters purpose-driven communities—grounded in research and practice—that connect leaders across the country. Together, these experiences elevate leadership, advance equity, and chart the future of education with vision, purpose, and unstoppable impact.

Save the date for this incredible event— February 6–9, 2027 in Tampa, FL.