DE Principal Pipeline Project : Implementing Leadership Plans

2026-11-03

1 . Develop Leadership Capacity : Assist LEAs with Supporting the professional growth of aspiring and current school leaders through targeted development programs , including mentorship , job - embedded learning experiences , and collaborative leadership opportunities . 2 . Promote Equity - Driven Leadership : Supporting LEAs in developing leadership programs that emphasize equity - focused practices to address disparities in student outcomes , particularly in historically underserved schools and communities . 3 . Foster a Sustainable Leadership Pipeline : Assist LEAs with establishing clear pathways for assistant principals and other emerging leaders to transition into principal roles , ensuring long - term sustainability and continuity in school leadership . 4 . Support Implementation of Local Plans : Provide funding and guidance to LEAs for the successful implementation of their leadership development plans , including the alignment of roles , schedules , models , and compensation structures using the Wallace seven domains outlined in the Self - Study Guide as a resource . Domain I Leader Standards : Districts build principal pipelines with adopted standards of professional practice and performance to guide preparation , hiring and placement and evaluation and support . ( PSEL ).

Delaware

2026-03-27