November 19, 2025
You asked, we listened!
Our Aspiring Principals Seminar is coming this Fall — giving you the perfect opportunity to prepare and position yourself for upcoming leadership openings. Don’t miss your chance to take the next step in your career!
Bismarck Career Academy
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $165: Registration includes lunch and a 1 year “aspiring leader” membership to NDCEL, for the current year, which entitles you to an additional broad range of benefits. Click here for benefits.
*All offerings require a 48 hour cancellation notice. Failure to cancel, will require full payment.
November 19, 2025
Our Aspiring Superintendents Seminar is happening again this Fall — the perfect opportunity to prepare for future leadership roles and gain insight into the expectations and challenges of the superintendent position.
Take the next step toward leading at the district level!
Bismarck Career Academy
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $165: Registration includes lunch and a 1 year “aspiring leader” membership to NDCEL, for the current year, which entitles you to an additional broad range of benefits. Click here for benefits.
*All offerings require a 48 hour cancellation notice. Failure to cancel, will require full payment.
The Aspiring Principals Seminar is designed for educators who are curious about the path to school leadership. This one-day event offers insight into the realities of the role, the credentialing process, and the support systems available to help you succeed. There’s nothing to lose—just a chance to discover if school leadership is the right fit for you!
It’s a chance to learn, connect with current administrators, and explore your potential in a supportive, no-pressure environment.
At this one-day seminar, we will discuss topics tailored to specifics of Elementary/Middle/or Secondary School Principals such as:
Characteristics of Effective School Leaders
Relationships and Leadership
Importance of Membership
Observation and Evaluations 101
Credential and Professional Requirements for School Leadership
Educational Leadership Degree Program Options
Personalized, Cohort-Model Mentorship Program
Characteristics of Quality Schools
What It’s Like to Be a Principal
Preparing for School Leadership
Magnetic Leadership
The Aspiring Superintendent Seminar provides a rich cohort-style opportunity for leaders who wish to become North Dakota superintendents – or for those who think they MIGHT want to become a superintendent and would like to dip their toe in the water first!
Learn how to apply for the many vacancies that will be available in North Dakota and how to be prepared for the process. Hear about what school boards and districts are looking for in a superintendent.
This one day seminar will show you the rewards and challenges today’s superintendents face, the politics of the position, how to work with school boards, negotiating your contract, and most importantly, what administrators DON’T know about the position!
Topics covered during the seminar will include:
Navigating the Superintendent search process
Search firm tips
Frequently asked questions
Needed application materials
Preparing for an interview
Developing a district vision and focus
Enhancing school district and community relations
Board governance and the role of the superintendent
Understanding ND Funding Model
Instructional leadership vs. operations – finding the balance
Case studies – Q&A