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At NHASP, our community of educational leaders are collaborating, learning from one another, and working together to advance the profession.
Our Mission
To foster the development of highly engaged, inspired and innovative educational leaders for the advancement of educational excellence and equity for all learners.
Our Vision
We believe in a future where all school leaders - in commitment to the success of every student - will leverage the power of collaborative relationships to advance the profession and will serve as vital and supportive advocates for educational equity and opportunity.
Our Members
Early Career Leaders
Aspiring and Rising Leaders with 1-5 years of experience
NHASP membership enables early career leaders to cultivate a supportive professional community through professional learning opportunities, mentorship and collaborative networking that advances their practice while fostering a deeper sense of purpose and belonging.
Experienced Leaders
Established Leaders with 5-15 years of experience
NHASP membership builds the capacity of experienced leaders who want to deliver greater positive change by providing advanced professional development, mentorship training, and connections to thought-partners that enhance knowledge and encourage innovation.
Accomplished Leaders
Veterans with 15+ years of experience and Retired Leaders
NHASP membership helps accomplished leaders amplify their impact by providing access to forward-thinking communities of practice and research-based professional development that support implementation of innovative initiatives, drive student achievement, and solidify their position as progressive education leaders.
Needs:
Mentoring
Early Career Leaders
To build a network of supportive thought-partners
Support in managing work-life balance
Professional development that builds a foundational set of skills to ensure success
NHASP Supports By:
Connecting them with experienced and dedicated mentors
Hosting collaborative networking opportunities with colleagues statewide
Leveraging spaces for them to voice their concerns and needs
Designing professional learning opportunities specifically designed to enhance practice
Providing ongoing training and information on key legislation and advocacy relative to public education
Needs:
Experienced Leaders
Empowerment and support from the education community
Targeted professional development
Opportunities to grow and develop their team members and aspiring leaders
Understanding of key legislation and ways they can advocate for the good of public education
NHASP Supports By:
Providing opportunities to engage in both in-person and virtual networking groups of thought-partners
Offering professional development on timely topics
Facilitating trainings that offer support in mentoring new and aspiring leaders
Providing ongoing training and information on key legislation and advocacy relative to public education
We advocate for legislation that will positively impact educational programs.
Accomplished Leaders
Needs:
Thought partners to engage in forward thinking planning
Creative and innovative professional development
Maintain a positive outlook even through challenging times
Empowerment, autonomy, and support from the education community
NHASP Supports By:
Supporting communities of practice, grounded in researchbased ideas, where leaders can share effective pedagogies that encourage risk-taking and innovation
Providing connections, knowledge, support, and opportunities for them to make a larger impact on the profession at the local, regional, and state levels.
Facilitating trainings to support mentoring new and aspiring leaders
Providing ongoing training and information on key legislatiion and advocacy relative to public education
We provide a place for collaboration and study
NHASP Member Benefits
Mentoring opportunities for Experienced and Accomplished Leaders to help support and grow Early Career Leaders (mentees)
Yearlong Early Career Leadership program facilitated by Upper Valley Education Institute (UVEI)
Aspiring Leader Trainings
Virtual networking cohort meetings for Elementary, Middle, High School Principals and Assistant Principals
Quarterly, professional learning networking dinners (includes all cohorts of leaders)
Weekly Legislative Updates from the Executive Director, which include NHASP Policy Priorities, as well as state-wide coverage of educational policy issues
Access to Annual Salary Survey
Invitation to attend, rigorous and diverse, professional learning events at a discounted rate. Including access to the state’s largest annual School Leadership Academy.
Access to post questions and needs on NHASP’s Principal’s List Serv Our members regularly use this resource to address problems of practice with colleagues throughout the state.
Ability to review and post job openings throughout the state
Access to current resources that support the role of today’s school leader. Including, but not limited to: The Marshall Memo and The Main Idea, both highly valuable resources that support site-based professional learning with educators during PLCs and staff meetings.
24/7 access to the Executive Director for guidance, support, or legal questions
Management of legal benefits through national organizations (NAESP/NASSP)
