Instructional Leadership
That Makes a Difference
Tools, training, and community for school leaders who want to get into classrooms, have better conversations, and lead with confidence.
What We Offer
Instructional Leadership Association
Repertoire, Captures, training certifications, the ILS video show, Marshall Memo, and productivity tools — all in one membership.
Principal Center Radio
300+ interviews with education's best authors and thinkers. Free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen.
Now We're Talking!
Justin Baeder's book on 21 days to high-performance instructional leadership. Available in print, Kindle, and audiobook.
Free Resources
Classroom walkthrough notecards, 10 Questions for Better Feedback on Teaching, 52 Practice Interview Questions, and more.
Training & Certification
Classroom Walkthrough Certification (EDCW), Teacher Evaluation Certification (EDTE), Ascend Masterclass, and more.
For Districts & Organizations
Group memberships, on-site workshops, and custom training for districts and leadership teams.
About The Principal Center
The Principal Center helps instructional leaders get into classrooms, have feedback conversations that change teacher practice, and build the habits that make great schools.
Founded by Justin Baeder, PhD, The Principal Center serves thousands of school leaders through the Instructional Leadership Association, Principal Center Radio, professional development workshops, and certification programs.