Welcome
Affectionately known as SPA, the Summer Principals Academy at Teachers College, Columbia University is a transformative graduate program for public school educators interested in becoming public school leaders. SPA integrates practice and skill development with theory and research using case studies, simulations and teamwork. Advocating innovation and risk-taking to promote institutional change, our program introduces new possibilities for student learning, school improvement, social equity and opportunity.
The actual work of our emerging leaders is our best way to communicate our motto:
Teach! Lead! Excel!
