What You Need To Do as a New School Administrator

Assistant Principal leadership tips for new APs navigating their first 30 days on the job. In this episode of The Professional Assistant Principal, we break down the First 30-Day AP Leadership Roadmap to help new administrators build visibility, credibility, and confidence.

Learn actionable strategies for each phase of your first month: Days 1–10: Learn and listen to your school culture, meet key staff, and conduct a listening tour. Days 11–20: Support and structure your team, take ownership of key systems, and provide targeted feedback. Days 21–30: Lead and align initiatives, use early data to make decisions, and shape your leadership voice.

I also share a personal story from my first days as an AP to illustrate how observation and intentional action can set you up for success. Resources Mentioned: - 30 & 60 Day AP Roadmaps - AP Quarterly

Checklist Visit https://www.acceleratedapconsulting.com to access tools, templates, and coaching designed specifically for assistant principals.