Advocacy
Advocacy
In existence since 1976, the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association is the preeminent organization and state voice for principals, assistant principals and aspiring school leaders. NCPAPA was established with the firm belief that strong positive administrative leadership is the determining factor in the quality of a child’s public education in North Carolina. Today, NCPAPA represents 5,000+ members from across the state. NCPAPA works directly with North Carolina Association of School Administrators (NCASA) to provide non-partisan advocacy to promote strong public schools. ​​As one voice, we aim to promote excellence in educational leadership for the State of North Carolina.
Principal Compensation
In partnership with principals from across North Carolina, NCPAPA is advocating for change in the Principal Compensation plan. Our principal compensation page provides information and resources regarding advocating for improving the way principals are paid in our state.
NCASA'S ADVOCACY PUBLICATIONS
Our 2023-2024 Legislative Priorities
Invest in compensation to attract and retain top talent.
1. Increase stability for principal pay by reducing
the portion dependent on the school growth
formula and adding school complexity factors
outlined in the attached plan.
2. Demonstrate the desire to become the
educational leader in the Southeast by:
a. Raising principal and teacher pay
significantly during the short session.
b. Setting the goal of raising pay to the
highest in the Southeast by 2026.
c. Honoring experienced leadership by
adding retention bonuses for principals
based on years of experience.
Restructure school support to improve school quality.
1. Revise state funding for assistant principals
(APs) to provide at least one per school
by 2026, with an additional AP provided for
schools with more than 500 students.
(Current allotment 985.3 students for one 10
month Assistant Principal)
2. Modify the calculation for school performance
grades by including complexity
factors such as economically disadvantaged
student population and Teacher Working
Condition Survey results by 2026.
3. Provide all Public School Units (PSUs) flexibility
similar to Charter and Restart Schools to
include:
a. Calendar
b. Budget
c. Personnel Allotments & Hiring