Your next step is clear.

Gain the confidence to move ahead.

February 6–9, 2027 | Tampa, FL

Built for Every Principal, PreK–12

NPC27 brings together thousands of principals and APs who are facing the same competing priorities and constant decisions you are.

Because clarity doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from knowing what matters most. It comes from NPC27.

Why You Should Come to NPC27

01

You can’t replicate this anywhere else.

Every school type, grade band, region, and kind of challenge is represented. Nothing comes close to what this community feels like in person.

02

Learn what to prioritize and when.

If you’re not sure what to focus on first, someone here can help. Sessions steer you through obstacles, one step at a time.

03

Walk with a plan, not a pile of post-its.

Every script and checklist is a tangible takeaway so you can get real clear, real fast. It’s about cutting through the noise with concrete direction.

“I left with greater clarity around prioritization

and protecting instructional time. That gave me the confidence to say no to what didn’t directly impact student learning, and yes to going deeper instead of wider.”

— Jana Clark, Boyd Elementary Principal

“When there’s noise coming at us from all directions

and needs that shift on a daily basis, what I take away is how to balance all of those things and do what I need to do for my students.”

— Donna Hayward, Haddam-Killingworth High School Principal

“Principals face constant demands in school every single day.

Teacher shortages, curriculum needs, resource needs, and more. It’s important that we have a place to step away for a couple of days.”

— Dr. Eveyln Edney, Early College School at Delaware State University Principal

Sessions for Immediate Gameplans

NPC27’s programming gives you step-by-step tools to use starting now.

Leading under constant operational pressure

Find frameworks for deciding where to focus when everything feels urgent.

Translating policy into action

Get clear guidance for turning mandates and shifting expectations into next steps you can take tomorrow.

Leading with limited authority

Learn strategies built for APs and early-career leaders navigating unclear decision-making boundaries

EXPLORE SESSIONS

Keynotes for Daily Demands

NPC27’s speaker lineup is loaded with leadership perspective that turns complexity into confidence.

Gerry Brooks
Elementary School Principal, Education Humorist, Speaker
Gerry’s comedy is real, but so is the insight. Hone in on what actually matters in the day-to-day of leading a building.

Grant Hill
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Atlanta Hawks Vice Chairman
Grant’s story is rooted in decision-making under pressure and staying clear-headed when everything is competing for your attention.

Jess Sims
Educator, Peloton Instructor, ESPN Reporter
Jess brings a perspective on staying grounded and confident, despite constant demands and shifting expectations.

Cal Ripken Jr.
Baseball Hall of Famer, Baltimore Orioles “Iron Man”
2,632 consecutive games. A masterclass in knowing what your job is and doing it, no matter what’s coming at you.

Team Up to Tackle More

NPC27 is powerful on your own. When you bring your team, it’s transformative. Split up across sessions to double the learnings and debrief in real time.

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