New School Leaders Hub

New to School Leadership? You’re in the right place!

Whether you’re an aspiring, first-time, or new school leader, the transition into leadership can feel overwhelming. We’re here to support you alongside your journey. You don’t have to do it alone!

Welcome to the New School Leaders Hub, your one-stop space for relevant and practical support.

Read our Leadership Insights Report featuring real stories from school leaders about their first-year challenges

Browse our curated and growing collection of free resources and templates

Explore our From Theory to Practice course series and personalized coaching services

Leadership Insights Report

As part of a Keyvan Consulting research initiative, we interviewed school leaders across the nation to uncover the biggest challenges they faced in their first year of leadership and the advice they have for those just starting.

The findings were clear. Many felt underprepared for the realities of the job, especially when it came to systems, staff dynamics, and decision-making under pressure. They also reported feeling isolated and overwhelmed by the day-to-day demands of leadership.

These findings underscore the urgent need for practical, real-world leadership development for first-time school leaders, which is exactly the kind of support we offer in our workshops, courses, and coaching programs!

Our Free Resources

  • New Leader Starter Bundle

    Download essential templates to start your leadership journey with confidence!

  • Boost School Culture Workshop

    Learn about the 3D School Culture Model!

  • Fatigue to Focus Workshop

    Learn about your leadership fatigue and energy zones!

  • Restoring Balance Workshop

    Learn how to combat the four types of staff burnout!

  • Intentional Insights Workshop

    Learn the key types of feedback every leader needs!

  • Essential Project Planning Guide

    Bring your project ideas to life and transform vision to action!

From Theory to Practice Series

Our Courses

Designed with busy professionals in mind, our self-paced courses are time-efficient yet rich with value. Each one is packed with practical tools, including frameworks, workbooks, resources, and templates.

Explore the sections below to read course descriptions and access enrollment links.

  • Tired of putting out fires instead of creating real change?

    This course helps you go beyond quick fixes. You’ll uncover the root causes of leadership challenges and design lasting, context-specific solutions that actually shift your school culture for the better. Perfect for leaders ready to move from surviving to sustainable system-building.

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  • Wondering how to stay grounded when leadership gets tough?

    This course helps you identify the triggers that challenge your leadership and build the tools to stay grounded, focused, and effective, especially under pressure.

    (Coming Soon!)

  • Do your team meetings feel more like check-ins than catalysts for change?

    This course gives you the tools to efficiently structure meetings, build trust, and facilitate teams that truly collaborate and get results. Designed for new leaders who want to turn meetings into momentum and build a culture of shared ownership.

    (Coming Soon!)

  • Afraid that rushed decisions might make things worse?

    This course helps you assess urgency, respond strategically, and lead through crises or unexpected change with direction and intentional communication.

    (Coming Soon!)

  • Confused about how all these support programs connect and struggling to make sense of the data?

    In this course, you’ll learn how to decode the layers of student support (ex: MTSS, PBIS, IEPs, 504) and build a coordinated, data-informed approach that works for your school context.

    (Coming Soon!)

  • Juggling too many initiatives with too little time?

    This course helps you strategically plan, prioritize, and manage school projects and initiatives to be paced for people, aligned to goals, and positioned to succeed.

    (Coming Soon!)

Our Coaching Program

Our 1:1 coaching program is carefully crafted to offer personalized guidance as you implement learned strategies into your school's distinctive environment.

This coaching container serves as a protected space for:

  • nurturing your leadership identity

  • navigating complex scenarios, and

  • collaboratively formulating solutions that align with your desired impact.

Not finding exactly what you need?

Schedule a complimentary call to explore personalized options designed to help you build confidence and feel more prepared in your leadership journey. We’re here to support you through every part of your journey!

Interested in bringing this support to your school or district?

Learn more about our district and school services for aspiring, first-time, and new school leaders.