Our children need empowered advocates. PLI takes educators with a desire to serve the community and supercharges them with knowledge from dynamic professors, authentic social justice leadership examples, and a lifelong support system from both the University and like-minded colleagues. The program has deepened my ability to recognize and act in the face of inequities as both an educator and mother. I am forever grateful to PLI for transforming me into a wiser and more effective champion for all children.”
Info Sessions
The UCLA Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) information sessions are a great opportunity to get to know the program in detail. Alumni from past cohorts share their experience and answer questions from potential applicants. We also discuss the application process, tuition fees and PLI scholarships.
These info sessions are for prospective students interested in applying for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please register for the sessions.
Online Info Sessions
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00-5:30PM
- Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:00-5:30PM
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00-5:30PM
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 9:00-10:30AM
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:00-5:30PM
- Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00-10:30AM
- Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00-10:30AM
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00-5:30PM
Statement of Purpose Writing Workshops
These workshops are intended to provide assistance as you write your Statement of Purpose essay for the Principal Leadership Institute application.
Statement of Purpose Workshops Online
- Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00-10:30AM
- Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00-10:30AM
If you have questions about any of the meetings, please contact Nataly Birch at birch@gseis.ucla.edu.
