Principals leadership academy coach

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has awarded contract CTR078664 to Daniel Erickson for professional coaching services under the Principals' Leadership Academy (PLA) program. The contract, effective upon execution through February 28, 2026, focuses on providing comprehensive professional development support to new and experienced school principals through a cohort-based learning initiative. Erickson will deliver coaching services across six half-day sessions covering critical leadership topics including relationships, school climate and culture, feedback mechanisms, staff hiring, strategic thinking, and vision planning.

Compensation for the contract is structured with a tiered payment model: $4,700 for the first mentee assigned and $4,050 for each subsequent mentee. The coaching engagement requires pre-program meetings, individual two-hour coaching sessions, and mandatory reporting. Contractor qualifications stipulate successful prior experience as a school principal, with preference given to those with public school leadership background. The contract is part of a broader ADE initiative that involves multiple coaches and is authorized under a State Procurement Office modification with a total estimated value of up to $500,000, designed to ensure continuous coaching services for educational leadership development.