New Leaders for New Schools - This national nonprofit organization recruits people to become urban school principals and provides hands-on training (including coursework and a yearlong internship with an exceptional mentor principal) and helps place graduates in urban public schools. This Web site features information on how to apply to become a New Leader....

The Principals' Center at Harvard University - Playing a major role in setting the ideological and emotional tone of the school, the principal is the foremost instruction leader, according to this Web site from the Harvard University Principal’s Center. The site offers listings of academic year programs, summer programs, summer institutes and a school leadership program all designed to provide aspiring and experienced school leaders with professional development. It also includes information on joining the International Network of Principals’ Centers, provided to foster ideas and communication between education leaders....