Join NPA

The National Principals Association is the professional home for PreK–12 principals and assistant principals, providing the clarity, connections, and advocacy school leaders need to thrive in today's increasingly complex educational landscape.

Built on more than a century of leadership, the National Principals Association delivers practical resources, high-quality professional learning, meaningful peer networks, and a powerful national voice dedicated to advancing the profession and strengthening schools.

As a member of the Illinois Principals Association, you can enhance your membership by joining the National Principals Association, gaining access to national resources while you remain rooted in the local leadership, advocacy, and professional community you value. Together, IPA and the National Principals Association provide comprehensive support at both the state and national levels, ensuring you have the tools, expertise, and network to lead with confidence.

Through the National Principals Association, members benefit from:

• Expanded professional learning and leadership development for PreK–12 school leaders
• A stronger national advocacy voice representing principals and assistant principals
• Enhanced professional liability insurance and legal support
• Cross-level collaboration with school leaders from across the country
• Timely tools, resources, and best practices to help navigate today's leadership challenges

Together, the Illinois Principals Association and the National Principals Association are committed to supporting your success—and the success of every school community you serve.