Fresno Unified School District
Leadership Development
Overview
The Leadership Development Department provides opportunities and supports for aspiring, new, and existing leaders. The Fresno Unified Leadership Standards provide the framework for the professional learning. Our work is to create a pipeline for certificated employees to develop leadership capacity to be successful in both informal and formal roles.
Staff Portal Internal Site:
FUSD Leadership Development – Home (sharepoint.com)
Leadership Development Instagram:
FUSD LD (@fusd_leadershipdevelopment) • Instagram photos and videos
Mission: Develop and champion equity-centered leaders for FUSD by collaborating with colleagues and providing customized supports based on need.
Vision: Comprehensive equity-centered leadership pipeline for Fresno Unified.
Become a Principal or Vice Principal for FUSD
As a leader, you will shape the future of our students and communities. Lead with equity, foster inclusive and vibrant school cultures, and inspire educators, families, and students to achieve their greatest potential. The following pages outline the hiring process for Principal and Vice Principal roles within the district.
Aspiring Leaders
FUSD Leadership Cohort
The Leadership Cohort is a leadership preparation program designed for current Fresno Unified employees aspiring to move into administration. It is an intensive, one year program to earn the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC).
Leadership Cohort Fact Sheet 2024-2025
Applications Closed:
FUSD/SDSU PASC Leadership Cohort XXI–
Applications Due: Oct. 31, 2025
Applications Closed:
FUSD/NU PASC Leadership Cohort III–
Applications Due: March 28th, 2025
New Leaders
New Leader Induction Support
All new site leaders receive support to ensure a successful induction. In addition to regular structures of professional learning, new leaders are assigned an Administrative Coach and participate in professional learning specific to their needs including an on-ramping session, networking opportunities, and targeted professional learning.
CASC Candidate Program Completion Checklist
Existing Leaders
Current site and district administrators have the opportunity to provide coaching support to new administrators in a two-year induction process. Site and department leaders are involved in various professional learning structures that support them in their positions. One responsibility of the Leadership Development Department is to continue the pipeline approach to developing administrators in Fresno Unified by providing growth opportunities for existing leaders. Through administrative coaching and leading professional learning, successful leaders are able to share their expertise and experience with aspiring and new leaders. New leaders have regular support and opportunities to engage in collaborative learning with their coach.