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
Our Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals
MISSION: Building a culture of equity-centered leadership to develop transformational leaders by providing personalized coaching, professional learning, and cultivating a collaborative environment inclusive of all educational partners to provide academic, professional growth pipeline opportunities in support of student success
VISION: Empowering each staff member to become a transformational leader that impacts positive student outcomes.
VALUES: Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Equitable
GOALS:
- Established pipelines for classified and certificated professional growth and leadership
- Retain and recruit a diverse pool of Principals and Vice Principals.
- Develop a communication strategy for programs and leadership opportunities
- Provide effective and individualized coaching for professional growth
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, as well as, informational sessions about the hiring process and interview prep workshops. These sessions, including the prep workshops, are open to all internal and external interested applicant. Please see the documents below to register.
Student Outcome Leadership Dispositions Rubric
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 a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC).
Leadership Cohort Fact Sheet 2024-2025
FUSD/SDSU PASC Leadership Cohort XXII–
Application Opens September 1, 2026 - APPLY HERE
Application closes: October 31, 2026
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.