Indiana University’s Principal Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP-P) connects aspiring school leaders with paid, structured opportunities to enter building-level leadership roles within the local school districts they call home.
The RAP-P combines on-the-job leadership experience with graduate-level coursework leading to Indiana principal licensure integrating district employment, graduate preparation, mentorship, and principal licensure in one coordinated model.
IU RAP-P school employer partners hire Principal Apprentices.
Employment structure and responsibilities vary by district placement.
IU graduate coursework aligns with daily leadership practice to ensure instruction and experience advance together.
The RAP-P is accessible and available to working Principal Apprentices.
Qualified school leaders match with Principal Apprentices for consistent, structured guidance.
This allows for immersive, supervised practice paired with high-level feedback designed to meet specific professional standards.
If you are ready to partner with IU to offer the RAP-P, your next steps are to:
If you are ready to Lead Local, your next steps are to:
Explore district partnership options.
