Principals Theresa Cowling and Thelma Forte of the Texarkana Arkansas School District have completed an amazing honor.The two recently graduated from Phase III of the Master Principal Institute. The graduating class consisted of 12 educators from various school districts across the state of Arkansas and the two local educators were part of this all.

The Master Principal Institute is a part of the Arkansas Leadership Academy. Graduates of Phase III complete a three year traniing process to improve data analysis, build teacher leaders, and improve their leadership capacity. After the completion of Phase III, prinicipals and their staff have the opportunity to complete a portfolio and apply for the designation process of becoming recognized Master School and Master Principal.

The Master Principal Institute has had a lasting impact on student achievement. Theresa Cowling saw an increase in test scores at Fairview Magnet School from 48-86% and Thelma Forte saw an increase in test scores from 19 to 73%.

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