Simulations Shaping Leadership: 10 Years of Principal Pipeline Development at Gwinnett County Video
This 60-minute webinar from SchoolSims explores how Gwinnett County Public Schools has integrated simulation-based learning to strengthen its principal pipeline. The presentation opens by demonstrating how simulations can be adapted to meet the specific needs of local leadership development programs. Featured is the district’s Quality-Plus Leader Academy—a cyclical, in-district professional pipeline that uses immersive simulations to enhance leadership skills and decision-making. Within this framework, several key initiatives are discussed: the Aspiring Principal Program, Aspiring Leader Program, Leadership Symposiums, and Customized Coaching Support and Onboarding. These programs allow participants to explore the real-world consequences of leadership decisions in a low-risk environment. According to the speakers, the simulation-based approach has strengthened instructional leadership, improved decision-making among teacher leaders, and contributed to reduced burnout and increased retention. The webinar offers an example of how districts can embed simulation into their leadership development efforts to build capacity and improve school outcomes.