United Administrators of Oakland Schools

Full Width

NAESP Recognizes 29 Assistant Principals as National Outstanding AP's

Twenty-nine school leaders from across the nation have been recognized by the National Association of Elementary School Principal

Assistant Principals: The Work That Holds Schools Together

Assistant principals are often the steady presence when a school is at its most uncertain. They bring calm to difficult situations, provide support to teachers, and offer consistency that students come to depend on.

Assistant Principal William James “Billy” Conroy: Leading with Language, Empathy and Purpose

People warn you about middle school students, but what’s often called ‘disrespect’ is really a form of communication. When you learn to understand it, you can help students in meaningful ways—it’s like breaking a code.

CAUSA 2025 Conference Registration (Hosted by UAOS)

We’re excited to announce that the Fall CAUSA 2025 Conference will take place in Oakland, California on:

October 10 (4 PM) and October 11 (8 AM)
Hotel Venue: Executive Inn & Suites, Embarcadero Cove

Don’t forget to mark your calendar:
[Add to Google Calendar]

Register

New Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Guaranteed Acceptance - No Medical Questions, Exams or Blood Tests.*

Do you Need a Masters or PhD?

Make a Political Difference

Donate to The AFSA PAC

Featured Benefits

See all

Recent News

Celebrating Assistant Principals, U.S. Senate Introduces Resolution

Assistant principals are being celebrated in the U.S. Senate, as a group of Democratic lawmakers moves to formally recognize their contributions to schools across the country.

Led by Dick Durbin, alongside Mazie Hirono, Martin Heinrich, and Ben Ray Luján, the resolution would designate April 6 through April 10, 2026, as “National Assistant Principals Week.”

Erlenwein on Human-Centered AI: Enhancing Learning and Leadership

“Technology atrophies skills that we once had… your humanity is going to be your most vital and sought-after skill. Keeping schools human-centered when making technology choices is vital.”

Cannizzaro: Artificial Intelligence PD Keeps Leaders Coming Back

By focusing on AI, the conference aimed to equip administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and lead through an evolving educational landscape.

Harnessing AI Without Losing the Human Core of Leadership

Our goal is not simply to explore what AI can do, but to thoughtfully examine what it should do within our district, how it can support leaders without replacing the professional judgment and relationships that are at the heart of education.
See all