The Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) training is a three-day professional development workshop designed for campus and district leaders in Texas education. The program focuses on building leadership skills that help administrators strengthen school culture, support teachers, and improve student outcomes. Through research-based strategies and practical examples, participants learn how to make effective instructional decisions and address real challenges faced by school leaders. The training is required for individuals serving as T-TESS teacher appraisers and also supports those pursuing principal certification.