Rhode Island Association of School Principals

About Us

The Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP):

  • Is an umbrella association serving elementary, middle level, and high school leaders from all across Rhode Island
  • Is affiliated* with both the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
  • Serves more than 450 members, including principals, assistant principals, aspiring principals, retired principals, and other educational leaders

* The affiliation agreement between RIASP and the two national associations prohibits prospective members in Rhode Island from joining either the state or the national association without also joining the other.

RIASP Vision

The Rhode Island Association of School Principals is the most recognized, influential, and respected organization of and for school leaders.

RIASP Mission

Through collaboration, advocacy, and professional growth opportunities, the Rhode Island Association of School Principals serves its members and the educational community by supporting, developing, and recognizing exceptional leadership.

RIASP Action Plan 2009-2010

Goal: Address the Needs of Elementary Principals
Strategy for Improvement: Assessing and Improving Interaction with Elementary Principals through Professional Development (networking)

Goal: Support Members by Providing an Information Stream
Strategy for Improvement: Expand and Improve information stream to provide information to members to do their work

Goal: Serve Assistant Principals Better
Strategy for Improvement: Maintain current services for professional exchange; increase resources that broaden expertise in areas outside discipline.

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Rhode Island Association of School Principals
Bldg. #6, Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
Click here for directions to the college campus.  Then, once you arrive at the entrance, continue about halfway up the hill until you reach Cole Rd. Turn right, and then left at the fork. Bare right immediately, and continue down until you reach Building #6 (the last building) on the left hand side of the street.

Phone & Fax

Phone: (401) 272-9811, extension 19
Fax: (401) 272-9834

Electronic

Website:  www.riasp.org
General Inquiries:  riasp@riasp.org
Membership:  membership@riasp.org
Executive Director:   phines@riasp.org
Secretary:  spatenaude@riasp.org