In existence since 1976, the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association (NCPAPA) is the preeminent organization and state voice for principals, assistant principals and aspiring school leaders. NCPAPA was established with the firm belief that strong positive administrative leadership is the determining factor in the quality of a child’s public education in North Carolina. Today NCPAPA represents 5,000 members from across the state. As one voice we aim to promote excellence in educational leadership for the State of North Carolina.