What N2 Learning LC does

N2 Learning LC is a privately held Texas-based professional development and consulting firm founded in June 2011 that serves K-12 education leaders across multiple states. The company operates a portfolio of cohort-based institutes — Principals' Institute (PI), Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (APL), Teacher Leadership Institute (TLI), New 2 Principalship, and the District Administrators Leadership Academy (DALA) — delivered through in-person regional cohorts across Texas, virtual sessions, and a Kansas-specific program in partnership with the United School Administrators of Kansas. These programs are priced per participant (ranging from $800 for TLI to $6,000 for PI) and grant TEA-approved CPE credits, with the Flagship Principals' Institute now in its 15th year and having graduated more than 700 educational leaders.

The company's revenue model rests on two streams: per-participant registration fees for the scheduled cohort programs and fees for customized district consulting services — including Leadership Development, Planning and Facilitation (bond planning, configuration studies, facilities visioning), Transformational Learning Environments, Search Services, and Assessment and Accountability. N2 Learning does not sell a technology product; its value is delivered through facilitation by a team of 19 former Texas and Kansas superintendents, principals, and central-office administrators who bring operational credibility, including direct involvement in bond elections exceeding $1 billion in aggregate. The Schools Transforming Learning designation program and the newly formed Legacy Circle further reinforce the alumni network and create ongoing engagement after cohort completion.

Geographically, N2 Learning is anchored in Texas, where it co-develops the ELI with the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and integrates curriculum with The Texas Promise visioning document. The company has expanded into Kansas through DALA and has extended custom consulting engagements to Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, and Washington. Its headquarters are in The Woodlands, TX, with an additional contact address in Plano, TX. The company is self-funded, has no disclosed institutional capital, and operates with a small core team, suggesting a capital-light boutique consulting model rather than a venture-backed scale business.

Name

N2 Learning LC

Legal name

N2 Learning LC

Website

https://n2learning.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

N2 Learning LC is a Texas-based professional development firm founded in 2011 that delivers cohort-based leadership institutes and customized consulting services for K-12 school administrators and teachers across Texas, Kansas, and other U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Leadership Development & Consulting

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

Keywords

• Education leadership development
• Principal training programs
• Teacher leadership institutes
• School district consulting
• Professional development cohorts

Headquarters

HQ city

The Woodlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Development Programs: Revenue is generated through registration fees for various professional development institutes and academies targeting school administrators and teachers. Programs are priced per participant and delivered across multiple in-person regional cohorts and virtual sessions throughout the school year.
2. Custom District Services: Revenue is generated through customized consulting services for school districts including planning and facilitation, transformational learning environments, leadership development, search services, and assessment and accountability work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

N2 Learning LC operates cohort-based professional development institutes and customized consulting services for K-12 school district leaders, including principals, assistant principals, teachers, and district administrators. Programs are priced per participant and delivered through in-person regional cohorts, virtual cohorts, and tailored district engagements covering leadership development, strategic planning, search services, transformational learning environments, and assessment/accountability.

Product overview

N2 Learning LC is an education consulting organization offering a portfolio of professional development programs and customized services for K-12 education entities. The core offerings include five State & Regional Institutes (Principals' Institute, Executive Leadership Institute, Assistant Principal Leadership Academy, Teacher Leadership Institute, and New 2 Principalship), along with specialized programs like District Administrators Leadership Academy and Principals' Institute 2.0. Supporting programs include Schools Transforming Learning designation and Legacy Circle network. The company also provides five categories of customized consulting services: Leadership Development, Planning & Facilitation, Transformational Learning Environments, Search Services, and Assessment & Accountability. The organization operates primarily in Texas with expanding reach to other states including Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, Washington, and New Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Principals' Institute (PI): A year-long professional development series for principals focused on transformational leadership and operationalizing the work of Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas.
• Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)
• Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (APL)
• New 2 Principalship
• Teacher Leadership Institute (TLI)
• District Administrators Leadership Academy (DALA)
• Principals' Institute 2.0
• Schools Transforming Learning (STL)
• Legacy Circle

Products and services

• Principals' Institute (PI) Year-long professional development series for Texas public school principals focused on transformational leadership and aligned with The Texas Promise visioning document. Each cohort includes approximately 40-50 principals, offers 6 sessions and 72 TEA Approved CPE credits, and is priced at $6,000 per participant.
• Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) Professional development program for district executive leaders (superintendents, assistant superintendents, executive directors, directors, coordinators) to build capacity for system-wide improvements in teaching, learning, culture, and district systems. Includes executive coaching, 4 sessions, 48 TEA Approved CPE credits, and is priced at $4,500 per participant.
• Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (APL) Six half-day sessions supporting assistant principals in strengthening leadership and preparing for the principalship, grounded in The Texas Promise commitments. Delivered in 9 regional in-person cohorts across Texas and a virtual cohort, includes 24 TEA Approved CPE credits, and is priced at $1,000 per participant.
• Teacher Leadership Institute (TLI) Six-session institute for classroom teachers focused on collaboration, engagement, and innovation in learning cultures; empowers teachers to revitalize learning environments and supports teacher retention. Priced at $800 per participant.
• New 2 Principalship Collaborative coaching series of ten 90-minute sessions via Zoom for new principals with 1-3 years of experience, focusing on leadership strategies, networking, and professional success. Priced at $2,500 per principal.
• District Administrators Leadership Academy (DALA) Professional learning experience for Kansas district administrators (new to role, experienced, and aspiring) focused on driving systemic improvements, cultivating learning cultures, and refining district processes. Includes online leadership coaching, 4 sessions in Kansas locations, and is priced at $2,500 per participant.
• Principals' Institute 2.0 Extended program for Principals' Institute alumni to deepen their learning, connect with the PI Network, generate new ideas, and further develop leadership skills through site visits including Apple Campus. Priced at $2,750 per participant.
• Schools Transforming Learning (STL) Designation program that recognizes and honors campuses led by current or former Principals' Institute participants making exceptional strides toward transforming learning for students. Includes annual designation and campus tours; since 2017, more than 90 campuses have earned the STL designation.
• Legacy Circle Network honoring former Principals' Institute participants who remain actively engaged after their cohort year, providing ongoing support, collaboration, and mentorship to future generations of educational leaders.
• Leadership Development Services Customized leadership development solutions for school districts, including Principals' Institutes, district leadership institutes, keynote speaking, and leadership development tools such as the Behavior Styles Assessment, Birkman Method, and Leveraging Team Dynamics.
• Planning & Facilitation Services Customized planning initiatives for school districts including Academy Planning, Bond Planning, Class Rank Studies, Consortium Development, Facilities Visioning, Grade Level Configuration Studies, Marketing & Communications, and Professional Learning Planning.
• Transformational Learning Environments Services Facilities and curriculum experience services focused on developing new visions for learning spaces, including Digital by Design, collaborative spaces, flexible furnishings, safety and security, and educational specifications.
• Search Services Collaborative and transparent search services for identifying, vetting, and recommending candidates including Candidate Profile Development, Executive Leadership Service, and Superintendent Searches.
• Assessment & Accountability Services Services to create measures of performance and accountability for school districts, including community-based accountability systems and monitoring/assessing progress of strategic plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90+ campuses designated as Schools Transforming Learning since 2017
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTASA partners with N2 Learning to co-develop and deliver the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) for district-level administrators. TASA's visioning document 'The Texas Promise' guides the curriculum and work of ELI participants. This partnership provides credibility, access to superintendents, and integration with statewide education initiatives.
• United School Administrators of KansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with N2 Learning for the District Administrators Leadership Academy (DALA) specifically designed for Kansas district administrators. USA-Kansas branding appears alongside N2 Learning on DALA materials.
• Host School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious Texas school districts host regional cohort sessions for APL and other programs. Districts provide venue facilities and help recruit participants. Districts include Georgetown ISD, Tyler ISD, Royse City ISD, Northwest ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, Clyde ISD, Northside ISD, Channelview ISD.
• Visioning Document Framework PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerN2 Learning programs are guided by the 'Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas' and 'The Texas Promise' documents developed through superintendent-led visioning initiatives. This framework positions N2 programs within the broader Texas education transformation movement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Solution Tree: Provider of professional development, books, and conferences for K-12 educators and school leaders, including leadership institutes and on-site consulting. Operates a similar in-person cohort and conference model with adjacent subject-matter expertise.
• Learning Forward: National professional learning association dedicated to improving educator practice through standards-based professional development. Directly comparable to N2 Learning's cohort-based leadership PD model, though broader in scope across all K-12 roles rather than focused on Texas.
• Corwin: SAGE Publishing's professional learning division offering books, on-site PD, and online courses for educators and school leaders. Comparable in providing both content and facilitated leadership development services for K-12 administrators.
• McREL International: Nonprofit education research and consulting organization providing professional development, leadership coaching, and school improvement services to districts and state agencies. Comparable as a research-informed PD and consulting provider for school leaders.
• National Institute for School Leadership (NISL): Provider of the Executive Development Program for school leaders, a yearlong cohort model focused on standards-driven leadership. Directly comparable cohort structure and target audience (school and district administrators).
• Center for Educational Leadership (University of Washington): University-based leadership development center offering principal and district leadership programs with research-backed frameworks. Comparable as a research-grounded provider of multi-session leadership PD for K-12 administrators.
• International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE): Specializes in leadership development for school administrators focused on transforming school culture and Rigor/Relevance Framework. Comparable cohort and conference-based PD model targeting principals and district leaders.

Emerging players

• Teach Plus: Nonprofit developing teacher and school leader policy leaders through cohort fellowships. Comparable cohort-based model for educator leadership development, though more policy-oriented than N2's operational leadership focus.
• New Leaders: National nonprofit focused on developing school leaders through residency and leadership programs targeting principals and principal preparation. Comparable mission (developing transformational school leaders) but a more selective/residency-oriented model.

Broad incumbents

• ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development): Larger established membership organization providing professional development resources, conferences, and publications across the full K-12 spectrum. Overlaps with N2's educator leadership PD focus but operates as a broad portfolio rather than niche Texas cohort specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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