Aspiring Superintendents Academy® Summer Cohort
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Developing transformational leaders.
The Aspiring Superintendents Academy® is AASA’s signature professional learning opportunity for aspiring district leaders. The summer cohort of this academy balances mandatory in-person sessions and virtual Zoom meetings throughout the school year, connecting participants with an experienced superintendent mentor. Each participant will complete a Capstone Project, to be presented during the final session of the program.
Participants will cover a wide range of essential topics, providing you with a deep understanding of the leadership role of a successful superintendent. Graduates will be transformational leaders who are well-equipped to lead student-centered, future-driven schools with creativity, vision and a commitment to the whole learner.
Who Should Apply?
Anyone who aspires to be a superintendent is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to principals and central office professionals.
Academy Curriculum Covers:
- Framing the Superintendent Role: Knowing Yourself and Your Leadership Strengths and Areas for Growth
- Leading for Equity with Urgency
- Understanding Governance
- Building a Community of Support
- Balancing Leadership
- Leading Learning
In-Person Meeting Dates and Details
July 10-11, 2024 9:00am-4:00pm ET & July 12, 2024 9:00am-noon ET | AASA Office, Alexandria, Va.
October 9-10, 2024 8:00am-4:00pm CT & October 11, 2024 9:00-noon CT | Chicago Area
March 4, 2025 8:00am-4:00pm CT & March 5, 2025 8:00am-1:00pm CT | Prior to NCE 2025 in New Orleans, La.
April 30, 2025 12:00-4:00 pm ET | May 1, 2025 9:00-4:00 pm ET | May 2, 2025 9:00-12:00 pm ET | AASA Office, Alexandria, VA
Virtual Meeting Dates and Details
September 19, 2024 4:00pm-5:30 pm ET
November 12, 2024 4:00pm-5:30 pm ET
December 10, 2024 4:00pm-5:30pm ET
January 14, 2025 4:00pm-5:30pm ET
February 18, 2025 4:00pm-5:30pm ET
The opportunity to obtain CEUs from the University of La Verne is provided as a service for educational leaders who are seeking a permanent record of their educational accomplishments. CEUs may be obtained up to six months after graduating from the program.
Did you recently graduate from this academy? Complete this form to begin your request!
Lead Teachers and Mentors
Details
July 10, 2024 to March 5, 2025
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available after successful completion of this program.
$4,500
Member Price
$4,800
Non-Member Price
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Contact
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Gail Pletnick
Lead Superintendent