Professional Learning
Impact-Centered Leadership Development That Transforms Leaders and Student Outcomes
AASA's Leadership Network develops educational leaders at every career stage, from those aspiring to district leadership to sitting superintendents leading transformative change. Our programs build the skills to fulfill the Public Education Promise — ensuring every child receives an education that prepares them for college, career, and real life in the real world.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for select programs through the University of La Verne.
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Aspiring Leaders
Develop the real-world skills to lead districts where every student is known, supported, and prepared for the future they choose.
Certification
The nation’s only on-the-job training for early-career superintendents, supported by the largest, most diverse network of district leaders.
The West Valley School District has benefited from professional development provided by AASA for numerous years. Through my participation, I have gained access to some of the best researchers and practitioners from across the nation. Our district has focused our improvement efforts through a coordinated approach provided by AASA.
Peter Finch
Academies
On-the-job training, skill-building and personal growth opportunities for current and aspiring superintendents and other educational leaders.
Cohorts & Consortia
Explore problems of practice, drive improvement in your district and across the nation, and better meet the needs of all learners.
Upcoming Events & Programs
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Jan22
Demystifying Cooperative Purchasing: A Superintendent’s Guide to Marketplace BuyingType:Webinar Topics:Designed for superintendents and district leaders, this webinar will feature hearing from peers on how they have navigated education procurement rules -
Jan27
Strengthen the Conditions that Improve Student Behavior Across the DistrictType:Webinar Topics:Join us to review what the research shows and what districts are implementing successfully to create more consistent environments for students and staff. -
Mar02
Rooted in Relationships SummitType:Summit Topics: Community & Family Engagement, Early LearningExplore how deep, authentic partnerships among families, students, and communities can transform education and help every child thrive.
The AASA Leadership Network—the professional learning arm of AASA—drives superintendent success, innovation and growth while shaping the future of public education and preparing students for what’s next.
The Leadership Network is the largest, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning, leadership development, relationships and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact.
Questions? Contact Kristine Gilmore, associate executive director, AASA Leadership Network, at kgilmore@aasa.org.
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