About AASA and Minnesota Aspiring Superintendents' Academy
About Academy | Application

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The
Aspiring Superintendents’ Academy provides a rich, collegial cohort opportunity
for school leaders who wish to become Minnesota School Superintendents.
The Academy focuses on developing a professional practice in the
superintendency that is grounded on evidence-based knowledge, skills, and
dispositions that contribute to successful capstone leadership. Sessions
are taught by experienced, effective school leaders and each participant will
be paired with a mentor for guidance during the cohort and beyond. |
Participation
will be limited to 30; applications will be screened for the highest quality
candidates. Those selected for participation in the program will be
outstanding, high-performing leaders whose next logical career moves would be
to the superintendency.
The Academy
will be 10 days in duration and will include additional opportunities for personalized learning. Every participant will
complete a skill assessment as part of the orientation process and will have an
individual learning plan to guide their learning.
2020 Dates
All sessions are
Friday – Saturday
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- January 24-25
- March 27-28
- May 22-23
- September
18-19
- November 13-14
Applications are due by Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
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Participation
will be limited, and applications will be screened for the highest quality
candidates. Those selected for participation in the program will be
outstanding, high performing leaders whose next logical career step would be
the superintendency. This program will support transition into the first
position as superintendent and each participant will receive
a certificate of completion. Please note that this is not a license program.
All sessions are located at the MASA Building at 1884 Como Avenue in St. Paul. The program includes 10 Content Days in 5 sessions. Program sessions includes the following topics:
- System Leadership
- Shaping the Future of American Public Education
- Positive Psychology and Optimism
- Accountability for Student Success
- Data Literacy for Superintendents
- Working Effectively with your school board
- Superintendent Ethics
- Finance, Technology, Lobbying, and Learning Environments
- Career Management
The cost to
participants is $1,000 per person. Fees include program, materials, refreshments, and meals
during the sessions. Participants are responsible for travel and
lodging. We have secured a discounted lodging rate at several area
hotels.
For questions regarding this program please contact Program Manager, Debbie Magee at dmagee@aasa.org.
