Aspiring Superintendents Academy® for Female Leaders
The AASA Aspiring Superintendents Academy® for Female Leaders is a powerful vehicle to put female leaders in the driver's seat of their career. The Academy brings together women who are on the path to the superintendency to build knowledge and confidence in their ability to lead. The goal of this unique opportunity is to create the time and space for learning, connection, and introspection. Directing the Academy are female superintendents with demonstrated expertise leading innovative school districts with a record of improving learning for all students.
Who should apply?
Female leaders who aspire to be superintendents are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to central office professionals and principals. Superintendents and members of district governing bodies are encouraged to nominate professionals.
2024-25 In-Person Meetings:
September 19 - 21, 2024 in Naples, Fla.
March 4 - 5, 2025 in New Orleans, La.
June 18 - 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
2024-25 Virtual Meetings:
December 10, 2024 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm ET
April 22, 2025 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm ET
Meetings with assigned mentor will occur in October, November, January, February and May.
Nimble and Resilient Leadership for Changing Times
Leading with Vulnerability and Grace
Leading for Equity
Personal Growth and WELLness
Networking for Collective Impact
Women Educators Leading Learning (#AASAWELL)
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 Teacher(s) and Mentors
...an experience for me like nothing else in my career development...I will look back forever on my career and attribute the growth and my personal development to the things I've learned through this course.
Maggie Fehrman
Details
September 19, 2024 to June 20, 2025
See Academy Dates and Details section for additional information
$4,500
Member Price
$4,800
Non-Member Price
Not a member? Join today.
Contacts
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Valerie Truesdale
Senior Assistant Executive Director, Leadership Network
AASA, The School Superintendents Association
703-774-6930
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Gail Pletnick
Lead Superintendent
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