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Urban Superintendents Academy

The Urban Superintendents Academy is designed for those who want to take on leadership roles in our nation's rapidly-growing urban areas. Help accelerate academic performance growth and be a champion for historically-underrepresented and diverse populations.

Empowering Urban Leaders for a Decade

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As our nation’s urban communities grow, so does the need for dynamic superintendents equipped to lead diverse school districts toward equitable success. The Urban Superintendents Academy is your pathway to becoming a transformative leader! This academy, offered in partnership with Howard University and USC Rossier, prepares current and aspiring superintendents to tackle the unique challenges of urban education with confidence, creativity, and an unwavering focus on equity.

Academy Details

AASA offers two cohorts of the Urban Superintendents Academy in collaboration with two premier universities: 

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Howard Academy USC Rossier Academy

Applications are due by August 1, 2025

The AASA-Howard University Urban Superintendents Academy is recognized as one of the premier programs in the country. The academy aims to address disparities in educational leadership by cultivating a network of leaders ready to assume superintendent roles, especially in districts with large and diverse populations.

Nonmember Price: $6,500

AASA Member Discounted Price: $6,000

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The program fee includes an assigned mentor, all course materials, catered meals during the Academy meetings, access to all online course materials, collaboration tools and relevant resources.

Applications are due by August 1, 2025

The AASA-USC Rossier Urban Superintendents Academy is a program designed to support current and aspiring superintendents as they navigate the complexities of equity-centered leadership in school districts. Participants gain the knowledge, insights, skills and practices needed to make a lasting meaningful impact as superintendent.

Nonmember Price:  $7,000

AASA Member Discounted Price: $6,500

Apply Today

The program fee includes an assigned mentor, all course materials, catered meals during the Academy meetings, access to all online course materials, collaboration tools and relevant resources.

Just 10% of our nation’s superintendents are persons of color. This program is designed to change that.

By participating, you’ll gain:

  • Expert Knowledge: Learn from the nation’s top thought leaders in urban education.
  • 21st-Century Leadership Skills: Master the strategies needed to navigate community relations, district politics, and equity-centered decision-making.
  • Real-World Experience: Develop action plans to address the challenges faced by today’s urban superintendents.
  • Mentorship and Networking: Join a supportive community of peers and mentors dedicated to advancing equity and excellence in education.
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