Aspiring Superintendents Academy

Learning Intentions

The Aspiring Superintendents Academy® is purposefully designed to promote a highly interactive exchange on topics essential for participants to develop understanding and knowledge of the role of school superintendent. Connecting leadership responsibilities to participants’ knowledge of themselves, their leadership styles, and strengths prepares them to effectively lead their districts. Throughout the Academy, participants explore leadership strategies to enhance their presence and impact within their context. A major focus is placed upon participants’ engagement in simulations, case studies and applied activities. The Academy challenges participants to enrich their educational philosophy and foster a vibrant learning culture to enhance outcomes for their students, teachers, administrators and school communities. 
  

• Develop capabilities in superintendency leadership through advocating values, building professionalism and promoting a vibrant learning culture in their context;
• Reflect on the concepts of learning, unlearning, re-learning and leading for the 21st Century…and beyond;
• Prepare participants to be ‘Communicator-in-Chief’ and navigate the tension between leading, managing and governing their district;
• Improve governance practices and ensure alignment with system policies, directions and accountabilities;
• Establish and grow networks with peers to test assumptions, explore strategies and refine approaches to common issues.

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