Upcoming ÂÜÀòÍøEvents/WebinarLeadership DevelopmentSummitCollege- Career- and Life-ReadinessSchool Safety & CybersecurityCertification ProgramBoard RelationsDistrict & School OperationsAccess & OpportunityAcademyAspiring LeadersCommunity & Family EngagementHealth & WellnessSchool Climate & CultureConferenceAdvocacy & PolicyCohortCommunications & Public RelationsRural CommunitiesCurriculum & AssessmentConsortiumTechnology & AIEarly Learning Christopher Nardozza urn:uuid:7b26135c-cfc3-4f40-acc8-5e5095348247/professional-learning/event/2025/05/09/default-calendar/reimagining-principal-support-from-supervision-to-partners-in-progress WebinarLeadership DevelopmentReimagining Principal Support: From Supervision to Partners in ProgressExplore how district leaders are reimagining principal support—from supervision to true partnership—through coaching, connection, and strategies that elevate leadership and drive student success.Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:08:01 Z<img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/webinars/reimagining-principal-support.png?sfvrsn=69b6a4c1_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Reimagining Principal Support From Supervision to Partners in Progress" sf-size="100" /><p>As the role of school principals evolves, so does the opportunity to strengthen and uplift their leadership through meaningful support, development, and retention efforts. Join this thoughtful conversation with seasoned educational leaders who have journeyed alongside principals through shifting terrains. We&rsquo;ll focus on the impact of connection, coaching, and feedback delivery that empowers principals to lead boldly and drive student achievement.<br /></p><p><strong>Together, we'll explore:</strong><br /></p><ul><li><strong>Breakthrough approaches</strong> to principal supervision that balance support with growth, creating ripples of positive change that reach the heart of classroom learning</li><li>The <strong>transformative impact of coaching</strong> on leadership development and how it directly enhances student academic outcomes</li><li><strong>Practical frameworks</strong> for building resilient leadership pipelines in diverse district contexts</li><li><strong>Research-backed retention strategies and success stories</strong> from the Wallace Foundation and the National Principal Supervisor Academy</li></ul>urn:uuid:b95aa373-f897-4b6f-9919-4c9e141e536b/professional-learning/event/2025/05/08/default-calendar/stronger-together-integrating-technology-protocols-and-people-for-unified-school-safety WebinarSchool Safety & CybersecurityStronger Together: Integrating Technology, Protocols, and People for Unified School SafetySilos have no place in school safety. This webinar reveals the power of integration to create a unified safety approach that protects every school community.Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:35:59 Z<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/webinars/centegix_web_600x400_may-8-2025.jpg?sfvrsn=3f4022a6_1" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="" class="-align-center" sf-size="97224" /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Silos have no place in school safety. This webinar reveals the power of integration to create a unified safety approach that protects every school community. But true unification comes from empowering people. Join district leaders from urban and rural districts, as we explore how to:<br /></p><ul><li>Integrate innovative safety solutions with existing protocols to create a strong and adaptable safety foundation, ensuring that technology enhances, not replaces, human action.<br /></li><li>Empower proactive response by connecting technology, like CrisisAlert, with comprehensive safety plans, staff training, and drills that prepare everyone to act decisively.<br /></li><li>Leverage technology to enhance communication, accelerate response times, and create a culture of safety that meets the diverse needs of every school by ensuring that people are at the heart of the safety system.<br /></li><li>Build a collaborative safety ecosystem that connects schools, 911 and first responders for rapid, coordinated response with clear roles and responsibilities for all.</li></ul>urn:uuid:f5f39c22-7e24-4146-a0a1-b09d61f21912/professional-learning/event/2025/05/06/default-calendar/smart-spending-stronger-schools-how-superintendents-can-lead-with-strategy WebinarSmart Spending, Stronger Schools: How Superintendents Can Lead with StrategyDuring this webinar, discover how, as a superintendent, you can drive a district-wide vision by asking the right questions about your organization’s purchasing practices.Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:27:17 Z<img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/webinars/amazon-business-600-x-400-pre-website-header.png?sfvrsn=da0f4fc5_1" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="" class="-align-center" sf-size="100" /><br /><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">During this webinar, discover how, as a superintendent, you can drive a district-wide vision by asking the right questions about your organization&rsquo;s purchasing practices.<br /></p><p>Explore how to evaluate whether your current processes align with your district&rsquo;s goals and uncover opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize impact.<br /></p><p>Also, gain actionable insights into modern procurement solutions that can streamline operations and ensure that purchasing decisions support your district&rsquo;s mission &ndash; even in uncertain fiscal times.<br /></p><p>Don&rsquo;t miss this opportunity and register today to gain actionable strategies that can transform your district&rsquo;s purchasing practices and drive meaningful impact!</p>urn:uuid:92105079-a0f6-4837-b114-e8e7c508d5e9/professional-learning/event/2025/05/16/default-calendar/journey-to-the-superintendency-part-two WebinarLeadership DevelopmentJourney to the Superintendency Part Two: Resources, Tools and Support You Need to Be SuccessfulCome connect with superintendents who will share the insights, relationships, and strategies that make lasting district leadership possible.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:08:01 Z<h4><strong>If not you, then who? </strong><strong>Are you ready to take the leap into district leadership?</strong></h4><a href="https://aasa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dxYRLpAGRpmT4Ml2Zl51EA" target="_blank"><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/webinars/journey-to-the-superintendency-part-2.png?sfvrsn=ab1a27d1_1" alt="Journey to the Superintendency Part 2: Resources, Tools and Support you Need to Be Successful" sf-size="100" /></a><h6><br /></h6><p><strong><span class="large">Don't miss this second installment of AASA's celebrated virtual event where accomplished superintendents will share their roadmaps, challenges, and breakthroughs on the path to the ultimate district leadership position.</span></strong></p><p>Through honest conversation that honors both challenges and triumphs, our panel will:</p><ul><li>Share their personal narratives&mdash;the unexpected turns and pivotal moments that shaped their leadership journey</li><li>Offer wisdom for navigating the rich, complex landscape of educational leadership </li><li>Explore how professional networks, mentorship, and authentic relationship-building create the foundation for sustainable leadership pipelines that serve our schools and communities</li></ul><div><p>Come connect with the insights and strategies that make lasting district leadership possible&mdash;not just for individuals, but for the collective future of educational leadership!</p><p><strong>Welcome: </strong>Kristine Gilmore, Associate Executive Director, ÂÜÀòÍøLeadership Network </p><p><strong>Moderator: </strong>Gustavo Balderas, ÂÜÀòÍøPresident and Superintendent, Beaverton School District (Ore.) </p></div>urn:uuid:dd37d1c6-4a6a-4633-9d66-873296346fbb/professional-learning/event/2025/04/30/default-calendar/empowering-children-body-safety-education-and-prevention WebinarCommunity & Family EngagementHealth & WellnessSchool Climate & CultureEmpowering Children: Body Safety Education and PreventionThis webinar will provide you with the tools and confidence to effectively educate students about sexual abuse prevention and help create a safer environment for all children. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:17:01 Z<img alt="" src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/webinars/childhood-victories-website-header.jpg?sfvrsn=1560d2ec_1" sf-size="100" /><br /><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Body safety mandates like Erin's Law and others aim to protect children from sexual abuse by educating them about awareness and prevention. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to effectively teach this important but sensitive topic to students.&nbsp;<br /></p><p>We'll explore:&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Age-appropriate teaching methods: How to discuss sexual abuse with children in a way that is both informative and sensitive to their developmental needs.&nbsp;</li><li>Building trust and open communication: Creating a safe and supportive environment where children feel comfortable disclosing any concerns they may have.&nbsp;</li><li>Empowering children to speak up: Teaching children about healthy boundaries, safe and unsafe touches, and the importance of reporting any suspicious behavior.</li><li>Addressing student, staff, and family concerns: How to navigate potential discomfort and address questions or concerns that may arise during the education process.&nbsp;</li></ol><p>This webinar will provide you with the tools and confidence to effectively educate students about sexual abuse prevention and help create a safer environment for all children.&nbsp;</p>urn:uuid:47efe8b9-d07b-43a9-b2c3-b50b12317726/professional-learning/event/2025/04/15/default-calendar/(re)organizing-for-excellence-in-the-district-office-an-encore-presentation WebinarLeadership Development(Re)Organizing for Excellence in the District Office: An Encore PresentationIn this encore presentation of our October webinar, EAB research experts will revisit the latest research on how districts are updating their leadership structures to achieve new levels of organizational excellence.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:48:23 Z<img alt="" src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/webinars/websiteimage-600x400-aasa-webinar-promo_4.15.25-eab-webinar.png?sfvrsn=edcb279e_1" sf-size="100" /><br /><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Back by popular demand, ÂÜÀòÍøand EAB are hosting a webinar for superintendents and district leaders to explore how districts are optimizing central office structures to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and outcomes in today&rsquo;s complex schools.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Central office staffing has grown by 77% nationwide, largely in response to the drastic increase in what public schools are asked to accomplish. However, because that growth has been slow and piecemeal, district administrators are still stretched thin and struggling with the scope of their mandate. As a result, superintendents in every state are asking how to upgrade their central office structure and practice to support greater sustainability, efficiency, and results.</p><p>In this encore presentation of our October webinar, EAB research experts will revisit the latest research on how districts are updating their leadership structures to achieve new levels of organizational excellence. We'll share key insights from our analysis of organizational charts and interviews with district leaders, outlining five essential strategies for creating a streamlined, aligned central office that can better support the evolving needs of today&rsquo;s schools. Join us for a deep dive into how you can drive organizational excellence in your district.<br /></p>urn:uuid:8b5e4649-0d2c-4fe8-8be0-86592bffbd9d/professional-learning/event/2025/04/29/default-calendar/tipsfornegotiatingorrenegotiatingyourcontract-web042925 WebinarLeadership DevelopmentTips for Negotiating or Renegotiating Your ContractUsing data to support your contract negotiationsFri, 21 Mar 2025 19:10:06 Z<p>&nbsp;</p><h5><img alt="" src="https://my.aasa.org/images/Webinars/Contract%20Negotiations.jpg" /><br /><br />Ensure you're getting the compensation you deserve.</h5><p><br />How does your compensation and benefits package compare to other superintendents around the country? Are you getting the compensation you deserve?<br />&nbsp;<br />Learn how you can best use the data and information found in the <a target="_blank" href="/resources/superintendent-salary-benefits-study">2024-25 ÂÜÀòÍøSuperintendent Salary &amp; Benefits Study</a> to help you negotiate or renegotiate your contract. Get an overview of key contract provisions for superintendent contracts, plus those provisions to avoid.<br /><br />Featuring Maree Sneed, Education Lawyer, LLC, and Dr. Chris Tienken, ÂÜÀòÍøResearch Professor in Residence.</p><div class="telerik_paste_container" style="border-width:0px;position:absolute;overflow:hidden;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</div>urn:uuid:b731d918-f169-4d5b-8195-ed9fe5be4b0f/professional-learning/event/2025/08/08/default-calendar/leaders-of-color-summit SummitAccess & OpportunityLeadership DevelopmentLeaders of Color SummitDiscover how to infuse cultural richness into your leadership style, cultivating unity and fostering collaboration to create pathways to success for students and educators in every community.Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:24:36 Z<h3 style="color:#18569C;">Building Bridges of Hope and Understanding</h3><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/leaders-of-color-summit4cabdf6f-5439-45e3-8196-209f1377c3b8.jpg?sfvrsn=38348b84_1" style="margin-bottom:20px;" alt="Leaders of Color Summit Solidarity Across Experience and Voice" sf-size="100" /><p><strong>History in the making:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">For the first time, four powerhouse organizations are coming together for a leadership experience designed by </span> and<span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"> for educational leaders of color.</span></p><p>Join us for the Leaders of Color Summit and bring educational leadership into the future! At this 2-day event, you'll have the space to share your unique journey, learn from fellow changemakers, and gain practical strategies to amplify your impact in your school community.</p><h5 style="color:#18569C;"><strong><em class="fa-light fa-group-arrows-rotate"></em>&nbsp;Learning Objectives:</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Cultivate Cross-Cultural Leadership Practices:</strong>&nbsp;Discover how to weave your diverse lived experiences into a powerful leadership approach that inspires unity and collaboration across racial and ethnic lines. </li><li><strong>Amplify Your Collective Voice for Equity:&nbsp;</strong>Develop the mindset and strategies to advocate for systemic change. Leave with the tools to build influential coalitions that elevate underrepresented voices and drive meaningful policy shifts at every level.</li><li><strong>Build Lasting Connections Across Communities:&nbsp;</strong>Establish deep, cross-cultural relationships that transcend individual experiences. Forge a network of colleagues committed to championing educational equity - and hold each other accountable for turning vision into reality!</li></ul><h5 style="color:#18569C;"><em class="fa-solid fa-person"></em>&nbsp;Who should attend?:</h5><p><strong>All</strong> educators and leaders from across the country and beyond are invited to attend this summit, particularly district leaders and educators who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color.</p>urn:uuid:5de17749-f78d-48f5-b6e5-e93d676ad600/professional-learning/event/2025/10/08/default-calendar/skills-summit SummitCollege- Career- and Life-ReadinessLeadership DevelopmentReal Skills for Real Life SummitThrough the lens of neuroscience and practical classroom application, this event will help you decode how vital cognitive capabilities shape our students' futures and our leadership styles.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:44:01 Z<h4><div style="color:#0fbab2;">Are we preparing students to navigate the future, create it, or both? </div></h4><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/executive-function-research-network/executive-function-summit.png?sfvrsn=a3716610_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Executive Function Summit" sf-size="100" /><p><strong></strong>The future belongs to those who can think critically and creatively, focus intently without being distracted, and channel their inner strengths. Today's &ldquo;future-ready&rdquo; student graduates with the knowledge and&nbsp;capacity to adapt, innovate, and thrive in college, career and real life.</p><div><p>These are "The New Basics"&mdash;essential skills grounded in cutting-edge brain science and executive function research.</p><div><div><p><strong>For students to learn traditional academics, they need:</strong></p><ul><li><strong style="color:#0fbab2;">Focused Attention:&nbsp;</strong>to pay attention and stay focused</li><li><strong style="color:#0fbab2;">Working Memory:&nbsp;</strong>to keep information in mind so it can be used</li><li><strong style="color:#0fbab2;">Cognitive Flexibility:</strong>&nbsp;to think flexibly in response to changing circumstances, to see things from a new perspective, and to think creatively </li><li><strong style="color:#0fbab2;">Reflection:&nbsp;</strong>to notice challenges, step back, think about your own thinking, consider options, and pause before responding </li><li><strong style="color:#0fbab2;">Self-Control:&nbsp;</strong>to resist distractions, temptations and impulsivity so you can persist and achieve what you want to achieve&nbsp;</li></ul><p>So, how can we make executive function skills the foundational building blocks for developing "Real Skills for Real Life" in our schools?&nbsp; And, what does the science of learning tell us about how students best develop these skills?</p><p><span style="font-size:inherit;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">Join us to engage with leading neuroscientists and educational strategists who translate brain science into transformative leadership strategies you can immediately implement in your district! Come and find out how incorporating these skills will</span> <strong style="font-size:inherit;color:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"> increase student achievement</strong><span style="font-size:inherit;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">; </span><strong style="font-size:inherit;color:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">build new capacity of your team</strong><span style="font-size:inherit;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">; and </span> <strong style="font-size:inherit;color:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">take your own leadership to the next level.</strong> </p></div></div></div><div><hr /></div><p><strong style="color:var(--color-h5);font-size:var(--font-size-h5);text-align:inherit;text-transform:uppercase;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"></strong><strong style="color:inherit;font-size:15px;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"></strong></p><h5><strong><em class="fa-regular fa-clock" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Learning Sessions:</strong></h5><div class="tabs tabs--standard"><a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Wednesday, October 8</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Thursday, October 9</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Friday, October 10</a> <div class="tabs__pane"><div class="accordion"><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-regular fa-gear" style="color:#1afff4;"></em>&nbsp;How Do Kids See The Challenges They Face?</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">Are we preparing our students for the future, are we preparing them to create the future, or both?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>We'll unpack the critical competencies our learners need to thrive in an ever-evolving world, challenging us to move beyond traditional preparation to foster the innovative mindsets and adaptive capabilities that will enable students to actively create and shape their future. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-regular fa-gear" style="color:#1afff4;"></em>&nbsp;Creating the Future: Awareness and Engagement</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">Do you know how to prepare yourself, or your students, for optimal learning?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Unlock the science behind optimal learning in this session that reveals the powerful connection between student engagement and the brain's natural capacity for growth and discovery. Through evidence-based strategies and transformative insights, you'll discover how to create learning environments that don't just capture attention&mdash;but ignite curiosity, fuel motivation, and empower every student to reach their fullest potential.</p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-regular fa-gear" style="color:#1afff4;"></em>&nbsp;Creating the Future: Brain Basics and Promoting Executive Function</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">Do you know how to activate students' brains for learning or the best times to do so?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Discover the transformative power of timing and technique in this cutting-edge exploration of how to optimize the brain's natural learning rhythms and unlock students' executive function potential. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-regular fa-gear" style="color:#1afff4;"></em>&nbsp;Demand for Executive Function and Lifelong Learning Skills</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">Do you know the skills businesses and society need today and tomorrow?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><p>Through powerful insights from Portrait of a Graduate initiatives and industry partnerships, this session reveals how we can empower every learner with the dynamic capabilities they need to not just navigate tomorrow's challenges, but to emerge as architects of positive change in our rapidly evolving world.</p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-regular fa-gear" style="color:#1afff4;"></em>&nbsp;Adult Brains</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">What do you believe about each student's ability to learn? Do you think they know your beliefs?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><p>Explore the profound connection between our deeply held beliefs about student potential and the invisible signals we send every day, illuminating how executive function mastery can bridge the gap between our aspirations for students and our daily practices that nurture their growth. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-regular fa-gear" style="color:#1afff4;"></em>&nbsp;Executive Function in Student and Adult Brains</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">How will the strengthening of students&rsquo; executive function skills address the challenges you see in their learning and thriving?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><p>This dynamic session reveals practical strategies that transform learning challenges into opportunities for growth, equipping educators with the tools to cultivate resilient, self-directed learners who are ready to embrace tomorrow's opportunities with confidence and purpose. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-regular fa-gear" style="color:#1afff4;"></em>&nbsp;Learning and Thriving in Context of Relationships and Community</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">What can you do to ensure that relationships are built to provide an environment for learning to thrive?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><p>Learn how intentional relationship-building&mdash;supported by strong community contexts and executive function development&mdash;creates a powerful ecosystem where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to soar beyond their perceived limitations into growth and achievement. </p></div></div></div><div class="tabs__pane"><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Why Lifelong Learning Skills?</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">Why is the current emphasis on grades and scores not what we need in today&rsquo;s world? Why do we need young people who are curious, have a sense of drive and mission, social intelligence, and agility?</span></strong> <span class="highlight"> </span> </p><span class="highlight"></span><p>The time is now to challenge the traditional metrics of academic achievement and explore why today's world demands a shift toward nurturing executive function skills - from curiosity and social intelligence to purposeful drive. Together, we'll discover how educational leaders can become powerful catalysts for change, illuminating the path toward an education system that truly prepares young people for the complexities and opportunities of real-world success. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;From Research to Practice: How to Foster Essential Skills</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">How do I create the foundation where learning grows?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Dive into a dynamic exploration of concrete, actionable strategies that transform the abstract ideal of executive function into daily educational practice, where you'll discover how to architect learning environments that naturally cultivate these essential skills. Learn how to shift from traditional instructional models to creating vibrant, purposeful spaces where students' executive function capabilities can flourish organically. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Meaning-Making: How Students Make Sense of What They Learn and Experience</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">How does meaning-making develop and why is it important? What is happening in the brain as it toggles between networks and develops the capacity for transcendent thinking?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Embark on a fascinating journey into the neuroscience of meaning-making, where you'll uncover how the brain's intricate networks collaborate to create profound understanding and transformative thinking patterns. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;The Power of Motivation and Goal Setting</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">Why does thinking positively by itself not lead to achieving goals? How do educators create an environment where students set goals for themselves?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Venture beyond positive thinking to unlock the interplay between mindset, environment, and achievement, as we explore how educators can architect spaces that naturally inspire students to set and pursue meaningful goals. Discover the elements that distinguish successful goal-achievers from those who struggle, and learn how to create educational ecosystems where every student can develop the inner compass that guides them toward their highest potential. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Perspective Taking: Building Understanding</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">How does perspective-taking change the brain and deepen motivation and understanding?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>We'll get into the science of perspective-taking and learn how expanding our mental horizons can ignite new neural pathways and fuels the innate drive to learn and grow. Join us to uncover innovative approaches that empower both students and families to harness these vital capabilities, creating a ripple effect of resilience and understanding that extends far beyond the classroom walls. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Goal Setting and Perspective Taking in Action!</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">What examples exist for effective goal setting and what can we learn from them?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>We'll breakout into groups to discuss real-life examples of how adults can promote cognition, goal setting, and perspective taking in the field. What are the indicators? What are the &ldquo;look-fors&rdquo;? </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Successful Inner Voice Leads to Successful Outer Voice</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">How can we improve the components of our inner voices including reflection, motivation, processing, chatter, and self-questioning?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Explore the power of inner dialogue, where you'll hone the art of harnessing your internal conversation to unlock unprecedented levels of self-awareness and personal growth. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Communicating and Collaborating in Practice</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">How does a mentor mindset improve the relationships between adults and children and among children?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Step into a powerful exploration of the mentor mindset and discover how transforming adult-child relationships can catalyze a revolution in educational dynamics and student growth. Through dynamic breakout sessions and collaborative inquiry, we'll uncover the concrete indicators of success and essential "look-fors" that signal when we're truly nurturing an ecosystem of meaningful connection and authentic learning partnerships. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Creative Thinking Unleashed</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">Why is creative thinking important to students&rsquo; learning and thriving? How does it contribute to problem-solving?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Through cutting-edge insights from brain science, we'll unlock the secrets of developing powerful creative thinkers who can transcend traditional problem-solving boundaries and architect solutions that reshape our world. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Critical Thinking: A Convergence of Skills</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">How does the interplay of self-regulatory skills and the quality of teaching/caregiving environments contribute to students&rsquo; health, learning, and well-being over time?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Explore the vital connections between enriched learning environments and students' lifelong development, where skilled guidance meets the innate potential for growth and discovery. Explore the science of building robust mental frameworks, and learn ways educators can spark deep intellectual engagement and foster analytical capabilities that evolve naturally within each child. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Taking On Challenges: A Stress-Can-Be-Enhancing Mindset</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">How can we manage reactions, such as stress, to our advantage in coping with challenges?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Journey into the interplay between mind and body and learn how our neural and physical responses to challenges can be transformed from perceived obstacles into powerful catalysts for growth. You'll come away with strategies for reframing stress responses and cultivating resilient mindsets, empowering educators to create learning environments where challenges become gateways to extraordinary development and achievement. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-bolt-lightning" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking and Taking on Challenges in Action!</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">What examples exist for critical thinking, creative thinking, and risk taking and what can we learn from them?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>We'll breakout into groups to discuss real-life examples of how adults promote creativity, thinking, and risk taking in classrooms. What are the indicators? What are the &ldquo;look-fors&rdquo;?</p></div></div><div class="tabs__pane"><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-lightbulb" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Strategies to Spark and Unlock Learning</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">How can we spark learning after adverse experiences and what does it take to promote well-being?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Through evidence-based insights and innovative approaches, discover how to create spaces that transform adverse experiences into foundations for resilience, igniting each student's innate capacity to learn, heal, and thrive in our ever-evolving educational landscape. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-lightbulb" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Motivation, Goal Setting and the Brain</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">How do we motivate, inspire, and build self-confidence in our students and employees?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Uncover the spark that transforms ordinary learning spaces into vibrant incubators of confidence and purpose, where motivation becomes the magnetic force drawing students and staff toward excellence! Learn to craft educational ecosystems where self-assurance blooms naturally, unlocking the hidden potential within your school community and fostering a rich culture where passionate learning becomes contagious. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-lightbulb" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Executive Function and Lifelong Learning in Action</div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">What specific actions can classroom teachers and personnel take?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Through practical wisdom and proven techniques, unlock your team's capacity to weave these essential skills into the fabric of everyday learning, creating vibrant spaces where students naturally develop the tools they need to thrive in tomorrow's world. </p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-lightbulb" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Possibilities Mindset, Goal Setting, Personal and Organizational Change </div><div class="accordion__content"><p><strong><span class="highlight">What is a possibilities mindset?</span></strong><span class="highlight"> </span></p><span class="highlight"></span><p>Unlock the power of possibility thinking, where you'll discover how shifting from fixed mindsets to expansive visions can catalyze growth for students and staff alike.</p></div><div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"><em class="fa-solid fa-lightbulb" style="color:#0fbab2;"></em>&nbsp;Developing an Action Plan for Your District</div><div class="accordion__content"><p>Learn from district leaders who will reveal the powerful levers of systemic change, sharing their journeys of weaving executive function and lifelong learning into their educational DNA. Through rich dialogue and strategic insights, discover how these leaders have activated key drivers of change, mobilized their teams, and architected breakthrough moments that you can adapt to ignite your own district's transformation journey. </p></div></div></div>urn:uuid:8a358897-3b22-483c-b5ef-a58689e17b9b/professional-learning/event/2025/09/10/default-calendar/leadership-for-well-being-and-learning-cohort CohortHealth & WellnessLeadership for Well-being and Learning CohortSupporting superintendents and district leaders in fostering environments where both well-being and academic success thrive!Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:34:56 Z<h4>Put Well-being and Learning at the Forefront of Your District's Strategy</h4><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/leadership-for-well-being-and-learning-cohort/leadership-for-well-being-and-learning-cohort---photos.png?sfvrsn=a8280123_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="" sf-size="100" /><p>AASA's Leadership for Well-being and Learning Cohort provides a comprehensive approach to supporting the mental, emotional, and academic success of students and staff. </p><p>With access to expanded resources and opportunities for collaboration, you'll create strategic plans that promote resilience, growth, and thriving school environments. Join a vibrant community of leaders dedicated to fostering inclusive practices where both well-being and learning flourish.<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"></span></p><h6><strong>Learning Objectives:</strong> </h6><ul><li>Collaborate as a community of practice to learn about and develop strategies for integrating well-being initiatives with academic goals</li><li>Participate in virtual and in-person site visits to see how wellness and learning strategies are implemented in various districts across the country</li><li>Learn from expert practitioners and researchers about innovative strategies that are making a lasting impact</li><li>Access national resources and services to support the well-being and academic success of students and staff</li></ul>urn:uuid:484de7ef-3ea9-4db5-9a5c-51068acc392a/professional-learning/event/2025/09/18/default-calendar/authentic-family-engagement CohortDistrict & School OperationsCommunity & Family EngagementAuthentic Family Engagement Certification ProgramExplore a series of five carefully developed modules to help advance your district's family engagement strategy!Tue, 16 May 2023 14:47:18 Z<h4>Family engagement is a <em><span class="highlight">value</span></em>, not an activity.<br /><strong><span class="highlight"></span></strong></h4><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/authentic-family-engagement/authentic-family-engagement-meeting-photos.png?sfvrsn=4d1281b4_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Groups of attendees at family engagement program meetings" sf-size="100" /><p><strong>The research is clear</strong>: strong family engagement can have a significant and positive impact on student outcomes.&nbsp;Creating partnerships with parents and caregivers has always been important, but now more than ever, school systems are challenged to bring families into schools as true partners. </p><p>Authentic Family Engagement (AFE) is not only about attendance at Back-to-School Night or parent volunteers. AFE is about truly engaging parents and caregivers in their children's school process by building relationships and changing mindsets. Engage parents and caregivers as authentic partners and start leveraging a child's first and most important teacher ─ their family. </p><h5><strong>Program Modules</strong><br /></h5><p>Over the course of this program, participants will explore a series of six carefully developed modules and gain access to planning guides to help advance their district's family engagement strategy!&nbsp;</p><div class="tabs tabs--vertical"><a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Family Engagement: Why Now? (The Critical Need for Authentic Family Engagement)</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Defining Authentic Family Engagement</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Case Studies in Exemplary Family Engagement</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Authentic Family Engagement at All School Levels</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Incorporating Authentic Family Engagement in Strategic Planning</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Sustaining Effective Family Engagement</a> <div class="tabs__pane"><p>Explore the meaning of authentic family engagement and why it is critical for the success of students today. Participants will investigate the nature of &ldquo;authentic&rdquo; family outreach and ways to promote their involvement in education. </p><p>Leaders will also compare outmoded models of family engagement to exemplary contemporary practices in the field. Participants will grow in their understanding of how family engagement can enhance student achievement and schools as true learning organizations. </p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p>How do modern parents view their children&rsquo;s education and the quality of the schools they attend? </p><p>This module will emphasize this critical question, exploring the causes of parental misconceptions and negative perceptions&mdash;particularly in an increasingly divisive political climate. Participants will explore strategies and techniques for promoting positive and sustained parent and family engagement.</p></div><div></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p>Leaders will have opportunities to understand the universal elements of authentic family engagement common to all levels of students&rsquo; education. This module explores the unique nature of students&rsquo; varying developmental levels as they grow and mature. </p><p>Participants' experiences will be customized, allowing them to emphasize the unique needs, challenges and opportunities associated with family engagement at the Pre-K, elementary, middle and high school levels. </p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p>Educators can derive powerful benefits from sustained and successful authentic family engagement. This module will explore specific ways in which family outreach and involvement can impact teacher and administrator beliefs, mindsets, and attitudes. </p><p>It will identify specific skills, mindsets, and dispositions required for educators to promote and sustain authentic family engagement, enhancing instruction, assessment and classroom management practices in the process.</p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p>How do great educational leaders promote authentic family engagement? </p><p>Educational leaders can use a range of strategies, techniques, and approaches to ensure that their school or district emphasizes authentic family engagement. Leaders can also become effective facilitators of the change process related to helping staff and families understand and adapt to increased engagement. </p><p>Portraits of successful educational leaders&mdash;including both central office and school-based administrators&mdash;will guide and inform participants&rsquo; discussions, emphasizing what we know about essential conditions for successful family engagement and the role of the educational leader in promoting those conditions. </p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p>Effective and sustainable family engagement requires that district and school strategic planning emphasize it as a priority. This final module will highlight examples and models of how authentic family engagement can be integrated into effective strategic plans and continuous improvement at both school and district levels. </p><p>The course will conclude with recommendations for helping parents and families to become true partners in educational transformation in schools today&mdash;as well as suggested &ldquo;next steps&rdquo; in taking this work forward within participants&rsquo; learning organizations. </p></div></div>urn:uuid:82ec851a-bdf3-43d4-b1ef-7709522b464b/professional-learning/event/2025/09/10/default-calendar/national-superintendent-certification-program-west Certification ProgramLeadership DevelopmentBoard RelationsDistrict & School OperationsNational Superintendent Certification Program® - WestÂÜÀòÍøNational Superintendent Certification Program® is an opportunity for superintendents to sharpen and refresh their skills to effectively lead their teams and serve all learners.Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:27:51 Z<div><h4><strong>Excellence in leadership in our nation's public schools has never been more vital to our children&rsquo;s success than it is today.</strong></h4><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/certification-group-at-nce-2023.png?sfvrsn=b5f170f9_1" style="margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Group of superintendents at the National Conference on Education" sf-size="100" /></div><p>The ÂÜÀòÍøNational Superintendent Certification Program&reg; offers early-career and experienced superintendents a unique chance to engage in impactful, high-quality professional development. With a focus on real-time issues superintendents face, this program equips leaders with the knowledge to navigate the complex challenges in today's educational landscape.</p><div><div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="19471626-3551-40d3-8d44-54ae4650619e" dir="auto"><p>Participants benefit from a top-tier curriculum and access to a supportive network of peers&mdash;essential for thriving as leaders in our schools and communities. As political and economic pressures mount, this program provides the practical tools and insights superintendents need to lead effectively and make a lasting impact!</p></div></div><div><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:15px;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;"></span></div><div class="content-box"><h3>West Cohort Class of 2027</h3><p><strong><span class="highlight">Applications for the West 2027 cohort are due August 10, 2025.</span></strong></p><p>Session 1 - September 10 - 12, 2025 in Phoenix, Ariz.</p><p>Session 2 - February 9 - 11, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn., prior to NCE 2026</p><p>Session 3 - October 14 - 16, 2026, TBD</p><p>Session 4/Graduation - February 22 - 27, 2027 in Atlanta, Ga. prior to NCE 2027</p></div>urn:uuid:c5900516-f867-4486-a896-943c58e0d308/professional-learning/event/2025/07/09/default-calendar/aspiring-academyChristopher NardozzaAcademyLeadership DevelopmentAspiring LeadersAspiring Superintendents Academy®The Aspiring Superintendents Academy® is a highly interactive program that provides the real-world skills our next generation of superintendents need to thrive.Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:03:57 Z<h3 class="highlight">The time for visionary leadership is now.</h3><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/aspiring-hybrid/aspiring.png?sfvrsn=3416dd44_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Aspiring leaders graduation group photo during AASA&#39;s annual conference" sf-size="100" /><p>In today&rsquo;s evolving educational landscape, districts need leaders with a bold vision, a strong commitment to access for all, and the ability to inspire teams to reimagine what learning can look like for <strong>every student</strong>. Superintendents are no longer just administrators; they are catalysts for transformative change, and ÂÜÀòÍøleads the charge in developing educators who can effectively navigate and inspire systemic change in education.</p><p>The ÂÜÀòÍøAspiring Superintendents Academy&reg; is your gateway to becoming the leader public education needs! This immersive program is crafted to prepare you for the multifaceted challenges of leading a learner-centered, future-driven district. Through a blend of hands-on learning and forward-thinking strategies, you'll build the skills, confidence and network to thrive.</p><h5><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/aspiring-framework-circle.jpg?sfvrsn=584e15e3_5" style="float:right;margin:5px 20px 5px 5px;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" class="-align-right" width="300" alt="Aspiring Superintendents Academy Framework" sf-size="197103" /><strong>Academy Curriculum:&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>This academy covers a wide range of essential topics, providing you with a deep understanding of the leadership role of a successful superintendent.</p><p><strong>Core Curriculum Areas Include:</strong></p><ul><strong></strong><li>Framing the Superintendent Role: Knowing Yourself and Your Leadership Strengths and Areas for Growth&nbsp;</li><li>Leading for Equity with Urgency</li><li>Understanding Governance</li><li>Building a Community of Support</li><li>Balancing Leadership</li><li>Leading Learning</li></ul><h5><strong>Who Should Apply?</strong></h5><p>Anyone who aspires to be a superintendent is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to principals and central office professionals.</p>urn:uuid:22e5c327-dc62-4d88-b2e9-a480b2298a10/professional-learning/event/2024/09/25/default-calendar/national-superintendent-certification-program-east Certification ProgramLeadership DevelopmentBoard RelationsDistrict & School OperationsNational Superintendent Certification Program® - EastThe ÂÜÀòÍøNational Superintendent Certification Program® is an opportunity for superintendents to sharpen and refresh their skills to effectively lead their teams and serve all learners.Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:06:58 Z<div><h4><strong>Real-time focus on key issues superintendents are facing.</strong> </h4></div><div><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/east-superintendent-certification-group.png?sfvrsn=f0e87bf4_1" style="margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:10px;display:block;margin-left:auto;" class="-align-center" alt="East Superintendent Certification Group Photo" sf-size="100" /></div><p>The ÂÜÀòÍøNational Superintendent Certification Program&reg; offers early-career and experienced superintendents a unique chance to engage in impactful, high-quality professional development. With a focus on real-time issues superintendents face, this program equips leaders with the knowledge to navigate the complex challenges in today's educational landscape.</p><div><div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="19471626-3551-40d3-8d44-54ae4650619e" dir="auto"><p>Participants benefit from a top-tier curriculum and access to a supportive network of peers&mdash;essential for thriving as leaders in our schools and communities. As political and economic pressures mount, this program provides the practical tools and insights superintendents need to lead effectively and make a lasting impact!</p></div></div><div><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:15px;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;"></span></div><div class="content-box"><h3>East Cohort Class of 2026</h3><p><span style="color:#fcb034;font-family:open_sanssemibold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Applications closed September 20, 2024.</strong></span></p><p><strong>Session 1</strong>- September 25 - 27, 2024 | Alexandria, Va. </p><p><strong>Session 2&nbsp;</strong>- March 3 - 5, 2025 | New Orleans, La. prior to NCE 2025</p><p>Session 3 - September 17 - 19, 2025 | Alexandria, Va.</p><p><strong>Session 4</strong> - February 9 - 11, 2026 | Nashville, Tenn. prior to NCE 2026</p></div><p class="note">Note: All in-person meetings are subject to pandemic conditions and may be changed to virtual or hybrid sessions.</p>urn:uuid:37d514bf-0930-4bfc-afbf-95147d0da4f8/professional-learning/event/2025/07/08/default-calendar/legislative-advocacy-conference ConferenceAdvocacy & PolicyLegislative Advocacy ConferenceLearn about the latest federal education policy issues that will impact your district and advocate for public education across the country.Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:51:46 Z<img alt="2025 Legislative Advocacy Conference" src="/images/default-source/advocacy/advocacy-conference/2025-legislative-advocacy-conference.png?sfvrsn=9033ad03_1" sf-size="100" /><p><br /></p><h5>Make your voice heard on Capitol Hill and learn about the latest federal policy issues that will impact your district</h5><h6>July 8-10, 2025</h6><p>School system leaders and school business officials are critical leaders when it comes to federal education policy discussions. The Legislative Advocacy Conference, presented by ÂÜÀòÍøand ASBO International, is your opportunity to learn, share and represent your district.&nbsp;</p><p>Over the course of 3 days, participants will hear from education policy experts, key U.S. Department of Education staff and meet with their Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill.</p>urn:uuid:3d48f40a-1ede-42cf-a01b-991b5f6ffe23/professional-learning/event/2025/07/16/default-calendar/advancing-rural-education-cohort CohortRural CommunitiesAccess & OpportunityCollege- Career- and Life-ReadinessAdvancing Rural Education CohortNetwork with colleagues, gain new ideas and engage in conversations about opportunities and strategies for supporting rural school communities.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:54:20 Z<h4>Shaping the future for <em>all </em>learners.</h4><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/rural-photos.png?sfvrsn=72bd3220_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Groups of students learning with teachers" sf-size="100" /><p>The Advancing Rural Education Cohort creates a powerful nexus where challenges become opportunities and isolation transforms into connection! </p><p>As part of this learning experience, you'll join fellow rural education pioneers to architect solutions that honor your community's unique context while propelling learners toward boundless futures. Together, we'll explore the vital continuum from early childhood development through post-secondary pathways, uncovering the distinct advantages rural settings offer.</p><h5><strong>Learning Objectives</strong></h5><ul><li>Forge meaningful connections with fellow rural leaders, creating a&nbsp;<strong>sustainable network</strong>&nbsp;that becomes an enduring wellspring of innovative strategies</li><li>Explore<strong>&nbsp;comprehensive education models&nbsp;</strong>spanning from preschool foundations to post-secondary pathways</li><li>Unlock the power of early learning practices that set young rural learners on trajectories of&nbsp;<strong>lifelong success</strong></li><li>Harness the<strong>&nbsp;potential of industry credentials</strong>&nbsp;and early college experiences to transform high school outcomes</li><li>Gain crucial foresight into&nbsp;<strong>workforce development trends</strong>&nbsp;that will shape your community's economic vitality</li><li>Cultivate<strong>&nbsp;strategic higher education partnerships</strong>&nbsp;that open new horizons for your learners</li></ul>urn:uuid:ff3f1e73-3fc3-48a7-bef0-8a9466bf97fd/professional-learning/event/2024/10/01/default-calendar/next-education-workforce CohortLeadership DevelopmentDistrict & School OperationsNext Education Workforce: Team-Based Strategic Staffing to Improve Outcomes for Teachers & StudentsÂÜÀòÍøpartners with Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College to help school systems build the Next Education Workforce. Learn about the core elements of team-based models and see multiple examples of these models in action!Sat, 03 Sep 2022 22:49:46 Z<h6 style="text-align:center;"><strong>To deliver meaningful and equitable learning outcomes, we need to redesign the profession, the workplace and how we prepare people for both.</strong></h6><div data-sf-ec-immutable="" contenteditable="false" style="width:640px;height:360px;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" class="-align-center"><div data-sf-disable-link-event=""><div sf-youtube-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVhjAqQmdt0"><iframe frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="1" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZVhjAqQmdt0?v=ZVhjAqQmdt0&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aasa.org&amp;widgetid=1"></iframe></div></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The default one-teacher, one-classroom model of schooling is unsustainable for most educators. As a result, our education system does not reliably deliver learning outcomes and experiences for nearly enough people. With the disruptions caused by COVID, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity &ndash; and obligation &ndash; to fundamentally redesign how we staff schools.</p><h6><strong>Teams of Educators with Distributed Expertise</strong></h6><p>We believe that teams of educators who share a common, larger roster of students can work together to deliver better outcomes for learners and make the job of teaching more rewarding and sustainable.&nbsp;Teams of educators capitalize on their distributed expertise. Team-based models allows teachers to lean into their strengths. Furthermore, if an educator is absent, the team can dynamically adjust to minimize disruptions to learning.</p><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/next-education-workforcefc13d459-24e6-480c-9221-7eefe071f936.png?sfvrsn=9188ecca_1" style="margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;" alt="Next Education Workforce Teams" sf-size="100" /><h6 style="text-align:left;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></h6><p style="text-align:left;"><strong></strong></p><h6 style="text-align:left;"><strong><em class="fa-solid fa-chalkboard-user"></em>&nbsp;Learning Cohort&nbsp;</strong></h6><h6 style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:'Open Sans Condensed', sans-serif;font-size:var(--font-size-h3);font-weight:bold;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;"></span></h6><ul><li>Hear from superintendents and principals who have designed team-based staffing models</li><li>Hear from educators about their experiences working in team-based staffing models</li><li>Learn about the core elements of team-based models and see multiple examples of these models in action</li><li>Receive concrete resources for creating instructional, staff, budget, and communication plans</li><li>Determine in which schools your school system might launch team-based models</li><li>Receive free registration to the February 2024 Next Education Workforce National Summit and invitations to site visits hosted by ASU and Arizona school systems</li></ul><p><strong>At the culmination of this cohort experience, participants will take a differentiated pathway based on their readiness to pilot team-based staffing models in the 25-26 school year.</strong></p>urn:uuid:cc9a71b8-9027-4380-a5ab-872bd0fa5c12/professional-learning/event/2025/09/10/default-calendar/early-learning-cohortChristopher NardozzaCohortEarly LearningCurriculum & AssessmentEarly Learning CohortUnlock the transformative power of early childhood education, fostering academic success, social-emotional development, and closing achievement gaps for a brighter future.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:14:12 Z<h4><strong><div style="color:#4600b0;">Building the foundation for future success.</div></strong></h4><p><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/early-learning/early-learning-cohort-.png?sfvrsn=dd4714bb_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Leaders engaging with staff and young students" sf-size="100" /></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">Embark on a transformative expedition with AASA's Early Learning Cohort, where visionary district leaders unite to champion the foundation of educational excellence! This cohort will help you experience the profound impact of early childhood education&mdash;not merely as an educational stage, but as the cornerstone of opportunity and limitless potential for every child in your community.</span></p><h5><strong>Learning Objectives:</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Learn Transformative Practices:</strong> Uncover research-backed approaches that elevate early learning from good to exceptional, identifying the unique constellation of strategies that will ignite possibility in your distinct community landscape. </li><li><strong>Cultivate a Vibrant Leadership Community: </strong>Forge meaningful connections with fellow educational leaders who share your passion for early childhood excellence, creating a powerful network of mutual inspiration, support, and collaborative innovation. </li><li><strong>Co-Create Alongside Leading Visionaries: </strong>Engage directly with pioneering early learning advocates and thought leaders to craft sustainable initiatives that transcend temporary interventions and become embedded in your district's educational DNA. </li><li><strong>Amplify Your Impact Through Collective Wisdom: </strong>Join a growing movement of educational champions who recognize that early learning excellence isn't just a program&mdash;it's a transformative philosophy that reshapes educational trajectories and community futures!</li></ul>urn:uuid:4717f762-ea9c-4ccd-b5b6-ccf5ad512eda/professional-learning/event/2025/09/11/default-calendar/redefining-ready-cohortChristopher NardozzaCohortCollege- Career- and Life-ReadinessCurriculum & AssessmentDistrict & School OperationsRedefining Ready! CohortStudents are so much more than a standardized test score. Redefine what "ready" looks like for your students.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:49 Z<h3 style=""><span style="font-size:x-large;"></span></h3><div><div align="left"><h4>Where Preparation Meets Purpose: College, Career and Life Readiness<br /></h4><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/redefining-ready!/graduates.png?sfvrsn=9b608e29_1" style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;" alt="Room of graduates with caps and gowns" sf-size="100" /><div align="left"><strong></strong><span class="img-left"><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/redefining-ready!/redefining-ready-logo.png?sfvrsn=dc9bdbe9_1" style="margin:10px;" alt="Redefining Ready Logo" sf-size="23897" /></span><strong>In today's rapidly changing world, the traditional markers of readiness &ndash; standardized test scores &ndash; fall short in capturing the full spectrum of our students' potential. </strong></div><div align="left">&nbsp;</div><div align="left"><p>AASA's Redefining Ready! Cohort recognizes a fundamental truth: our students deserve a balanced approach to success that honors the multiple pathways to meaningful lives. Together, we'll learn new strategies to build educational ecosystems where Career, College, and Life Readiness aren't competing priorities but complementary dimensions of holistic student development.</p><div class="space-b-2"></div><h5><strong>&nbsp;</strong></h5><h5><strong>Learning Objectives:</strong></h5><ul><li>Implement <strong>Career</strong>, <strong>College</strong>, and <strong>Life Readiness</strong>&nbsp;metrics to drive student success </li><li><strong>Expand work-based learning</strong> opportunities (internships, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships) </li><li><strong>Increase access to college pathways</strong>, including dual credit, early college, and transfer agreements </li><li><strong>Strengthen executive functioning skills</strong> in students to improve time management, problem-solving, and adaptability </li><li><strong>Ensure students have the life skills</strong> necessary for independent living, financial management, and career navigation </li><li><strong>Use data to measure and communicate success</strong> across Career, College, and Life Readiness</li></ul></div></div></div>urn:uuid:b6e742cb-ecac-4f58-844d-b6ff3e65f527/professional-learning/event/2025/09/05/default-calendar/innovation-transformation-consortiumChristopher NardozzaConsortiumLeadership DevelopmentTechnology & AIInnovation for Transformation ConsortiumEmpowering educational leaders to drive dynamic change, blending expertise in transformational leadership, personalized learning, and STEM education to create growth opportunities in schools nationwide.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:49 Z<h4><span class="highlight">Inspire, Innovate, Transform: Leading the Charge in Educational Excellence</span></h4><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/innovation-for-transformation-consortium-visits-indian-hill.png?sfvrsn=d3dfdc49_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Leaders visiting a museum and engaging with students in classrooms" sf-size="100" /><p>The Innovation for Transformation Consortium empowers visionary educational leaders to architect breakthrough learning environments where transformational leadership meets learner-centered innovation. By uniting expertise in personalized learning experiences and STEM advancement, we're creating the catalyst for educational environments that forge powerful new pathways for schools nationwide.</p><h6><strong>Learning Objectives</strong></h6><p>As a participant of this Consortium, you'll have the opportunity to learn and develop in key areas that are critical to leading <em>and </em>sustaining educational innovation: </p><ul><li><strong>Transformational Leadership Practices: </strong>Gain insights into how to lead transformative change within your district, focusing on strategies that drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes and overall district performance. </li><li><strong>Innovative Instructional Strategies:</strong> Explore cutting-edge and personalized approaches to curriculum and instruction that engage students, foster creativity, and provide access to the diverse learning experiences and opportunities our students need. </li><li><strong>Advancing STEM Education:</strong> Delve into the latest trends and best practices in STEM education, including how to develop robust STEM programs that inspire students and prepare them for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. </li><li><strong>Collaborative Leadership and Systems Thinking: </strong>Understand the importance of collaborative leadership and systems thinking in driving district-wide innovation, and how to build strong teams aligned around a shared vision for success. </li><li><strong>Continuous Improvement and Innovation Cycles: </strong>Learn how to implement and sustain a culture of continuous improvement within your district, using data-driven strategies to iterate and enhance educational practices.</li></ul>urn:uuid:0528684c-b57e-4621-9310-2b4ab325d8c1/professional-learning/event/2025/09/24/default-calendar/aasa-national-principal-supervisor-academyChristopher NardozzaAcademyLeadership DevelopmentDistrict & School OperationsNational Principal Supervisor AcademyÂÜÀòÍøpartners with the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership to bring standards-based Principal Supervisor Professional Learning Academy to central office leaders who support principals' instructional leadership growth as their primary responsibility.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:48 Z<h4>Partners in Progress: Transforming Principal Support</h4><span class="img-right"><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/principal-supervisor/53202867592_dac9675f58_o.jpg?sfvrsn=a5370f6d_5" alt="Participant giving each other high five in conference room" sf-size="100" /></span> <p>Transform how principals lead instruction through this game-changing partnership between ÂÜÀòÍøand the University of Washington's<strong> </strong><a href="https://k-12leadership.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Center for Educational Leadership</strong></a>. Designed specifically for central office champions who nurture principal growth, this standards-based academy doesn't just develop skills&mdash;it unleashes leadership excellence!</p><p>This academy draws from the CCSSO principal supervisor standards, research by the Wallace Foundation, and the Model Principal Supervisor Standards.<strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">Participants will:</span></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Receive&nbsp;individual coaching</strong></li><li><strong>Work from problems of practice<span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">&nbsp;</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">Connect with peers in virtual </span>professional learning communities</strong></li><li><em>And more!</em></li></ul><p><strong></strong>Nationwide, district leaders are working to support principals at scale, especially in times of unprecedented change. Successful supervision now demands innovative approaches, emphasizing partnership, teaching and mutual accountability.</p><p><em>Upon successful completion of this program, participants will receive an AASA/CEL diploma of completion and professional achievement,&nbsp;a valuable addition to their professional portfolio.</em></p><div data-sf-ec-immutable="" contenteditable="false" style="width:640px;height:360px;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;"><div data-sf-disable-link-event=""><div sf-youtube-url="https://youtu.be/yjGMOsWHl3w?si=RkL70A3odH-52NKe"><iframe frameborder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yjGMOsWHl3w?si=RkL70A3odH-52NKe&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aasa.org&amp;widgetid=5&amp;forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aasa.org%2FSitefinity%2Fadminapp%2Fcontent%2Fevents%2F(0528684c-b57e-4621-9310-2b4ab325d8c1%2Fedit%2F%2Fdialog%3Aconfirm%2Fdefault)%3Fsf_provider%3DOpenAccessDataProvider%26sf_culture%3Den&amp;aoriginsup=1&amp;gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aasa.org%2FSitefinity%2Fadminapp%2Fpages%2Fdistrict-purchasing-hub%2FAction%2FEdit%2Fen&amp;vf=1"></iframe></div></div></div><h5>&nbsp;</h5><h5>Academy Dates and Details</h5><div class="tabs tabs--standard"><a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">In-Person Academy - Applications Due: September 1, 2025</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Virtual Academy - Applications Due: September 1, 2025</a> <div class="tabs__pane" style="text-align:left;"><p style="text-align:left;"><strong>In-Person Information:</strong></p><p style="text-align:left;">September 24 - 25, 2025 - Chicago, Ill.</p><p style="text-align:left;">February 10 - 11, 2026 - Nashville, Tenn.</p><p style="text-align:left;">May 5 - 6, 2026 - Alexandria, Va.</p><p>Cost: $5,000</p><a href="/forms/application-national-principal-supervisor-academy" class="button button--action">Apply Today</a> </div><div class="tabs__pane"><p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Virtual Academy Information:</strong></p><p>September 30 - October 1, 2025</p><p>February 17 - 18, 2026</p><p>May 7 - 8, 2026</p><p style="text-align:left;">Cost: $5,000</p><a href="/forms/application-national-principal-supervisor-academy" class="button button--action">Apply Today</a> </div></div>urn:uuid:8d657dd5-fb5d-4655-a144-9b18157999e4/professional-learning/event/2025/03/05/default-calendar/leadership-in-school-communicationChristopher NardozzaCohortCommunications & Public RelationsLeadership in School Communication ProgramBuild your leadership and communication skills so you can use effective strategies and best practices, identify areas of growth for continuous improvement and create a roadmap for moving your school district forward in the complex area of communication.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:47 Z<h4>Moving your district forward with effective communication.</h4><p><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/leadership-in-school-comms/leadership-in-school-communication-program.png?sfvrsn=f1b668fb_1" style="margin:5px auto 10px;display:block;" class="-align-center" width="600" alt="Leadership in School Communication Program" sf-constrain-proportions="true" /></p><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/leadership-in-school-comms/lisc-participants.jpg?sfvrsn=fb87ad10_1" alt="LISC participants practicing effective communication on digital platforms" sf-size="100" /><p><br /></p><p><strong><span class="highlight">Clear and proactive</span></strong> communication about public education has never been more important than today, and it begins at the top with the district superintendent and communications team. This program is designed to enhance your leadership and communication skills, equipping you with effective strategies and best practices. You'll learn how to identify areas for growth, foster continuous improvement, and develop a clear roadmap to strengthen communication across your school district.&nbsp;<strong></strong></p><p>This is a hybrid opportunity, consisting of two in-person modules and four virtual modules. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses associated with each in-person module.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>This program is done in partnership with the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).</strong></p><p><a href="/about-aasa/partner/national-school-public-relations-assocation" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" class="-align-center" target="_blank"><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/logos/partners/nspra-logo.png?sfvrsn=5db229c9_1" style="display:block;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" width="200" alt="NSPRA" sf-size="75003" /></a></p><h5><a name="RegOptions" data-sf-ec-immutable=""></a><strong>Registration Options</strong></h5><p><strong>Participants may register for the entire series or register for individual modules. All modules will be recorded.</strong></p><div class="tabs tabs--standard"><a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Full Program - TEAM of 2</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Full Program - INDIVIDUAL Only</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Single Module</a> <div class="tabs__pane"><p>Register for the entire program as a <strong>superintendent + one (1) communications professional</strong> team and take advantage of all six modules. Each registrant will receive a copy of NSPRA&rsquo;s <em><a href="https://www.nspra.org/PR-Resources/Books-and-Publications-Online-Store/Product-Info/productcd/RUBRICS-2023" target="_blank">Rubrics of Practice and Suggested Measures</a></em> publication (a $125 value!).&nbsp;All modules will be recorded and available to participants to access on demand.</p><p><strong>ÂÜÀòÍøor NSPRA Members:</strong> $1,500<br /><strong>Nonmembers:</strong> $2,000</p><p><span class="warn"><strong>ÂÜÀòÍøMembers:</strong> Enter code&nbsp;<strong>LISC-AASA</strong>&nbsp;at checkout to receive the discounted member pricing (membership will be verified).</span></p><p><a href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-25-TEAM" target="_blank"><span class="button button--action">Register for the Full Program as a Team of 2</span></a></p><p><span class="note">Please note: Registration for this program is facilitated through NSPRA. When registering, you may need to create a login when prompted.</span></p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p>Register for the entire program as an <strong>individual</strong> and take advantage of all six modules. Each registrant will receive a copy of NSPRA&rsquo;s <em><a href="https://www.nspra.org/PR-Resources/Books-and-Publications-Online-Store/Product-Info/productcd/RUBRICS-2023">Rubrics of Practice and Suggested Measures</a></em> publication (a $125 value!).&nbsp;All modules will be recorded and available to participants to access on demand.</p><p><strong>ÂÜÀòÍøor NSPRA Members:</strong> $1,000<br /><strong>Nonmembers: </strong>$1,500</p><p><span class="warn"><strong>ÂÜÀòÍøMembers:</strong> Enter code&nbsp;<strong>LISC-AASA</strong>&nbsp;at checkout to receive the discounted member pricing (membership will be verified).</span></p><p><a href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-25-IND" target="_blank"><span class="button button--action">Register for the Full Program as an Individual</span></a></p><p><span class="note">Please note: Registration for this program is facilitated through NSPRA. When registering, ÂÜÀòÍømembers should create a login when prompted.</span></p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p>Register for one or more modules individually. See the 'Program Dates and Details' section for more information and registration links.</p><p><strong></strong><strong>Module 1: </strong>Available only to full program registrants or NCE Preconference Workshop attendees (requires NCE 2025 registration);<strong> Individual Modules 2-5</strong><strong>: </strong>$250; <strong>Module 6:</strong>&nbsp;Available only to full program registrants.</p><p><span class="note">Please note: Registration for this program is facilitated through NSPRA. When registering, ÂÜÀòÍømembers should create a login when prompted.</span></p></div></div><ul></ul><h5><strong>Program Dates &amp; Details</strong></h5><div class="tabs tabs--vertical"><a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Partnering on a Comprehensive Communication Strategy</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Synthesizing Safety and Security Plans</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Building Strong Board Relationships</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">From Vision to Reality: Rolling Out a District Strategic Plan</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Belonging Begins Here: Battling Chronic Absenteeism</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Media Relations Amid a Crisis: Misinformation in the Generative AI Era</a> <div class="tabs__pane"><p><strong>Partnering on a Comprehensive Communication Strategy</strong></p><p>Using the Rubrics of Practice and Suggested Measures for School Communications published by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), participants will begin to understand the elements of creating a comprehensive communication program. These elements include supporting board policies, training for cabinet-level staff, creating a communication plan based in research, social media and branding. Participants will also see the importance of aligning the communication program with the district's strategic plan. Examples of high performing superintendent-communications director teams will be shared as well as success strategies for superintendents in small districts without the capacity to add communications staff. </p><p>March 5, 2025&nbsp; |&nbsp; 1:00pm-5:00pm CT&nbsp; |&nbsp; In-Person,&nbsp;New Orleans, La. prior to NCE 2025</p><p><strong>Speakers: </strong>Jennifer Blaine, superintendent, and Linda Buchman, associate superintendent for communications and community engagement, Spring Branch Independent School District (Houston, Texas); &nbsp;Ashley-Michelle Thublin, APR, director of strategic and crisis communications, and Frederick C. Williams, superintendent, Dublin City (Ga.) Schools; Barbara M. Hunter, APR, executive director, National School Public Relations Association (Rockville, Md.); Erin McCallum, associate executive director of strategy and communications, AASA, ÂÜÀòÍø (Alexandria, Va.)</p><p><strong>Module 1 will be presented as a Pre-Conference Workshop at NCE 2025.&nbsp;</strong><strong>This module is available to full LISC program participants and NCE Preconference workshop attendees (requires NCE 2025 registration) only.</strong><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>See <a href="#RegOptions" data-sf-ec-immutable="">full program registration options</a> above.</strong></p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p><strong>Synthesizing Safety and Security Plans&nbsp;</strong></p><div><p><em></em>When school shootings happen, communities raise questions about their own district&rsquo;s responses should a similar event happen and whether they are doing enough to prevent one. Studies show even the most research-based comprehensive security plans may have gaps and fall short of preventing these worst-case scenarios. Hear from a district that faced their community&rsquo;s fears and skepticism head-on to establish a greater sense of safety and trust and a greater investment in security resources through a strong, targeted marketing campaign. </p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><p>March 20, 2025&nbsp; |&nbsp; 12:00pm - 1:30pm ET&nbsp; |&nbsp; Virtual</p><p><strong>Speakers:&nbsp;</strong>Scott Menzel, superintendent and Kristine Harrington, communications and marketing director, Scottsdale Unified School District (Ariz.)</p><p><a href="https://www.nspra.org/Events/Event-Info/sessionaltcd/LISC-Mar25_2?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Mar24" target="_blank"><strong>Register for Module 2 ONLY</strong></a></p><p><strong>See <a href="#RegOptions" data-sf-ec-immutable="">full program registration options</a> above.</strong></p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p><strong>Building Strong Board Relationships&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong><em></em>Building and maintaining relationships and open lines of communication with the board of education can be a challenge for district leaders, especially when board members are resistant or reluctant. Hear from a superintendent and communications director who have weathered several changes in the district, on their board, and in their community and how they forged strategic and successful connections with their board members.</p><p>April 17, 2025&nbsp; |&nbsp; 12:00pm - 1:30pm ET&nbsp; |&nbsp; Virtual</p><p><strong>Speakers:</strong> Royal Gurley, superintendent, and Beth Cheuk, coordinator of public relations, Charlottesville City Schools (Va.)</p><p><a href="https://www.nspra.org/Events/Event-Info/sessionaltcd/LISC-Apr25?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Apr24" target="_blank"><strong>Register for Module 3 ONLY</strong></a></p><p><strong>See <a href="#RegOptions" data-sf-ec-immutable="">full program registration options</a> above.</strong></p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p><strong>From Vision to Reality: Rolling Out a District Strategic Plan</strong></p><p>A strong strategic vision is critical to creating lasting, positive impacts for school districts. But once the district&rsquo;s strategic plan is adopted, how do you convey the meaningful action steps in ways that your staff and community will support and understand? In this module, participants will hear how having a comprehensive communication strategy has helped a district's overall strategic plan succeed. Presenters will discuss the importance of using research, planning, thoughtful tactics and branding, and strategic storytelling to connect with all educational partners so that they can help you champion your district&rsquo;s goals.</p><p>May 22, 2025&nbsp; |&nbsp; 12:00pm - 1:30pm ET&nbsp; |&nbsp; Virtual</p><p><strong>Speakers: </strong>Trenton Hansen, superintendent, and Jacqueline Paul, director of communications, Jurupa Unified School District (Calif.)</p><p><a href="https://www.nspra.org/Events/Event-Info/sessionaltcd/LISC-May25?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-May24" target="_blank"><strong>Register for Module 4 ONLY</strong></a></p><p><strong>See <a href="#RegOptions" data-sf-ec-immutable="">full program registration options</a> above.</strong></p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p><strong>Belonging Begins Here: Battling Chronic Absenteeism</strong></p><p>Addressing the alarming rates of absenteeism across all grades and schools has quickly risen to the top of priority lists in school districts across the country. In this module, hear how one district launched a successful attendance campaign that targeted kindergarten parents beginning in August 2023 and grades 1-12 beginning in September 2023, with a particular emphasis on secondary students and parents. This award-winning campaign includes a resource-driven website, an aggressive social media campaign, attendance-related videos, other videos that emphasized the importance of belonging and connection, resources for parents, plus coaching and a Communications Toolkit for school administrators and staff. </p><p>June 12, 2025&nbsp; |&nbsp; 12:00pm - 1:30pm ET&nbsp; |&nbsp; Virtual</p><p><strong>Speakers:</strong> ÂÜÀòÍøPresident Gustavo Balderas, superintendent, and Shellie Bailey-Shah, public communications officer, Beaverton School District (Ore.) </p><p><a href="https://www.nspra.org/Events/Event-Info/sessionaltcd/LISC-Jun25?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Jun24" target="_blank"><strong>Register for Module 5 ONLY</strong></a></p><p><strong>See <a href="#RegOptions" data-sf-ec-immutable="">full program registration options</a> above.</strong></p></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p><strong>Media Relations Amid a Crisis: Misinformation in the Generative AI Era</strong></p><p>Superintendents and communications professionals are responsible for being prepared for the unexpected. Strong communications plans can dismantle &ldquo;traditional&rdquo; misinformation, but what happens when generative AI is used to emulate district leadership or create fake district accounts? How do you address the media when you&rsquo;re not well-versed in this technology? How do you share the innovative ways generative AI is being used in classrooms and departments? Hear from districts who have faced this head on, and others who have developed a positive way to use generative AI in their communication efforts and classrooms. Participants will get hands-on media training from former reporters and practice the skill of bridging from a reporter&rsquo;s question to your message.</p><p>July 19, 2025&nbsp; |&nbsp; 1:00pm - 5:00pm ET&nbsp; |&nbsp; In-Person, Washington, D.C., NSPRA Seminar</p><p><strong>Speakers: </strong>Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, superintendent, Hartford (Ct.) Public Schools; Lesley Bruinton, APR, founder and CEO, School Spirit PR (Ala.); Catherine Carbone Rogers, APR, communications consultant, Carbone Communications (Wash.) </p><p><strong>Module 6 will be presented as a Pre-Seminar Workshop at the NSPRA 2025 National Seminar and exclusively available to those who are registered for the full program.</strong></p><p><strong>See <a href="#RegOptions" data-sf-ec-immutable="">full program registration options</a> above.</strong></p></div><p class="note">&nbsp;</p><p class="note">*Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. If you are unable to attend the in-person modules, recordings, slide decks, contact information for speakers and a synopsis of the day's events will be shared with those who have registered.</p><div class="grid__unit grid__unit--1-2"><a href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-25-TEAM" target="_blank"><span class="button button--action">Register for the Full Program as a <br />Team of 2</span></a></div><div class="grid__unit grid__unit--1-2"><a href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-25-IND" target="_blank"><span class="button button--action">Register for the Full Program as an Individual</span></a></div><p><span class="warn"><strong>ÂÜÀòÍøMembers:</strong> Enter code&nbsp;<strong>LISC-AASA</strong>&nbsp;at checkout to receive the discounted member pricing (membership will be verified).</span></p></div>urn:uuid:226ab3c0-7184-4aed-bbcc-63f9e2d07302/professional-learning/event/2025/08/15/default-calendar/about-the-howard-and-aasa-academyChristopher NardozzaAcademyLeadership DevelopmentAspiring LeadersUrban Superintendents AcademyThe 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.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:44 Z<h4>Empowering Urban Leaders for Over a Decade</h4><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/urban-superintendents-academyfaee9dd8-ffea-4747-a22d-64ec607bd63f.png?sfvrsn=ccac6aa4_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Large group of leaders from the Urban Superintendents Academy smiling" sf-size="100" /><p>As our nation&rsquo;s urban communities grow, so does the need for dynamic superintendents equipped to lead diverse school districts toward 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.</p><h5><strong>Academy Details</strong></h5><p><span style="font-size:18px;">ÂÜÀòÍøoffers two cohorts of the Urban Superintendents Academy in collaboration with two premier universities:</span>&nbsp;</p><p><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/howard---usc.png?sfvrsn=a3a273c5_1" style="margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" width="700" alt="Howard and USC Logos" sf-size="100" /></p><div class="tabs tabs--standard"><a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Howard Academy</a> <a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable="">USC Rossier Academy</a> <div class="tabs__pane"><p><strong>Applications are due by August 1, 2025</strong></p><p>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. </p><div>Nonmember Price: $6,500</div><div><p><strong>ÂÜÀòÍøMember Discounted Price: </strong>$6,000</p><p><a href="/forms/application-aasa-howard-urban-superintendents-academy" target="_blank"><span class="button button--action">Apply Today</span></a></p><p class="note">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.</p></div></div><div class="tabs__pane"><p><strong>Applications are due by August 1, 2025</strong></p><p>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.</p><div>Nonmember Price: &nbsp;$7,000</div><div><p><strong>ÂÜÀòÍøMember Discounted Price: </strong>$6,500</p><p><a href="/forms/application-aasa-usc-urban-superintendents-academy" target="_blank"><span class="button button--action">Apply Today</span></a></p><p class="note">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.</p></div></div></div><p>Just 10% of our nation&rsquo;s superintendents are persons of color. This program is designed to change that.</p><p>By participating, you&rsquo;ll gain:</p><ul><li><strong>Expert Knowledge</strong>: Learn from the nation&rsquo;s top thought leaders in urban education.</li><li><strong>21st-Century Leadership Skills</strong>: Master the strategies needed to navigate community relations, district politics, and equity-centered decision-making.</li><li><strong>Real-World Experience</strong>: Develop action plans to address the challenges faced by today&rsquo;s urban superintendents.</li><li><strong>Mentorship and Networking</strong>: Join a supportive community of peers and mentors dedicated to advancing equity and excellence in education.</li></ul><div class="tabs tabs--standard"><h5><strong>Academy Dates</strong></h5></div>urn:uuid:b9c80448-a796-4d46-b6e3-02e03a94865e/professional-learning/event/2025/09/01/default-calendar/aspiring-superintendents-academy-for-female-leadersChristopher NardozzaAcademyLeadership DevelopmentAccess & OpportunityAspiring LeadersAspiring Superintendents Academy® for Women LeadersThis academy is designed to uplift and empower women educators, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and connections to step into the superintendency. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:44 Z<h3><span class="highlight">Women educators, leading learning </span></h3><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/aspiring-female/aspiring-women.png?sfvrsn=817b7805_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="A group of women educators " sf-size="100" /><p>The need for visionary leadership in education has never been greater&mdash;and women are uniquely poised to meet this challenge. While women remain underrepresented in the superintendent&rsquo;s chair, ÂÜÀòÍøactively works to change this demographic imbalance.</p><p>The ÂÜÀòÍøAspiring Superintendents Academy&reg; for Women Leaders is designed to uplift and empower women educators, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and connections to step into the superintendency. This academy is more than preparation&mdash;it&rsquo;s also a movement to ensure women have a strong voice in shaping the future of education.</p><div data-sf-ec-immutable="" contenteditable="false" style="width:560px;height:315px;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;"><div data-sf-disable-link-event=""><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZJZGHh6pKgE" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div><hr /><h5><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/aspiring-framework-circle.jpg?sfvrsn=584e15e3_5" style="float:right;margin:5px 20px 5px 5px;" sf-size="197103" class="-align-right" width="300" alt="Aspiring Superintendents Academy Framework" sf-constrain-proportions="true" /><strong>Academy Curriculum:&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>This academy covers a wide range of essential topics, providing you with a deep understanding of the leadership role of a successful superintendent.</p><p><strong>Core Curriculum Areas Include:</strong></p><ul><strong></strong><li>Framing the Superintendent Role: Knowing Yourself and Your Leadership Strengths and Areas for Growth&nbsp;</li><li>Leading for Equity with Urgency</li><li>Understanding Governance</li><li>Building a Community of Support</li><li>Balancing Leadership</li><li>Leading Learning</li></ul><h5><strong>Who Should Apply?</strong></h5><p>Any woman who aspires to be a superintendent is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to principals and central office professionals.</p>urn:uuid:0e3b5fd4-d379-4284-ba1d-75aeab7e993c/professional-learning/event/2025/03/03/default-calendar/national-superintendent-certification-program-midwestChristopher NardozzaCertification ProgramLeadership DevelopmentBoard RelationsDistrict & School OperationsNational Superintendent Certification Program® - MidwestThe ÂÜÀòÍøNational Superintendent Certification Program® is an opportunity for superintendents to sharpen and refresh their skills to effectively lead their teams and serve all learners.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:40 Z<div><h4><strong>Empowering Superintendents, Transforming Public Education</strong> </h4><img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/widwest-certification.png?sfvrsn=34bfce0b_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Group photo of graduates from the Midwest program" sf-size="100" /><p><span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">The ÂÜÀòÍøNational Superintendent Certification Program&reg; offers early-career and experienced superintendents a unique chance to engage in impactful, high-quality professional development. With a focus on real-time issues superintendents face, this program equips leaders with the knowledge to navigate the complex challenges in today's educational landscape.</span></p><div><div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="19471626-3551-40d3-8d44-54ae4650619e" dir="auto"><p>Participants benefit from a top-tier curriculum and access to a supportive network of peers&mdash;essential for thriving as leaders in our schools and communities. As political and economic pressures mount, this program provides the practical tools and insights superintendents need to lead effectively and make a lasting impact!</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div></div></div><div class="content-box"><h3>Midwest Cohort Class of 2026</h3><p><strong><span class="highlight">Applications for the Midwest 2026 class were due February 1, 2025.</span></strong></p><p>Session 1: March 3 - 5, 2025 in New Orleans, La. during NCE 2025</p><p>Session 2: October 8-10, 2025 in St. Louis, Mo.</p><p>Session 3: February 9 - 11, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn. during NCE 2026</p><p>Session 4: September 30 - October 2, 2026 in St. Louis, Mo.</p></div>