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1. Who should participate in the 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program^庐?
 
Any current early career superintendent who has seven or fewer years of experience as a superintendent or superintendents with additional experience who want to refresh their skill set and re-energize.

2. How large is each cohort?
 
Each cohort will have approximately 25-30 participants.

3. How is the 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program^庐 different from other superintendent training programs?

The 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program庐 boasts unique features:

  A Relevant, Coherent Curriculum
All components of the program are focused on developing the capacity for transformative leadership to improve student achievement. The program will be heavily case-based, with a combination of whole-group, small-group, and individual learning activities in each session. The program was developed by superintendents especially for superintendents to be transformative leaders.

  Experienced, Successful Faculty
The program is taught by a cadre of experienced leaders, with an emphasis on seasoned successful superintendent from school systems, professional education associations, and private sector organizations鈥攁ll of whom have been highly successful in raising organizational performance and positively affecting organizational culture. The Lead Teachers are superintendents who have made an exceptional impact in their district and often possess national recognition.

  One-to-One Coaching
Cohort members will be matched with sitting, veteran Superintendents or recently retired superintendents as mentors. The mentors serve as critical friends throughout the Program, and most mentors and mentees maintain their professional friendship throughout their careers.

  Individual Capstone Projects
Each participant will complete a Capstone Project during the duration of the program. The Capstone is a practitioner-oriented project that will challenge Participants to use their knowledge gained during the Certification Program, current expertise, and work experience to analyze a district issue that requires intervention. Each participant will propose, design, and implement an action plan to address a current leadership issue, challenge, or opportunity in his/her district, to which the mentor and lead teacher will provide guidance and support. Participants are highly encouraged to select a topic that will positively impact how the school district meets the academic, social, and/or environmental needs of students.

  Ongoing Support and Connections
Certification Program graduates will become members of a growing, and active, alumni group. 萝莉网supports alumni with opportunities to connect online throughout the year and in person during our National Conference on Education. Additionally, alumni are regularly invited to events and meetings around the nation that address critical education issues. Finally, alumni have developed their own communications and education networks through social media and other electronic media. 萝莉网actively supports and promotes all of these connections.

4. Why the 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program^庐?

萝莉网has developed a highly relevant and personalized curriculum that studies critical education issues and opportunities facing school district leaders. 
 
萝莉网brings the best practitioners and highly respected thought leaders to the 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program^庐. These leaders are not just presenters for they become a part of the network of colleagues and experts our participants and alumni connect with throughout their careers.
 
Our format of in-person and virtual sessions, work with mentors, Capstone Project, and online work between sessions delivers a highly effective and personalized blended learning environment. Participants are immersed in the type of learning we know to be effective for adults and children alike.

5. How do I apply for the 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program^庐?

Complete the online application. With questions, contact Amy Sichel at amy.sichel@aasa.org.

6. How much will it cost to participate in the 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program^庐?

The program fee is $6,000 for 萝莉网members and $6,500 for non-members. The fee includes instruction, personalized mentoring for each participant, meeting meals, program materials and all other aspects of the academy over the 20-month period. Through the generosity of our 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program^庐 sponsors, 萝莉网is able to include national thought leaders and highly effective superintendent practitioners in the 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program庐. Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging fees and arrangements.

6. What is the cancellation policy for the 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program^庐?

To receive a refund, cancellation requests must be received in writing no less than 14 days prior to a program start. Refunds are not granted for failure to attend, late arrival, unattended events or early departure. 萝莉网is not responsible for weather related cancellations, airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by attendee that are associated with the program. A $100 processing fee applies to all cancellations.

If you have any questions, please contact Mort Sherman, 萝莉网associate executive director, leadership services and awards, at msherman@aasa.org  or 703-875-0726. You can also contact Amy Sichel, lead superintendent, at amy.sichel@aasa.org.

Through our in-depth curriculum, dynamic in-person and virtual sessions, one-on-one mentoring, Capstone Project, and long-term professional networks, the 萝莉网National Superintendent Certification Program庐 delivers the comprehensive leadership development superintendent leaders need. Our program focuses on key issues:

• Gathering the Group and Building Community
• Ethics and Professional Norms for Future Driven Superintendents
• Promoting Belonging and Cultural Responsiveness: Shared Vision of Student Achievement and Well Being
• A Vision for Educational Leadership for the Future Driven Superintendent
• Superintendent and Board Relations, Policies, and Procedures
• The Superintendent and the District鈥檚 Communication Plan
• Organizational Culture Building: Promoting a Shared Vision for Quality Teaching and Learning
• Engaging Families, Businesses, Government Agencies, and the Community
• The Superintendent as the Instructional Leader: Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction 
• The Role of the Superintendent in Promoting the School/System Improvement Process
• Addressing Social Emotional and Academic Learning; Building a Community of Care and Support
• Operations and Management
• Legislative Advocacy and Culminating Capstone Projects

• Putting it All Together: Culminating Capstone Projects, Reflections, and Graduation

The opportunity to obtain CEUs from the University of La Verne is provided as a service for educational leaders who are seeking a permanent record of their educational accomplishments. CEUs may be obtained up to six months after graduating from the program.

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