Upcoming �ܲ�AV��ƵEvents

  ﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Upcoming �ܲ�AV��ƵEvents</title><link>/</link><description /><category>Webinar</category><category>Staffing, HR &amp; Talent Development</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>District &amp; School Operations</category><category>Consortium</category><category>Technology &amp; AI</category><category>ed-tech</category><category>education technology</category><category>edtech</category><category>ai</category><category>ed tech</category><category>tech</category><category>Summit</category><category>Health &amp; Wellness</category><category>Social Emotional Learning</category><category>school climate</category><category>College- Career- and Life-Readiness</category><category>Cohort</category><category>Community &amp; Family Engagement</category><category>Early Learning</category><category>Curriculum &amp; Assessment</category><category>Certification Program</category><category>Board Relations</category><category>Academy</category><category>Access &amp; Opportunity</category><category>access</category><category>opportunity</category><category>equity</category><category>inclusion</category><category>diversity</category><category>District Cabinet</category><category>Aspiring Leaders</category><category>Communications &amp; Public Relations</category><category>Conference</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><a10:contributor><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:contributor><a10:contributor><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:contributor><a10:contributor><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:contributor><a10:contributor><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:contributor><a10:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="/feeds/events" /><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:f2b3983b-915d-4c89-b7cc-5bb8ab73571b</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/11/06/default-calendar/leading-through-the-storm-creating-cohesion-in-a-time-of-turbulence</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Webinar</category><category>Staffing, HR &amp; Talent Development</category><category>Leadership Development</category><title>Leading Through the Storm: Creating Cohesion in a Time of Turbulence</title><description>This webinar explores keeping your team aligned when staffing or funding shifts, building trust districtwide, and how to draft a strategic plan that delivers results.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:29:09 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p data-pm-slice="1 3 []"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/webinars/pre-webinar-600x400-(1).png?sfvrsn=3a53d6ac_1" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="" class="-align-center" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-pm-slice="1 3 []"&gt;District leaders are facing constant uncertainty: shifting funding, staffing shortages, and political pressures. In moments like these, clarity matters most. A strong strategic plan acts as a north star, helping you align teams, focus resources, and lead with confidence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Our panel of strategic leaders from K12 Coalition will cover:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keeping your team aligned when staffing or funding shifts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Building trust districtwide, even with political noise in the background&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to draft a strategic plan that delivers results&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ll also hear from a panel of superintendents who have used strategic planning to align their systems:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-b-watlington-sr-ed-d-a14b845b/"&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;Tony Watlington&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&amp;ndash; Superintendent for the School District of Philadelphia&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/letrecia-g-b45a143/"&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;LeTrecia Gloster&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Former Assistant Superintendent from York City Schools, now Head of Transformation in Prince George&amp;rsquo;s County, MD​​&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:5810d359-4ae8-4e0e-8705-48ce3403c664</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2026/05/06/default-calendar/wellbeing-summit</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Summit</category><category>Health &amp; Wellness</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Social Emotional Learning</category><category>school climate</category><title>Leadership for Well-Being and Learning Summit</title><description>Explore new strategies for driving collaborative excellence and creating healthy school environments where both educators and children thrive!</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:31:05 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h3&gt;&lt;div style="color:#3CBBd7;"&gt;Navigate Together: Charting the Path to School Belonging &amp;amp; Well-Being&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/leadership-for-well-being-and-learning-cohort/leadership-for-well-being-and-learning-summit-1000x300.png?sfvrsn=254e6714_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Leadership for Well-Being and Learning Summit May 6 - 8, 2026 in Minnesota" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="large"&gt;When students and educators feel genuinely welcomed and can be themselves at school, they thrive&amp;mdash;focus improves, potential unlocks, and entire communities benefit.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Join &lt;a href="/about-aasa/person/david-law" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��ƵPresident David Law&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;at the Leadership for Well-Being and Learning Summit to discover how leaders nationwide are creating cultures of belonging and well-being. You'll explore strategies for creating environments where collaboration flows naturally, where every child&amp;rsquo;s unique potential is nurtured, and where educators don't just survive, they flourish!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;em class="fa-solid fa-compass" style="color:#59defd;"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Learning Objectives:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explore comprehensive measurement strategies for mental health initiatives using proven frameworks for student screening and early warning systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn strategies for including student belonging strategies into core district priorities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identify and cultivate strategic community partnerships that amplify student and family support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop proactive approaches to supporting educator mental health and well-being&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Implement systems that identify and address staff burnout before it impacts student outcomes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Create cultures where staff feel genuinely supported and able to thrive professionally&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div class="content-box content-box--action"&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Special Rates for Cohort Participants!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/professional-learning/event/2025/09/10/default-calendar/leadership-for-well-being-and-learning-cohort" target="_blank"&gt;Leadership for Well-Being and Learning Cohort&lt;/a&gt; registered districts/organizations receive one free summit registration. Plus, additional team members can register at $300/person.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:3d069e12-57c4-4fe8-8a25-06fe51d7b3cd</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/10/22/default-calendar/laying-the-foundations-for-innovation-and-efficiency-with-ai</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Webinar</category><category>Technology &amp; AI</category><category>ed-tech</category><category>education technology</category><category>edtech</category><category>ai</category><category>ed tech</category><category>tech</category><title>Laying the Foundations for Innovation and Efficiency with AI</title><description>This webinar explores how hands-on, career-connected learning can: reignite motivation, bring students back into the classroom, improve attendance and behavior, boost graduation rates</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:08:59 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/webinars/websiteimage-600x400-aasa-webinar-promo-(5).png?sfvrsn=d5b7481b_1" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="" class="-align-center" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;Thirty percent time savings for teachers! Personalized learning for every student! Automated operations and customer service! The promise of AI is sky high. But realizing that promise will be no easy feat&amp;mdash;especially as the volume of federal and state AI policies grow, raising expectations for privacy, safety, and equity in K-12 schools.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;EAB&amp;rsquo;s latest survey data show that while 60% of districts have launched pilots to find innovative uses for AI, just 35% have established clear guidelines for when and how teachers can use this new technology. Why does this matter? Without clear expectations, distrust and anxiety among parents, teachers, and students will prevent the district from advancing truly game-changing applications when they become available.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this webinar, EAB expert Sad&amp;eacute; Young and Mike Moan,&amp;nbsp;Superintendent of Woodstock CUSD 200 in Illinois, will discuss what schools must consider when preparing for lasting AI use in schools, and how Woodstock CUSD brought those requirements to life. During this session, you will learn.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list-type="bulleted" data-list-indent="1"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What districts must consider&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;when preparing to unlock innovation and efficiency with AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-type="bulleted" data-list-indent="1"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to evaluate your district&amp;rsquo;s readiness &lt;/strong&gt;for safe and supported use of AI in schools&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-type="bulleted" data-list-indent="1"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to avoid common missteps that erode confidence &lt;/strong&gt;and trust among teachers, students, and staff&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;Participants will be given access to EAB&amp;rsquo;s AI Pulse Check as part of this session.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:9f76691a-67bb-4e2c-8a86-0ab2c8e2a417</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/10/15/default-calendar/engaging-the-unengaged-how-cte-can-reignite-student-motivation</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Webinar</category><category>Curriculum &amp; Assessment</category><title>Engaging the Unengaged: How CTE Can Reignite Student Motivation</title><description>This webinar explores how hands-on, career-connected learning can: reignite motivation, bring students back into the classroom, improve attendance and behavior, boost graduation rates</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:29:58 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;img alt="" src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/webinars/certify-ed-webinar-(600-x-400-px).png?sfvrsn=3f1acea1_1" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;Across the country, schools are grappling with rising absenteeism and student disengagement. Many learners struggle to see the relevance of traditional academics, leaving them disconnected from their education and future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This presentation explores how &lt;strong&gt;hands-on, career-connected learning&lt;/strong&gt; can:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reignite motivation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bring students back into the classroom&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Improve attendance and behavior&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Boost graduation rates&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;By integrating &lt;strong&gt;CTE pathways and interactive simulations&lt;/strong&gt; in areas like culinary arts, welding, and biotechnology, schools can make learning meaningful and relevant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Participants will leave with &lt;strong&gt;practical strategies&lt;/strong&gt; for using CTE as a powerful lever to re-engage students and close the career readiness gap.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:3107af65-5242-4fb1-8e05-cc8e5946242e</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/09/26/default-calendar/urban-superintendents-academy-summit</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Summit</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Access &amp; Opportunity</category><category>access</category><category>opportunity</category><category>equity</category><category>inclusion</category><category>diversity</category><title>Bold Urban Leadership Summit</title><description>An annual opportunity to delve into the successes, challenges, and endless possibilities of district leadership in urban education.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:52:39 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inspiring Transformative Leadership for Over a Decade!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/about/urban-team.jpg?sfvrsn=c0e0c1c5_1" style="margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:10px;display:block;margin-left:auto;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" class="-align-center" width="500" alt="" sf-size="280701" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now entering its second decade of impact, this gathering unites visionary superintendents and district leaders who are reimagining education in our nation's urban communities.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You'll join fellow change-makers who understand the unique tapestry of urban education&amp;mdash;its rich diversity, complex challenges, and unlimited potential for breakthrough innovation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learning Objectives:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Connect with a powerful network of urban education leaders who are building responsive learning environments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explore leadership approaches that center student voices and community strengths&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discover practical strategies that translate bold vision into measurable impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gain insights from leaders who have successfully navigated similar challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;All registered participants in the &lt;a href="/professional-learning/event/2025/08/22/default-calendar/urban-superintendents-academy" target="_blank"&gt;2025 Urban Superintendents Academy&lt;/a&gt; will receive complimentary registration to this summit.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:13cbbee8-759f-46e9-b1e8-21fcb92d4733</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/10/13/default-calendar/information-session-district-summer-learning-network</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Webinar</category><category>District &amp; School Operations</category><title>Information Session: District Summer Learning Network</title><description>Information sessions to learn more about the District Summer Learning Network.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:35:35 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/webinars/dsln-info-sessions.png?sfvrsn=2d71daf1_1" style="margin-bottom:15px;" alt="Informational Webinar for the District Summer Learning Network" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶand&amp;nbsp;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.fhi360.org/"&gt;FHI 360&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;recently announced the launch of a new phase of the &lt;a href="https://dslnhub.fhi360.org/" target="_blank"&gt;District Summer Learning Network&lt;/a&gt; (DSLN) &amp;mdash; an initiative designed to help school districts across the country unlock the full potential of summer learning programs to improve student academic outcomes and well-being. Access to this newly expanded network is open to all U.S. school districts at no charge, thanks to the generous support from&amp;nbsp;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://wallacefoundation.org/"&gt;The Wallace Foundation&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interested in learning more about DSLN?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us for one of our upcoming interactive virtual sessions designed specifically for district leadership teams interested in transforming their summer programs into powerful engines for student growth!&lt;span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type="disc"&gt;&lt;li&gt;Monday, October 13, 3pm ET&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:5293b2ce-4b33-485a-b453-7069da75b8dc</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/11/18/default-calendar/ai-super-summit</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Summit</category><category>Technology &amp; AI</category><category>ed-tech</category><category>education technology</category><category>edtech</category><category>ai</category><category>ed tech</category><category>tech</category><title>AI Super Summit</title><description>Discover transformative AI strategies at AASA's AI Super Summit! Visionary leaders will connect to learn about and design cutting-edge AI solutions across operations and teaching and learning to shape the future of education.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 15:28:53 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h3 style="color:#200d8c;"&gt;30 spots open! Meet us where AI and innovation bloom in the desert.&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/ai/ai-super-summit-november-18-and-19-in-arizona.png?sfvrsn=fe583cd3_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="AI Super Summit November 18 and 19 in Arizona" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re bringing district leaders under the Arizona sun for a learning experience that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters: how AI is reshaping the future of education. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re an AI rookie or already piloting tools across your district, this event is built to meet you where you are and help you bring your district to new heights!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;em style="color:#d84897;" class="fa-regular fa-head-side-gear"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;Leadership Tracks&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through carefully crafted hands-on leadership tracks, you'll dive deep into the areas directly aligned with your responsibilities at your district. Each track will cater to both new and experienced AI users.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong style="color:#d84897;"&gt;Education Leadership Track:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Empower instructional visionaries to personalize learning, enhance assessment, and cultivate future-ready skills through strategic AI implementation.
        &lt;strong style="color:#d84897;"&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong style="color:#d84897;"&gt;Business &amp;amp; Operations Track:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Turn complex district operations into streamlined, efficient processes to support budget forecasting, operational efficiency, and resource allocation.
        &lt;strong style="color:#d84897;"&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join us in the Valley of the Sun where pioneering ideas bloom and the next chapter of education takes root.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:809ed5d4-5166-4ad2-bda2-3ca557b56006</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/12/03/default-calendar/effie-jones-leadership-institute</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Academy</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Access &amp; Opportunity</category><category>access</category><category>opportunity</category><category>equity</category><category>inclusion</category><category>diversity</category><category>District Cabinet</category><category>Aspiring Leaders</category><title>Dr. Effie H. Jones Leadership Institute</title><description>This institute will equip the next generation of leaders with the skills, mindset, and cultural responsiveness needed to drive meaningful change and improve student outcomes in schools across the nation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:10:26 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;img alt="Dr. Effie H. Jones Leadership Institute" src="/images/default-source/about/effie-jones-leadership-institute-header.png?sfvrsn=904b0c63_1" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;h6&gt;The Dr. Effie H. Jones Leadership Institute seeks to empower the next generation of visionary leaders in public education&amp;mdash;equipping them with the skills, mindset, and cultural responsiveness needed to drive meaningful change and improve student
    outcomes in schools across the nation.&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="large"&gt;Through the lens and legacy of the transformative leader Dr. Effie H. Jones, participants will:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Analyze &lt;/strong&gt;the historical and cultural context of leadership in public education and connect that legacy to their own leadership identities.

    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reflect&lt;/strong&gt; on personal values and leadership purpose, identifying how their lived experiences shape their vision and commitment to access and opportunity.

    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Develop strategies&lt;/strong&gt; for culturally responsive leadership, rooted in community uplift and systemic change.

    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Establish authentic connections&lt;/strong&gt; with institute peers, fostering a supportive professional network grounded in shared purpose and accountability.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ultimately, participants will explore how to lead with purpose, uplift their communities, and initiate belonging-centered change within school systems.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:5de17749-f78d-48f5-b6e5-e93d676ad600</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/10/08/default-calendar/skills-summit</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Summit</category><category>College- Career- and Life-Readiness</category><category>Leadership Development</category><title>Real Skills for Real Life Summit</title><description>Through 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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:44:01 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;&lt;div style="color:#0fbab2;"&gt;Can 'The New Basics' Prepare Students for a World That&amp;rsquo;s Constantly Changing?
    &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/executive-function-research-network/executive-function-summit.png?sfvrsn=a3716610_1" style="margin-bottom:30px;" alt="Executive Function Summit" /&gt;&lt;h5 style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;a href="/professional-learning/leadership-summits/real-skills-for-real-life-summit-agenda" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button"&gt;CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;The future belongs to those who can think critically and creatively, focus intently without being distracted, and channel their inner strengths. Today's &amp;ldquo;future-ready&amp;rdquo; student graduates with the knowledge and&amp;nbsp;capacity
    to adapt, innovate, and thrive in college, career and real life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are "&lt;a href="/the-public-education-promise/principle-2-the-new-basics-real-skills-for-real-life" target="_blank"&gt;The New Basics&lt;/a&gt;"&amp;mdash;essential skills grounded in cutting-edge brain science and executive function research.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For students to learn traditional academics, they need:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong style="color:#0fbab2;"&gt;Focused Attention:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;to pay attention and stay focused&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong style="color:#0fbab2;"&gt;Working Memory:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;to keep information in mind so it can be used&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong style="color:#0fbab2;"&gt;Cognitive Flexibility:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to think flexibly in response to changing circumstances, to see things from a new perspective, and to think creatively
                &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong style="color:#0fbab2;"&gt;Reflection:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;to notice challenges, step back, think about your own thinking, consider options, and pause before responding
                &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong style="color:#0fbab2;"&gt;Self-Control:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;to resist distractions, temptations and impulsivity so you can persist and achieve what you want to achieve&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;So, how can we make executive function skills the foundational building blocks for developing "Real Skills for Real Life" in our schools?&amp;nbsp; And, what does the science of learning tell us about how students best develop these skills?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;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;"&gt;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&lt;/span&gt;
 &lt;strong style="font-size:inherit;color:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt; increase student achievement&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;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;"&gt;;
 &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size:inherit;color:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;build new capacity of your team&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;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;"&gt;; and &lt;/span&gt;
 &lt;strong style="font-size:inherit;color:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;take your own leadership to the next level.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size:inherit;color:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5 style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;a href="/professional-learning/leadership-summits/real-skills-for-real-life-summit-agenda" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button"&gt;CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;/h5&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:8a358897-3b22-483c-b5ef-a58689e17b9b</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/09/10/default-calendar/leadership-for-well-being-and-learning-cohort</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Cohort</category><category>Health &amp; Wellness</category><title>Leadership for Well-being and Learning Cohort</title><description>Supporting superintendents and district leaders in fostering environments where both well-being and academic success thrive!</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:34:56 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;Put Well-being and Learning at the Forefront of Your District's Strategy&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;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="" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;span style="font-size:15px;font-family:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learning Objectives:&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate as a community of practice to learn about and develop strategies for integrating well-being initiatives with academic goals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Participate in virtual and in-person site visits to see how wellness and learning strategies are implemented in various districts across the country&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn from expert practitioners and researchers about innovative strategies that are making a lasting impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Access national resources and services to support the well-being and academic success of students and staff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:484de7ef-3ea9-4db5-9a5c-51068acc392a</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/09/18/default-calendar/authentic-family-engagement</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Cohort</category><category>District &amp; School Operations</category><category>Community &amp; Family Engagement</category><title>Authentic Family Engagement Certification Program</title><description>Explore a series of five carefully developed modules to help advance your district's family engagement strategy!</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 14:47:18 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;Family engagement is a &lt;em&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;value&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, not an activity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The research is clear&lt;/strong&gt;: strong family engagement can have a significant and positive impact on student outcomes.&amp;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Program Modules&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;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!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="tabs tabs--vertical"&gt;&lt;a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;Family Engagement: Why Now? (The Critical Need for Authentic Family Engagement)&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;Defining Authentic Family Engagement&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;Case Studies in Exemplary Family Engagement&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;Authentic Family Engagement at All School Levels&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;Incorporating Authentic Family Engagement in Strategic Planning&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;Sustaining Effective Family Engagement&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Explore the meaning of authentic family engagement and why it is critical for the success of students today. Participants will investigate the nature of &amp;ldquo;authentic&amp;rdquo; family outreach and ways to promote their involvement in education.
        &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.
        &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;How do modern parents view their children&amp;rsquo;s education and the quality of the schools they attend? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This module will emphasize this critical question, exploring the causes of parental misconceptions and negative perceptions&amp;mdash;particularly in an increasingly divisive political climate. Participants will explore strategies and techniques for
            promoting positive and sustained parent and family engagement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leaders will have opportunities to understand the universal elements of authentic family engagement common to all levels of students&amp;rsquo; education. This module explores the unique nature of students&amp;rsquo; varying developmental levels as they
            grow and mature. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.
        &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;How do great educational leaders promote authentic family engagement? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Portraits of successful educational leaders&amp;mdash;including both central office and school-based administrators&amp;mdash;will guide and inform participants&amp;rsquo; discussions, emphasizing what we know about essential conditions for successful family
            engagement and the role of the educational leader in promoting those conditions.
        &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The course will conclude with recommendations for helping parents and families to become true partners in educational transformation in schools today&amp;mdash;as well as suggested &amp;ldquo;next steps&amp;rdquo; in taking this work forward within participants&amp;rsquo;
            learning organizations.
        &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:82ec851a-bdf3-43d4-b1ef-7709522b464b</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/09/10/default-calendar/national-superintendent-certification-program-west</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Certification Program</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Board Relations</category><category>District &amp; School Operations</category><title>National Superintendent Certification Program® - West</title><description>�ܲ�AV��ƵNational Superintendent Certification Program® is an opportunity for superintendents to sharpen and refresh their skills to effectively lead their teams and serve all learners.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:27:51 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;div&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Excellence in leadership in our nation's public schools has never been more vital to our children&amp;rsquo;s success than it is today.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;The �ܲ�AV��ƵNational Superintendent Certification Program&amp;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div dir="auto" data-message-id="19471626-3551-40d3-8d44-54ae4650619e" data-message-author-role="assistant"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Participants benefit from a top-tier curriculum and access to a supportive network of peers&amp;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!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;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;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="content-box"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;West Cohort Class of 2027&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;Applications for the West 2027 cohort are due August 10, 2025.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Session 1 - September 10 - 12, 2025 in Phoenix, Ariz.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Session 2 - February 9 - 11, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn., prior to NCE 2026&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Session 3 - October 14 - 16, 2026,&amp;nbsp;Siloam Springs School District (Ark.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Session 4/Graduation - February 22 - 27, 2027 in Atlanta, Ga. prior to NCE 2027&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:c5900516-f867-4486-a896-943c58e0d308</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/07/09/default-calendar/aspiring-academy</link><a10:author><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:author><category>Academy</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Aspiring Leaders</category><title>Aspiring Superintendents Academy®</title><description>The Aspiring Superintendents Academy® is a highly interactive program that provides the real-world skills our next generation of superintendents need to thrive.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:03:57 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h3 class="highlight"&gt;The time for visionary leadership is now.&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;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&amp;#39;s annual conference" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;In today&amp;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 &lt;strong&gt;every student&lt;/strong&gt;. Superintendents are no
    longer just administrators; they are catalysts for transformative change, and �ܲ�AV��Ƶleads the charge in developing educators who can effectively navigate and inspire systemic change in education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The �ܲ�AV��ƵAspiring Superintendents Academy&amp;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Academy Curriculum:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;This academy covers a wide range of essential topics, providing you with a deep understanding of the leadership role of a successful superintendent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Core Curriculum Areas Include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;li&gt;Framing the Superintendency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;3C's of Leadership: Culture, Community and Communications&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leading Systems of Learning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Balancing Leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Governance and the Superintendency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who Should Apply?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anyone who aspires to be a superintendent is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to principals and central office professionals.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:22e5c327-dc62-4d88-b2e9-a480b2298a10</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2024/09/25/default-calendar/national-superintendent-certification-program-east</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Certification Program</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Board Relations</category><category>District &amp; School Operations</category><title>National Superintendent Certification Program® - East</title><description>The �ܲ�AV��ƵNational Superintendent Certification Program® is an opportunity for superintendents to sharpen and refresh their skills to effectively lead their teams and serve all learners.</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:06:58 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;div&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real-time focus on key issues superintendents are facing.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/h4&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;The �ܲ�AV��ƵNational Superintendent Certification Program&amp;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="19471626-3551-40d3-8d44-54ae4650619e" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Participants benefit from a top-tier curriculum and access to a supportive network of peers&amp;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!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;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;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="content-box"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;East Cohort Class of 2026&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#fcb034;font-family:open_sanssemibold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Applications closed September 20, 2024.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Session 1&lt;/strong&gt;- September 25 - 27, 2024 | Alexandria, Va. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Session 2&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- March 3 - 5, 2025 | New Orleans, La. prior to NCE 2025&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Session 3 - September 17 - 19, 2025 | Alexandria, Va.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Session 4&lt;/strong&gt; - February 9 - 11, 2026 | Nashville, Tenn. prior to NCE 2026&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="note"&gt;Note: All in-person meetings are subject to pandemic conditions and may be changed to virtual or hybrid sessions.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:67cd804c-93d9-476e-9563-440241de730f</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/07/07/default-calendar/national-women-s-leadership-consortium</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Consortium</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>District &amp; School Operations</category><category>Cohort</category><title>National Women’s Leadership Consortium</title><description>The National Women's Leadership Consortium is specifically designed for women in leadership positions across all sectors impacting public education!</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:31:30 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;Women educators, leading learning. &lt;/h4&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/women-leaders.png?sfvrsn=b48723ec_1" style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Women in leadership and education" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶis dedicated to fostering a diverse leadership pipeline that champions the future of America's schools. In our ongoing commitment, we've embarked on an initiative to amplify the presence of women and other underrepresented leaders in education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The National Women's Leadership Consortium is specifically designed for women in leadership positions across all sectors impacting public education!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="img-left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span class="img-right"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/well_logo.png?sfvrsn=5241d1a_1" style="margin:10px;float:right;" class="-align-right" width="200" alt="Women Educators, Leading Learning" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Consortium will explore:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transforming School Culture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reaching EACH Scholar&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leading with Heart&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial WELLness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leading for Equity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Be Well to Lead Well&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentoring the Next Generation of Talent&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leading Innovation in a Digital Age&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Strategies for Leading During Challenging Times&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;"&gt;We believe that with Women Educators Leading Learning (#AASAWELL), we can truly change the landscape of growth opportunities for the young people in this nation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:37d514bf-0930-4bfc-afbf-95147d0da4f8</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/07/08/default-calendar/legislative-advocacy-conference</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Conference</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>Legislative Advocacy Conference</title><description>Learn about the latest federal education policy issues that will impact your district and advocate for public education across the country.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:51:46 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;img src="/images/default-source/advocacy/advocacy-conference/2025-legislative-advocacy-conference.png?sfvrsn=9033ad03_1" alt="2025 Legislative Advocacy Conference" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Make your voice heard on Capitol Hill and learn about the latest federal policy issues that will impact your district&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;h6&gt;July 8-10, 2025&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;span class="warn"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At this time, we have reached capacity. Email Gabriela Iturri (&lt;a href="mailto:giturri@aasa.org"&gt;giturri@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;) to be placed on the waitlist.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;School system leaders and school business officials are critical leaders when it comes to federal education policy discussions. The Legislative Advocacy Conference, presented by �ܲ�AV��Ƶand ASBO International, is your opportunity to learn, share and represent
    your district.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the course of 3 days, you'll hear from education policy experts, key U.S. Department of Education staff and meet with their Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, you will have the opportunity to exchange valuable insights on these pivotal topics:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 4 Major Supreme Court Cases of 2025 Impacting K-12 Operations, Funding and Policies 
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Unpacking Proposals to Block Grant, Cut and Rescind Funding for Public Schools  
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;New proposals to better align apprenticeships, CTE programs and workforce development programs  
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Future of the E-Rate Program  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶand ASBO International&amp;rsquo;s advocacy teams will be on-hand to brief you on key priorities and pending legislation, and to help you prepare to meet effectively with your representatives.  
&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:cc9a71b8-9027-4380-a5ab-872bd0fa5c12</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/09/10/default-calendar/early-learning-cohort</link><a10:author><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:author><category>Cohort</category><category>Early Learning</category><category>Curriculum &amp; Assessment</category><title>Early Learning Cohort</title><description>Unlock the transformative power of early childhood education, fostering academic success, social-emotional development, and closing achievement gaps for a brighter future.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:14:12 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;div style="color:#4600b0;"&gt;Building the foundation for future success.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;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;"&gt;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&amp;mdash;not merely as an educational stage, but as the cornerstone of opportunity and limitless potential for every child in your community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learning Objectives:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn Transformative Practices:&lt;/strong&gt; 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.
    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cultivate a Vibrant Leadership Community: &lt;/strong&gt;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.
    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Co-Create Alongside Leading Visionaries: &lt;/strong&gt;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.
    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Amplify Your Impact Through Collective Wisdom: &lt;/strong&gt;Join a growing movement of educational champions who recognize that early learning excellence isn't just a program&amp;mdash;it's a transformative philosophy that reshapes educational trajectories
        and community futures!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:4717f762-ea9c-4ccd-b5b6-ccf5ad512eda</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/09/11/default-calendar/redefining-ready-cohort</link><a10:author><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:author><category>Cohort</category><category>College- Career- and Life-Readiness</category><category>Curriculum &amp; Assessment</category><category>District &amp; School Operations</category><title>Redefining Ready! Cohort</title><description>Students are so much more than a standardized test score. Redefine what "ready" looks like for your students.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:49 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h3 style=""&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:x-large;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div align="left"&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Where Preparation Meets Purpose: College, Career and Life Readiness&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;div align="left"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class="img-left"&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In today's rapidly changing world, the traditional markers of readiness &amp;ndash; standardized test scores &amp;ndash; fall short in capturing the full spectrum of our students' potential. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="left"&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="space-b-2"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learning Objectives:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Implement &lt;strong&gt;Career&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;College&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Life Readiness&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;metrics to drive student success
            &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Expand work-based learning&lt;/strong&gt; opportunities (internships, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships)
            &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Increase access to college pathways&lt;/strong&gt;, including dual credit, early college, and transfer agreements
            &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Strengthen executive functioning skills&lt;/strong&gt; in students to improve time management, problem-solving, and adaptability
            &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ensure students have the life skills&lt;/strong&gt; necessary for independent living, financial management, and career navigation
            &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use data to measure and communicate success&lt;/strong&gt; across Career, College, and Life Readiness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:b6e742cb-ecac-4f58-844d-b6ff3e65f527</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/09/05/default-calendar/innovation-transformation-consortium</link><a10:author><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:author><category>Consortium</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Technology &amp; AI</category><category>ed-tech</category><category>education technology</category><category>edtech</category><category>ai</category><category>ed tech</category><category>tech</category><title>Innovation for Transformation Consortium</title><description>Empowering educational leaders to drive dynamic change, blending expertise in transformational leadership, personalized learning, and STEM education to create growth opportunities in schools nationwide.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:49 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;Inspire, Innovate, Transform: Leading the Charge in Educational Excellence&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;img style="margin-bottom: 10px" src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/innovation-for-transformation-consortium-visits-indian-hill.png?sfvrsn=d3dfdc49_1" alt="Leaders visiting a museum and engaging with students in classrooms"&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learning Objectives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a participant of this Consortium, you'll have the opportunity to learn and develop in key areas that are critical to leading &lt;em&gt;and &lt;/em&gt;sustaining educational innovation:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Transformational Leadership Practices: &lt;/strong&gt;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.
    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Innovative Instructional Strategies:&lt;/strong&gt; 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.
    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Advancing STEM Education:&lt;/strong&gt; 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.
    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Collaborative Leadership and Systems Thinking: &lt;/strong&gt;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.
    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Continuous Improvement and Innovation Cycles: &lt;/strong&gt;Learn how to implement and sustain a culture of continuous improvement within your district, using data-driven strategies to iterate and enhance educational practices.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:0528684c-b57e-4621-9310-2b4ab325d8c1</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/09/24/default-calendar/aasa-national-principal-supervisor-academy</link><a10:author><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:author><category>Academy</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>District &amp; School Operations</category><title>National Principal Supervisor Academy</title><description>�ܲ�AV��Ƶpartners 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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:48 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;Partners in Progress: Transforming Principal Support&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;span class="img-right"&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Transform how principals lead instruction through this game-changing partnership between �ܲ�AV��Ƶand the University of Washington's&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://k-12leadership.org/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Center for Educational Leadership&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Designed specifically for central office champions who nurture principal growth, this standards-based academy doesn't just develop skills&amp;mdash;it unleashes leadership excellence!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This academy draws from the CCSSO principal supervisor standards, research by the Wallace Foundation, and the Model Principal Supervisor Standards.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;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;"&gt;Participants will:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Receive&amp;nbsp;individual coaching&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Work from problems of practice&lt;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;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;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;"&gt;Connect with peers in virtual &lt;/span&gt;professional learning communities&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;And more!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Upon successful completion of this program, participants will receive an AASA/CEL diploma of completion and professional achievement,&amp;nbsp;a valuable addition to their professional portfolio.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div data-sf-ec-immutable="" contenteditable="false" style="width:640px;height:360px;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;"&gt;&lt;div data-sf-disable-link-event=""&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yjGMOsWHl3w?si=RkL70A3odH-52NKe&amp;amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aasa.org&amp;amp;widgetid=5&amp;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;amp;aoriginsup=1&amp;amp;gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aasa.org%2FSitefinity%2Fadminapp%2Fpages%2Fdistrict-purchasing-hub%2FAction%2FEdit%2Fen&amp;amp;vf=1"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Academy Dates and Details&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;div class="tabs tabs--standard"&gt;&lt;a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;In-Person Academy - Applications Due: September 19, 2025&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;Virtual Academy - Applications Due: September 19, 2025&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;div class="tabs__pane" style="text-align:left;"&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In-Person Information:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left;"&gt;September 24 - 25, 2025 - Chicago, Ill.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left;"&gt;February 10 - 11, 2026 - Nashville, Tenn.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left;"&gt;May 5 - 6, 2026 - Alexandria, Va.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cost: $5,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Virtual Academy Information:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;September 30 - October 1, 2025&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;February 17 - 18, 2026&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;May 7 - 8, 2026&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left;"&gt;Cost: $5,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:8d657dd5-fb5d-4655-a144-9b18157999e4</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/10/16/default-calendar/leadership-in-school-communication</link><a10:author><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:author><category>Cohort</category><category>Communications &amp; Public Relations</category><title>Leadership in School Communication Program</title><description>Strengthen your strategic communication leadership to ensure your entire district tells a coherent, compelling story of impact.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:47 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;Speak with one voice. Lead with one purpose.&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img 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" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;As public education continues to evolve, clear and proactive communication has never been more essential to success&amp;mdash;and it starts at the top. &lt;/span&gt;The Leadership in School Communication Program (LISC) is designed to strengthen communication leadership, whether you're working with a dedicated communications team member or leading communication efforts yourself as superintendent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This strategic alignment opportunity helps you build the leadership skills and tools needed to ensure your entire system tells a coherent, compelling &lt;strong&gt;story of impact&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This program is done in partnership with the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/about-aasa/partner/national-school-public-relations-assocation" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" class="-align-center" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/logos/partners/nspra-logo.png?sfvrsn=5db229c9_1" style="display:block;" width="200" alt="NSPRA" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;a data-sf-ec-immutable="" name="RegOptions"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration Options&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span class="large"&gt;LISC is built for districts of every size and setup.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Registration covers the full series for a superintendent and their leadership team to learn together. A la carte registration by module is also available. All sessions will be recorded and available for participants to watch on-demand for a flexible learning experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="tabs tabs--standard"&gt;&lt;a data-sf-ec-immutable="" class="tabs__tab"&gt;Full Program&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a data-sf-ec-immutable="" class="tabs__tab"&gt;Single Module&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Register for the full program and take advantage of all four modules. Each registrant will receive a copy of NSPRA&amp;rsquo;s &lt;em&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.nspra.org/PR-Resources/Books-and-Publications-Online-Store/Product-Info/productcd/RUBRICS-2023"&gt;Rubrics of Practice and Suggested Measures&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; publication &lt;strong&gt;and &lt;/strong&gt;a comprehensive resource guide (a $125 value!).&amp;nbsp;All modules will be recorded and available to participants to access on-demand. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can participate in the full program as a:
        &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em class="fa-solid fa-person"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em class="fa-solid fa-person"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp; Two-person superintendent + communications leader team&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em class="fa-solid fa-people-group"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp; Full communications team (with or without a superintendent)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em class="fa-solid fa-person"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp; Individual superintendent or communications professional&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost of full program: $1,000&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class="warn"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Full25-26"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Register for the Full Program&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="note"&gt;Please note: Registration for this program is facilitated through NSPRA. When registering, you may need to create a login when prompted.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Register for one or more of the individual modules. Each registrant will receive a copy of NSPRA&amp;rsquo;s &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nspra.org/PR-Resources/Books-and-Publications-Online-Store/Product-Info/productcd/RUBRICS-2023"&gt;Rubrics of Practice and Suggested Measures&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; publication &lt;strong&gt;and &lt;/strong&gt;a tailored resource guide specific to the module(s) they choose (a $125 value!).&amp;nbsp;All modules will be recorded and available to participants to access on-demand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please see our Program Dates and Details section below to learn more about each module.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can participate in an individual module as a:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em class="fa-solid fa-person"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em class="fa-solid fa-person"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp; Two-person superintendent + communications leader team&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em class="fa-solid fa-people-group"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp; Full communications team (with or without a superintendent)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em class="fa-solid fa-person"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp; Individual superintendent or communications professional&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:open_sanssemibold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost of each module:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; $275&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="warn"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Oct25"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Register for Module 1 Only&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Nov25"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Register for Module 2 Only&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Mar26"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Register for Module 3 Only&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Apr26"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Register for Module 4 Only&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="note"&gt;Please note: Registration for this program is facilitated through NSPRA. When registering, �ܲ�AV��Ƶmembers should create a login when prompted.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Program Dates &amp;amp; Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;div class="tabs tabs--vertical"&gt;&lt;a data-sf-ec-immutable="" class="tabs__tab"&gt;Engaging Every Voice: How One District Transformed Its Community Culture&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a data-sf-ec-immutable="" class="tabs__tab"&gt;Tackling Misinformation: A Collaborative Strategy for District Leaders&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a data-sf-ec-immutable="" class="tabs__tab"&gt;Shared Vision, Strong Results: A Collaborative Approach to District Communication&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a data-sf-ec-immutable="" class="tabs__tab"&gt;Building Board Cohesion: Structured Onboarding for Trust and Teamwork&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Engaging Every Voice: How One District Transformed Its Community Culture&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this interactive virtual session, learn how school leaders can build stronger connections by ensuring every voice in the community is heard and valued. Participants will explore practical strategies for creating open lines of communication, encouraging participation from all stakeholder groups, and fostering a culture of trust and transparency. Through real-world examples and lessons learned, this session will highlight how inclusive engagement can strengthen relationships and support student success. Join us for a conversation that puts people &amp;ndash; and listening &amp;ndash; at the heart of school communication.
        &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;October 16, 2025&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Virtual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Speakers: &lt;/strong&gt;Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent, and Bob Mosier, Chief Communications Officer, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (Md.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="button button--action" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Full25-26"&gt;Register for All 4 Modules&lt;/a&gt; &amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;or &amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a class="button button--cancel" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Oct25"&gt;Register for Module 1 Only&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tackling Misinformation: A Collaborative Strategy for District Leaders&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In today&amp;rsquo;s fast-moving information landscape, rumors and inaccuracies can spread quickly, impacting trust, morale, and decision-making. In this session, learn how a strong partnership between the superintendent and the communications team is the key to proactively addressing misinformation.
            Through this real-world case study, you'll discover how a district effectively uses clear messaging, community connection, and a focus on transparency to stay ahead of the noise. Participants will walk away with practical approaches for monitoring conversations, correcting false narratives, and strengthening communication systems by working as a united front.
            Join us to learn how this powerful collaboration helps a district stay focused on what matters most: students and staff.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;November 13, 2025&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Virtual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Speakers:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Dr. Erin Rathke, Superintendent, and Celi Haga, Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Strategic Communications, Eastern Carver County Schools (Minn.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="button button--action" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Full25-26"&gt;Register for All 4 Modules&lt;/a&gt; &amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;or &amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a class="button button--cancel" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Nov25"&gt;Register for Module 2 Only&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shared Vision, Strong Results: A Collaborative Approach to District Communication&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;When school leaders and communicators work in sync, good communication becomes great. In this module, learn how a strong superintendent&amp;ndash;communications partnership has helped them build trust, stay aligned, and lead with clarity, especially when navigating complex or high-profile topics. With an emphasis on mutual support and shared vision, they'll offer practical insights for deepening board relationships, amplifying team strengths, and keeping the focus where it belongs: on students and community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;March 5, 2026&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Virtual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Speakers:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Dr. Raquel Greer, Superintendent, and Lori Buselt, Executive Director of Communications, Maize USD 266 (Kan.)
        &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="button button--action" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Full25-26"&gt;Register for All 4 Modules&lt;/a&gt; &amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;or &amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a class="button button--cancel" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Mar26"&gt;Register for Module 3 Only&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Building Board Cohesion: Structured Onboarding for Trust and Teamwork&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every time a new member joins the board, the entire dynamic shifts, bringing fresh perspectives, priorities, and challenges. In this session, hear how a superintendent - communications director duo created a proactive, relationship-driven onboarding process that sets the tone for trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. From communication protocols to culture-building conversations, their approach helps ensure every board transition strengthens, not stalls, district momentum. Walk away with practical ideas for supporting your board&amp;rsquo;s growth and your leadership team's success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2026&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Virtual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Speakers: &lt;/strong&gt;Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, Superintendent, and Julie Bordes, Director of Communications &amp;amp; Community Relations, Napa Valley USD (Calif.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="button button--action" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Full25-26"&gt;Register for All 4 Modules&lt;/a&gt; &amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;or &amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a class="button button--cancel" href="https://www.nspra.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eventsdll.dll/EventInfo?SESSIONALTCD=LISC-Apr26"&gt;Register for Module 4 Only&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:2f6e763b-54d4-4ab1-aef9-d5c4f0848b98</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/07/09/default-calendar/the-aspiring-superintendents-academy-for-latino-and-latina-leaders</link><a10:author><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:author><category>Academy</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Access &amp; Opportunity</category><category>access</category><category>opportunity</category><category>equity</category><category>inclusion</category><category>diversity</category><category>Aspiring Leaders</category><title>Aspiring Superintendents Academy® for Latino and Latina Leaders</title><description>A highly interactive year-long program that provides participants with the real-world skills a next generation Latino and Latina superintendent will need to thrive.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:44 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;Representation Matters: Empowering Latino and Latina Leaders in Education&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/aspiring-latino/aspiring-latino.png?sfvrsn=f968e27e_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="Group of graduates of the Aspiring Latino Academy smiling" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;As the Latino student population continues to grow, the need for Latino and Latina leaders in leadership has never been more urgent. Representation in the superintendent&amp;rsquo;s office is essential to creating equitable, culturally responsive schools that reflect the communities they serve. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;The �ܲ�AV��ƵAspiring Superintendents Academy&amp;reg; for Latino and Latina Leaders is your opportunity to answer the call! This academy will prepare you to lead with vision, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to equity and excellence.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div data-sf-ec-immutable="" contenteditable="false" style="width:560px;height:315px;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" class="-align-center"&gt;&lt;div data-sf-disable-link-event=""&gt;&lt;iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9PpmjhCprF0" frameborder="0"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Aspiring Superintendents Academy&amp;reg;&amp;nbsp;for Latino and Latina Leaders will address critical issues of leadership designed to support Latino and Latina candidates aspiring to the superintendent role.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Academy Curriculum:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;This academy's curriculum is tailored specifically to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Latino/a leaders in their professional environments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Core Curriculum Areas Include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Framing the Superintendency as a Latino or Latina Leader&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;3 C's of Leadership: Culture, Community and Communications&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Latino or Latina Superintendent Leading Systems of Learning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Balancing Leadership
        &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Governance and the Superintendency for a Latino or Latina&amp;nbsp; Superintendent&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who Should Apply?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anyone who aspires to be a superintendent is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to principals and central office professionals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daniel A. Domenech Scholarship&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;This scholarship supports aspiring superintendents who, due to financial hardship, are unable to participate in the Aspiring Superintendents Academy&lt;sup&gt;&amp;reg;️&lt;/sup&gt; for Latino and Latina Leaders. This needs-based scholarship provides two recipients
        with up to $3,500 in financial support to enroll in the academy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="warn"&gt;Scholarship applications are now closed for the 2025-26 cohort.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:226ab3c0-7184-4aed-bbcc-63f9e2d07302</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/08/22/default-calendar/urban-superintendents-academy</link><a10:author><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:author><category>Academy</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Aspiring Leaders</category><title>Urban Superintendents Academy</title><description>The Urban Superintendents Academy, in partnership with Howard University and USC Rossier, equips aspiring and current leaders to drive innovation and success in diverse urban school districts.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:44 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h4&gt;Empowering Urban Leaders for Over a Decade&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;As our nation&amp;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Academy Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶoffers two cohorts of the Urban Superintendents Academy in collaboration with two premier universities:&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/howard---usc.png?sfvrsn=a3a273c5_1" style="margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;" width="700" alt="Howard and USC Logos" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="tabs tabs--standard"&gt;&lt;a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;Howard Academy&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a class="tabs__tab" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;USC Rossier Academy&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Applications were due by August 22, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;Nonmember Price: $6,500&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��ƵMember Discounted Price: &lt;/strong&gt;$6,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="note"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="tabs__pane"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Applications were due by August 22, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;Nonmember Price: &amp;nbsp;$7,000&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��ƵMember Discounted Price: &lt;/strong&gt;$6,500&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="note"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just 10% of our nation&amp;rsquo;s superintendents are persons of color. This program is designed to change that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By participating, you&amp;rsquo;ll gain:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Expert Knowledge&lt;/strong&gt;: Learn from the nation&amp;rsquo;s top thought leaders in urban education.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;21st-Century Leadership Skills&lt;/strong&gt;: Master the strategies needed to navigate community relations, district politics, and equity-centered decision-making.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real-World Experience&lt;/strong&gt;: Develop action plans to address the challenges faced by today&amp;rsquo;s urban superintendents.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mentorship and Networking&lt;/strong&gt;: Join a supportive community of peers and mentors dedicated to advancing equity and excellence in education.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div class="tabs tabs--standard"&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Academy Dates&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:b9c80448-a796-4d46-b6e3-02e03a94865e</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/09/01/default-calendar/aspiring-superintendents-academy-for-female-leaders</link><a10:author><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:author><category>Academy</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Access &amp; Opportunity</category><category>access</category><category>opportunity</category><category>equity</category><category>inclusion</category><category>diversity</category><category>Aspiring Leaders</category><title>Aspiring Superintendents Academy®  for Women Leaders</title><description>This academy is designed to uplift and empower women educators, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and connections to step into the superintendency. </description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:44 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;Women educators, leading learning
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The need for visionary leadership in education has never been greater&amp;mdash;and women are uniquely poised to meet this challenge. While women remain underrepresented in the superintendent&amp;rsquo;s chair, �ܲ�AV��Ƶactively works to change this demographic imbalance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The �ܲ�AV��ƵAspiring Superintendents Academy&amp;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&amp;mdash;it&amp;rsquo;s
    also a movement to ensure women have a strong voice in shaping the future of education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div data-sf-ec-immutable="" contenteditable="false" style="width:560px;height:315px;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;"&gt;&lt;div data-sf-disable-link-event=""&gt;&lt;iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZJZGHh6pKgE" frameborder="0"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Academy Curriculum:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;This academy covers a wide range of essential topics, providing you with a deep understanding of the leadership role of a successful superintendent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Core Curriculum Areas Include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;li&gt;Framing the Superintendent Role: Knowing Yourself and Your Leadership Strengths and Areas for Growth&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leading for Equity with Urgency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding Governance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building a Community of Support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Balancing Leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leading Learning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who Should Apply?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;Any woman who aspires to be a superintendent is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to principals and central office professionals.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:0e3b5fd4-d379-4284-ba1d-75aeab7e993c</guid><link>/professional-learning/event/2025/03/03/default-calendar/national-superintendent-certification-program-midwest</link><a10:author><a10:name>Christopher Nardozza</a10:name></a10:author><category>Certification Program</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Board Relations</category><category>District &amp; School Operations</category><title>National Superintendent Certification Program® - Midwest</title><description>The �ܲ�AV��ƵNational Superintendent Certification Program® is an opportunity for superintendents to sharpen and refresh their skills to effectively lead their teams and serve all learners.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:40 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;div&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Empowering Superintendents, Transforming Public Education&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/h4&gt;&lt;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" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;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;"&gt;The �ܲ�AV��ƵNational Superintendent Certification Program&amp;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="19471626-3551-40d3-8d44-54ae4650619e" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Participants benefit from a top-tier curriculum and access to a supportive network of peers&amp;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!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="content-box"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Midwest Cohort Class of 2026&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;Applications for the Midwest 2026 class were due February 1, 2025.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Session 1: March 3 - 5, 2025 in New Orleans, La. during NCE 2025&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Session 2: October 8-10, 2025 in St. Louis, Mo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Session 3: February 9 - 11, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn. during NCE 2026&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Session 4: September 30 - October 2, 2026 in St. Louis, Mo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item></channel></rss>