Professional Development Programs
The AASA Leadership Development department addresses the leadership needs of school leaders through partnerships with AASA state affiliates and established national and regional networks.
In addition to the AASA staff, AASA's Focus on Leadership for Learning Committee provides guidance to the department. The department plans, develops and provides exemplary professional development for all AASA members and nonmembers alike.
Conferences and meetings are held at various times throughout the year to provide 'hot topic' knowledge and expertise for the education community. The AASA National Conference on Education is the premiere professional event in the country. Exciting and thought-provoking speakers provide presentations that offer many tangible take-aways for the seasoned administrator as well as the novice practitioner.
In addition to AASA's regularly scheduled conferences, there are specific meetings and workshops designed to give education professionals the very best training possible in order to increase student achievement.
Looking to create a change in your school district or school? The AASA Executive Leadership Series starts with "Leading Bold Change" and brings you a choice of several dates to participate in any of two great workshops through this fall season. You can choose a single workshop, or sign up for both.
With over a decade of experience, the Tregoe Education Forum provides workshops for district and school leaders to help them build the capacity for critical thinking and collaborative decision-making. Join us for Collaborative Problem Solving and Decision Making on October 12-15, 2010. Register at http://www.aasa.org/tregoe.aspx
Inside Innovation is built upon the most comprehensive research project ever undertaken. Tuck School of Business Professors Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble have distilled years of research into a classic parable that helps leaders discover how to implement innovation inside an existing system, November 1-2, 2010. Contact Marti Kaiser at 214-276-6832 or Marti@InsideInnovation.com
The Building School Culture Workshop is a day long, highly interactive workshop for building school cultures of integrity which helps teachers, staff, administrators build awareness about why ethics matters. November 5, 2010. Register online with AASA at http://aasa.org/Calendar.aspx
Interested in coaching and mentoring your colleagues and staff? Attend the POWERful Coaching for Powerful Results program. Karla Reiss, AASA executive consultant and certified coach instructor offers several workshops every year. This is a highly sought after certification and one that may lead to a professional career outside of the school district.
In addition to these events, we offer Virtual Seminars, 'Hot Topic' workshops and personalized programs.
Contact MaryAnn P. Jobe, Ed.D. at 703-875-0734 or mjobe@aasa.org for more information.