AASA/Howard University Urban Superintendents Academy
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, has launched a distinct partnership with Howard University to bolster the effectiveness of school district leadership in our nation’s urban areas. Our cross-institutional partnership offers a dynamic approach to urban superintendent preparation and certification. The academy is sponsored by McGraw Hill Education.

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About the AASA/ Howard University Urban Superintendents Academy |
The AASA Howard University Urban Superintendents Academy is recognized as one of the premier programs in the country. Drawing on strengths of its members and partners, AASA, The School Superintendents Association brings the most effective and inspiring thought leader practitioners to serve as instructors, mentors, and presenters. Howard University’s deep and historical commitment to academic and lifetime excellence inspires participants through the university’s faculty and other leaders.
In addition to the National Certification from AASA, three graduate education credits are available.
Mentors will be sitting or recently retired superintendents.
The program is sponsored by McGraw Hill Education. Visit www.mheducation.com to learn more about McGraw Hill Education. |
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2020 - 2021 AASA/Howard University - Urban Superintendents Academy Agenda Topics
Virtual sessions will be on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.ET
AUGUST 21
AASA
Urban Academy Summit
*hosted virtually
SEPTEMBER 26
Critical Educational Issues Facing the Modern Urban Superintendent
*hosted virtually
OCTOBER 17
Dealing with Relationship Building and Human Resource Demands in Urban Educational Settings
*hosted virtually
NOVEMBER 21
Community, Media Relations and the Politics of the Urban Superintendency.
*hosted virtually
DECEMBER 19
Urban Leadership
*hosted virtually
JANUARY 16
Urban Leadership (Continued)
*hosted virtually
FEBRUARY 18
Overview of Urban Schools and School Boards
*hosted virtually
MARCH 20
Goal Attainment and the Practical Realities of Becoming an Urban Superintendent
*hosted virtually
APRIL 17
Strategic Thinking and Planning
*hosted virtually
MAY 15 (tentative)
Capstone Presentations from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. (Arrive Friday, May 14th if in-person)*
In-person sessions
will be held at the AASA National Office, 1615 Duke Street, Alexandria VA
unless noted.
*
All in-person sessions subject to change due to pandemic circumstances.
For more information, contact Mort Sherman, Associate Executive Director, Leadership Network at msherman@aasa.org.