AASA/Howard University Urban Superintendents Academy
A new cross-institutional partnership that offers a dynamic approach to urban superintendent preparation and certification. 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. 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. The two cohorts served by this program are:
Graduate Student Cohort: Prospective superintendents who wish to pursue a Doctorate in Educational Leadership while preparing for certification as an urban superintendent.
National Certification Cohort: Current superintendents and administrators wishing to receive additional training and field experience in educational leadership related to urban settings. In addition to the National Certification from AASA, three graduate education credits are available.
Mentors, who will support both cohorts, will be sitting and recently retired superintendents.schools.
The program is sponsored by McGraw Hill Education. Visit www.mheducation.com to learn more about McGraw Hill Education.
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Application Deadline: August 15th at 12:00 pm
2019 - 2020 AASA/Howard University - Urban Superintendents Academy Agenda Topics
August - Academy Annual Conference - Alexandria VA
SEPTEMBER - Critical Educational Issues Facing the Modern Urban Superintendent
OCTOBER - Dealing with Relationship Building and Human Resource Demands in Urban Educational Settings
NOVEMBER - Community, Media Relations and the Politics of the Urban Superintendency.
DECEMBER - Urban Leadership
JANUARY - Urban Leadership (Continued)
FEBRUARY - Overview of Urban Schools and School Boards
Location: Los Angeles CA Before the AASA National Conference
MARCH - Goal Attainment and the Practical Realities of Becoming an Urban Superintendent
APRIL - Capstone Presentations
MAY - Strategic Thinking and Planning
Weekend Sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sundays. Session are held at the AASA National Office, 1615 Duke Street, Alexandria VA, unless noted.
For more information, contact Mort Sherman, Associate Executive Director, Leadership Network at msherman@aasa.org.