
Professional Learning
Premier Professional Learning for Educational Leaders at Any Stage of Their Careers
To ensure each child has access to equitable, rigorous, and relevant educational opportunities, the AASA Leadership Network is committed to supporting a pipeline of diverse school superintendents and educational leaders as they refine the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for highly effective leadership.
Aspiring Leaders
Prepare to lead a school or district with these foundational programs from the AASA Leadership Network.
Certification
The nation’s only on-the-job preparation for early-career district leaders, backed by the nation’s largest, most diverse network of superintendents.
The West Valley School District has benefited from professional development provided by AASA for numerous years. Through my participation, I have gained access to some of the best researchers and practitioners from across the nation. Our district has focused our improvement efforts through a coordinated approach provided by AASA.
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Academies
On-the-job training, skill-building and personal growth opportunities for current and aspiring superintendents and other educational leaders.
Cohorts & Consortia
Explore problems of practice, drive improvement in your district and across the nation, and better meet the needs of all learners.
Upcoming Events & Programs
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Dec12Generative AI in K-12 EducationType:
Webinar Topics: Technology & AIA comprehensive three-part webinar series that explores the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12 education. -
Jan22National Instructional Leader AcademyType:
Academy Topics: Leadership DevelopmentAn opportunity for district instructional leaders to be refreshed and challenged in leadership skills and knowledge by looking through the lens of instruction, culture, and systems as they continue to grow as impactful leaders. -
Jan31From Vision to Reality: Insights from the Portrait of a Graduate JourneyType:
Webinar Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness, District & School OperationsLearn from a panel of superintendents as they share invaluable insights from design to launch and the ongoing nurturing of their community’s shared vision for every student.

The AASA Leadership Network—the professional learning arm of AASA—drives superintendent success, innovation and growth while shaping the future of public education and preparing students for what’s next.
The Leadership Network is the largest, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning, leadership development, relationships and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact.
Questions? Contact Mort Sherman, associate executive director, at msherman@aasa.org.

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