Aspiring Superintendents Academy® for Latino and Latina Leaders

Representation Matters: Empowering Latino and Latina Leaders in Education

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’s office is essential to creating equitable, culturally responsive schools that reflect the communities they serve.

The AASA Aspiring Superintendents Academy® 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.

The Aspiring Superintendents Academy® for Latino and Latina Leaders will address critical issues of leadership designed to support Latino and Latina candidates aspiring to the superintendent role.

Academy Curriculum:

This academy's curriculum is tailored specifically to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Latino/a leaders in their professional environments.

Core Curriculum Areas Include:

• Framing the Superintendency as a Latino or Latina Leader
• 3 C's of Leadership: Culture, Community and Communications
• The Latino or Latina Superintendent Leading Systems of Learning
• Balancing Leadership
• Governance and the Superintendency for a Latino or Latina  Superintendent

Who Should Apply?

Anyone who aspires to be a superintendent is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to principals and central office professionals.

Daniel A. Domenech Scholarship

This scholarship supports aspiring superintendents who, due to financial hardship, are unable to participate in the Aspiring Superintendents Academy^®️ 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.

The scholarship is part of the academy application process and does not require a separate form. If you're interested, simply indicate this within the general academy application.