2021 New Superintendents Leadership Academy

2021 New Superintendents Leadership Academy
The New Superintendents Leadership Academy was created to support superintendents who are in the first three years of this tough but rewarding job. Nine, in-depth sessions are held throughout the year, led by experts who have one goal: Preparing superintendents to succeed and excel. ** MASA members who register for the entire series will receive a Mentor Coach to provide one-on-one support/coaching during the year. The first introduction session is available to those in the full series.
When
8/12/2021 - 5/13/2022
Where
Hybrid

Program

Thursday, 12 August 2021

Description
Full Series
When
8/12/2021 8:30 AM - 5/13/2022 6:00 PM
8:30 AM

Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Description
Session 2-Governance and Board Relations
This session of the New Superintendents Leadership Academy will be in conjunction with the MASA Fall Conference. The focus of this session will be on building cohesive governance teams and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
Time
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
8:30 AM

Thursday, 14 October 2021

Description
Session 3-Personnel and Negotiations
This session will provide for superintendents with a deeper understanding of sound personnel practices, collective bargaining and how to create and maintain effective working relationships with your union leadership.
Time
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM

Thursday, 18 November 2021

Description
Session 4-Finance and Funding (zoom)
Money, money, money. Participants in this session will hear top 10 school finance lessons for new superintendents, along with helpful tips from experts on budgeting, school bonds, and securing grant funding.
Time
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM

Thursday, 06 January 2022

Description
Session 5-Teaching and Learning
The superintendent is the lead learner in their district. This series will focus on strategies of instructional excellence, educational trends, promising practices and relevant research in teaching and learning for all learners, grades P-20.
Time
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM

Thursday, 10 February 2022

Description
Session 6-Equity and Social Justice Leadership (Zoom)
The superintendent plays a crucial role and is responsible for ensuring that their district disrupts and dismantles racial, economic and other social injustices and inequities in their district. It starts with each one of us. This session will provide the basics on how to get started in this important work.
Time
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM

Thursday, 17 March 2022

Description
Session 7-Policy, Law and Legislation (Zoom)
From the session participants will leave with an in-depth understanding of policies and administrative regulations. How can the superintendent help their board through policies, establish the direction and structure of the school district? Participants will also receive relevant legal, federal and state legislative updates.
Time
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM

Thursday, 14 April 2022

Description
Session 8-Communications and Media
This session of the New Superintendents Leadership Academy will focus on communications. Participants will review communication strategies when dealing with social media, the news media, and in a crisis. Participants are encouraged to bring their executive assistants since they are key to successful communication at the district level.
Time
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM

Friday, 13 May 2022

Description
Session 9-Leadership Revisited
The superintendent is responsible for and takes care of everyone. But what about the superintendent?? In our last session we will revisit key leadership takeaways and focus on how to succeed and maintain the superintendency through self-care and building a personal and professional support system.
Time
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM
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