Superintendent certification program

Aspiring Superintendent & Leadership Academy

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Attend six full-day sessions designed for administrators who are interested in superintendency or senior-level administration. 
 
THE ACADEMY IS STRUCTURED FOR
  • individuals pursuing superintendency as a career choice,
  • administrators or principals seeking a senior central office position, and
  • central office administrators pursuing a better understanding of the superintendent’s role. 
FEATURES INCLUDE
  • focused emphasis on key issues instrumental to a superintendent’s success,
  • distinguished speakers with highly successful experiences and statewide recognition,
  • discussion panels with prominent practicing superintendents, and
  • exceptional networking opportunities.

REGISTRATION FEE: $589
 
All sessions are held at Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston, Texas, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and include lunch and program materials. Optional: Expand your program with online instruction and in-district field experience to obtain complete Texas superintendent certification. 
 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2019)

 
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
SESSION 1 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. | HOUSTON
The Superintendency: An Overview 
  • Superintendent Competencies
  • Career Pathways
  • Ethical Leadership
  • Superintendent-Board Relations
     

OCTOBER 24, 2019
SESSION 2 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. | HOUSTON
Superintendent as Instructional Leader
  • Visioning for Student Outcomes
  • Strategic Planning
  • Academic Accountability
  • Special Programs
     

NOVEMBER 21, 2019
SESSION 3 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. | HOUSTON
The Superintendent as Financial Leader
  • Funding Sources
  • Public Education Finance
  • School Tax Structures
  • Budget Management
     

JANUARY 23, 2020
SESSION 4 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. | HOUSTON
The Superintendent and the Law
  • Human Resources
  • Student and Parent Rights
  • Open Meetings
  • Public Information
     

FEBRUARY 20, 2020
SESSION 5 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. | HOUSTON
Superintendent as Operational Leader
  • Facilities
  • Transportation
  • Child Nutrition
  • Technology
  • Bond Elections
  • Safety
     

APRIL 16, 2020
SESSION 6 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. | HOUSTON
Superintendent as Community Leader
  • Life after Certification
  • Community Engagement
  • Advocacy
     
 
For more information, contact 713.744.6595 or mcruz@esc4.net.
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