Superintendent certification program

Aspiring Superintendent & Leadership Academy

 

Take the next step in your career

Enroll in the Region 4 Aspiring Superintendent and Leadership Academy Class of 2023–2024.

 

 
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. 
 
THE ACADEMY INCLUDES
  • 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.
 
THE PROGRAM FEATURES:
  • Six full-day sessions designed for administrators seeking superintendency or senior-level administration
  • Discussion panels with prominent practicing superintendents
  • Professional networking

REGISTRATION FEE: $649 (INCLUDES lunch & ALL PROGRAM MATERIALS)
 
Please Note:
  • All Academy Sessions and the Final Training Session are held in-person (unless announced otherwise) on Thursdays and begin at 9:30 a.m. Due to construction at Region 4 ESC, all academy sessions will be held at the Pearland ISD Virgil Gant Education Support Center, 1928 N. Main St, Pearland, TX 77581.
  • A detailed syllabus will be provided during the Program Orientation
  • TExES Prep Session begins at 9:00 a.m.
  • Attendance at Academy Sessions, Saturday TExES Prep Session, and Final Training Session is mandatory.
 
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 14, 2023)

 
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
SESSION 1 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
The Superintendency: An Overview 
  • Competencies
  • Job Search
  • Ethics
  • Board Relationships
  • Other Issues
     

 

OCTOBER 26, 2023
SESSION 2 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
Superintendent as Instructional Leader
  • Visioning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Academic Accountability
  • Special Programs
     

 

NOVEMBER 16, 2023
SESSION 3 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
The Superintendent as Financial Leader
  • Funding Sources
  • Public Education Finance
  • Taxes
  • Budget Management
     

 

JANUARY 25, 2024
SESSION 4 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
The Superintendent and the Law
  • Human Resources
  • Student and Parent Rights
  • Open Meetings
  • Public Information
     

 

FEBRUARY 22, 2024
SESSION 5 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
Superintendent as Operational Leader
  • Facilities
  • Transportation
  • Child Nutrition
  • Technology
  • Bonds
  • Safety
     


MARCH 2, 2024 (SATURDAY)
TEXES PREP SESSION (VIRTUAL)

After the TExES Prep Session, students will complete online test preparation activities before test permission is granted.

 

 



APRIL 18, 2024
SESSION 6 | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
Superintendent as Community Leader
  • Life after Certification
  • Community Engagement
  • Advocacy
     


JUNE 27, 2024
FINAL TRAINING SESSION | 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.

 

For more information, contact 713.744.6595 or mcruz@esc4.net.
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