Virginia Superintendents Leadership Academy
Module Sequence
Module I
Theme: Profile of a Virginia Leader
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Topics
- Morning session facilitated by Amy Sichel, Director of the AASA National Superintendent’s Certification Program
- Professional Standards for Educational Leaders
- Promoting Equity & Cultural Responsiveness
- A Vision for Educational Leadership in the 21st Century
- Introduction to the Capstone Process
- Afternoon session facilitated by Peter Gorman, CEO of Leadership Associates, LLC
- Journey to Courageous Leadership
- VDOE Initiatives
- Profile of a Virginia Leader
Module II
Theme: Profile of a Virginia Graduate
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Topics
- Profile of a Virginia Graduate
- Leading Change
- Communities of Practice: Preparing Students for Their Success
- Active Student Engagement
- Ethics in the Classroom
- Innovative K-12 Teaching and Learning
- Student Voice
- College, Career, and Civic Ready Learners
- Problems of Practice
Module III
Theme: Profile of a Virginia Classroom
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Topics
- Profile of a Virginia Classroom
- Systems Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
- School Improvement
- Curriculum & Instructional Design
- Equity
- Community Connections
- Engaging Families, Businesses, Government Agencies and Community Partnerships
- Board Relationships and Policy
- Curriculum and Assessment
Module IV
Theme: Profile of a Virginia Educator
Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, 2021
Topics
- Profile of a Virginia Educator
- Deeper Learning
- Leadership Influence
- Superintendents and the Chamber of Commerce
- The 21st Century Superintendent
- Presentation of Capstone Projects