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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS

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