Leveraging Leadership Skills: A Practical Approach for Aspiring Superintendents (KASA)

The purpose of this workshop is to provide the knowledge, skills, and tools that will increase an aspiring candidate’s chances of being appointed superintendent in a district that is the right the fit.

This training takes a practical approach to assisting individuals in gaining the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence needed to pursue a position as a superintendent that is the right fit for both the candidate and the school district. Participants will learn powerful steps to enhance their chances of being appointed superintendent while gaining an understanding of what to expect once they become an applicant, ranging from what jobs to apply for to the interview with the board of education to being named superintendent.

The training will identify the single most important criteria that boards seek when hiring a superintendent, along with other critical information all candidates need before applying for the position, as well as an overview of the process most widely used by boards of education in selecting a superintendent.