
Professional Learning
Premier Professional Learning for Educational Leaders at Any Stage of Their Careers
To ensure each child has access to equitable, rigorous, and relevant educational opportunities, the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµLeadership Network is committed to supporting a pipeline of diverse school superintendents and educational leaders as they refine the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for highly effective leadership.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for select programs through the University of La Verne.Aspiring Leaders
Prepare to lead a school or district with these foundational programs from the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµLeadership Network.
Certification
The nation’s only on-the-job preparation for early-career district leaders, backed by the nation’s largest, most diverse network of superintendents.
The West Valley School District has benefited from professional development provided by Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµfor numerous years. Through my participation, I have gained access to some of the best researchers and practitioners from across the nation. Our district has focused our improvement efforts through a coordinated approach provided by AASA.
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Academies
On-the-job training, skill-building and personal growth opportunities for current and aspiring superintendents and other educational leaders.
Cohorts & Consortia
Explore problems of practice, drive improvement in your district and across the nation, and better meet the needs of all learners.
Upcoming Events & Programs
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Jul16Strategic Allies, Stronger Minds: Creating Positive Impact for Youth Mental Health Through Strategic Political and Community PartnershipsType:
Webinar Join this powerful session to discover how three school districts of varying size and geographical locations are leveraging strategic, political, and community partnerships. -
Aug07Leaders of Color SummitType:
Summit Topics: Access & Opportunity, Leadership DevelopmentDiscover how to infuse cultural richness into your leadership style, cultivating unity and fostering collaboration to create pathways to success for students and educators in every community. -
Aug22Urban Superintendents AcademyType:
Academy Topics: Leadership DevelopmentThe Urban Superintendents Academy, in partnership with Howard University and USC Rossier, equips aspiring and current leaders to drive innovation and success in diverse urban school districts.

The Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµLeadership Network—the professional learning arm of AASA—drives superintendent success, innovation and growth while shaping the future of public education and preparing students for what’s next.
The Leadership Network is the largest, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning, leadership development, relationships and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact.
Questions? Contact Kristine Gilmore, associate executive director, Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµLeadership Network, at kgilmore@aasa.org.

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