Aspiring Superintendents Program

KELA Aspiring Superintendents Program

KELA Aspiring Superintendents Program

Superintendents and executive leaders are uniquely positioned to transform their schools and communities. To succeed, incoming leaders must hit the ground running. The KELA Aspiring Superintendents Program is a research-based leadership development initiative grounded in the Next Generation Superintendent Standards.

  • Develop a transformative, agile leadership mindset
  • Gain experience with superintendent-board collaboration
  • Learn strategies for leading teams and engaging communities

“It's one thing to be eligible to be a superintendent. It's a totally different thing to be ready. That's what KELA is all about.”

Program Length: 9 months

Session Format: Five full-day in-person sessions plus two KASA signature events: Personnel Essentials and Education Law & Finance Institute

Location: KASA Training Center, Frankfort

Cost: $2,999

Application Window: Opens Next Year

Application Opens Soon

Requirements:

  • KASA Membership (join at registration)
  • Minimum of three years administrative experience at any level

For full details, contact Kathy Fields.

Successful Completers Will:

  1. Receive real-world preparation from Kentucky leaders
  2. Be awarded a KASA Certificate of Leadership Readiness
  3. Be recognized at the KASA Annual Leadership Institute
  4. Have achievements shared with districts and local media
  5. Receive résumé-ready certification language

Click here for application info.