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MIDSTATES SUPERINTENDENT ACADEMY
2024 Application


Academy Members will participate in 6 synchronous and 6 asynchronous learning experiences using the University of Nebraska at Omaha learning platform as well as attend in-person the Community & Education Leadership Summit June 26 & 27, 2024 in Omaha, NE.  

Midstates Superintendent Academy Topics:
  • Working with Boards of Education
  • Applying and multiplying Leadership
  • Multiplying and developing the organization for quality outcomes
    • Talent, Culture, and Teams
    • Impact Scorecard for Sustained Excellence
  • School safety
  • Superintendent evaluation
  • Applying for superintendent jobs
  • Onboarding into a new position
  • Setting expectations
  • Business mentors
  • Legislative activity
  • Leadership speakers - current and former exemplar superintendents
  • Branding and working with the media
  • Ethics

Cost:  $2,000
This includes Community & Education Leadership Summit registration and one year access to Midstates Superintendent Academy materials via University of Nebraska at Omaha learning platform.  Successful completion of Midstates Superintendent Academy learning activities and Community & Education Leadership Summit attendance will result in Midstates Superintendent Academy Microcredential issued by the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
 
1.  Professional Resume.
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2.  Statement of Intent.  In less than 500 words, describe why you are seeking membership in the Midstates Superintendent Academy, what you hope to gain from the experience, and what you bring to the experience.
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3.  Letter of Recommendation.  A letter of recommendation is required from your current Superintendent.  The letter must address your appitutude and readiness for moving into the role of superintendent in the midstate area.  The letter may be sent via email to edleadership@unomaha.edu from the Superintendent's email address OR faxed to 402-554-2722.
5.  Additional.  Is there additional information you would like to be considered in your Midstates Superintendent Academy application that has not been requested of you?  If so, please upload this additional information.
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