Superintendents Academy

This annual academy focuses on current research, issues and trends impacting local of school system leaders. Each year's cohort will focus on a current book that parallels PA Insprired Leadership (PIL) standards.

The academy helps participants to better:

understand the existing and recent changes in school laws, finance, technology, demographics and other related issues facing school leaders.
network and collaborate with other practicing system leaders to strategically plan change.
utilize current, multiple datat sources to pilot change and improve student achievement.
engage in authentic learning experiences relevant to leading school systems in the 21st Century.
Assimilate the PA Leadership Standards into the daily work of superintendents across the state.

Between 36 to 60 PIL-Act 48 hours are annually earned.

BU's Magee Center

Each year will include a minmum of 24 PIL hours and up to a maximum of 60 PIL hours to allow flexibility for each participant

Option A: 24 to 36 PIL hours of in-class instruction and job-embedded assignments.

Option B: Earn 12 to 24 PIL hours by engaging in a detailed action research project.

Option C: Special pricing to participate in both Option A and Option B in the same year to earn up to 60 PIL hours.

Enagge in ongoing, online discussion board items to share ideas and concerns.

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Academy Brochure

Act 45 and Act 48 PIL hours approved for ...

Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Central Office Administration
Intermediate Unit Executive Director
Intermediate Unit Assistant Executive Director
Area Vocational-Technical School Director