The New Superintendents Academy (NSA) is a comprehensive leadership development program for newly-assigned Superintendents in their first superintendency. Superintendents participate in self-directed and group-based learning over a 12- to 18-month period.
The NSA consists of residential courses, webinars, coaching, individual stipends and a Community of Practice. The three residential courses are:
The webinars focus on current issues supporting new superintendents’ informational needs, leadership perspectives and challenges. Individual coaching sessions are grounded in OPM’s Leadership 360-degree assessment. Individual stipends are provided for superintendents to pursue training in areas identified in an Individual Development Plan. The NSA Community of Practice is a process for members to collaboratively discuss their challenges, perspectives and to share information and ideas.
