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Overview

The Aspiring Superintendents Program is a three-seminar, cohort opportunity designed specifically for executive-level leaders in school divisions who aspire to become a school district superintendent.

Sponsored by the Virginia Tech Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement (COTA) and in partnership with the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS), this noncredit professional program focuses on exploring and developing the relevant skills, knowledge, and commitment needed to succeed as a superintendent. Emphasis is placed on providing a realistic overview of the complexity of the superintendent role.

What to expect: 

  • Program faculty will offer multiple perspectives on effective leadership and highlight the value of coaching and mentoring as an important link between academic and practical preparation for the job.
  • An intensive, interactive and results-oriented program

ASP participants will:

  • Increase awareness of the importance of building and nurturing relationships and effective communication with diverse constituencies.
  • Expand and refine existing leadership capacity and acquire new skills.
  • Understand the search and interview process, conducting contract negotiations, and entry planning.
  • Examine standards of professional ethics for superintendents.
  • Demonstrate and understand the importance of ethical leadership.

Learning will be facilitated through:

  • Readings
  • Small group discussions
  • Voice of experience conversations with seated and retired superintendents
  • Simulations
  • Mock interviews
  • Analyses of case studies
  • Each participant will be charged with identifying and interacting with a mentor/coach.
  • Final products will include an entry plan for the first 90 days on the job as a superintendent and a reflective journal synopsis based on their total program experience that identifies new awareness of the superintendent’s role and the application of what has been learned.
  • Participants receive a certificate with contact hours from Virginia Tech upon successful completion of the program requirements. 

For more information visit the website www.cpe.vt.edu/sli/asp.

Location Information

All workshops are held at the historic Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center.

The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Tel: (540) 985-5900
Fax: (540) 853-8290
www.hotelroanoke.com

Lodging on program nights is included in your registration fee. Virginia Tech will make your lodging reservations and send you confirmation.

Agenda/Schedule

Seminar 1 Jan 15-16, 2026
Seminar 2 March 5-6, 2026
Seminar 3  April 26-28, 2026

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Section Title
Aspiring Superintendents Program
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jan 15, 2026 to Jan 16, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 05, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
Su, M, T
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Apr 26, 2026 to Apr 28, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
50.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Fee(s)
Fees starting at $3,740.00
Section Notes
If you have any questions, please contact Sally McQuinn smcquinn@vt.edu.
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