First-Time Superintendents
Region 7’s Superintendent Academy for First-Time Superintendents is designed to help new district leaders not just survive their transition—but thrive. Stepping into the superintendency brings unique challenges: balancing technical demands with relational trust, navigating board and community expectations, and making critical decisions under constant scrutiny. This academy provides the clarity, support, and practical tools you need to lead with confidence from day one.
Guided by experienced superintendents, participants receive mentorship that fulfills the 30 hours of required training for first-time superintendents, ensuring both compliance and growth. Sessions cover legal and policy essentials, budget and finance fundamentals, leadership development strategies, and proven approaches for engaging school boards and communities. Each topic is grounded in real-world application, giving you strategies you can put into practice immediately.
Beyond the content, the academy builds a strong network of peers who are walking the same journey. You’ll gain encouragement, shared solutions, and lasting relationships that extend far beyond the sessions. Together, these experiences create a foundation for building credibility, sustaining balance, and setting the tone for a successful tenure.
Whether you are just beginning the transition or already in your opening months, Region 7’s Superintendent Academy ensures you leave with more than information—you leave with confidence, compliance, and a community of support to carry you forward.
Check out our upcoming workshops:
November 12, 2025
Workshop #383610 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
February 11, 2026
Workshop #383612 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
April 8, 2026
Workshop #383613 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
