IEI: LEAD 

Developing and coaching the next generation of district leaders.

Aspiring Superintendent Institute

&

Aspiring District Leader Institute. 

 

Are you an aspiring superintendent or District Leader, ready to take the next bold step in your career?

 

IEI: Lead's Aspiring Superintendent Institute and Aspiring District Leader Institute are here to empower and support you on your journey toward district leadership. 

Our distinct approach and unwavering commitment to fostering an empowering space for education leaders, along with the exclusive access we provide to the tightly-knit IEI community, sets us apart. 
Participants will meet virtually for two hours of engagement and collaborative work for 10 weeks and attend an in-person culminating workshop to conclude the program. 
 

 

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Why IEI Lead:

IEI: Lead's Aspiring Superintendents Institute and Aspiring District Leader aim to prepare educational leaders for superintendency and district office leadership through mentorship, collaboration, and further development of the necessary leadership skills to run a K-12 district.

Over 10 virtual classes, participants will gather virtually once a week for 2-hour sessions led by prominent superintendents and thought leaders. Each session will dive deeper into various aspects of the job that are only sometimes widely discussed. Topics will range from organizational/operational planning to fostering relationships with board members and stakeholders to HR and talent management systems. Participants will be invited to attend graduation on the first day of our spring summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where they will receive their plaque and Howard Certificate in front of Superintendents, district leaders, and ed tech companies.

 

 

 

Howard University Partnership:

We are excited to announce that the IEI:Lead program for aspiring superintendents is partnering with Howard University to offer 55 continuing education hours and a certificate from Howard University after completing classes and a capstone. These hours (depending on your state and district) may be used for licensure or a pay increase.

You will be asked to complete a practitioner-oriented capstone project. The capstone will challenge participants to use what they learn throughout the program and their professional experience to analyze a real-world issue, providing practical recommendations to the district leadership team. This will require some out-of-class time. Participants will present their capstone project in Puerto Rico.

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Which program is right for me?

The Aspiring Superintendent Program is designed for district-level professionals ready to take the next step toward becoming a superintendent and looking to enter the superintendency within 1-3 years.

The Aspiring District Leader Program is tailored for building-level leaders, like principals or assistant principals, who aim to advance to leadership roles at the district level. This program is also for those looking to climb the ladder at the district level but are still deciding whether to commit to the superintendency.

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Program Objectives:

Cohort members will walk away with a network of district leaders and notable mentors, a deeper understanding of what superintendency entails, and a stronger sense of who you are as a leader in education. 

  • Build your network & gain ongoing support
  • Gain a deeper understanding of your leadership style & strengths
  • Develop the skills necessary for a superintendency
  • Practice your skills with mock board interviews & brush up your resume with tips and tricks to get you noticed 
  • Partake in role-playing real-life scenarios and simulations
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Program Overview

  • Optional In-Person Orientation November 7, 2023 
  • Weekly online classes will be held Nov 7 -  March 9 (with breaks during the holidays) 6:30-8:30 pm EST every Tuesday.
  • Participants will be invited to a culminating event/graduation celebration in Puerto Rico.
    • March 9-10: Opportunity to join IEI National Spring Summit
  • Tuition: $5,000 for non-IEI members; $4,500 for IEI member districts
  • *IEI covers all meals, reception, and programs. Travel and boarding costs are not included in the tuition.

 

 

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Instructors:

Dr. Shawn Joseph

Dr. Shawn Joseph

Instructor

Co-Director, Urban Superintendent Academy/Assistant Professor / Howard University

Sarena Shivers

Dr. Sarena Shivers

Instructor

Deputy Executive Director of Professional Learning at Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators

Traci Davis

Tracie Davis

Instructor

Superintendent Emeritus

 

 

2023-2024

Confirmed coaches & Speakers 

 

Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr.

Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr.

Coach & Speaker

Superintendent

Philadelphia Public Schools - PA 
Dr. Sito Narcisse

Dr. Sito Narcisse

Coach & Speaker

Superintendent

East Baton Rouge Parish School Systems - LA 
April Grace

Dr. April Grace

Coach & Speaker

Emeritus Superintendent

Dr. Andraé Townsel

Dr. Andrae Townsel

Coach & Speaker

Superintendent

Calvert County Public Schools - MD 
Kelly

Kelly Carpenter

Coach & Speaker

Chief Academic Officer

Gananda Central School District - NY
Toni Williams

Toni Williams

Coach & Speaker

Interim Superintendent

Memphis Shelby County Public Schools - TN 
Dr. Zachary Robbins

Dr. Zachary Robbins

Coach & Speaker

Superintendent

Marysville School District 25 - WA
Dr. Mark Sullivan

Dr. Mark Sullivan

Coach & Speaker

Superintendent

Birmingham City Schools - AL 
Rick400

Dr. Rick Cobb

Coach & Speaker

Superintendent

Mid-Del Public Schools - OK 
alex marrero

Dr. Alex Marrero

Coach

Superintendent

Denver Public Schools - CO
Dr. Mark Bedell

Dr. Mark Bedell

Coach

Superintendent

Anne Arundel County Public Schools - MD 
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Rene Sanchez

Coach

Superintendent

Champlain Valley School District - VT
AlenaZachery-Ross

Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross

Coach

Superintendent

Ypsilanti Community Schools - MI 
Pipar Bognar

Piper Bognar

Coach

Superintendent

Van Dyke Public Schools - MI 
Jansen Robert

Robert Jansen

Coach

Superintendent

Lincoln Public Schools - MI 
Dr. Marlon King

Dr. Marlon King

Coach

Superintendent

Jackson Madison County Schools - TN 
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Dr. Elizabeth Álvaraz

Coach

Superintendent

Forest Park School District 91  - IL 
Rich Calkins

Rich Calkins

Coach

Superintendent

Pocantico Hills Central School District - NY 
"It's an incredible opportunity to learn, grow, network & apply essential strategies that lead participants to better understand the multifaceted role of superintendents within varied settings around the country."
George Guy Jr.
Principal of Rosa International Middle School, Cherry Hill Public Schools, Fall '21 Cohort
"The IEI Lead Cohort has been a powerful learning opportunity as a developing leader. Hearing from seasoned Superintendents about their experiences helps me know how to better support my Superintendent/Cabinet as well as refine my own approach to district leadership!"
Blake McGaha
Executive Director of Services for Exceptional Children, Fulton County School System, Fall '21 Cohort
"[IEI:Lead provides] practical learning & leadership development that can be used not only for future Superintendent roles, but for your current role [as well]."
Michael Ramirez
Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Denver Public Schools, Fall '21 Cohort
Being able to connect with other leaders in a similar position and to learn from those with experience as a superintendent has been incredibly valuable. Being able to see and learn about different ways to handle and address issues that impact everyone in public education has been a great experience. While everyone's situation is different in many ways, we all seem to be dealing with and addressing a lot of the same problems."
Josh Young
Assistant Superintendent of Administration, School District of Pickens County, Fall '21 Cohort

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