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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS

Virginia Transformational Leadership Academy (2023-2024)


Now Accepting Applications for the 2023-2024 Cohort Four

As a VASS service, first- and second-year superintendents participate in Cohort 4 of the Virginia Transformational Leadership Academy (VTLA). This exemplary continuous professional learning opportunity provides you with timely information and support throughout the first two years of your superintendency. Based on your entry plan, community listening tour, and/or strategic plan, you will identify priority challenges and have access to colleagues and experts to assist and support planning, implementing, and monitoring short- and long-term goals for your school division. You will receive executive coaching from experienced current or retired superintendents; have access to real-time networks for problem solving and ideation; and focus on the following topics during a hybrid of three in-person and at least four virtual sessions:

  • Superintendent, School Board, & Community Relations​

  • Community Relations and Connections

  • Strategic Planning

  • Communication Strategies

  • Division Budgeting 101

  • Staffing

Tuition costs are covered by the Virginia Leads Grant funded by the Virginia Department of Education. REGISTER HERE.

Tentative Calendar of Events

  • August 2023: Executive Coach Assignments
  • September 14, 2023 (9:00-10:30 AM): VTLA Cohort 4 Orientation -- Virtual Session
  • October 12, 2023 (9:00-10:00 AM): Superintendents, School Board, & Community Relations -- Virtual Session
  • October 29, 2023 (11:00 AM-3:30 PM): In-person at VASS Fall Conference in Richmond
    • Strategic Planning
    • Problem of Practice Work with Executive Coaches and Experts
    • Early Bird Sessions:
      • Bold Moves for the Well Leader with Kimani Vaughan, Life-fit EdLeader CEO
      • Communications 101 with the Donovan Group
  • December 7, 2023 (9:00-10:00 AM): School Division Budgeting 101 -- Virtual Session
  • January 7, 2024 (11:00 AM-3:30 PM): In-person at VASS/VASBO Winter Conference in Richmond
    • Staffing
    • Problem of Practice Work with Executive Coaches and Experts
    • Early Bird Sessions:
      • Supporting Principals with Dave Gaston
      • The Superintendent & The CEO Session
  • February – March 2024: TBD Virtual Session(s) Based on Needs
  • April 21, 2024 (11:00 AM): In-person at VASS Spring Conference at Hotel Roanoke
    • Showcase: Problem of Practice Journey & Next Steps

MOU School Division Superintendents and Cabinet Member Teams also are invited to participate at no cost. Sessions will be tailored to each team's needs.

For More Information

Please contact VASS Deputy Executive Director Amy Griffin at a.griffin@vassonline.org