2025 ACSA Superintendents Symposium

This interactive discussion will focus on preparing you for your next job from the vantage point of two experienced search consultant, as well as a current school superintendent with experience maneuvering through the search process in two districts. The panel will discuss those strategies that will allow you to navigate your way through the entire application, interview and selection process. While most superintendent candidates possess the required educational background and experiences for the position, there is much you can do to separate yourself from the competition by understanding those strategies that will give you a real edge in ultimately being selected by the Board as their next superintendent.

This session will be a unique opportunity to learn from Leadership Associates search partners on ways to enhance your capacity to achieve the right position and realize your career goals. Some of the key topics that will be discussed are:
• Preparing yourself
• What Boards are looking for…and how to stand out!
• Communicating with your Board
• Working with the search consultant
• Reference letters, background checks and what to generally expect
• Practical interview tips - avoiding pitfalls
• Negotiating your contract
• Exit strategies