June 22-26, 2025 

Applications are no longer being accepted. 

IASA’s Aspiring Superintendent Academy is an immersive learning experience like no other in the state for educators considering the superintendency. 

Participants engage in active learning experiences and gain insights from respected practitioners about how to be an effective leader and leverage the position to change the lives of students. The fast-paced program features numerous simulations, reflection time and the creation of meaningful artifacts that reflect the current expectations of the job of superintendent. Mock interviews with professional search firms also help prepare you to land that first job.

If you want a modern view of the superintendency beyond what is taught in graduate school, register today for IASA’s Aspiring Superintendent Academy!  

Target Audience: Central office staff, directors, principals, assistant principal and deans.

Presented by: The academy is led by Dr. Dawn Bridges, IASA Associate Director of Professional Learning; Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent of North Shore SD #112; Dr. Courtney Orzel, Superintendent of Lemont-Bromberek CSD #113A; Dr. Nick Polyak, Superintendent Leyden Community High School District #212.

Why Else Should You Attend? 

• Grow your professional learning network
• Gain immersive learning experience four days/nights
• Attend working/networking dinners
• Conduct mock interviews with professional search firms
• Earn Illinois Administrators’ Academy Credit
• Build relationships that will last your career and your lifetime