Whether you’re actively planning a move into the superintendency or simply exploring what’s ahead, MASA offers two powerful opportunities to help you prepare for the next step in your leadership journey.
Choose from a one-day immersive workshop or a multi-day, cohort-style program—both designed to give you insight, clarity, and practical tools for district-level leadership.
Aspiring Superintendent Cohort
High-quality leadership is essential to student success and district stability. MASA’s Aspiring Superintendent Cohort provides a comprehensive, hands-on experience designed to help emerging leaders confidently pursue the superintendency or other central office positions.
Applications for the 2025–26 Cohort
Applications for the 2025–26 cohort are now closed. Applications for the 2026–27 cohort will open in April 2026. Stay tuned for more information next spring.
Meeting Dates for 2025–26 (For Reference)
The cohort sessions are held at the Gary D. Sharpe Education Center, Jefferson City, MO:
- June 25–26, 2025 (Wed–Thurs)
- October 14–15, 2025 (Tues–Wed)
What to Expect
Over four days of in-person sessions, participants will engage in dynamic learning on key topics, including:
- Attributes of effective superintendents
- Building your leadership brand and marketability
- Search firm consultant insights and school board expectations
- Board/superintendent relationships
- Interview preparation and mock interviews
- Vision-setting, ethics, district culture, budgeting, and more
- Peer review of resumes, entry plans, and letters of introduction
Registration Fee
The registration for the cohort is $700 and includes hotel, training materials, and meals.
Aspiring Superintendent Workshop
Are you an educational leader ready to take the next step in your journey toward district-level leadership? MASA’s Aspiring Superintendent Workshop is a one-day professional learning experience designed to help school leaders explore the superintendency and other central office roles.
What to Expect
This workshop is ideal for principals, assistant superintendents, directors, or any leader interested in preparing for future superintendent opportunities. Through interactive sessions and valuable guidance, participants will:
- Gain insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a superintendent
- Learn about contract negotiations, search firm processes, and what boards are looking for
- Hear directly from experienced superintendents in a Q&A-style panel
- Receive guidance on how to prepare for the job search process
- Network with peers and build relationships for the future
2026 Workshops
Dates for the 2026 workshop series will be announced soon. Workshops are typically held in early spring at central locations in Missouri. Lunch is provided, and registration is just $75.
FAQs
What is the Aspiring Superintendent Cohort?
The Aspiring Superintendent Cohort is a comprehensive, hands-on program offered by MASA to help emerging leaders prepare for district-level leadership positions like superintendencies.
When are the 2025-26 Aspiring Superintendent Cohort meeting dates?
The meeting dates for the 2025-26 cohort are June 25–26, 2025 and October 14–15, 2025.
What is the cost of the Aspiring Superintendent Cohort?
The registration fee for the Aspiring Superintendent Cohort is $700, which includes hotel, training materials, and meals.
Who should attend the Aspiring Superintendent Workshop?
The Aspiring Superintendent Workshop is ideal for principals, assistant superintendents, directors, or any school leader interested in preparing for future superintendent opportunities.
When will the 2026 Aspiring Superintendent Workshops be announced?
The dates for the 2026 Aspiring Superintendent Workshops will be announced soon. Workshops are typically held in early spring in central Missouri.
