Elevat-Ed

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Purpose & Vision

The Elevat-Ed Forum for New Superintendents is a premier leadership development program tailored specifically for aspiring and early-career superintendents. Designed by the Small School Districts’ Association (SSDA), the program supports leaders who are either applying for superintendent positions or have been in the role for less than three years. 
 
The program is built around FranklinCovey’s four essential roles of leadership: 

  • Inspire Trust 

  • Create Vision

  • Execute Strategy

  • Coach Potential

These traits form the foundation of the Elevat-Ed experience, informing all sessions, reflections, and leadership activities. 

Program Overview

📌 Program Fee: $2,950 per participant
👥 Maximum Cohort Size: 30 participants
✅ Eligibility:

  • Current superintendents with less than three years of experience

  • Individuals actively applying for a superintendent role

Program Format: Hybrid (in-person and webinar-based)

Program Includes:

  • Two-Day Kick-Off Event at the SSDA Small School Superintendency Retreat (includes conference registration)

  • Nine Expert-Led Sessions throughout the year

  • Full 360° Leadership Review

  • Two Full SSDA Conference Registrations (Summer & Annual Conference)

  • Personalized Mentoring & Support

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inspire trust

INSPIRE TRUST

create vision

CREATE VISION

execute strategy

EXECUTE STRATEGY

coach potential

COACH POTENTIAL

Program Calendar

2025

  • July 27-28, 2025 - Session 1: Elevat-Ed Kick-Off Event during the 2025 Small School Superintendency Retreat (In-Person - Newport Beach)

  • August 7, 2025 - Session 2: Setting the Standard for Excellence (1-Hour Webinar)

  • September 11 - 12, 2025 - Session 3: Superintendent and the Business of Education (Hybrid - Placerville)

  • October 9, 2025 - Session 4: Governance & the Importance of Vision (1-Hour Webinar)

  • November 13, 2025 - Session 5: The Organizational Structure & Managing Human Relations/Resources (1-Hour Webinar)

2026

  • January 15-16, 2026 - Session 6: The Superintendent as the Instructional Leader: Using & Understanding Data to Drive Academic Performance  (In-Person - San Diego)

  • March 8 -11, 2026 - Session 7: SSDA Annual State Conference - Strategic Planning Through Your LCAP 

  • April 10, 2026 - Session 8: Crisis Management and Communications: Developing plans for handling emergencies and effectively communicating with stakeholders (1 Hour Webinar) 

  • May 7-8, 2026 - Session 9: Closing Reflection & Next Steps (Hybrid - SLO)