October 23, 2024
December 10, 2024
January 30, 2025

Are you interested in the superintendency?

Join us for a three-part seminar series preparing potential superintendent candidates for the position.

October 23, 2024, December 10, 2024 & January 30, 2025
$249 for all three sessions

The Aspiring Superintendent Seminar provides a collegial cohort opportunity for leaders who wish to become Oregon superintendents.

Learn how to apply for the many vacancies that will be available in Oregon for the 2024-25 school year and how to be prepared for the process. Hear from state and national superintendent search consultants about what school boards and districts are looking for in in a superintendent.

This seminar will show you the rewards and challenges today’s superintendents face, the politics of the position, how to work with school boards, negotiating your contract, and most importantly-- what administrator’s DON’T know about the position!

One goal of the seminar is to have potential candidates fully prepared to enter into a superintendent search process. Topics will include:

•  Navigating the search process
  • Tips from search firms
  • FAQ
  • Application materials 
  • Interview prep
• Enhancing school district and community relations
• Board governance and the role of the superintendent
• Understanding Oregon’s State School Fund (SSF) model
• Instructional Leadership vs. operations, finding the balance

We will provide support for the search process, including resumes and letters of interest.

Seminar Sessions:

• October 23, 2024 - 1:00-4:00 p.m., Graduate Hotel, Eugene (In conjunction with the Special Education Fall Conference)
• December 10, 2024 - 1:00-3:00 p.m. (virtual)
• January 30, 2025 - 2:00-5:00 p.m. (virtual)
• $249 for all three sessions

Cancellation Policy:
Failure to cancel 72 hours in advance of event will result in 50% charge of registration fee.  No-shows will be charged the full event fee.

** In order to participate, you must be a COSA “Active” member. **

Click here to download the flyer.

For more information:

Krista Parent, Executive Director, COSA
krista@cosa.k12.or.us