New Superintendents Leadership Academy | Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators

2026-27 New Superintendents Leadership Academy

The New Superintendents Leadership Academy (NSLA) was created to support Superintendents who are in the first three years of this tough but rewarding job. In-depth sessions are held throughout the year, led by experts who have one goal: preparing new Superintendents to succeed and excel.

*MASA members who register for the series will receive an Executive Leadership Coach ($1,000 Value) to provide one-on-one support/coaching during the year.

Sessions may explore a range of topics, including those listed below:

  • Authentic Leadership
  • Governance, Board Relations, and Strategic Planning
  • Personnel and Negotiations
  • Finance and Funding
  • Communications and Public Relations
  • Legislation, Policy, and Law
  • School Safety and Crisis Management
  • Culture, Climate, and Community

Register

Cost: $2,900/participant
Location: MELG Building (depending on session date – see below for location details)

For more information, contact Carrie Platner at cplatner@gomasa.org.

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Dates & Details

Additional details and session agendas will be available soon!

Note: Session One will take place at Fall Conference and Session Four will take place at Midwinter Conference. All other sessions will be held at the MELG Building.

Session One | September 23

Note: This session will be held at Fall Conference.

Session Two | October 12

Session Three | November 9

Session Four | January 20

Note: This session will be held at Midwinter Conference.

Session Five | March 1

Session Six | May 3

Session Seven | June 15