The most important quality we seek in any applicant is the desire to become an educational leader with the skills necessary to work in and through complex and challenging environments.

Applicants

Individuals who qualify for the Academy include:

  • K-12 leaders with a proven history of student achievement results.
  • Superintendents of mid-size school systems with strong gains in student achievement.
  • Progressive leaders from state departments of education.
  • Entrepreneurial leaders of successful public charter management organizations and other innovative education organizations.
  • Civic-minded leaders outside K-12 who are passionate about public education.

The Alabama Superintendents Academy engages participants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic covered by law. The Alabama Superintendents’ Academy is an equal opportunity employer.