EMERGING
LEADERS
ACADEMY
Emerging Leaders Academy Class of 2025
The Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration and Oklahoma State School Boards Association are proud to offer the Emerging Leaders Academy!
This year-long program will help prepare a select group of Oklahoma education leaders for the superintendency. This program is open to Oklahoma education professionals who hold a current superintendent’s certificate and aspire to be a superintendent. The collaborative, interactive academy will feature project and problem-based learning opportunities facilitated by practicing Oklahoma education experts.
APPLICANT PROFILE
- Practicing Oklahoma administrators who aspire to be a superintendent
- 3 years of experience as a principal, central office administrator, and/or assistant superintendent
- Holds a current Oklahoma superintendent certificate
- Demonstrates highly effective leadership skills in current role
- Member of professional organization within CCOSA
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Application period – April 17 through May 17, 2024
- Supporting materials:
- Superintendent Certification
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Letter of support from sponsoring superintendent
- Participation Agreement
- In addition to completing the online application please complete and sign the participation agreement. The agreement must be uploaded with your application materials.
- Notification of acceptance will be sent by June 7, 2024
PROGRAM FEES
- Registration fee includes:
- 50+ Professional Development Hours
- Team Building/Networking Activities
- Meals and Refreshments
- Materials
- Supplies
- OSSBA/CCOSA Education Leadership Conference
- Participant Financial Obligation
- Registration Fee: $800
- Sleeping Room Expense: Actual Expense
- Associated Travel Expenses: Actual Expense
- CCOSA Leadership Conference and Law Day: Registration Fee
- Other Expenses
Tentative Schedule
*Attendance is required at all sessions, networking/team building functions and overnight stays.
August 23, 2024
Welcome and Introduction
October 23-24, 2024
Leadership
December 11-12, 2024
Finance
February 5-6, 2025
Advocacy
March 26-27, 2025
Communication
June 13, 2025
Celebrate Class of 2024
September 5, 2025
OSSBA/CCOSA Education Leadership Conference