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AASA members are eligible for an exclusive membership discount on this program. Please visit AASA's website for details.
For most leaders, the past few years have demanded more innovation, endurance, and creativity than at any time in recent history. This period of change, activated by a global pandemic and social justice movements, has called for rapid redeployment of resources while positioning and maintaining equity as a priority. For women, the circumstances have generated new opportunities to demonstrate their leadership talent and also presented new challenges, given that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities related to gender.
Women in K-12 Education Leadership is a forum for you to celebrate your strengths, analyze your challenges, and focus on the skills you need now to engage multiple constituencies in the work of improving learning opportunities for students. This program empowers women to lead through adversity, and it provides a unique opportunity for growth and renewal among diverse groups of women.
An outstanding opportunity to connect with like minds in the field; it's a gift of time and growth for yourself, allow yourself this gift! I feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and like I've had a month at the spa after this learning! It's self-care and growth all wrapped up and tied with a bow. Allison Roberts, Principal, Rochester Community Schools
An outstanding opportunity to connect with like minds in the field; it's a gift of time and growth for yourself, allow yourself this gift! I feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and like I've had a month at the spa after this learning! It's self-care and growth all wrapped up and tied with a bow.
Allison Roberts, Principal, Rochester Community Schools
Women in K-12 Educational Leadership brings educators from around the world together on the HGSE campus. In advance of the residential program, you will work independently to complete activities, which might include listening to podcasts, watching short videos, and reading articles or case studies. On campus, you will participate in interactive sessions with faculty and, with their guidance, apply analytical frameworks to your context. You will also work in small groups for application, reflection, and peer coaching activities. You will address dilemmas common to all leaders and also those that are unique to women.
Mary Grassa O'Neill is a specialist in school and district management and leadership, professional development for principals, and leading for equity and diversity.
(On Leave 2024-2025)
Senior leaders across K-12, including:
This program welcomes applications from both individuals and teams. First-time applicants need to create a Professional Education account to apply.
Individuals: Click the "Apply" button at the top of this page to log into your Professional Education account and access the application page. Proceed with the individual form until submission.
Teams:
Step 1: Designate one participant or an administrative staff member as the Coordinator.
Step 2: Upon the submission of the team application, all team members will receive an email notification with a link to their personal application form. Team members should complete their forms promptly. Once all team members submit their forms, the application is considered complete and ready for review by the Admissions Committee.
Invoices: Invoices will only be available upon your acceptance.
The tuition covers all instructional materials, a daily continental breakfast, and beverages and light refreshments during our scheduled breaks between sessions.
Travel, lodging expenses, and most lunches and dinners are not included in this fee. We have blocked a limited number of rooms in select hotels in the Cambridge/Boston area. The daily rates for these hotels typically range from $250 to $375 per room, plus applicable taxes. Once your applicants are accepted into the program, they will receive detailed information about these hotel options.
Tuition assistance is available for this program on a need and application basis. Tuition assistance is granted based on participant and institutional needs. Requests for tuition assistance do not affect an applicant's prospects for admission. You may access the tuition assistance application after you have submitted your program application. Tuition assistance applications should be submitted at least one month prior to the final application deadline.