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Competency-Based Strategies for Superintendent Success at Concordia University

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The role of a superintendent is a complex and demanding one. Superintendents are responsible for leading and managing all aspects of a school district, from curriculum and instruction to finance and operations. To be successful in this role, superintendents need to possess a wide range of competencies.

Leading with Resolve and Mastery: Competency-Based Strategies for Superintendent Success (The Concordia University Leadership Series)

by Daniel R. Tomal

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At Concordia University, we believe that competency-based strategies are essential for superintendent success. We have developed a comprehensive program that prepares superintendents for the challenges of this important role.

Competency-Based Strategies

Competency-based strategies focus on developing the specific skills and knowledge that are necessary for success in a particular role. In the case of superintendents, these competencies include:

Educational leadership
Instructional leadership
Operational leadership
Community engagement
Data-driven decision-making
Reflective practice
Transformational leadership
Visionary leadership
Collaborative leadership

We believe that these competencies are essential for superintendent success because they enable superintendents to:

Develop and implement a vision for the school district
Build relationships with stakeholders
Make data-informed decisions
Lead and manage the school district effectively
Create a positive and productive school climate

Our Program

Our competency-based program for superintendent preparation is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this important role. The program includes:

Coursework in educational leadership, instructional leadership, operational leadership, community engagement, data-driven decision-making, reflective practice, transformational leadership, visionary leadership, and collaborative leadership
Field experiences in a variety of school settings
A dissertation that focuses on a real-world problem in education
Mentoring from experienced superintendents

Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible for a Superintendent's License, which will allow you to serve as a superintendent in any state in the United States.

If you are interested in a career as a superintendent, we encourage you to learn more about our competency-based program at Concordia University. We believe that our program can provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this important role.

To learn more, please visit our website or contact us at [email protected]

Leading with Resolve and Mastery: Competency-Based Strategies for Superintendent Success (The Concordia University Leadership Series)

by Daniel R. Tomal

4.1 out of 5