Emerging Superintendents Workshop

NCSA Offices - Lincoln, NE
*Pre-registration is now closed. Please contact NCSA, 800-793-6272, to register*

8:00     Coffee, Rolls & Networking

8:15     Welcome & Introductions 
            Dr. Mike Dulaney, Executive Director, NCSA 
            Dr. Dan Ernst, Associate Executive Director, NCSA  

8:30     Leadership Perspectives of the Superintendent
            Mr. Steve Baker, Elkhorn Public Schools
            Mr. Steve Baker, a successful, honored superintendent, with an outstanding track record of providing progressive and quality leadership for his district, will address superintendent leadership from his perspective.

9:15     Marketing Yourself on Paper
             Dr. Enid Schonewise, Westside Community Schools
             This session will help attendees learn proven resume and cover letter techniques in order to allow you to present yourself in a manner that will enhance your application. Samples will be provided.

10:00     Break

10:15     Being Your Best Self
              Dr. John Skretta, Norris School District 160
              Norris Superintendent Dr. John Skretta shares strategies and offers practical advice on finding and maintaining balance. He will describe how to master the intensive and stressful demands of the superintendency while honoring personal commitments - to yourself - and as a parent, a spouse, and friend to others.

11:00     Advocacy
              Dr. Mike Dulaney, Executive Director, NCSA 
              School district advocacy is one of the more under-rated aspects of the position of superintendent.  This session will explore ways in which a superintendent can effectively promote his or her school district and the issues it faces.

11:30     Lunch

12:15     Internal and External Prep
              Dr. Jim Sutfin, Millard Public Schools
              In this session, Dr. Jim Sutfin will help you prepare for, succeed in, and appropriately follow up from an interview.  He will review questions you are likely to be asked and examples of best practice.  This session will prepare you to walk into interviews with confidence.

1:00     Preparing to be the Lead Communicator
             Annette Eyman, Papillion-LaVista Community Schools
             Though everyone in a school district plays a role in delivering communication, the role of the Superintendent is to provide the foundation and maintain effective systems.  Papillion La Vista Director of Communications Annette Eyman will discuss the importance and challenges of being a lead communicator.    

1:45     Break

2:00     The Superintendent Transition Plan
             Dr. Dan Ernst, NCSA
             Dr. Ernst will review first-year superintendent transition plans and discuss the components of what should be included and why transition plans are important to the new superintendent.  In addition, you will learn how to organize your materials in a way that will allow you to best promote your candidacy. 

Any cancellation request must be received no later than Friday, October 21, 2016

*A 48 hour (2 business day) cancellation policy is in place for all events. To avoid being charged the full registration fee, please submit any requests to cancel your registration before the cancellation deadline. Please contact Michelle, michelle@ncsa.org, with all cancellation requests and inquiries. Please note: your registration fee will be refunded or waived ONLY if an event is cancelled due to inclement weather. Otherwise, the 48 hour (2 business day) cancellation policy remains in effect for all events.