Emerging Superintendents Workshop

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 (All day)

Emerging Superintendents Workshop
NCSA Office - Lincoln, NE
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NCSA hosts this annual workshop to help prepare those with an interest in pursuing a superintendent position in the future.  If you're considering the step into a superintendent position, the Emerging Superintendent's Conference is something you will want to attend.

Agenda
8:00       Coffee, Rolls & Networking
8:15       Welcome & Introductions 
             Dr. Mike Dulaney, Executive Director, NCSA 
             Dr. Dan Ernst, Associate Executive Director, NCSA  
8:30       Facets of the Superintendency
             Dr. Dawn Lewis, Arlington Public Schools
Former Arnold and Callaway Public School Superintendent, Dr. Dawn Lewis, will discuss the various aspects of leadership from the perspective of a multi-district superintendent.  From personal growth to district management, Dawn will provide you a recap of her experience.
9:15       Marketing Yourself for the Superintendency
             Dr. Eric Weber, Lincoln Public Schools
This session will help attendees learn proven resume and cover letter techniques allowing you to present yourself in a manner that will enhance your application. Samples will be provided.
10:00     Break
10:15     Preparing to be the Lead Communicator
      Annette Eyman, Papillion-La Vista Community Schools
Although 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.  
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      Leading in Unpreparable Situations
            Dr. Dan Endorf, North Bend Central Public Schools
The community of North Bend experienced historic flooding this past spring that left the high school building as one of the few dry places in the area to serve as the location for preparation, evacuation, and eventual recovery.  Leading, not just the school, but also the community through this natural disaster was a necessary role that Dr. Endorf stepped up to and all Superintendents must be ready for.
1:30      Break
1:45      Being Your Best Self
            Dr. John Skretta, ESU #6
ESU #6 Director, 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 leading a district or organization while honoring personal commitments - to yourself - and as a parent, a spouse, and friend to others.
2:30      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.
 

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