Assistant Superintendents: Navigating the Waters
2026-2027 COHORT IS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
A Job-Alike Series for
new evaluators and those who want a tune up!
As crucial players who support the broad work of the district and the superintendent, you face challenges in curriculum and instruction, personnel, finance, student services, DEI and SEL. Building strong relationships with school and community stakeholders is a key element in navigating the ever-present complexities and conflicts in your work.
Join this strong network to avoid the inherent isolation of your role, turn challenges into opportunities, facilitate problem-solving and strategize solutions with colleagues you can trust.
What makes this program stand out from others?
CHOICE, EXPERTISE, RESOURCES, CURRENCY, COHORT
Only in this program will you:
- Have topics tailored to your needs and requests
- Have time dedicated to Job-Alike subgroups
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Price
Utilize Title IIA funds to support your participation.
$1595/person
Use Title II-A funds to support your participation!
PDPs
Earn 22 PDPs
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Why enroll?

Conveniently Scheduled
We schedule with the practitioner in mind. In person sessions allow for deeper training, relationship building, and group work. Remote sessions provide convenience and forums to address ongoing problems of practice.

Thoughtfully Designed
The content comes from you and our design is based on best practices in adult learning. We build every agenda based on current research combined with the issues you bring to the table.

Skillful Facilitators
Our facilitators are veteran educators who have walked the walk and trained for years to develop expertise in adult learning that will benefit you directly.

Satisfied Participants
We are proud of the impact we are having. Please take a moment to read the testimonials of our satisfied participants for yourself.
Scheduled with you in mind.
We schedule with the practitioner in mind. In person sessions allow for deeper training, relationship building, and group work. Remote sessions provide convenience and forums to address ongoing problems of practice.
Location of in person meetings rotates based on the districts of individuals who enroll
2026-2027 DATES
FRIDAYS
SESSION 1: September 18 (2-hour remote, 9:00 - 11:00)
SESSION 2: October 30 (5-hour in-person, 10:00 - 3:00)
SESSION 3: December 11 or 18 (5-hour in-person, 10:00 - 3:00)
SESSION 4: February 5 (2-hour remote, 9:00 - 11:00)
SESSION 5: March 12 (5-hour in-person, 10:00 - 3:00)
SESSION 6: April 30 (3-hour in-person, 10:00 - 1:00)
Location of in person meetings rotates based on the districts of individuals who enroll
*Dates/Times subject to change.
Thoughtfully Designed Programming
We focus on meaningful content and take a learner centered approach.
RELEVANT TOPICS IDENTIFIED BY YOU
HIRING & retention - LEADERSHIP frameworks - CULTURE and its impact - addressing POLITICALLY charged issues - examining ORGANIZATIONAL models, structures and finances - managing the WORKLOAD - meeting the needs of ALL STUDENTS - gaining STAFF BUY IN - strategic action PLANNING - DEI and SEL - applying DESE resources - UNFUNDED mandates - COMMITTEE work - RELATIONSHIP building - sustainable PARTNERSHIPS - and more!
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLS AND MEET YOUR GOALS
Take a learning stance through mechanisms such as
- consultancy protocols, problems of practice, case studies and professional readings.
- Identify your current professional goals and our work will be designed to support your success in achieving them.
- Bring relevant dilemmas for Consultancy work and we will prepare texts, case studies, and/or supporting materials to provide a context and foundation for productive conversation and decision making.
Meet Your Facilitators
Our FACILITATORS have walked the walk and have expertise in facilitating adult learning.
Meet the people who make the magic happen.
Christine Francis, EdD
Meet ChristineLorraine Tacconi-Moore, EdD
Meet LorraineMeet Christine Francis
Meet Lorraine Tacconi Moore
Testimonials
Don't just take our word for it.
Both facilitators are excellent presenters - knowledgable, experienced, people persons, approachable, well organized, incorporating relevant content and adjusting to the needs of the group if and when needed. They had both lived our jobs and skillfully knew the topics that would be beneficial to the work we do because of that practical expertise.
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Thank you so much for creating such a supportive space for this work. thank you also for continuing to champion that not everyone wants to or will become a sup and that is fine-- many of us will have the AS as a terminal role and that is great; they are different roles and your ongoing support for this role as one that deserves community and continuous learning about and for THIS role is so appreciated and important.
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They are both incredible leaders and facilitators! I have been with them 5 years and have always viewed their program as my safe space in a professional learning community! I wish they ran the Superintendent programs too!!!
From day one, I apply what they have taught us and I will be bringing this knowledge to the Superintendent role!
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Every activity was tailored to our needs. Christine and Lorraine allowed us to give input on the challenges we were facing and targeted our sessions to meet those areas. I really appreciate this level of personalization. The facilitators kindly pushed me out of my comfort zone on a regular basis - that is how I grow as a professional.
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I am truly grateful for Christine and Lorraine! I am learning so much from you and clearly my peers are too since there are so many who are moving into Super roles! Thank you SO much for your support, encouragement, and commitment to supporting educational leaders!
The program has encouraged growth, confidence, and connection. I am grateful for this program.
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Christine and Lorraine led us in direct instruction and facilitated conversations allowing us to connect with others and learn from each other. Just listening to experiences of others, helped me to think about the way things are done in my district.
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I loved that many of the topics that we discussed were based on what we needed/wanted as a group. Our work together allowed us to collaborate with colleagues across the state and share valuable ideas and resources with one another.
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They have stretched my thinking in every session. They gave us time to process our learning and then discuss with colleagues. That is how I learn best!
I used the season of leadership article the next week with the curriculum team. I've often found the instructors share juicy things like that and they are easily replicated. Love when that happens.
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I learned a great deal that has helped me be more effective in my role. I am more reflective in my practice, have more knowledge to support my teams, and am learning to find balance in my role. I left every session with an article, protocol, template or resource that I used at a principals or leadership team meeting.
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The facilitators are amazing! They both lived our professional lives and also listen to what is critical now for us.
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In the past 2 years with this team, I've taken away information from the instructors, as well as the participants. When one member talked about their success in leading Strategic Planning work, I rang them up later and asked to learn more. Everyone has been very supportive of each other and it's made a huge difference.
Just a few more reasons to join us...
CUSTOMIZED
Enjoy an agenda personalized to the group's needs.
COLLEGIAL
Build your network in this highly interactive, supportive and confidential group setting.
PRACTICAL
Develop practical applications and solutions to questions and issues from your current work.
Learn more about all of our Job-Alike Programs
We have cohorts for
- Assistant Superintendents
- Principals
- Assistant Principals
- School Based Curriculum Leaders
- Instructional Coaches.
- Mentors
- Special Education Team Chairs
- Women in Leadership
- and more!
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Leadership Lens: Using AI to Lead with Purpose, Creativity, and ClarityLeadership Lens: Using AI to Lead with Purpose, Creativity, and Clarity
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Women in Leadership for PrincipalsWomen in Leadership for Principals
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AI-Assist: Transforming Classrooms with Small TeachingAI-Assist: Transforming Classrooms with Small Teaching
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The Department Head Series: From Teacher to Team LeaderThe Department Head Series: From Teacher to Team Leader
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Leading for All Learners: Special Education Leadership Series for PrincipalsLeading for All Learners: Special Education Leadership Series for Principals
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The Paraprofessional Toolkit SeriesThe Paraprofessional Toolkit Series
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The Assistant Principal Series: From Complexity to ClarityThe Assistant Principal Series: From Complexity to Clarity
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Women in Leadership Assistant Superintendent Affinity GroupWomen in Leadership Assistant Superintendent Affinity Group
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Mentors of New Teachers 2-Day TrainingMentors of New Teachers 2-Day Training
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Real Principals, Real Talk: Connection, Collaboration, and ConversationReal Principals, Real Talk: Connection, Collaboration, and Conversation
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Special Education IEP Team Chairs InstituteSpecial Education IEP Team Chairs Institute
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The Instructional Coach Series: Building Strong Coaches, Stronger ClassroomsThe Instructional Coach Series: Building Strong Coaches, Stronger Classrooms
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Women in Leadership Superintendent Affinity GroupWomen in Leadership Superintendent Affinity Group




