Advanced Leadership Academy 2026: Session 9

Advanced Leadership Academy

Please note this is session 9 of a 9-session cohort. 

The Minnesota Association of School Administrators’ Advanced Leadership Academy (ALA) is a cohort-based leadership experience designed to strengthen and sustain excellence in the superintendency. Participants engage in meaningful learning, build lasting connections with peers and executive coaches, and spend intentional time in community reflecting on leadership in a “never normal” and ever-changing environment — all with a focus on better supporting each student in every community they serve.

The Academy is facilitated by Stephen F. Murley, experienced superintendent, AASA Lead Instructor, and educational policy and leadership expert, who brings deep expertise and practical insight to the work.

Program Schedule

September 2025 – May 2026

• September 15–16 (In Person)
• October 13 (Virtual)
• November 10–11 (In Person)
• December 15 (Virtual)
• January 12–13 (In Person)
• February 9 (Virtual)
• March 9–10 (In Person)
• April 13 (Virtual)
• May 11-12 (In Person)

In-person sessions will be held at the Quora Education Center in Little Canada. In-person session times are 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on Day 1 and 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on Day 2. Virtual sessions will be held from 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Participants will receive CEUs and Minnesota Superintendent Endorsement upon successful completion of the Academy.

For registration questions, please contact us at members@mnasa.org.