Advanced Leadership Academy

Advanced Leadership Academy

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 2026 – May 2027

• 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 upon successful completion of the Academy.

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

If you need to cancel, please notify us in writing by Monday, September 7, 2026. A $75 cancellation fee applies; no refunds will be issued after this date.