Advanced Official Certificate Program in Superintendent of Schools

Admissions Contact

Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
(860) 832-2350
graduateadmissions@ccsu.edu

Academic Contact

Kathleen Carter
Lecturer
Educational Leadership & Instructional Technology
carterk@ccsu.edu

Academic Department

Educational Leadership & Instructional Technology

Advanced Official Certificate Program in Superintendent of Schools

Central to Leading Educational Excellence.

Central's Advanced Official Certificate in Superintendent of Schools is designed for educational leaders seeking certification as a School District Superintendent (093). Students will develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the school superintendent and other central office leadership positions. The coursework addresses the diverse groups, tasks, and issues facing the superintendent and central office administrators. Leading for equity is a major focus of the program.

Program Features

  • Starts every July
  • 15-credit program
  • Cohort model
  • Attend part-time
  • Internship opportunities
  • Networking opportunities

Learning Outcomes

  1. Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying the knowledge, skills, and commitments necessary to collaboratively lead, design, and implement a district mission, vision, and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities that include data use, technology, values, equity, diversity, digital citizenship, and community (NELP Standard 1.0). 

  2. Promote the current and future well-being of each student and adult by applying the knowledge, skills and commitments necessary to understand and demonstrate the capacity to advocate for ethical decisions and cultivate professional norms and culture (NELP Standard 2.0).

  3. Promote the current and future well-being of each student and adult by applying the knowledge, skills and commitments necessary to develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive, and inclusive district culture NELP Standard 3.0).   

  4. Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying the knowledge, skills, and commitments necessary to evaluate, design, cultivate, and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, data systems, supports, assessment, and instructional leadership (NELP Standard 4.0). 

  5. Promote the current and future well-being of each student and adult by applying the knowledge, skills, and commitments necessary to understand and engage families, communities, and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and to advocate for district, student, and community needs (NELP Standard 5.0).  

  6. Promote the current and future well-being of each student and adult by applying the knowledge, skills, and commitments necessary to develop, monitor, evaluate, and manage data-informed and equitable district systems for operations, resources, technology, and human capital improvement (NELP Standard 6.0). 

  7. Promote the current and future well-being of each student and adult by applying the knowledge, skills, and commitments necessary to cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations (NELP Standard 7.0).Â