Professional Development Opportunities

IAPSS, in partnership with the School Superintendents Association (AASA), offers the Indiana Aspiring Superintendent Academy (IASA), a future-focused professional learning experience for educational leaders aspiring to the superintendency. Through an interactive, blended learning model, IASA builds participants’ understanding of the K–12 superintendent role and prepares district, building, and teacher leaders for the opportunities and responsibilities of district leadership.

Educators new to leading a K–12 district encounter both significant opportunities and complex challenges. IAPSS is committed to providing focused, ongoing support through meaningful professional development and a strong network of peers, connecting new superintendents with others serving in the role across Indiana.

APSS recognizes that effective, responsive mentoring is essential to the success of superintendents new to the role. The IAPSS Mentor Program is a research-based professional development experience built on strong, relationship-centered partnerships, thoughtful mentor matching, skill development, and ongoing communication. Through this collaborative approach, the program supports first-year superintendents in moving beyond simply navigating the role to developing the confidence and capacity to lead effectively.

IAPSS offers EPIC, a leadership development program designed to support Indiana’s public school superintendents in advancing their practice. Informed by the experiences and input of sitting superintendents, EPIC focuses on strengthening executive-level skills—including strategic planning, financial leadership, change management, board relations, team development, and community engagement—equipping leaders to guide their districts effectively in a complex and evolving environment.

Women Educators Leading Learning (WELL) is designed to strengthen and expand the leadership capacity of women serving in K–12 education. While women represent the majority of the public education workforce, they remain significantly underrepresented in superintendent roles in Indiana and nationally. WELL provides targeted professional learning and meaningful networking opportunities for principals, district-level leaders, and superintendents, supporting career advancement and leadership readiness with the long-term goal of increasing the number of women serving in district leadership roles.

IAPSS offers ExCo, an executive coaching experience designed to support sitting superintendents in advancing their leadership practice. Through a structured, two-phase model, ExCo provides personalized, reflective coaching that strengthens leadership effectiveness, supports professional growth, and equips superintendents to navigate the evolving demands of district leadership with greater clarity and confidence.

The Administrative Professionals Collaborative (APC) supports executive administrative assistants in education through targeted professional learning, networking, and shared best practices. Designed to address the unique responsibilities and challenges of school and district environments, APC strengthens professional capacity and recognizes the critical role administrative professionals play in supporting effective school leadership.