PD Provider: MASTERCLASS for Superintendents

Contact Information
MASTERCLASS for Superintendents 170 Fairway Rd. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Ann Koufman-Frederick Co-Founder & Faculty ann@masterclassforsupers.com Phone:617-549-6277 https://masterclassforsupers.com/

Provider Details
Organization Type(s):	Corporation, Partnership, or Other Company
PD Format(s):	Course, Mentoring/Coaching
Audience(s) serviced:	District Admin: supts/asst supts, special ed directors etc., School Admin: principals, asst principals, curriculum directors etc.
PD mode(s) of interaction available:	Online
# of PD in an average year:	10 events or fewer
Years of experience providing PD in MA:	0-5 years

Brief Description of Services
MASTER CLASS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS is a unique opportunity, designed by experienced education leaders, to support and accelerate the development of public school superintendents. MASTER CLASS leverages the power of an effective collegial network as the key to thriving as a Superintendent who shapes the future of education. The program is delivered in 12 monthly virtual modules that equip Leaders with tools, readings, videos, personalized feedback, peer consultation and learning conversations. Each monthly module includes two live sessions delivered virtually with the program faculty and the cohort colleagues. Module topics are explained on MasterClassforSupers/program.com. Leaders are supported with a personalized learning journey on the Master Class learning and collaboration management system. Each month, Leaders access the module video and resources, and engage in online discussion in preparation for a cohort synchronous session focused on a real-life leadership scenario during which everyone applies their thinking, skills, and insights. Subsequently, Leaders engage in a Peer Consultation focused on current challenges in the Leaders’ districts. Throughout the program each Leader partners with an Executive Coach to explore their challenges and apply their DiSC profile to their context. Leaders are expected to spend 8-10 hours a month reflecting on the content and consulting with colleagues in their cohort and they gain between 100 -120 PDPs upon completion of the 12-month program.

Brief Description of Services

MASTER CLASS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS is a unique opportunity, designed by experienced education leaders, to support and accelerate the development of public school superintendents. MASTER CLASS leverages the power of an effective collegial network as the key to thriving as a Superintendent who shapes the future of education. The program is delivered in 12 monthly virtual modules that equip Leaders with tools, readings, videos, personalized feedback, peer consultation and learning conversations. Each monthly module includes two live sessions delivered virtually with the program faculty and the cohort colleagues. Module topics are explained on MasterClassforSupers/program.com. Leaders are supported with a personalized learning journey on the Master Class learning and collaboration management system. Each month, Leaders access the module video and resources, and engage in online discussion in preparation for a cohort synchronous session focused on a real-life leadership scenario during which everyone applies their thinking, skills, and insights. Subsequently, Leaders engage in a Peer Consultation focused on current challenges in the Leaders’ districts. Throughout the program each Leader partners with an Executive Coach to explore their challenges and apply their DiSC profile to their context. Leaders are expected to spend 8-10 hours a month reflecting on the content and consulting with colleagues in their cohort and they gain between 100 -120 PDPs upon completion of the 12-month program.

Content Area(s)

Content Category	Details	Grade Levels	Educator Evaluation Standards
Leadership/Administration	Leadership and Governance Student Support: School Culture and Family and Community Engagement Financial and Asset Management Human Resources Professional Development Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Fidelity of Implementation Collaborative Family and School Problem Solving Collaborative Leadership: Improving All Students\' Outcomes Developing, Modeling, and Dissemination of Best Practices Screening and Progress Monitoring Strategic Planning System Change Activities Other (Specify):: Self-care; Teaming/Relationships; Diversity/Equity/Inclusions; Social Emotional Learning	Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12)	A-I: Instructional Leadership A-II: Management and Operations A-III: Family & Community Partnerships A-IV: Professional Culture

References

Type	Name
An Individual	Stacy Shakel, District Nurse/Health Coordinator, Mashpee Public Schools
An Individual	David Ljungberg, Superintendent, Stoneham Public Schools
District/School	Michael J. Welch, Former Superintendent, Dedham Public Schools

Regions Served
No Regions Specified by Provider

Last Updated: March 1, 2015