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.
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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 13-15 Milliken Transformational Leadership Experience (South Carolina)*
- May 11–12 (In Person)
In-person sessions will be held at the Quora Education Center in Little Canada from 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.
*Please note: Participation in the Milliken Transformational Leadership Experience is optional, and individuals are responsible for their own travel arrangements if they choose to attend.
Participants will receive CEUs upon successful completion of the Academy.
About Our Academy Facilitator
Stephen Murley, MSEdAd, EdS, has 18 years of experience as a Superintendent of Schools, having served districts in Green Bay (WI), Iowa City (IA), and Wausau (WI). Stephen has been the lead instructor for the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Superintendent Certification Program – Midwest Cohort since 2012. He currently is a Clinical Instructor in the Educational Policy and Leadership Studies Department at the University of Iowa’s College of Education.
Academy Fee
$2,500. Includes refreshments and lunches for in-person learning days.
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.
Questions
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Lori Zimmerman at lori.zimmerman@mnasa.org or 651-295-7761.
