Introduction
The Courageous Journey™ is a program developed by the Michigan Association of School Administrators that offers school leaders an intensive experience with the application of transformational leadership processes in school settings where they serve. The Courageous Journey™ is designed to extend beyond basic administrator certification and provide school leaders an opportunity to receive state endorsement while distinguishing themselves as exemplars of professional practice in the role of superintendent.The purpose of the program is to provide aspiring, new, and experienced superintendents with information, tools, strategies, and other resources to: 1) improve student outcomes; 2) work effectively with staff, school boards, and communities on these missions; 3) shape leading edge change; and 4) build highly adaptive learning organizations.
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CJ members share their experience with the program.
The Courageous Journey™ takes participating school leaders through an exploration of Seven Points of Learning that characterize the primary roles and responsibilities associated with the school superintendency. Participants:
- develop personal growth plans to apply transformational leadership practice in a manner consistent with their core values and personal vision as school leaders;
- they collaborate to apply standards of best practice in district leadership;
- they engage their districts in adaptive achange work; and
- they will document the impact of their action research plans on the systems and processes within their school organizations.
Each year, the Courageous Journey™ begins new cohorts of practicing and aspiring superintendents at all career stages and from all sizes and types of districts. Together, they engage in standards- and performance-driven learning experiences intended to increase leadership impact and achieve results. As a group, they learn, grow, and lead their school districts into the future.
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Rod Green, MASA Past President |
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find ourselves in a time where leadership is very much needed
in our education systems. The only way to keep pace with increasing
responsibilities and expectations is through increased ability.
Growth must occur both personally and in influencing others. MASA's
Courageous Journey will enhance your personal and professional
growth and development. I hope you'll consider being a part of
this great program!
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