Introduction
The Courageous Journey™ is a program developed by the Michigan Association of School Administrators that offers school leaders an intensive three-year experience with the application of transformational leadership theories and processes in the school settings where they serve in their leadership roles. The Courageous Journey™ is designed to extend beyond basic certification and provide school leaders an opportunity to distinguish themselves as exemplars of professional practice in the superintendency.The purpose of the program is to provide aspiring, new and experienced school leaders with the skills necessary to: 1) improve student achievement, 2) operate an outstanding school district and 3) work effectively with staff, school boards and communities on these missions.
- Courageous Journey™ participants talk about their experince in this short video interview
- Read special pull-out section all about CREDENTIALING from MASA Leader (9/5/08)
- Read articles, "Want to work toward endorsement in the superintency?" and "Want to know more about Michigan's new administrator certification program?"
- View presentation on how Administrator Certification works in Michigan
- MDE information on administrator preparation, certification, and endorsement information
The Courageous Journey™ will take participating school leaders through an exploration of Seven Points of Learning that characterize the primary roles and responsibilities associated with the school superintendency. Participants will develop personal plans to apply standards of transformational leadership practice in a manner consistent with their core values and personal vision as school leaders, 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™ will engage 25 of Michigan’s currently practicing superintendents in a set of standards- and performance-driven learning experiences intended to increase leadership impact and achieve results.
The program is the result of a three-year planning and development process working with practicing and former superintendents, university representatives, the Michigan Department of Education and other education leaders.
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Rod Green, MASA Past President |
We
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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