Responsive Leadership Academy

Florida Association of School Administrators is excited to launch a new Responsive Leadership Cohort designed specifically for leaders navigating the growing complexity of district-level work.

This is a high-impact, problem of practice cohort where leaders come together to tackle real challenges, build capacity, and learn alongside peers who understand the demands of the role.

 

Responsive Leadership: 
Responsive leadership is about leading with clarity, agility, and purpose in the face of constant change. It empowers leaders to navigate complexity, build capacity in their teams, and drive meaningful, sustainable impact across their systems.

 

What to expect:

  • A thoughtfully designed experience that respects your time and delivers immediate value
  • Opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and application across districts
  • A focus on responsive leadership, with AI as a supportive tool to increase efficiency and capacity

 

READY TO APPLY

Due to limited availability (30 participants) only one per district should be submitted.

Participants should:

  • Be part of the superintendent’s cabinet or a direct report to a cabinet officer
  • Have responsibility for districtwide priorities, systems, or cross‑functional initiatives
  • Have the authority to lead implementation of short‑cycle action plans
  • Be open to leveraging AI in strategic and practical ways
  • Be committed to participating fully and sharing insights with peers statewide

Districts should commit that participants:

  • Have superintendent endorsement
  • Can attend all cohort sessions and participate actively
  • Will lead at least one AI‑enabled responsive leadership project during the cohort

This experience includes approximately 48 hours, including virtual workshops, in-person sessions, and 1:1 executive coaching. Participation includes a commitment to engage fully in cohort sessions and collaborative learning.

Dates Confirmed:

May 6, 2026 Virtual cohort orientation (90 minutes)
June 8, 2026 In-person half-day – pre-conference to Discover ’26 at the Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate
June 8-10, 2026 Discover ’26 Conference (optional) – registration and hotel at no cost
July 8-9, 2026 In-person Cohort Learning

     

Dates to be Determined:

  • Three One-to-one virtual coaching calls (May/June, July/August, September/October)
  • Four Virtual cohort sessions (90-minutes)
  • October 2026 - In-person final convening

Instruction & Academics

  • Chief Academic Officer
  • Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
  • Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
  • Chief of Schools / Regional Superintendent

Operations & Systems

  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Executive Director of Operations
  • Transportation, Facilities, or Safety & Security Chiefs (if they sit on cabinet)

HR & Talent

  • Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Assistant Superintendent for HR/Talent Management
  • Executive Director of Professional Learning or Leadership Development

Technology & Innovation

  • Chief Information Officer / CTO
  • Executive Director of Educational Technology

Finance & Strategy

  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Assistant Superintendent for Budget and Planning
  • Chief Strategy Officer or Strategic Initiatives Directors

Student Services & Well‑Being

  • Chief of Student Services

Application

CLICK HERE to APPLY

Timeline:

March 30: Application launched

April 17: Application Deadline by 5:00 pm (EST)

April 24: Participant Notification