This course provides a survey of the Superintendency as an executive position responsible for the organizational leadership and management of school districts in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on unpacking professional standards from the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) as well as Colorado-based standards for licensure as a school administrator/superintendent.

Candidates will be expected to critically examine each of Standards in terms of how they are implemented through policies and practices within their own districts while making recommendations for improving such policies based on current research and best practice