Superintendents' Academy

The School of Education at Monmouth University is pleased to present for the second year the Superintendents' Academy for superintendents and central office administrators.

The purpose of the Superintendents' Academy is to create a forum for dialogue and an exchange of ideas and experiences. Using the University as a catalyst, the academy will provide professional growth opportunities for superintendents and central office personnel. Additionally, it will create a network of support for colleagues and establish a collaborative relationship with the University and its resources.

Superintendents' Academy Steering Committee

• Dr. Harvey Allen, Assistant Professor, Monmouth University
• Dr. Bernard Bragen, Adjunct Professor, Monmouth University
• Dr. William George, Superintendent, Middletown Township Public Schools
• Mr. Thomas Gialanella, Superintendent, Jackson School District
• Mr. John Lysko, Superintendent, Ocean Township School District
• Mr. Scott McCue, Superintendent, Eatontown Public Schools
• Dr. Lynn Romeo, Dean, School of Education, Monmouth University

Superintendents' Academy District Members

Membership Opportunity

To become a member, please download our Superintendents' Academy Registration Form.

The yearly fee for membership in the academy is $350 per district, which includes the attendance of up to 3 district administrators at each workshop. For additional information, contact Dr. Lynn Romeo, Dean of the School of Education, at 732-571-7518 or send an e-mail to lromeo@monmouth.edu.

Workshop Information

The Academy will hold four workshops a year with topics on timely issues directly related to matters of interest to educational administrators.

RECENT WORKSHOPS

Superintendents’ Academy

September 28, 2011

On Wednesday, September 28, 2011, Monmouth University’s School of Education hosted its Superintendents’ Academy in the Multipurpose Activity Center Varsity Room. Sixty-eight superintendents from local area school districts attended the academy which had the theme of “Update on Teacher Effectiveness and Evaluation.” Dr. Lynn Romeo, Dean of Monmouth University’s School of Education, welcomed everyone to the event. Harvey Allen, Assistant Professor at Monmouth, facilitated discussion which led into the presentation portion. The presentation was done by Mr. Chris Emigholz, Director of Legal Affairs at the New Jersey Department of Education, and Dr. Laura Morana, Superintendent in the Red Bank Borough Public School District. Attendees had the opportunity to reflect on the session’s theme and topics during table talk at the end. Overall, the Superintendents’ Academy was a great success in bringing together the ideas and perspectives of multiple local superintendents.

Superintendents’ Academy

November 2, 2011

On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, Monmouth University’s School of Education hosted its Superintendents Academy in the Multipurpose Activity Center Varsity Room. Seventy-one superintendents from local area school districts attended the event which had the theme of “Multiple Measures of Student Performance in All Subjects and Teacher Effectiveness.” This theme included two topics, growth models for tested areas and growth models for non-tested areas. Dr. Lynn Romeo, Dean of Monmouth University’s School of Education, welcomed everyone to the event, followed by a facilitated discussion by Harvey Allen, Assistant Professor at Monmouth. Lu Anne Meinders, Deputy Superintendent in the Jackson School District, presented for the academy attendees. Table talk was held at the end of the event to give an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the session’s topics. Overall, the Superintendents’ Academy was a great success in bringing together the ideas and perspectives of multiple local superintendents.

UPCOMING 2011-2012 WORKSHOPS

This Year's Theme: Effective Leadership: Striving for Excellence

• Session 4: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
  Best Evaluating Classroom Practices

  12 - 2 p.m.
  Magill Commons, Club Rooms 107, 108, 109

Workshop Registration

To register for our upcoming 2011-2012 workshops, please download our Workshop Registration Form.

Additional Information

For more information regarding the Superintendents' Academy and its workshop series, please call 732-571-7518 or send e-mail to soesuperintendentsacademy@monmouth.edu.

PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS: 2009-2011

• Effective Finance Strategies  -Green Strategies for School Districts  -Strategies to Promote School Budgets
• Update of Teacher Effectiveness and Evaluation
• Multiple Measures of Student Performance in All Subjects and Teacher Effectiveness
• The Superintendent’s Role in Creating, Developing, and Sustaining Professional Learning Communities
• Legal and Labor Issues
• What Can We Do to Prepare Students to be Successful in the 21st Century
• How Do We Pay for the Technology That Our Students Need
• Ask the Legislatures
• Improving and Sustaining Public and Community Relations
• The Next Pandemic: Emergency Management Issues
• Don’t Get Caught in the Net: Strategic Planning and Working with School Boards
• Top Faux Pas from Top Leaders: Media and Communication
• Being Creative with Our Budgets: Moving Forward with Limited Dollars