Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Recent work in the learning sciences has helped paint a detailed picture of what students need to thrive. Grounded in relationships, and built upon a culture for learning, personal and authentic experiences respect the hidden stories within each child and are learner-centered by design. These experiences are filled with moments of awe, and the learning is inherently relevant and contextualized. Appropriate levels of flexibility in pace and path are granted so that agency can develop, while authentic feedback ensures fidelity in the learning process. To support the personal and authentic experience, spaces and tools are leveraged in evidence-based, meaningful ways. Throughout this Academy leaders will:

• Reflect on their own leadership and what aspects help or hinder those they lead
• Explore ways to create cultures of innovation and risk-taking
• Explore a framework to identify practical ways to make learning Personal & Authentic
• Identify issues related to equity in access and opportunity
• Leave motivated to continue the needed work in your school or district moving forward.

This Academy will focus on relationships, learning experiences and amplify learning in schools and/or in school districts. The Academy addresses the following topics. 

Personal & Authentic Leadership Create Cultures of Innovation –Leaders explore their own personal WHY, connect their passion to their work, and empower those around them to rise up and lead in personal and authentic ways.

1. Personal & Authentic Learning Experiences – Leaders focus on practical ways to nurture personal and authentic learning experiences, in any grade or subject area, while leading in person or remotely.
2. Personal & Authentic Spaces and Tools – Leaders will understand how to leverage educational technology as an accelerant for deeper learning, and discover many free tools, all curated by educators, ready to implement in their schools
3. Personal & Authentic Spaces and Tools – Leaders will understand how to leverage educational technology as an accelerant for deeper learning, and discover many free tools, all curated by educators, ready to implement in their schools

The Personal and Authentic Leadership Academy is PDE PIL approved professional development opportunity for Act 45 credit. Participants will receive forty (40) Act 45 or Act 48 hours upon successful completion of the course.

Target Audience: 

The Personal and Authentic Leadership Academy is designed for central office administrators, principals, assistant principals, and educational leaders interested in learning more about digital leadership and innovation. 

What is the Format of the Personal and Authentic Leadership Academy?

Pennsylvania ASCD's Personal and Authentic Leadership Academy allows participants to work asynchronously online so they can work anytime, anyplace and at their pace.  Participants will respond to discussion board posts, review relevant presentations, and submit job-embedded assignments. 

Upcoming Academy Dates:  

• Visit our events registration page for upcoming Personal and Authentic Leadership Academy dates.