For two decades, Virginia Tech’s School Leaders Institute has been a transformative force in education. More than three-quarters of Virginia’s school divisions have sent participants, 30 of the institute’s graduates are serving as superintendents, and hundreds more are making their marks in school administration.

The School Leaders Institute is offered through the Roanoke Center, part of Outreach and International Affairs, and accepts about 70 participants each year. Recently, the institute’s Aspiring Superintendents Program held its second of three sessions at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.

Interactive, in-person sessions are led by veteran administrators. Their experienced perspective is paired with guest presentations from Virginia Tech faculty members, current and former superintendents, school administrators, and teachers.

Multiple-day sessions held several times over the school year give participants time away from their schools to reflect and develop their leadership skills while also building relationships with other school leaders from across Virginia — connections that will provide support for the rest of their careers.

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Photos by Diane Deffenbaugh for Virginia Tech.

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