Dr. Javier Villarreal selected to ALAS Superintendent Leadership Academy

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Dr. Javier Villarreal, Chief Human Resources Officer for Aldine ISD, has been selected to the Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendent’s (ALAS) Superintendent Leadership Academy.

Dr. Javier Villarreal has been selected to ALAS’ Superintendent Leadership Academy.

Dr. Villarreal is one of only 16 individuals from across the country, and one of only  two from Texas, who were selected to participate in the cohort.

ALAS is nationally recognized for its Superintendent Leadership Academy as a premiere signature program, due to its competitive and balanced cohort selection of candidates. ALAS seeks dedicated and aspiring Latino superintendents in their development of the knowledge and skills necessary to lead a school district.

The selection process is highly competitive due to the limited number of participants as designed by the cohort model. Ideally, candidates are serving at a central administration/cabinet-level position. Consideration will be given for outstanding candidates in a principal or central office role. In addition, a candidate should have:

*Commitment to equity, excellence, and closing achievement gaps for all students

*Commitment to the mission and vision of ALAS

*Passion for improving public education and a long-term commitment to PK-12 education

*Ability to work and succeed as a school system leader in a school district that serves all children with an emphasis on marginalized students

*High level of energy, determination, and perseverance to act as a change agent in a demanding organization

*Ability to understand, lead and manage in a complex political organization and work well in a diverse setting

*A proven track record of leadership and/or management in an educational organization

*Ability to learn quickly, possess analytical, and problem-solving skills

*Excellent oral and written communication skills

*Served in a leadership position for a minimum of three years

ALAS is a national non-profit organization with the mission to provide leadership at the national level that assures every school in America effectively serves the educational needs of all students with an emphasis on Latino youth by building capacity, promoting best practices, and transforming educational institutions. ALAS is committed to identifying, recruiting, developing and advancing Latino school administrators in order to improve the educational accomplishments of Latino youth.