Welcome to Leadership Associates
We offer…
Comprehensive Executive Searches to recruit and place exceptional superintendents and top-tier executive leaders in California School Districts and Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
Powerful Leadership Development opportunities for new and existing leaders.
Governance Services including support,self-evaluation, and workshops for District Teams.
We provide…
- A comprehensive approach, including personalized consultation; extensive candidate vetting; and, ongoing support for leadership at the District and Governance levels.
- A 28-year history founded on a belief that the right leadership is crucial for the success of any educational organization.
- A track record of successful placements and leadership development across a wide range of educational settings.
We bring…
- A deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the California educational landscape .
- A team of committed partners who excel in their fields and align with the values and vision of our clients.
- The ability to connect districts and LEAs with leaders who inspire, innovate, and drive positive change.
Partner with us to discover how we can help elevate your institution’s leadership and pave the way for a brighter educational future in California
About Us
Leadership Associates was founded in 1996 to support school boards and other educational organizations in their selection of superintendents and executive leaders. Since that time we have come to understand that the recruitment and selection of high-quality leaders goes hand in hand with services that cultivate and support the leadership development of individual leaders and governance teams.
Leadership Associates is a dedicated team of passionate individuals with exceptional success as superintendents and in other educational leadership roles including oversight and guidance of exemplary educational governance teams.
Our website includes links to the resources you’ll need to engage with us in meeting all your needs from executive searches and all levels of leadership development and Governance support services. While you’re here, we invite you to visit the “Our Team” page to learn more about the diversity and strengths of our Leadership Associates team. Questions? Ready to engage? Click the contact button below.
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San Pasqual Valley Unifed School District – Superintendent
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FORT BRAGG USD
Leadership Associates brought an impressive wealth and breadth of experience and contacts from large and small, urban and rural, coastal and inland school districts. They listened and recognized that although we are a small, rural district, we have high, twenty-first century goals for our kids.
OAK PARK USD
Thank you for a truly outstanding search process and for accommodating our requests to ensure we felt heard and supported throughout. We are beyond thrilled with the outcome and appreciate your wisdom, guidance, and professionalism.
WALNUT VALLEY USD
They were consummate professionals, and their process was impeccable—soliciting input from the Board and community members, developing personal and professional profiles, screening the applicants, recommending the final candidates, and helping the Board finalize the main hiring points for our new superintendent.
NEWPORT MESA USD
We were all impressed with the timeliness and thoroughness of the search. We are so appreciative of your professionalism and support in finding our new Superintendent. Also, You found an outstanding Interim Superintendent, who made the perfect addition to NMUSD for the 2-month bridge. The transition was seamless!
EAST WHITTIER CITY SD
We were presented with six outstanding candidates, and Leadership Associates ran the interviews like clockwork with plenty of time for reflection of each candidate at the end. We were delighted to work with Leadership Associates and will gladly recommend them as the premier search team.
TUSTIN USD
You cannot go wrong working with Leadership Associates. They are so professional, with such integrity and reputation. Of course, the Board must do their work as well – but if they do so in partnership with Leadership Associates and are not 100% satisfied at the end, I would personally be shocked. They are that good.