EPIC
Educators Preparing Inspired Change
The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents proudly presents EPIC - a groundbreaking leadership excellence program for Indiana’s public school superintendents. EPIC is designed to position superintendents for dynamic leadership in their districts by merging the leadership skills and strategies proven to be most effective in both the education and
business worlds.
Building Leadership Capacity - Impact and Strategic Growth
Informed by insights from superintendents and business leaders statewide, this initiative aims to enhance leadership capacity across several critical domains, including:
Strategy and Execution
Change Management
Consultancy Protocol – Problem of Practice
Disruptive Innovations – Technology and AI
Return on Investment (ROI) – Economic Development
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
Superintendent Leadership Excellence
Budget cuts and socioeconomic conditions require our Indiana public school superintendents to operate in an environment of rapid change and uncertainty. EPIC, an executive-level program led by experts from various areas, supports superintendents’ transformative leadership growth and helps them thrive in this new reality by fostering networking opportunities and promoting personal and professional well-being. Our presenters have a rich history of developing customized programming in which the participants can leverage the information and strategies shared to make progress toward addressing challenges in their districts.
EPIC Eligibility & Program Overview
EPIC is open to all public school superintendents who have completed their second year in the role. The program is scheduled for six, one-day sessions. Space is limited to 24 Superintendents per cohort, so interested individuals should apply now. The first meeting date is September 4, 2025. The superintendents’ investment in completing the EPIC program will be rewarded with professional growth point hours. EPIC Graduates who have demonstrated ongoing commitment to staying current and improving their leadership development skills will be given priority to serve as mentors for the Indiana Aspiring Superintendent Academy and the New Superintendent Mentor Program.
2025-26 EPIC Cohort 9 Dates
All Sessions will meet 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Location TBD.
September 4, 2025
October 2, 2025
November 20, 2025
December 11, 2025
February 26, 2026
April 23, 2026
2024-2025 Conference Dates, Costs, and Registration
Cohort 8
Conference dates, times, and locations are listed below.
Session 1: September 4, 2024, 9 – 4 pm, Location CMRCC
Session 2: October 3, 2024, 9 – 4 pm, Location TBA
Session 3: November 14, 2024, 9 – 4 pm, Location CMRCC
Session 4: December 12, 2024, 9 – 4 pm, Location CMRCC
Session 5: February 27, 2025, 9 – 4 pm, Location TBA
Session 6: April 24, 2025, 1-5 and 6-9pm, IAPSS Office
Cost: $2,500
Why EPIC? Participant Testimonials
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Why EPIC? Participant Testimonials |
Debbie Howell
Superintendent, Franklin County Community School Corporation, Cohort 1
Paul Ketcham
Superintendent, Batesville Community School Corporation
Dr. J.T. Coopman
Former IAPSS Executive Director, Co-facilitator for EPIC Superintendents Academy
Dr. Jeff Butts
Former IAPSS President, Co-facilitator for EPIC Superintendents Academy, Superintendent, Metropolitan School District (MSD) Wayne Township
Scott Olinger
Superintendent, Plainfield Community School Corporation, Cohort 1