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The KIAAA is honored to celebrate the 50th year of Title IX by featuring articles about some of the leading female ADs in the state.  Click HERE to read about this month's feature AD, Lacey Keller from Palco High School.

Middle School Outreach

Free Professional Development Opportunity for Middle School Athletic Administrators

The KIAAA, in conjunction with the NIAAA, offers an opportunity for Middle School AD's to take three  Leadership Training courses for free. After completing the three Leadership Training courses, you will be eligible for certification as a Certified Middle School Athletic Administrator through the NIAAA. All classes are accredited through COGNIA, and the US Commission on Certification recognizes the RMSAA certification.  Those participating in this outreach program will also receive one year of free membership in the NIAAA and KIAAA.

The Leadership Training Institute is a professional development program developed by Athletic Administrators for Athletic Administrators. The LTI program is accredited by COGNIA, and several universities use LTI materials at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Leadership Training and Certification are two vehicles the NIAAA has developed for preparing athletic administrators to professionally meet the challenges of athletic administration at the local level. Leadership training aims to present best practices in use today that will better prepare the athletic administrator to offer quality programs and participation opportunities for students. Certification allows athletic administrators to continue a nationally recognized program of professional and personal growth and development.

You qualify for this Outreach program if your job duties include responsibilities related to the administration of your school's Middle School activities program. You do not need to be a full-time athletic administrator. You cannot have taken LTC classes before attending this

Outreach Program.
Participation in the outreach includes three LTC classes for free, plus one year of free membership in both the NIAAA and KIAAA. Combined this is a $450 plus benefit. For every ten participant’s there is a chance to win a scholarship to the national NADC conference in December.  Those who complete the three LTC classes are eligible to apply for RMSAA certification through the NIAAA. The CMSAA is a nationally recognized certification.
As an added perk, the KIAAA with a sponsor over half of your KIAAA Annual Conference fee (normally $225) so you would only need to pay $100 for the entire conference.  While attending the conference is not required to take the 700 and 701, this is an excellent opportunity if you have not attended the KIAAA Conference previously.  If you are interested in this Outreach Opportunity, please contact Marc Haught at mhaught@kiaaa.org or Allan Sersland at alsersland@gmail.com and we will walk you through the enrollment process.


Course Descriptions:
LTC 700 Athletic Administration: Principles and Philosophies of a Developmentally Appropriate Middle School
This course provides insights and strategies for the leadership of developmentally sound educationally compatible middle school athletic programs. Middle school philosophy is discussed along with the relationship it has to the psychological and physical development of the middle school child. This course also focuses on concerns and/or challenges raised about the value of middle school sports programs in today’s educational setting.

LTC 701 Athletic Administration: Leadership and Administration of Middle School Athletic Personnel
This course provides the necessary strategies, methods, and resources to develop and implement middle school athletic programs and concentrates on the role of the middle school coach and coaching principles. Middle school athletics is an essential part of the total educational process, and the coach is a
a critical component in a developmentally sound and educationally compatible program.

LTC 501 Athletic Administration: Guiding Foundations and Philosophies
The flagship course of Leadership Training serves as an overview for interscholastic athletic administration. This course introduces the philosophy of educational athletics, then focuses on the roles of the NIAAA, the NFHS, the State Athletic/Activity Associations, and the State Athletic Administrators Associations. The course also previews the NIAAA Leadership Training and Certification Programs. It is a prerequisite for all four levels of certification and includes study materials for the CAA exam.

Click HERE to view the Brochure that summarizes the Middle School Outreach.

KIAAA News

Sponsors

Women of the KIAAA

The KIAAA is honored to celebrate the 50th year of Title IX by featuring articles about some of the leading female ADs in the state.  Click HERE to read about this month's feature AD, Lacey Keller from Palco High School.