Florida Association of District School Superintendents

What Florida Association of District School Superintendents does

The Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) is a private non-profit professional membership association founded in 1998 and headquartered at 208 South Monroe Street in Tallahassee, Florida. Its sole membership consists of all 67 district school superintendents in Florida, giving it a structurally fixed constituency of senior K-12 public education executives across the state. The organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors (President Dr. Jose Dotres of Miami-Dade, President-Elect Russell Hughes of Walton County, Vice President Diane Kornegay of Lake County, Secretary Dr. Maria Vazquez of Orange County, Treasurer Robby Edwards of Lafayette County, for 2025–26) and led by CEO William J. "Bill" Montford III alongside a small staff of 1–10 employees.

FADSS delivers a portfolio of professional services rather than a unified technology platform. Core offerings include the Florida Superintendents Leadership Development Program (FSLDP) covering New Superintendent Orientation, Mentoring, Special Certification, and CEO Leadership Development; the District Executive Leadership Development Program (DELDP) extending development to principals and district executives; free ethics training required under Section 112.3142, Florida Statutes; specialized consulting studies (Economic Recovery Plans, Targeted Studies in finance/technology/HR/teaching-and-learning, and Statistical Studies); and Legal & Legislative Services including in-house General Counsel advice and weekly legislative reporting. The Florida Education Legislative Liaisons (FELL) coalition of district lobbyists is housed within the FADSS office.

The business model is sponsor-driven. Revenue is not publicly disclosed but flows primarily from the Business Partner Program, which sells Platinum, Gold, and Associate tier sponsorships to EdTech, services, and infrastructure vendors seeking exclusive access to all 67 superintendents. The 2025–26 Platinum roster includes Lexia, ThoughtExchange, eDynamic Learning, Age of Learning, Curriculum Associates (a partner since 2009), HMH, Imagine Learning, Audio Enhancement, Schneider Electric, Goalbook, My Health Onsite, and Prisms. The annual Fall Leadership Conference (next: October 7–9, 2026 in Orlando) and the optional Business Partner Showcase serve as the primary engagement mechanism. Free services such as ethics training and statewide Learning Blade access are funded externally, reinforcing the association's positioning as a non-dues-paying, sponsor-supported membership body.

Name

Florida Association of District School Superintendents

Legal name

Florida Association of District School Superintendents

Website

https://fadss.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FADSS is a Tallahassee-based non-profit professional association serving all 67 Florida district school superintendents. It delivers leadership development, ethics training, specialized consulting studies, and legal/legislative advocacy, funded primarily through tiered corporate Business Partner sponsorships.

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Product category

Education Professional Association Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE) (EDAAALAJ), Academic Catalog, Curriculum & Policy Administration (EDALAAAL)

Keywords

• Education leadership development
• Legislative advocacy services
• Professional training programs
• Superintendent association services
• K-12 ethics training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FADSS provides professional development, ethics training, specialized management studies, legal counsel, and legislative advocacy services for all 67 Florida district school superintendents. The organization also operates a Business Partner Program that connects vetted K-12 solution providers with superintendents through sponsored conferences and events.

Product overview

The Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) is a professional association serving Florida's 67 district school superintendents. Rather than offering a unified technology platform, FADSS provides a portfolio of services including leadership development programs (FSLDP for superintendents and DELDP for district executive leaders), compliance training (Free Ethics Training), specialized consulting studies (Economic Recovery Plans, Targeted Studies, Statistical Studies), legal and legislative advocacy services, and an Annual Business Partner Program. The association facilitates conferences and events including the Fall Leadership Conference, serving as a central resource for Florida K-12 education leadership.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Florida Superintendents Leadership Development Program (FSLDP): Comprehensive leadership development program for Florida superintendents including New Superintendent Orientation, Mentoring Program, Special Certification, and CEO Leadership Development Program.
• Florida Education Legislative Liaisons (FELL)
• District Executive Leadership Development Program (DELDP)

Products and services

• Florida Superintendents Leadership Development Program (FSLDP) Leadership development program designed to prepare aspiring and sitting Florida district school superintendents for the role, providing structured training, mentoring, and peer learning.
• District Executive Leadership Development Program (DELDP) Executive leadership program for sitting district superintendents and senior district leadership teams, focused on strategic management of Florida school districts.
• Free Ethics Training No-cost ethics training offered to Florida school district superintendents and district leaders to support compliance with state ethics requirements.
• Specialized Studies Custom management consulting studies commissioned for member districts on operational, organizational, and governance issues.
• Legal and Legislative Advocacy Services Statewide legal counsel and legislative advocacy on K-12 policy, funding, and governance matters affecting Florida's 67 school districts.
• Business Partner Program Tiered corporate sponsorship program (including Platinum Partners such as Learning Blade) that gives vetted K-12 solution providers exclusive access to all Florida district superintendents at FADSS conferences and events.
• FADSS Conferences and Events Statewide convenings of Florida district school superintendents for professional learning, networking, and partner engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 300,000 Florida students used Lexia programs during the 2023-2024 school year, making measurable literacy gains.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, core and minor.

• Lexia (Lexia Learning Systems)platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerLexia is a FADSS Platinum Partner providing literacy solutions to Florida school districts. As a partner, Lexia supports Florida superintendents in closing literacy gaps with proven, scalable literacy solutions aligned to Florida's evolving mandates. During the 2023-2024 school year, more than 300,000 Florida students used Lexia programs making measurable literacy gains.
• ThoughtExchangeplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerThoughtExchange is the leading K-12 survey and engagement platform and a FADSS Platinum Partner. Trusted by education leaders across Florida, the platform provides AI-powered engagement and analysis to help districts quickly uncover insights, build alignment, and drive better decisions.
• eDynamic LearningplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnereDynamic Learning is a FADSS Platinum Partner offering digital curriculum aligned to Florida standards, including career and technical education (CTE), financial literacy, and real-world learning experiences. Their Learning Blade platform is funded statewide and free to Florida educators. They are the largest publisher of CTE and elective digital curriculum in North America, offering over 270 courses for grades 6-12.
• Age of LearningplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerAge of Learning (creators of ABCmouse) is a FADSS Platinum Partner providing education technology solutions including My Math Academy and My Reading Academy. Programs are aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. and F.E.L.D.S. standards and designed to support district initiatives around early literacy, foundational math, and intervention. Palm Beach County and Jefferson County School Districts are cited as success stories.
• Clyde Johnson Contracting & Roofing Inc.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerClyde Johnson Contracting & Roofing Inc. is a FADSS Platinum Partner specializing in comprehensive remediation and emergency restoration services for school districts. Services include storm damage restoration, fire damage restoration, emergency water damage restoration, and mold remediation. They offer Master Service Agreements (MSAs) providing immediate emergency response for hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, and other disasters.
• GoalbookplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerGoalbook is a FADSS Platinum Partner providing tools and resources supporting educators and administrators in Florida school districts.
• Schneider ElectricplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerSchneider Electric is a FADSS Platinum Partner offering consultative facility and infrastructure solutions to Florida K-12 schools. They provide tailored solutions to help districts enhance facilities while supporting their long-term sustainability and energy goals.
• Curriculum AssociatesplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerCurriculum Associates has been a FADSS Platinum Partner since 2009, providing research-based, award-winning programs aligned with Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards in Reading and Mathematics. Programs include Magnetic Reading Foundations, Phonics for Reading, Ready Florida B.E.S.T. Mathematics, and i-Ready diagnostic and instruction tools.
• Crowne Consulting Group (dba My Health Onsite)platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerMy Health Onsite, operated by Crowne Consulting Group, is a FADSS Platinum Partner operating onsite and near-site health and wellness centers throughout Florida for school districts. They handle all administration and operations, offering primary/family medical care, lab services, and prescription services at no out-of-pocket costs to eligible members. Have managed over 55 locations in Florida, including 3 Florida school districts.
• Audio EnhancementplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerAudio Enhancement is a FADSS Platinum Partner innovating to create more effective schools through improving technology and the learning environment. Solutions include classroom audio systems, CLEAR Connect real-time translation application, EPIC bell scheduling and intercom system, SAFE alert and notification system, and VIEWpath video platform.
• Imagine LearningplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerImagine Learning is a FADSS Platinum Partner and Florida's partner for PK-12 online curriculum and virtual schools. Programs include Imagine Edgenuity, Imagine MyPath, Imagine Language & Literacy, Imagine Math, Imagine Math Facts, Imagine Español, Imagine Sonday System, and Imagine School Services. They offer more than 400+ interactive courses covering core, electives, world languages, test prep, CTE, and Advanced Placement.
• HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerHMH is a FADSS Platinum Partner offering a connected system of research-backed solutions for K-12 teachers including assessment-driven instruction and personalized learning, equity-minded content, and customized professional development. NWEA, a part of the HMH family, provides MAP Growth assessment for Grades K-12 and MAP Reading Fluency for Grades pre-K–5.
• PrismsplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPrisms is a FADSS Platinum Partner providing educational technology solutions to Florida school districts.
• Florida Education Legislative Liaisons (FELL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFELL is a coalition of school district lobbyists working in conjunction for Florida's public schools, housed within the FADSS office in Tallahassee. This partnership with education advocates and lobbyists is an invaluable contribution to FADSS as well as the general education community.
• American Association of School Administrators (AASA)minorOthersNational organization providing resources and support for school administrators, linked as an education resource on FADSS website.
• Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)coreOthersState agency providing education policy, resources, and regulatory oversight for Florida's K-12 public schools. FADSS works with FDOE on legislative updates and regulatory compliance.
• Florida School Boards Association (FSBA)minorOthersState organization representing school boards across Florida, linked as an education resource on FADSS website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National School Boards Association (NSBA): National federation of state school board associations. Operates one layer above school-board level but comparable to FADSS in advocacy, conference programming, and K-12 governance policy support.
• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO): National association of state-level K-12 education chiefs and superintendents. Comparable in advocacy, policy, and leadership-development functions but focused on state education agency leaders rather than district superintendents.

Regional players

• Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA): Statewide professional association for Georgia school superintendents. Direct structural peer to FADSS, providing leadership training, advocacy, and legal/legislative services to superintendents across another large southeastern state.
• Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA): Statewide professional association serving Texas school administrators and superintendents. Direct structural analog to FADSS in another large state, with similar advocacy, training, and conference-based engagement models.
• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA): California statewide association for school administrators offering leadership development, advocacy, and policy services. Closely mirrors FADSS's service portfolio at larger scale in the largest U.S. state.
• Florida School Boards Association (FSBA): Florida-based statewide association representing school board members rather than superintendents. Operates in the same Florida K-12 governance ecosystem and partners with FADSS, making it the closest geographically adjacent peer.
• New York State Council of School Superintendents: BOCES-region based statewide association serving New York school superintendents. Provides comparable professional development, legal updates, and advocacy services under a regional-service-agency structure similar in spirit to FADSS.

Direct peers

• American Association of School Administrators (AASA): The national professional association for school district superintendents and administrators. Directly comparable to FADSS in mission (leadership development, advocacy, professional support for superintendents) but operating at the national rather than single-state level.

Emerging players

• National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP): National professional association for middle and high school principals. Adjacent to FADSS's district-leadership focus and operates comparable leadership development, advocacy, and member-service programming for school executives.

Others

• Florida Department of Education (FLDOE): Florida's state education agency and primary regulatory counterpart to FADSS. Not a peer association but the key governmental partner/overlap that defines the policy, legislative, and compliance environment in which FADSS operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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