USA|Kansas : USA|Kansas membership

Thank you for your interest in joining United School Administrators of Kansas (USA|Kansas). USA|Kansas is dedicated to serving school administrators throughout Kansas through advocacy, professional development and leadership.

We are pleased to offer the following services for our members:

ADVOCACY. USA|Kansas represents your interests in the Capitol, at the Department of Education and the State Board of Education. Members receive updates and alerts about legislative and administrative actions. USA|Kansas also submits testimony and comments on those issues impacting school districts. Staff are available to assist administrators prepare testimony and schedule appearances.

UNPARALLELED NETWORK. Access a network of more than 2,000 professionals in Kansas, many of whom have been recognized at the state and national level. USA|Kansas also offers a comprehensive list of job vacancies on our Web site. Participate in the USA|Kansas members-only discussion forum or connect on Facebook and LinkedIn.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. USA|Kansas, in consultation with our member associations, works with the KSDE, the Kansas Legislature and other organizations to recommend administrators to serve on committees and advisory groups.

PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES. USA|Kansas members receive many informative publications: Administrator newsletter, legislative updates and alerts, daily education headlines in Kansas, and the Administrators Directory. USA|Kansas members also have access to exclusive resources like the Research Gateway by Educational Research Service (ERS).

LEGAL ASSISTANCE. Members have access to legal assistance for job-related matters: contract review, wrongful dismissal, involuntary change in status, etc. The limit is $750 per person per membership year (aspiring leaders, emeritus and affiliate members excluded).

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. USA|Kansas offers professional development you need to master your field. Participate in timely and relevant workshops, conferences and the annual USA|Kansas Convention. All opportunities will help you expand your vision, sharpen your leadership skills and gain knowledge about education trends and issues.

NATIONAL REPRESENTATION. Join your national professional association through USA|Kansas. We work in full partnership with AASA, AASPA, NAESP, and NASSP.

USA|Kansas offers three membership categories: Full membership, aspiring leaders and emeritus.