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As you kick off the 24-25 school year, we hope you will consider joining USA-KS. Whether joining for the first time or renewing, we are committed to supporting educational leaders at all levels! For more info, check your inbox or visit https://www.usakansas.org/page/membership
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Our summer Elevate series recently ended & one superintendent said it was "extraordinary for us to be exposed to such high quality professional development". Hear what others are saying at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBnSgE9zbW4 Visit our website (usakansas.org) to register!
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Last week, we worked with Aspiring Supts & received 3.99/4 stars! This week, we launch our new program "Emerging Leadership Development for Superintendents". We support leaders at all levels! Learn more https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/emerging-leadership-for-supts
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It has been a great two days working with our Aspiring Superintendents in Topeka. Thank you to @TPS_501 for hosting! This program is a byproduct of our partnership with @KASBPublicEd. Visit https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/aspiring-supts-workshops to learn more!
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To close the #UNITED conference, we heard from Sal Khan, from @khanacademy as he talked about harnessing the power of AI! At USA-Kansas, we are harnessing the power of AI to bring our learning to you. Follow us on LinkedIn (USA-Kansas) to learn more about our AI work in August!
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It's a packed house in Topeka as Aspiring Superintendents gather to learn what it takes to be a World Class Leader for World Class Student Success! This partnership with @KASBPublicEd is a great support for leaders interested in taking the next step! #edleadershipmatters
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We are proud of @SMSouthDain for presenting today at #UNITED. Dr. Dain captivated a packed house this morning with his message #Culturewins! #edleadershipmatters and we love to see Kansas leaders sharing nationally!
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This morning at the #UNITED conference, we heard from Rehema Ellis, from NBC News. She spoke on "Educators as First Responders". It's a privilege to be here in Nashville learning with these experienced leaders! #edleadershipmatters @KSPrincipals
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USA-KS & KPA are teaming up to support new principals! The New Principals Workshop Series is a great way to set new principals up for success by offering support & connection through the 1st yr and beyond. Sessions are starting soon, register today! https://tinyurl.com/mevm2vpr
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We are thrilled to be at the #UNITED conference in Nashville with our Kansas leaders @SMSouthDain and @JohnBefort who both serve on their respective boards with @NASSP and @NAESP! Looking forward to a great conference! #edleadershipmatters
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Feedback is a critical component of all our workshops and our #elevateleadership days are always filled with opportunities to share across teams! Our participants give us feedback after each training too! This summer we earned 3.78 out of 4 or a 95%. We value your feedback!
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Teams are closing the day by engaging in strategic action planning for the 2024/25 school year. We can't wait to see what they do and to support them along the way! Learn more about this important work here https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/2024-2025-workshops
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Leaders are spending the morning crafting their ideal state for their What Matters Most target areas. This will set the stage for how they lead change in their buildings this upcoming school year! Great work, @USD457 @USD443 USD 494 Syracuse and USD 215 Lakin #edleadershipmatters
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Our #elevateleadership teams are ready for day 2 in Garden City! This morning, building leadership teams are connecting and reflecting on their learning from day 1. Later today, we will learn more about What Matters Most! #edleadershipmatters
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This afternoon, our leaders are taking time to review and analyze the traits of effective teams! Thank you to our folks from @USD457 @USD443 USD 494 Syracuse and USD 215 Lakin for taking the step to #elevateleadership
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Day 1 of #elevateleadership for BLTs is off to a great start in Garden City! Leaders from Syracuse, Dodge City, Garden City, and Lakin are in the house. Looking forward to the next three days! #edleadershipmatters
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We can't wait to kick off our final Elevate Your Building Leadership Team this week in Garden City, KS! If you are curious about getting involved in our Elevate Program this upcoming school year, visit https://www.usakansas.org/page/elevate-leadership-year-1-2024-2025
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The USA-Kansas office is closed Thursday and Friday in honor of Independence Day. We will be back in the office on Monday. We wish you and your families and safe and happy holiday!
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We hope you are having a wonderful summer, we know we are here at USA-KS! If you're wondering what we've been up to, be sure to check your inbox. We're sending bi-weekly updates through the summer to keep you in the loop! REMINDER: The USA-KS office will be closed July 4-5!
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Our leaders in USD 258 Humboldt Schools are completing their third and final day of #elevateleadership! Today, they are learning more about leading 1st and 2nd order change and how we respond to it. Big stuff all before lunch! #edleadershipmatters
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