As we celebrate the week of Thanksgiving, we at USA-Kansas want to give thanks for all of YOU-our members, sponsors, & partners. We are honored to work with you in making a difference in the lives of students in Kansas. Thank you for all you do & letting us be a part of the work!
Our AI for Kansas Educators Summit is just a few weeks away & spots are still available. We will have an opening and closing keynote, 4 Breakout opportunities, & a special lunch guest! You can view all breakouts and register on our website https://www.usakansas.org/page/ai-summit
It's a great turnout in Salina at the K-State Campus as district leaders come together to learn more about school finance and budgets from Dr. Kellen Adams who is leading School Finance University 101. Thanks to K-State for the amazing homemade pies. #edleadershipmatters
We are in Garden City working with leaders in Elevate Leadership 1. Today, participants are focused on academic optimism including academic emphasis, collective efficacy, & trust. This afternoon, leaders will be introduced to the What Matters Most framework. #edleadershipmatters
This afternoon, superintendents heard from Dr. Andrew Dolloff, sponsored by Proximity Learning. Kyle Crookes, head coach of the University of Central Missouri Baseball Team, also spoke to the group this afternoon on cultivating loyalty and character - sponsored by KCAV. A big thank you to OFG Financial for sponsoring coffee for the group and Ameritime for sponsoring lunch! #KSSADay #edleadershipmatters
It's a packed room for KSSA Day today in Wichita! This morning, superintendents are hearing from Dr. Chris White on difficult conversations and working through conflict - thank you to Capturing Kids' Hearts for sponsoring! They are also hearing from John Robb on the history of Kansas school funding. #KSSADay #edleadershipmatters
Join us today at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm for our final AI Learning Circle of the semester before our AI Summit on December 3rd in Wichita. Today, we will focus on writing high quality prompts for AI to ensure you receive high quality responses in return! Join us using the QR code.
Today, we also returned to Lawrence USD 497 for our Elevate Leadership Series—customized PD designed to meet the district’s unique needs. Today’s focus: unpacking components and strategies for strengthening academic optimism in their schools. It was a great day of learning and collaboration! #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
We are in Wichita for all things #KSSA! This morning, we are meeting with New Superintendents & their #KELI Mentors before we head into our KSSA Board of Directors meeting this afternoon. Tonight, we will honor all Superintendents at our Gala before hosting KSSA Day tomorrow.
It is a packed house in Dodge City as we work with our New Principals out west. Today, our new principals are collaborating with their peers and #KELI mentors to learn more about building healthy and high-trust school cultures. #edleadershipmatters
We are in Topeka and Goddard today working with New Principals and their mentors. Our focus for today is on building a healthy school culture through trust and communication. Thank you to our #KELI mentors for being with us and @USD265_Goddard for hosting that location!
Mark your calendars! This Friday, November 14th, at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm, we will be hosting our final AI Learning Circle before our AI Summit on December 3rd in Wichita. This Friday, our Learning Circle will focus on writing high quality prompts for AI! Join us using the QR code.
Today, we honor and thank all of our Veterans for their sacrifice and service to our country. Our office is closed in observance of Veterans Day, but we will be back with you tomorrow. Thank you, Veterans!
Today, we are in Lawrence at the KIAAA Fall Workshop. USA-Kansas's Jara Wilson is speaking with leaders today about AI and how we can be the thought leaders when it comes to using AI strategically to enhance our every day practice. #edleadershipmatters
The November Issue of our member-driven magazine, Under the Umbrella, is available now! Check your inbox for the link. If you are interested in writing, now is the time. All members are welcome to submit articles for publication. Contact us to learn more! #edleadershipmatters
We can't wait to celebrate our outstanding Superintendents next week at the SOY Gala. This year, we will recognize six world class leaders who are doing amazing things for Kansas schools and students. Join us November 13 in Wichita and don't miss special guest, Dr. Randy Watson.
Happy Halloween from USA-Kansas! We wish all of our school leaders and students a day full of fun, sweets, and good memories. Enjoy your Friday, your festivities, and the weekend that comes after! We look forward to seeing your highlights today on social media.
Registrations are coming in for our AI Summit in Wichita on December 3. We will have a keynote, breakouts with various innovators & leaders in KS, a talk from Dr. Watson, & more! Visit our webpage to learn more and use the QR to register. https://www.usakansas.org/page/ai-summit
We had a great day in Salina working with leaders in #KELI year 2. Today, we focused on increasing internal accountability with intentionality. Thank you to K-State for hosting and Jay Scott from @ksdehq for joining to share more on continuous improvement. @KSUCollegeofEd
Join us November 18th for an introductory session on school finance where we'll break down the basics of budgeting, funding, & financial management. This workshop is led by Dr. Kellen Adams & is for any individual who works with your district budget. Register via the QR code.
