Sara Warnow, Executive Assistant, was most proud of the Vendor Showcase held during the Uniting Leaders Conference in June. Learn how to be a vendor/sponsor here: https://www.usakansas.org/page/2024-exhibitor-access #edleadershipmatters #unitingleaders
Jerry Henn, Assistant Executive Director, @USAKansas, shared that his highlight of 2023 was seeing the success of the Uniting Leaders Conference held each June with over 800 school leaders attending in 2023! Join us this year! #edleadershipmatters #unitingleaders
Houston Chinn, Outreach Coordinator, shared his highlight of 2023: The #KSSA Reception at Kauffman Stadium and watching the hotdog race! Don’t miss out on the SOY Awards Banquet on Jan. 17, 2024. Check your email for details or contact our office at usaoffice@usakansas.org
Jessica Clark, Communications Coordinator, shared her highlight of 2023: Women's Leadership Summit. Join us in 2024 by registering here: https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/womens-leadership-summit #edleadershipmatters
As a reminder, our office will be closed beginning today, Thursday, December 21st, and we will be reopening January 3, 2024. In the meantime, we will be sharing staff highlights from this past year! See you in 2024! #edleadershipmatters
We are introducing the "Did you know?" campaign that is meant to bring accurate information to communities about popular education topics. To kick off the #dykkansaskids campaign, schools are posting information about their special education programs. Follow the hashtag for more!
Our team extends a "Happy Holidays" to each of you as this year comes to a close. Note, our office will be closed beginning Thursday, December 21st, and we will be back open for business on Wednesday, January 3rd. If you need anything from us, please reach out soon!
Another great day of Elevate training with @USD265_Goddard serving as host! Participants took time to reflect and share while also learning more about building a purposeful community. #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership
Our Western Kansas Career Showcase is in year 3, and we couldn't be more excited to share the numbers from our 4 showcases this fall! We could not do this without our partners! Check out www.startherestayhere.org to learn more. @swplains #startherestayhere #edleadershipmatters
Check out what our attendees are saying about Elevate Leadership 1 and 2! If you are interested in learning more, visit our website at https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/2023-2024-workshops #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership
Day 3 of Elevate Leadership was an important day of learning and reflection as leaders focused on academic optimism, purposeful community, and their own growth! Thank you to our hosts @SmokyHillEDU @ChanutePublic @TPS_501 and @USD443 #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership
From the article, "Developing Effective Principals: What kind of learning matters?"
https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Documents/developing-effective-principals.pdf How are you investing in your school leaders? Let us help! #edleadershipmatters
Are you wanting to grow as a leader not just in your building but in the field of education? Consider presenting at our Uniting Leaders Conference! Conference proposals are now open and can be submitted here: https://forms.gle/a39dVx48gZ8zhR2C8 #edleadershipmatters
Leaders are in Goddard today at @USD265_Goddard district office for Day 3 of Elevate Leadership 1. This morning, they are sharing progress toward their action steps in their accountability plan to reach their building goals! #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership
One way you can impact student learning today, tomorrow, and next year is by investing in your school leaders. Building the capacity of educational leaders is more than just attending a one-day workshop. It means continually talking and learning about what matters most. Our PLCs are one way you can continue your learning within a community of job-alike professionals. Learn more here: https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/professional-learning-circles #edleadershipmatters
Our KSSA Board of Directors is meeting this afternoon in Dodge City ahead of Council of Superintendents tomorrow. Thank you to our Board for your role in advancing the work of education in Kansas by being an advocate for your peers, staff, and students!
Accountability is essential to growth and our Elevate 2 leaders take their work seriously! Our leaders are spending time today reflecting on their work so that they can stay on the path to World Class Leadership, World Class Student Success!
Building Leaders are in Salina today at Smoky Hill Education Service Center for Day 3 of Elevate Leadership 2. On Day 3, leaders discuss the importance of trust in relationships and how to build a student-centered culture.
The 53rd Annual Uniting Leaders Conference will take place May 29-31, 2024. USA-Kansas is currently accepting proposals for the 2024 Learning Cluster Presentations, which will take place on May 30, 2024. The deadline for submission is January 31st.
The calendar is full and so is the gas tank as we head out for a busy week of professional development and networking sessions across the state! Where will we be seeing you this week?
