As we close out November and look toward December and the end of first semester, take a moment to pause, relax your shoulders, take a deep breath, and remember that you got this! Today is a good day to have a good day! Keep making a difference in the lives of kids! #KansansCan
On this Choose Women Wednesday, we encourage all of our Women in Leadership to sign up for the 2024 Women's Leadership Summit! The theme this year is "Embracing Women's Leadership Potential". Join us in Wichita March 6 & 7 for this event! Go to https://www.usakansas.org/page/womens-leadership-summit
We are in Shawnee Mission today working with our Suburban Cohort through Elevate Leadership 1 and 2. We don't let a minute go to waste, getting right to work by reflecting with peers!
Another great day of learning is coming to a close at the USD 512 district office! Thank you for hosting as our Elevate 1 and 2 leaders concluded a great day of learning by reflecting on essential topics like Academic Optimism, Trust, and Equity!
The learning doesn't stop when you attend Elevate Leadership 1 and 2. Our suburban cohort has had a busy morning with guests from KSDE and deep discussion around the roles and responsibilities of a strong leader. Up next: culture, trust, and equity!
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
We are so thankful for our 1600+ members and 8 member organizations who make up USA Kansas. A membership with USA and our affiliates is truly a professional learning gift that keeps on giving. What about your USA membership are you most thankful for?
As schools close to observe the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who work tirelessly to improve the lives of students each day. Thank you for the difference you are making. Take time to fill your cup this week! You deserve it!
The Zone 8 Director for NAESP is our Kansas Principal, John Befort. He is leading our seven states this weekend in learning and collaborating! #KansasProud
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Reflection is essential for high quality professional learning to have a meaningful impact on each participant. Building a safe learning environment is one way presenters help participants feel ready to share and grow alongside peers all day! Here's to another great KELI session!
We are working with new building administrators in Dodge City today to learn about the power of instructional leadership. Participants are refining their list of behaviors that instructional leaders live out on a daily basis. What's on your list?
Our final group of year 1 KELI Building Leaders are in Derby today discussing the importance of a strong school family. How do you intentionally build your school community?
Aspiring Principals are in Goddard today learning how they can be instructional leaders. The role of the principal is most impactful when the principal is an instructional leader, where there is intentional focus on the learning environment so that each student can find success.
We are in Goddard working with Aspiring Principals to define the role of a school leader. Attendees are taking time this morning to reflect on the school leaders who have made a difference in their lives. What does an impactful leader look like to you?
Aspiring Principals are closing the day by practicing the technical components of landing their first principal job! From resume building to mock interviews, participants will feel confident going into hiring season. Participants also heard from a panel of Principals!
On-going professional development is just one way we are helping to develop world class leadership in Kansas. Our new principals are off to a great start in building their purposeful community. Thank you, KELI leaders, for your commitment to your own learning.
Starting by understanding who you are and who you serve can help all leaders set the stage for success. Do you know your why? What drives those around you? Great discussions are being had in Topeka!
Today is a great day to invest in professional development! Our first year principals are here in Topeka for Day 1 of their KELI Year 1 journey. We are excited to work with these new leaders. Thanks, KELI, for partnering and allowing us to build up these new administrators.
Students who participate in the Western KS Career Showcase also get to network with local business and industry leaders to learn about career opportunities. This is all part of an effort to grow and retain local, rural talent! #startherestayhere
We are in Dodge City today with our Western Kansas Career Showcase students as they engage in the Uncommon Leadership training. Working with students to develop their leadership is one of the ways we live out our vision of World Class Leadership. World Class Student Success.
