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?
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!
