New year, new workshop! Jessica Griffin and Cara Ledy are kicking off our Elevate Leadership year 2 program today in Salina. Its exciting to have 18 folks from Washington County to Wichita in the same room, growing as highly effective Transformational & Instructional Leaders
USA-Kansas would like to say Thank you to Callie Holthaus and her cameraman from @wibw for spending time with the group on Wednesday and sharing the story.
https://www.wibw.com/video/2023/09/06/leaders-see-how-community-partnerships-impact-vitality-small-towns-schools/
USA and corporate partner Mammoth hosting a Communication Summit today in Topeka!!!
@KSPrincipals @KSSA @MammothBuilt
Students attend the Southwest Kansas Career Showcase. USA -KS co-sponsors the event. Great turnout!
Share your thoughts on the question below!
During a stop with leaders from USA, KASB, KNEA, AFT, KSDE, USD 501, USD 450, and Washburn University on September 5th, US Department of Education Deputy Assistant Lauren Mendoza facilitated conversation with Kansas Education Leaders about their work to “Raise the Bar” in our public schools to help each student succeed. Attendees were asked to share bright spots and examples of best practices while providing feedback on how federal policy changes could better set up school systems for increased success.
Through the discussion, a few common ideas emerged:
Kansas schools are working diligently to recruit and retain high quality teachers but more work is needed in this area [i.e. pay, licensing, access to preparation/training]
Special Education funding needs to be fully funded from the federal level. Federal mandates should not come without implementation funding.
High-quality career-centered training opportunities for students are key to increasing post-secondary success, and Kansas is a leader in this area!
How do you see Kansas educators ‘Raising the Bar’ for student success?
Dr. Mischel Miller, kicking off the KELI Orientation and Professional Learning at the KSU Student Union.
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Join USA-Kansas & Mammoth Sports Construction for a 2-Day Forum focused on Communications! These forums will take a deep dive into TELLING YOUR STORY and building district-wide communication strategies. https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/fall-forums
Wow, Celebrating the Imagination Library of Kansas with Dolly Parton and @GovLauraKelly. Two amazing ladies supporting all kids in Kansas. Thank You
Summer Elevate session 2 was amazing! Building leadership teams from Augusta, Sedgwick, El Dorado, and Wichita, all working hard to grow professionally so they can impact their schools and increase student learning!!! #Summerelevate23
Thank you Steve Noble and Mammoth for sponsoring our New Superintendents lunch today!
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New Superintendents listening to Jay Scott, KSDE, on the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation.
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Great Bend leaders are hard at work collaborating on how to inspire and lead change! Day 3 of Summer Elevate Leadership!
Great Bend Leadership Teams working on collective efficacy for their sites. #Summerelevate23
Day 2 of Summer Elevate with building leadership team's collaborating and sharing. #Summerelevate23
Collaborating in building groups on what makes a team highly effective. #Summerelevate
Building Leadership teams crafting their moral purpose! #Summerelevate23
USA's Summer Elevate kicking off with the building leadership teams in Great Bend KS! #Summerelevate23
Fantastic closing presentation by Gerry Brooks today! #USAKS23
Gerry Brooks is in the house!!! #USAKS23
Thank you Dr. Watson for sharing your passionate message and data on Kansas schools with all of us at the USA Conference. #USAKS23
