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
3 months ago, Sarah Perryman
Happy Holidays Office Closed
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!
3 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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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!
3 months ago, Sarah Perryman
Happy holidays!
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
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
Elevate 1 in Goddard
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
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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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
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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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
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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Elevate Salina
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
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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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
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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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
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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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
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
PLCs
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!
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
KSSA Board of Directors
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!
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
Reflection and accountability
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.
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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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.
4 months ago, Jessi Clark
53rd Annual Uniting Leaders Conference
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?
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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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
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
Today will be a good day
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
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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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!
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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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!
4 months ago, Sarah Perryman
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