Our member organization, @KSPrincipals is launching their first annual Principal for a Day initiative this Friday, February 7th! This program will give legislators the chance to shadow a Kansas school principal, experiencing firsthand the challenges & triumphs of school leadership. You can visit the KS Principal for a Day webpage to learn more about what this event will entail. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3k23yjcs #PrincipalForADay
Today, we worked with leaders in Blue Valley USD 229 on strong instructional leadership, the importance of having crucial conversations, and analyzing current building data to plan for future growth. Reach out if custom PD might be right for you! #edleadershipmatters
The February issue of Under the Umbrella is out now! This month's issue is full of intriguing articles from leadership, to advocacy, to supporting English Learners. Check your inbox for a link to the magazine. #edleadershipmatters
Here is your legislative recap for the week. This is a very high level summary of what occurred and what bills are on the docket for next week. Please check your email for a complete and thorough summation of this week's events. #edleadershipmatters
The KC Cohort of Elevate Leadership 3 met this afternoon after doing peer on-site visits. There was tons of value in observing one another and reflecting on how each person establishes focus and culture, deepens student learning, and embraces accountability. #edleadershipmatters
KASEA Winter Conference attendees spent their afternoon digging into a wide array of topics in breakout sessions! #edleadershipmatters
KASEA handed out 3 awards today at their Winter Conference. Lindy McDaniel was recognized as the Special Education Administrator of the Year and Dr. Jennifer Wiseman and Aimee Ralph were recognized as the Special Education Professionals of the Year. Congrats and thanks for your dedication to serving Kansas kids! #edleadershipmatters
The 2025 KASEA Winter Conference is kicking off this morning in Wichita! This morning, participants heard from Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift on ABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR: Two Insider Perspectives on Inclusive Education. #edleadershipmatters
Today leaders in Elevate Leadership 3 launched their first round of peer observations. Pictured, we have Heath Henderson from USD 490 and Kristie Thackery from USD 402 who spent the morning in Kristie's building. In the afternoon leaders met on zoom to reflect! #elevateleadership
If you are interested in submitting a proposal to present at this year's Uniting Leaders Conference, please note, the deadline for submissions is this FRIDAY, JANUARY 31. Please have your proposal in by the end of the day Friday to be considered! #edleadershipmatters
Our Kansas City group of #elevateleadership 2 is meeting today in Olathe with a focus on communication. Today, leaders are talking through communication plans with an emphasis on impact and diving deeper into what it means to have crucial conversations. #edleadershipmatters
The legislative session is picking up & the advocacy of school leaders is essential in providing legislators with the information they need to make informed decisions. Senate Bill 75 will be heard TOMORROW, January 28. Use the QR codes to gain information so you can take action!
It was a shorter week in the Kansas Legislature but a busy one! The image below captures the highlights from this week with a peak into next. You can expect a more robust summary to hit your inbox soon. Stay in the know by signing up for alerts at https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/usa-kansas-advocacy
We are working with our #elevateleadership 2 group in Goddard today talking about crucial conversations, student-centered cultures, and data driven systems. Throughout the day, leaders have the opportunity to reflect and collaborate around their learning. #edleadershipmatters
Our #elevateleadership group in Kansas City is meeting at @TraneMidAmerica today. Leaders are taking time to process high quality instruction and reflect on their learning around academic optimism from last time. Thank you to our friends at Trane for hosting! #edleadershipmatters
Superintendents are gathered in Salina as part of our Emerging Leadership Development program for Superintendents. This collaborative partnership with @KASBPublicEd is meant to support leaders in their first years of service to grow their capacity to be world class leaders. #KSSA
We are back in Dodge City today partnering with KASEA to provide day 2 of "SPED and the Building Leader". This training brings SPED expertise to our building leaders providing them with tools and resources to better support each student in reaching success. #edleadershipmatters
Leaders are in Chanute today for #elevateleadership 2. They are taking time to reflect and collaborate, learning more about crucial conversations, student focused cultures, and data driven systems. #edleadershipmatters
As we honor Martin Luther King Jr, we reflect on his words around leadership and the important role that leaders play in moving work forward. This quote reminds us that world class leaders must always be listening and responding to those around them. #edleadershipmatters
Happy Friday! Our weekly update should be in your inbox ready for review. Please note, the USA-Kansas office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day.
