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.
Our first Legislative Update is here! Each week during the session, we will send out a recap and post a summary of the key happenings with a look toward next week. You can find the complete summary in your email. Here is a quick recap of what took place. #edleadershipmatters
Today, we are working with USD 501 Assistant Principals on leading as a strong instructional leader. The goal is to reduce variability, build strong relationships, and set high instructional standards. Reach out if custom PD might be right for you! #edleadershipmatters
Today, we are working with #elevateleadership 1 participants in Goddard & Topeka. Leaders spent time today focusing on connecting staff to their moral purpose and understanding the What Matters Most Framework. #edleadershipmatters
Today, we join forces with @KSPrincipals to support New Principals. Principals are in Goddard today reflecting on their leadership journey, working in "helping trios", and learning about trauma responsive care. This afternoon, a principal panel will be held! #edleadershipmatters
Superintendents were in Topeka today for KSSA LINKS. These meetings serve as a time for district leaders to meet, network, learn from one another, and hear from state leaders on issues pertinent to the role of district leader. #KSSA #edleadershipmatters
Today, we are working with #elevateleadership 1 folks in Chanute, Garden City and Salina. Leaders spent time this morning reconnecting and reflecting on their moral purpose heading into the spring before diving deeper into the What Matters Most Framework. #edleadershipmatters
Registration for the 54th Annual Uniting Leaders Conference is now open on our conference page! This year's theme is Authentic Influence, and we can't wait to hear our keynotes, renowned drummer Mark Schulman and Coach Jim Johnson. Use the QR below to reserve your spot today!
This month we highlight the 2025 Kansas Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Renee Nugent, and the Superintendent of the Year Gala that took place in Wichita on November 14th. It was a great evening honoring world class leaders! Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/6oLjZW8tOzY
We were finally able to get back in person with some school leaders this week after an epic snow fall! Our New Principals/KELI folks are meeting today in Maize and Dodge City learning about leadership vs management, instructional leadership, and more. #KELI #edleadershipmatters
Are you, or is someone you know, looking to grow into a leadership position? Learn more about the role of school leader with us at our Aspiring Leaders Workshop coming up February 27th in Topeka. You can learn more and register using the QR code on the image below! @KSPrincipals
This semester, in addition to our multi-day workshops, we are also offering one-day events like our workshop "Producing TV News with Marcus Officer". In this training, you will learn how to capture, market, and share your story in a digital form. Use the QR code to sign up today!
This week we will be sharing the 2025 Superintendent of the Year Gala video in our newsletter! Winner Dr. Renee Nugent will also be featured in the January issue of Under the Umbrella. Today, we thank our sponsors OFG Financial and @securitybenefit for their role in this event!
