Our Topeka cohort of Elevate Leadership 1 is meeting today to focus on leadership roles and responsibilities, instructional leadership, effective teams, and academic optimism. It is a great day of learning with our leaders. #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership
DATE ADJUSTMENT: The Innovation & AI Summit will take place in Wichita DECEMBER 2 & 3. This is a slight change from what was previously shared. Please update your calendars with the revised date. Learn more and sign up at https://www.usakansas.org/page/innovation-and-ai-summit
Join us in Topeka November 18th for our 1-day workshop Change & the Instructional Leader. This energetic, interactive training is all about understanding why change is hard & what you can do to make it stick. Learn more @ https://www.usakansas.org/page/change-instructional-leader
Congratulations to Dr. Brent Yeager, Superintendent of Olathe Public Schools USD 233, on being named the 2027 Kansas Superintendent of the Year! Dr. Yeager is recognized for his leadership in student achievement, innovation, community engagement and advocacy for public education. Congratulations, Dr. Yeager, and Olathe Public Schools! #edleadershipmatters
Don't forget to hop on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/USAKansas) at 9:25 this morning as we go live with the winner of the 2027 Kansas Superintendent of the Year Award!
Join us at 9:25 a.m. on Monday, Oct 5 as we go live on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/USAKansas) to announce the 2027 Kansas Superintendent of the Year! This year's finalists include: Dr. Brent Yeager (Olathe USD 233), Blake Vargas (Caney Valley USD 436), and Cindy Couchman (Buhler USD 313).
We are so excited to share more about our 2026 Innovation and AI Summit December 1-2 in Wichita. We will have 3 powerhouse keynotes and a great selection of breakout sessions! Visit our website to learn more and register: https://www.usakansas.org/page/innovation-and-ai-summit
On Monday, October 5, we will be going live on our Facebook page to announce the 2027 Kansas Superintendent of the Year. This year's finalists include: Dr. Brent Yeager (Olathe USD 233), Blake Vargas (Caney Valley USD 436), and Cindy Couchman (Buhler USD 313).
There is still time to register for the Secretary's Workshop coming up on October 14th in Wichita. You can learn more about the schedule for the day and reserve your spot by visiting us at https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa/page/secretary-workshop
We kicked off our Instructional Leadership Academy today in Newton! We started the day by reviewing the leadership standards and defining leadership before moving into our collective why and leading for impact. We look forward to working with these leaders this year!
We are working with our New Principal groups in Dodge City and Topeka today. Today's focus is on building a positive school culture through trust and self-awareness and making space for conversations around improvement! #KELI #edleadershipmatters
The #KSPrincipals Board met today to reconnect and plan for their upcoming events! We are so excited for Secretary's Workshop October 14 and the KPA Annual Conference November 4-5. Learn more and register by visiting https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa
We launched the Western Kansas Leadership Academy (WKLA) yesterday with aspiring leaders in Oakley before moving south to work with our Garden City folks today. WKLA participants are learning about mission, vision, and values, and leading for improvement! @KASBPublicEd @swplains
We kicked off the Kansas Institute for Special Education Leadership today in Topeka with a great cohort of committed leaders! This leadership program was created in partnership between USA-Kansas and #KASEA. We look forward to working with these leaders this year!
We are working with New Principals today in Goddard. Leaders are spending the day learning about accountability, SPED, teacher types, walk throughs, evaluation processes, crucial conversations, and more! It's a full and meaningful day of learning! #edleadershipmatters #KELI
We are currently accepting submissions for breakout sessions at the 2027 Women's Leadership Summit, scheduled for March 3-4, 2027 at the Wichita Drury. This year's theme is Saving You a Seat: Women Leading Forward. The deadline for submissions is October 16.
Join school communicators from across Kansas, October 14-16, 2026, at the Shawnee Mission Center for Academic Achievement in Overland Park for a few days of learning, sharing ideas, and connecting with colleagues. Register by Mon. Sept. 28 at www.kanspra.org/events/conferences
We are kicking off our AI Learning Circle this morning (9/25) at 9:00 am with Dr. Tonnie Martinez from K-State University. Dr. Martinez will focus on "AI, Academic Dishonesty, and the Assessment Pivot". Grab the zoom link at https://www.usakansas.org/page/ai-learning-circle
At USA-Kansas, we not only offer regional workshops, we also offer onsite coaching & consultation. Through this individual work with leaders, we can collaborate to bring one of our regional trainings to you. Visit our professional learning page to explore what's right for you!
Leading a Culture of Literacy kicked off yesterday in Topeka. Leaders identified priority areas, collaborated on challenges, and planned for the upcoming month to strengthen their literacy practices. You can still register to join us next month from 9:00-12:00. Register online!
