
Our New Principals Support Program finished day 1 yesterday. We had dozens of new leaders come through one of our three cohorts. Participants planned their first 100 days, built their network, & established their leadership why. Contact us to learn how you might join for day 2!


New Principals met in Topeka today to explore their ‘why,’ build relationships, set goals, and reflect on how to best serve their school families. Thanks to our partners at #KELI and @KSPrincipals for supporting this group! #edleadershipmatters


A brand new issue of Under the Umbrella is here! Check your inbox for the first magazine of the 2025/2026 school year. Magazines come out at the start of each month and are available to all members. The first issue is made available to everyone so check your email for the link!


As school begins, it is important to remember that leadership doesn't have to be done alone! Consider the teacher leaders in your building/district who might be ready to take the next steps in growing their leadership! Use the QR codes to learn more about enrolling leaders today!



As back to school gets underway, remember USA-Kansas is here to support you! Reach out to our leadership team or office staff for anything you might need as students come back to school. Reach us at usaoffice@usakansas.org. Happy 2025/2026 school year! #edleadershipmatters



Back by popular demand: School Finance University! This highly rated training will be offered in the fall with a 101 version and the spring with a 202 version. This training is great for Superintendents, Business Officers, or other fiscal officers. Use the QR code to sign up!


The impact and importance of high quality school leaders on student and staff outcomes can not be overstated. The #elevateleadership program is designed to take any principal to the next level of leadership. What are you doing to improve your practice? Use the QR to learn more.



The impact and importance of high quality school leaders on student and staff outcomes can not be overstated. The #elevateleadership program is designed to take any principal to the next level of leadership. What are you doing to improve your practice? Use the QR to learn more.



Have you heard? We will be hosting an AI Summit for Kansas Educators in Wichita, KS on Wednesday, December 3. All KS Educators are welcome! Registration will open in mid-August, so stay tuned to grab your seat! This event will fill up fast! #leadershipaiplus #edleadershipmatters


The Aspiring Leaders Program is teaming up with our Western Kansas Leadership Academy to create a state-wide version of the program that is geared toward teacher leaders who are interested in growing their leadership capacity. Use the QR codes to learn more! @swplains



We met with our Dodge City cohort of New Principals today! Leaders came together to plan out their first 100 days, instructional leadership, facilitating high quality staff development, and more! Thanks to our partners at #KELI and @KSPrincipals for supporting this group.


At USA-Kansas we strive for World Class Leadership, World Class Student Success. Our Elevate Leadership program for building principals & Emerging Leadership for Superintendents offer high quality training to ensure every student in Kansas has a high quality leader! Enroll today!



Yesterday, we worked with the BLT at SE of Saline Elementary as a refresh of their prior Elevate work. We continued work on collective efficacy, What Matters Most, data-driven systems, and celebrated their many successes from this past year! Their dedication is truly commendable.


Our New Principals are working hard in Goddard as they reflect, share, & grow their professional network! Throughout the year, these leaders will continue to work together, supporting one another through a successful first year as leaders. @KSPrincipals #KELI #edleadershipmatters


The New Principal program is a collaboration between USA-Kansas, @KSPrincipals, & #KELI. We kicked off the program today in Goddard, talking about our 'why', instructional leadership, the first 100 days, leadership 101, & more! We can't wait to support these new leaders all year!


On August 1, we will be launching our AI website with AI bots built to be your thought partner. Our AI Thought Partners are built on high quality research and secured to protect your data and privacy! Stay tuned for more details to come or contact us at usakansas@usakansas.org.


The SPED and the Building Leader Workshops have revised dates for Fall. This series was very well received last year, and so this year, we are offering a "Part 2" for those who attended in 24/25. Learn more here https://www.usakansas.org/page/2025-2026-professional-learning




The New Principals Support program launches cohorts next week! If you are a new principal, don't miss out on this opportunity to build your capacity, network, & confidence to be the leader you want to be! Sign up at https://www.usakansas.org/page/new-principals-support-2025-2026



Aspiring Superintendents were in Topeka yesterday and today discussing individual leadership traits and strategies, effective teams, and leading technical versus adaptive change! We look forward to working with these leaders throughout the year. #edleadershipmatters


Registration is now open for the 2025/2026 Elevate Leadership Series! This series offers leaders an opportunity to grow, network, earn a credential, and sustain their learning over three years with Elevate 1, 2, and Forward. Learn more on our webpage: https://www.usakansas.org/page/2025-2026-professional-learning
