This year, we are teaming up with KBOR to bring you a brand new program "Leading a Culture of Literacy". Sessions will target secondary leaders in the morning and elementary in the afternoon. Learn more at https://www.usakansas.org/page/leading-a-culture-of-literacy
The first issue of Under the Umbrella for the 2026/27 school year is out now! Check your email for the link to access the magazine. We can't wait for you to dive in! #edleadershipmatters
As you look to the year ahead, be sure to set aside time for your own professional learning. Whether you desire a one-day workshop or a development series, at USA-Kansas there is something for everyone. Learn more at https://www.usakansas.org/page/2026-2027-professional-learning
Today, we met with new principals in Goddard. Our focus was on building their network, establishing their current reality and first 100 days, and learning more about instructional leadership, special education, and What Matters Most. #edleadershipmatters
Calling all Superintendents! Our first KSSA LINKS meeting of 2026/27 is coming up August 26 & 27 in Hutchinson. View the agenda, room block information, and register on the KSSA website: https://www.kansassuperintendents.org/o/kssa We look forward to seeing you there!
Instructional Leadership is critical to driving academic excellence in your schools! Come learn with us this year through our academy or one-day workshop to improve your instructional leadership. Visit https://www.usakansas.org/page/2026-2027-professional-learning to learn more!
Today, we have the opportunity to visit with leaders about AI in Iowa at the School Administrators Conference in Des Moines. If you would like to learn more about our AI work through LeadershipAIplus, reach out, or visit us at https://www.leadershipaiplus.org #edleadershipmatters
USA-Kansas is proud to partner with #KASEA for a new program: the Kansas Institute for Special Education Leadership. This workshop series offers PD, coaching, and a collaborative network to support our SPED leaders in their growth and impact. Visit us online to learn more.
Today, we kick off our New Principals Support program for all of our brand new #KSPrincipals This program is a collaboration between USA-Kansas and KPA and fulfills the KELI PD requirement. We look forward to supporting these new leaders all year long! #edleadershipmatters
USA-Kansas is teaming up with the Kansas School Nurses Organization to help spread awareness around the early signs of Type 1 diabetes. Check your email for a flyer and social media post to help support your parental/community outreach! #edleadershipmatters
USA-Kansas is a proud supporter of the District Administrator Leadership Academy (DALA) brought to you by N2Learning. This dynamic PD opportunity is for any district leader looking to grow professionally. Use the QR to learn more about register! #edleadershipmatters
Before the year gets off and running, be sure to set aside time for your own professional learning this year. At USA-Kansas there is a leadership program for everyone! Learn more about all we have to offer by visiting https://www.usakansas.org/page/2026-2027-professional-learning
LeadershipAIplus is building connections with AI Leaders at the Administrator Days Conference in Kearney, Nebraska. Learn more about our AI work by visiting https://www.leadershipaiplus.org #edleadershipmatters
Be sure to set aside time for your own professional learning this year! Elevate Leadership is our high impact professional development series designed for building administrators. Learn more about each level of Elevate by using the QR codes or visiting us online!
We are at the KSDE Conference today sharing more about our AI work. Come by our booth to learn more about LeadershipAIplus.org. #edleadershipmatters
If you are wanting to grow as an instructional leader, consider participating in either our 5-day academy or our 1-day workshop. Both opportunities are available to all leaders. Use the QRs to learn more or visit https://www.usakansas.org/page/2026-2027-professional-learning
If you are a principal, take a look at the various programs we have to offer! From New Principal support to SPED training to Coaching, there is PD to meet you wherever you are in your journey. Learn more online at https://www.usakansas.org/page/2026-2027-professional-learning
The Kansas Principal's Association (KPA) is currently seeking breakout session proposals for their annual conference in November. Go online to learn more and submit your breakout proposal before the deadline September 1st! https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa/article/3035197
Executive Director G.A. Buie is in Booth Bay, ME for a leadership retreat with other state execs from ASE. Along with nation-wide corporations, leaders are collaborating around how to support & grow America's schools. Thank you, G.A., for your advocacy at the national level.
If you are a new principal, enroll in New Principal Support for the upcoming school year. In addition to engaging in professional learning, new leaders will also build their professional network. Learn more at https://www.usakansas.org/page/new-principals-support-2026-2027
