To support you in staying up to date on Legislative happenings this session, each Friday, we will be releasing a bite-sized brief from Executive Director G.A. Buie. You can find this week's video here https://youtu.be/DGSVhlLT-R0 with a full update coming to your inbox soon!
Good afternoon! G.A. Buie has put together a quick message as we prepare to kick off the 2026 Legislative Session - https://youtu.be/DGSVhlLT-R0- Check your email inbox for a more detailed Legislative Update from Dr. Jim Karleskint. Thank you for your time and have a great weekend!
We are working with leaders in our Executive Leadership Development for Superintendents program in Hays. Today, we are talking about adaptive leadership challenges and developing the profession as a whole. Thank you to our partners at @KASBPublicEd for supporting this program.
Last month, we hosted our first-ever AI Summit. To continue this learning this semester, we are continuing our AI Learning Circles which kick off in 2 weeks! Visit our website for the zoom link and check out our conference video highlight here: https://youtu.be/_frkHEhn7S4
Today was day 2 for our participants in SPED and the Building Leader. On this day, attendees dug deep into MDRs and Behavior Intervention Plans. Leaders evaluated BIPs against quality criteria and action planned for next steps in their own building based on their learning.
We are in Dodge City today working with our new principals and year 1 #KELI participants via our New Principals Support workshop. Today, leaders are learning more about appreciation at work, instructional leadership, and data driven leadership. #edleadershipmatters
The 2026 Uniting Leaders Conference is just a few months away, and we are currently accepting proposals for breakout sessions! Proposals are due by January 31st and can be submitted via the QR code. The code will also take you to registration and room block information.
We are meeting with new principals this week as part of our New Principals Support and #KELI partnership. This week, leaders are focused on instructional leadership strategies with an emphasis on holding clear, high instructional expectations and embracing data driven leadership!
Today, we are at the @KASBPublicEd building in Topeka working with leaders in our Emerging Leadership Development for Superintendents Year 2 group. This training is part of our larger KEDS program built by and for superintendents. Today, leaders focused on conflict and culture.
Registration for the 2026 Women's Leadership Summit is open! This event is a wonderful opportunity for female leaders to build community and connection and to learn together. Use the QR code to visit the WLS 2026 page to register and learn more about this year's event!
During each Legislative Session, we encourage our school leaders to invite their Kansas State Senators and Representatives into their schools to experience first hand the value and importance of public education. Learn more about how you can host your Legislator via the QR code!
Welcome back! We are so excited to be back with all of you starting a brand new year: 2026. There is so much to look forward to this year beginning with our many conferences this spring. We hope to see you at a conference or workshop soon. Use the QR codes to learn more!
Happy New Year! 2025 was a great year for our organization. We are so excited for 2026 and all that is to come. Join us this year as we continue to serve you, our members, in elevating your leadership to make a difference in the lives of students. #edleadershipmatters
Wishing all of you a relaxing and refreshing holiday break. Please note, our office will be closed beginning Monday, December 22nd through Friday, January 2nd. We look forward to being back with you on Monday, January 5th.
Our final weekly newsletter of 2025 is out now! Check your inbox for this week's recap and for new additions like the WLS registration, KASEA conference registration, and the SOY Gala video. There is much more in there so grab your coffee and take a peak! #edleadershipmatters
The 55th Annual Uniting Leaders Conference will take place May 27-29, 2026. USA-Kansas is currently accepting proposals for the 2026 Learning Cluster Presentations. Presenters will be notified by March 13th regarding their selection. Use the QR code to submit your proposal!
We spent the day with our KC Cohort in Lenexa working through day 3 of Elevate Leadership 2. It was a fantastic day of collaboration on building the culture leaders want in their schools through trust, support, and communication. Thank you to @NabholzCorp for hosting us today.
Today, we are working on filming for our soon-to-be-released video series called the Kansas Leadership Development Series. This project will feature the stories and lessons of leaders from across Kansas. We can't wait to share more about this project with you in the spring!
Leaders are in Garden City and Goddard today working through day 3 of Elevate Leadership 2. Today, leaders are focused on building relationships and creating student centered cultures. Thank you to our hosts at @USD265_Goddard and Garden City USD 457. #edleadershipmatters
Thank you to our USA-Kansas Board of Directors for taking time to meet with us this morning. We appreciate your leadership and service to our organization. #edleadershipmatters
