Happy 4th of July! The USA-Kansas Office is closed in observance of the holiday. We wish everyone a safe and fun-filled weekend. We look forward to getting back with you on Monday, July 7th.
Are you interested in growing your capacity as a leader? Consider participating in coaching! We offer 360 coaching for building leaders, and executive coaching for district leaders. Visit our PD page to learn more https://www.usakansas.org/page/2025-2026-professional-learning
Are you a district or building leader with hopes of becoming a Superintendent? Join our Aspiring Superintendents series to gain the tools you need to become a World Class Superintendent. This year, there are 29 NEW Superintendents in KS! The opportunity is there; join us! Enroll here: https://www.usakansas.org/page/aspiring-supts-workshops-2025-2026
Are you a new principal or do you know a principal who is brand new to the profession or their district? Encourage them to enroll in the New Principal Workshop series! One former participant said, "These workshops helped me become a better leader. They helped me build connections with other administrators and know that I am not alone in what I'm going through." Don't miss out on joining this program! Enroll at https://www.usakansas.org/page/new-principals-support-2025-2026
We are half way through 2025 and looking ahead to the 2025/26 school year! To all of our school administrators, educators, and support staff, we look forward to what this next year has to bring. Membership renewals will be sent out soon! We can't wait to support you in 25/26!
Are you interested in becoming a superintendent, but not sure where to start? Join the Aspiring Superintendent Workshops to map your path with guidance from experienced USA-Kansas & KASB leaders. Connect, learn, and gain practical insights for this rewarding role! www.usakansas.org/page/aspiring-supts-workshops-2025-2026 #edleadershipmatters
Dr. Justin Henry, Superintendent in @USD265_Goddard testified in US Senator Hirono's spotlight forum on private school voucher programs. Thank you to Dr. Henry for his leadership and advocacy for K-12 education on a national level! Use the QR for the full article or find it at https://www.aasa.org/news-media/news/2025/06/24/superintendent-justin-henry-testifies-at-sen.-hirono's-spotlight-forum-on-private-school-voucher-programs #edleadershipmatters
As you spend time reflecting on this last year and planning for next, take time to review the USA-Kansas 2025/2026 Program Booklet for all of the professional learning services we have to offer! Reach out to learn more about how we can customize our PD to meet your needs!
Two programs kick off next month for new and aspiring leaders. July 16 we will kick off our 6-day workshop series for Aspiring Superintendents. In July/August, we will launch 3 cohorts of New Principal Support. Learn more at www.usakansas.org/page/2025-2026-professional-learning
Please note, our office is closed today, Thursday, June 19th. We look forward to connecting with you tomorrow, Friday, June 20th. Thank you!
BLTs are working hard in Olpe this week for three days of Elevate Your Building Leadership Team! Leaders are learning more about moral purpose, implementing What Matters Most, and leading effective change. #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
We are excited to share our video highlight from the 54th Annual Uniting Leaders conference. It was a great three days in Wichita with over 900 administrators, 400 vendors, 80 breakouts, 3 general sessions, and 1 awards banquet! Enjoy! #USAKS25 https://youtu.be/eg2btZ_RVMg
It has been a great 3 days of learning with our teams across Ottawa, Andover, and Garden City. Thank you to our hosts, @Ottawa290 @AndoverSchools and @USD457. Teams worked hard and are ready for a successful 2025/26! We can't wait to see what you achieve. #elevateleadership
We are back with our teams in Andover, Ottawa, and Garden City taking on Day 2 of Elevate Your BLT. On this second day, leaders are diving into academic optimism and the What Matters Most framework. #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
Did we mention we were busy? Our team is also in Andover, Garden City, and Ottawa this week kicking off 3 days of learning with our Elevate Your Building Leadership Team program! 167 participants across these 3 sites are taking part in this highly collaborative program. Today they are working on Building a Purposeful Community. #edleadershipmatters
It’s a busy week at USA-Kansas as we launch a summer of learning! Today and tomorrow, 23 new superintendents are gathering in Topeka for hands-on training to prepare for their roles in the 25-26 school year. They’ll be building connections with current superintendents, USA-Kansas, KSSA, KASB, KELI, KSDE, and Kansas State Board members — all to set them up for success in their new positions.. #edleadershipmatters
In addition to in-district PD, we also offer over a dozen workshops for aspiring leaders, building leaders, and district leaders. Our 2025/2026 Program Booklet is out now! Use the QR code provided to see highlights from this last year, testimonials, and dates for next year!
We were able to work with Geary County @USD475 yesterday to kick off their district retreat. Leaders spent time getting focused on what calls them to lead, their hopes for next year, and strategies for cultivating high performing teams! Reach out to learn how we can support you!
It was a great week last week at #USAKS25 in Wichita. We had over 900 administrators join us for breakouts, keynotes, networking, and connection. Thank you to all who made it happen and who came out to learn with us. What was your highlight from conference? Let us know!
And that is a wrap! Thank you to Jessica and Anthony from Guin Mundorf and Dr. Randy Watson for closing out another amazing conference. Thank you to all who attended, presented, sponsored activities, etc. We can't wait for next year! #USAKS25
