Our Topeka Cohort of KELI Year 1 Leaders are meeting with their accountability partners to share out progress toward their action steps. Action steps are related to building relationships and communication with stakeholder groups. #KELI #edleadershipmatters @mischelmiller
It was busy last week and this week is sure to be full of testimony and debate! Here is your visual recap of what is happening in the #ksleg! If you are interested in providing testimony on HB 2650 that is due 2/5 by 3:00 pm. A full recap will come via email. #edleadershipmatters
We are in Salina today with our 2nd Year KELI participants! They are currently connecting on trauma-responsive care.
School leaders are digging into the weeds with School Finance 101! We appreciate Dr. Kellen Adams (USD 453) for sharing his knowledge with our administrators. Thank you to @KSUCollegeofEd and KSU Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus for hosting! #KSSA #edleadershipmatters
Our Elevate Leadership 2 Participants are in @GardnerEdgerton for a full day of learning around data driven decision making and cultivating a mood of excellence. #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
Our Elevate Leadership Participants are in @USD_232 at the Exploration Center. Today, they are learning about change theory and how individuals experience change. #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
Here is a recap of the #ksleg from last week (1/22-26) and a peak at what's next. This week is proving to be another full week for our education committees! Keep following us for updates and check your email for a complete overview of bills up for discussion. #edleadershipmatters
In addition to the rigorous content, participants also say that the most meaningful part of being in Elevate is the time to reflect on their own practice. Additionally, the supported action planning with built-in accountability makes this training invaluable! #elevateleadership
USA-Kansas & KASB will host the third session of our 2023-2024 Women Connecting With Women series next Wednesday (January 31) at noon with Anjanette Tolman, Exec Dir of Special Services for Olathe USD 233! We hope you can join us! https://usakansas.wildapricot.org/event-5418335
There is just 1 week left to get your proposals submitted for the 2024 Uniting Leaders Conference! We hope you will consider sharing your experience and expertise with your peers! Deadline January 31st https://forms.gle/Sdfs91SusDJMtn1n9 #edleadershipmatters
EVENT NOTICE: Due to winter weather conditions, Elevate 1 in Dodge City, Chanute, and Salina are CANCELLED. The Topeka cohort is a GO. Please check your email for additional details regarding the canceled sessions. Thank you for understanding.
NOTICE: On Tuesday, Jan 23, four sessions of Elevate Leadership are scheduled to take place across the state. Given the variability in weather, each location will make weather-related decisions by 6:00 a.m. Please check your email tonight and in the morning for updates.
Last week, the KS Superintendent's Association honored the 2024 Superintendent of the Year Finalists and the 2024 Dr. Doug Moeckel Distinguished Service Award Winners. Check out our recap of the event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDMovMR7iqQ #KSSA #edleadershipmatters
The New Principal Group in Topeka is spending their day reflecting on highs and lows, discussing trauma responsive care, hearing from other practicing principals, and working on action plans. #edleadershipmatters
Participants in the KPA New Principal program are meeting today in Topeka. This group meets twice in person (once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester), and monthly with Zoom check-ins for yearlong support. They started off their day reconnecting!
Governor Laura Kelly addressed the Council of Superintendents today in Topeka. She touched on many important topics, such as fully funding special education, ensuring each student gets the education they deserve, and the importance of educational leadership in Kansas.
EVENT STATUS: We WILL be in Topeka tomorrow for the 2024 Superintendent of the Year Awards Banquet and Council of Superintendents. If you have additional questions about tomorrow's events, you can contact us at usaoffice@usakansas.org. #KSSA
Keeping up with the Legislature can feel like an overwhelming task. Where do you even start? This photo series should give you the basics for where to go and how to find calendars, agendas, etc. We will continue to share updates as the session moves forward! #edleadershipmatters
CANCELLATION NOTICE: Due to inclement weather, the Elevate 2 training in Salina slated for 1/16/24 will now take place 3/21/24. The Lunch and Learn in Topeka slated for 1/16/24 will be postponed. Registrants, please check your email for further details. Thank you!
We've nearly reached capacity for the 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit! If you wish to attend and have not yet registered, we recommend registering now to secure your spot. https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/womens-leadership-summit
