Back by popular demand: School Finance University! We will be in Salina on January 31st for another full day of learning around school budgets, finance, and more. Learn more about this workshop and register by visiting https://usakansas.wildapricot.org/event-5510927
What can you do on a snow day to relax but still feed your professional growth? Open and explore this month's Under the Umbrella, of course! The January 2024 issue is in your inbox and packed full of readings around legislative advocacy, leadership, and more! #edleadershipmatters
Did you know we host various PLCs that you can attend from the warmth of your own office? This Wednesday, January 10th, you can join us for PLCs around budgets, legislative advocacy, and the superintendency. We would love to learn with you! #edleadershipmatters
As we gear up for workshops & winter weather this week, know that safety is our number one priority! We will ensure that all workshops are hosted when folks can travel safely. If you have questions about your workshop, email the trainer or our office at usaoffice@usakansas.org
The office is back open and we are ready to help you meet all of your professional learning needs this year! Visit our upcoming events to learn more about how you can get involved in USA Kansas this new year! https://www.usakansas.org/page/2023-2024-workshops #edleadershipmatters
One event we are extra excited about this new year is our "Elevate Your Building Leadership Team" summer series! Your district can still host. Ask us how! usaoffice@usakansas.org #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
Dr. Marty Stessman, Director of Executive Services, coleads our Western Kansas Career Showcase Program alongside @SWPlains. This is all part of the #startherestayhere initiative. Learn more here: www.startherestaryhere.org #edleadershipmatters
Sara Warnow, Executive Assistant, was most proud of the Vendor Showcase held during the Uniting Leaders Conference in June. Learn how to be a vendor/sponsor here: https://www.usakansas.org/page/2024-exhibitor-access #edleadershipmatters #unitingleaders
Jerry Henn, Assistant Executive Director, @USAKansas, shared that his highlight of 2023 was seeing the success of the Uniting Leaders Conference held each June with over 800 school leaders attending in 2023! Join us this year! #edleadershipmatters #unitingleaders
Houston Chinn, Outreach Coordinator, shared his highlight of 2023: The #KSSA Reception at Kauffman Stadium and watching the hotdog race! Don’t miss out on the SOY Awards Banquet on Jan. 17, 2024. Check your email for details or contact our office at usaoffice@usakansas.org
Jessica Clark, Communications Coordinator, shared her highlight of 2023: Women's Leadership Summit. Join us in 2024 by registering here: https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/womens-leadership-summit #edleadershipmatters
As a reminder, our office will be closed beginning today, Thursday, December 21st, and we will be reopening January 3, 2024. In the meantime, we will be sharing staff highlights from this past year! See you in 2024! #edleadershipmatters
We are introducing the "Did you know?" campaign that is meant to bring accurate information to communities about popular education topics. To kick off the #dykkansaskids campaign, schools are posting information about their special education programs. Follow the hashtag for more!
Our team extends a "Happy Holidays" to each of you as this year comes to a close. Note, our office will be closed beginning Thursday, December 21st, and we will be back open for business on Wednesday, January 3rd. If you need anything from us, please reach out soon!
Another great day of Elevate training with @USD265_Goddard serving as host! Participants took time to reflect and share while also learning more about building a purposeful community. #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership
Our Western Kansas Career Showcase is in year 3, and we couldn't be more excited to share the numbers from our 4 showcases this fall! We could not do this without our partners! Check out www.startherestayhere.org to learn more. @swplains #startherestayhere #edleadershipmatters
Check out what our attendees are saying about Elevate Leadership 1 and 2! If you are interested in learning more, visit our website at https://usakansasks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/2023-2024-workshops #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership
Day 3 of Elevate Leadership was an important day of learning and reflection as leaders focused on academic optimism, purposeful community, and their own growth! Thank you to our hosts @SmokyHillEDU @ChanutePublic @TPS_501 and @USD443 #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership
From the article, "Developing Effective Principals: What kind of learning matters?"
https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Documents/developing-effective-principals.pdf How are you investing in your school leaders? Let us help! #edleadershipmatters
Are you wanting to grow as a leader not just in your building but in the field of education? Consider presenting at our Uniting Leaders Conference! Conference proposals are now open and can be submitted here: https://forms.gle/a39dVx48gZ8zhR2C8 #edleadershipmatters
