Do you know a principal who will be new to their role/the profession next year? Send them to our New Principal Support Program offered in collaboration with @KSPrincipals and #KELI through the @KSUCollegeofEd. Use the QR code on the image below to learn more. #edleadershipmatters
The conference is just two weeks away and we have 857 REGISTRANTS who are eager to attend! We can't wait to have you and our 138 VENDORS in Wichita for the 54th Annual Uniting Leaders Conference. We know this one will be the best one yet! Visit our website to register.
@USAKansas Executive Director G.A. Buie and @KSPrincipals Executive Director Cara Ledy were in Hawaii this past week meeting with other state Executive Directors through @NASSP and @NAESP. On Thursday, they presented on Artificial Intelligence! #edleadershipmatters
In recognition of Teachers Appreciation Week, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to the teachers who show up each and every day to make a difference in the lives of students. THANK YOU! #edleadershipmatters
Executive Director, G.A. Buie is presenting in Nashville at the AASA State Leadership Conference on "Meeting Member Needs through AI". Thank you for representing Kansas and #KSSA and USA-Kansas on the national stage. #edleadershipmatters
The final issue of Under the Umbrella for the 2024/2025 school year is out now! We will pick back up with magazines in August 2025; however, we encourage any interested authors to send us articles throughout the year. Check your inbox for the May issue! #edleadershipmatters
The 54th Annual Uniting Leaders Conference is officially less than 4 weeks away, and we are now sitting at 799 registrants! Help us break 800 today and work toward topping last year's total of 908! Register online at https://www.usakansas.org/page/2025-usa-kansas-conference
Today, we are in Wichita working with leaders in our Emerging Leadership Development for Superintendents group. This is their final meeting for this year before we pick back up in the fall. This program is hosted in collaboration with #KSSA and @KASBPublicEd. #edleadershipmatters
Elevate 3 was in KC today for their 6th and final day assessing for coherence within their schools and planning for next year. Dr. Watson from @ksdehq celebrated with us to discuss the importance of #elevateleadership in creating change in KS schools! Thanks to our host, Nabholz!
The conference is filling up and there are still six weeks to go! Don't miss your chance to get the pre-conference activity of your choosing. To snag a pre-conference activity slot, you must be registered for the conference. We look forward to seeing you in Wichita!
Today, we wrapped up Elevate Leadership 2 in Kansas City. We focused on building for the future, starting the day with the What Matters Most Framework before finishing the day with defining our 'why'. #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
This is just a reminder that our office is closed today through Monday, April 21. We will be available again beginning Tuesday, April 22. Thank you. #USAKansasFamily
It's been a rich afternoon as participants reflect and share their learning from the Elevate Leadership workshop series. We are so proud of the work these leaders have put into their growth and development over the last two years. #edleadershipmatters
Today is our 6th and final day of learning for leaders in #elevateleadership 2 in @USD265_Goddard. Participants are working through their self-reflection this morning before we move into showcase presentations where each leader will share more on their leadership journey.
We were also in Lenexa today meeting with our Kansas City cohort of #elevateleadership 1 participants. On this final day, attendees spent time processing on how to lead change effectively while also sharing their action plans for next year. #edleadershipmatters
We are in Great Bend this week working with our Superintendents and #KSSA members as we near the end of the school year. Today, Dr. Watson from @ksdehq came to speak with school administrators as part of our professional learning time. Thank you, all! #edleadershipmatters
Today, we met for day 6 with our #elevateleadership 3 completers! On this final day, leaders are assessing the coherence of systems in their schools and planning for next year. We are proud of the dedication these leaders have shown to their professional growth.
#elevateleadership 2 participants in Chanute are off to a productive start this morning as they complete their self-assessment and prepare to showcase their EL Project later today. Thank you to our partners in @Chanute413 for hosting! #edleadershipmatters
This is just your friendly reminder that USA-Kansas offices will be closed Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21. If you need to get ahold of us, please plan accordingly. We look forward to connecting with you before and after this break. #edleadershipmatters
At today's board meeting, we took time to recognize Jaclyn Pfizenmaier (USD 379) for her leadership as Board President this year while acknowledging our President-elect, Dr. Ryan Cobbs (USD 290). Thank you for your leadership! #edleadershipmatters
