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May 14, 2024 |
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Registration is Open for the
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You are all champions in your work and your agencies. To continue that good work, we also know you need to stay ahead of the curve!
As AESA’s premier annual event, we bring you thought leaders from around the country and ESA professionals who are experts in their education field. We focus on how ESAs are tackling today’s tough issues and what you can expect to come next. This year's conference promises to deliver attendees engaging content on critical issues:
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Do you know someone worthy of national recognition? We would love to hear from you and receive your nomination. Annually, AESA recognizes outstanding ESA leaders through its National Award program. Read about the award categories and submit nominations no later than June 17, 2024. Thank you! |
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Let's take a closer look at AESA's National Awards |
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The Excellence in Executive Leadership Award acknowledges contributions through executive leadership in advancing regional educational service agency (ESA) programs at the regional, state, and national levels. Nominees have included past or present educational service agency executives and staff.
Criteria for this award:
This award is in honor of Justus A. Prentice, BOCES Superintendent in New York, who began working with AASA to support an independent organization for ESAs. Portrayed as one of the original founding fathers of AESA, Justus A. Prentice was elected as the first president of AESA's Executive Council.
Nominations due June 17, 2024. |
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Attention AESA members: Do you want to learn more about the use of GenAI in your schools.? Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights into this important emerging trend. The Speak Up GenAI Snapshot Survey is open until May 31. Don’t delay. Enhance your understanding of GenAI today. #SpeakUpED |
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Federal Advocacy Update |
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The Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA), introduced on May 1, is a bipartisan bill that combines Senator Schatz’s Protecting Kids on Social Media Act and Senator Cruz’s Eyes on the Board Act. This guest post examines what Title II of KOSMA (which incorporates the Eyes on the Board Act of 2024) could mean for schools. Read the post HERE. |
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U.S. Department of Education Launches Next Phase of AESA partners with AASA to lead Mental Health in Schools Bill Last week was Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 5 - 11). AESA partnered with AASA and the National Association of School Psychologists in asking members to advocate for increased access to comprehensive school mental health services. Contact your Senators to support the bipartisan CARE for Student Mental Health Act and address the shortages of school-based mental health professionals. Check out the action center here! Special Education Briefs Bellwether released three briefs examining federal funding for special education. |
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Member News |
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IU1 Partners with Pathway2Careers
Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1), dedicated to serving the educational needs across southwestern Pennsylvania, is excited to announce a new partnership with Pathway2Careers (P2C). This collaboration aims to significantly enhance educational opportunities by implementing the P2C Career-Connected Learning model tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, particularly those with disabilities.
The Career-Connected Learning model provided by P2C includes advanced career helping students understand their potential and explore various career pathways that
Dr. Joseph Goins, CEO of P2C, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating,
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Professional Learning Opportunties
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Business Strategy Framework 1.0 June 25-26, 2024 Come, learn, and transform your agency! The business strategy framework will empower you and your team to maximize impact, allocate resources effectively, and seize new opportunities with clarity. This workshop is designed to encourage deeper thinking about how educational service agencies create, capture, and deliver value, enabling you to uncover hidden keys to success and stand out from the crowd. Location: Central Massachusetts Collaborative (CMC), Worcester, MA 01606
Summer Leadership Pre-Conference July 15 -16, 2024 Business Strategy Framework with Dr. Duncan Simester The Business Strategy Framework 2.0 workshop, "Managing Strategic Resources," features Dr. Duncan Simester and AESA Business Consultants Andy Pechacek and Doreen Marvin sharing information about:
Summer Leadership Conference July 16-18, 2024 Leading Through Change It’s an old cliche with a new meaning: The one constant thing is change. The 2024 Summer Leadership Conference is designed as an opportunity for you and your team to examine three fast-moving topics that need your attention now to be ready for the future: artificial intelligence, crisis management, and social/emotional well-being for leaders. |
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