March 13, 2025

New AESA Webinar Series: Strengthen Your ESA’s Advocacy Impact!

Navigating policy changes is essential for ESAs to stay effective and influential. AESA is launching a three-part webinar series to equip ESA leaders with the tools to understand, build, and take action in advocacy.

Session 1: Understanding & Influencing Policy – April 29, 2025
Gain clarity on policy trends, build key relationships, and develop skills to interpret and influence decisions.

Session 2: Building a Winning Advocacy Strategy – May 14, 2025
Turn policy challenges into opportunities, navigate bureaucracy, and explore new funding sources.

Session 3: Executing Your Advocacy Plan – June 3, 2025
Learn how to advocate effectively, craft a powerful message, and engage directly with policymakers.

Each 90-minute session will begin at 2:00 pm Eastern (1 pm Central; 12 noon Mountain; 11 am Pacific; 10 am Alaska). This webinar series will give you the tools to help shape education policy and funding for your ESA.

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Get Ready: AESA Leadership Academy & EIR Program Registration Opens Next Week!

Registration for AESA's Leadership Academy and the Executives in Residence (EIR) program will officially open next week! These programs provide invaluable opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and networking with top experts in the field. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills, gain insights from experienced professionals, or take the next step in your career, these programs are designed to support your journey. Don't miss out on this chance to invest in your future—stay tuned for more details and be ready to register!

Develop Your Future Leaders: BSF 1.0 Workshop This Month

Join us for the Business Strategy Framework 1.0 workshop in the Chicago area later this month! This foundational course is a great opportunity for emerging leaders and a prerequisite for future workshops. Identify team members ready for growth and set them on the path to success.

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Business Strategy Framework 2.0 – The Next Step

Join us for the Business Strategy Framework 2.0 Workshop: "Managing Strategic Resources," featuring Dr. Duncan Simester along with AESA Business Consultants Andy Pechacek and Doreen Marvin. This advanced session will dive into key areas, including:

Competitive Strategy & AI Applications
Managing Strategic Uncertainty
Partnering on AI
Organizing for Strategy

Prerequisite: Participants must have attended a previous Business Strategy Framework Workshop to join this event.

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Equip Your Team with Entrepreneurial Strategies at the EPIC Workshop

As the educational landscape evolves, ESAs are increasingly embracing entrepreneurship to stay ahead. We at Metro RESA are proud to host AESA’s Spring 2025 Experiment, Price, and Innovate with Confidence (EPIC) workshop at the downtown Cobb County Chamber! This workshop is your chance to equip your team with the tools needed to enhance entrepreneurial strategies.

Bonus Opportunity: To make this event even more memorable, we are working on securing a sponsor to treat EPIC participants to an Atlanta Braves game! We need an accurate headcount to finalize this exciting perk, so register soon!

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Next Week's At-A-Glance Schedule

March 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET | Virtual Meeting

Executives in Residence Meeting

March 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET | Virtual Meeting

State Association Executive Directors Network

March 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET | Virtual Meeting

Technology Leaders Network

March 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET | Virtual Meeting

March 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm ET | Virtual Meeting

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