Just Over a Month Until Kickoff!
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The Operations Online Learning Lab begins in a little more than a month, and you won’t want your operations team to miss it! This four-part virtual professional development series is built for the people who keep ESAs running at their best—operations professionals.
Each 90-minute session starts at 2:00 pm Eastern and delivers real-world tools, proven strategies, and practical frameworks you can put to work right away.
Session Dates & Topics:
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Sept. 16: Creating a Culture of Standard Operating Procedures
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Oct. 14: Time and Task Management for Operations Teams
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Nov. 18: Project Planning & Building an Operations Calendar
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Dec. 16: Key Tools for Managing Vendors and Teams
Registration: $349 for the series
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for directors of operations, COOs, business managers, facilities and transportation leaders, emergency management officers, HR and tech operations leads, project coordinators, communications leads, and anyone managing ESA systems and services.
Help Us Spread the Word!
Share this with your operations teams and networks. Together, let’s grow leadership, build smarter systems, and drive high performance across ESAs!
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Countdown to Connections!
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Fall programming is just around the corner! Now is the time to join AESA’s professional networks! Stay connected, exchange ideas, and strengthen support for your peers nationwide. There’s no better moment to plug in and be part of the conversation.
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Business & HR Officials Network
Designed for CFOs, business managers, and HR leaders to explore in-depth strategies in finance, HR, and compliance.
Sept. 10 | Nov. 12 | Feb. 11 | Apr. 8
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Consultant Network
Designed for content consultants, instructional coaches, and PD specialists, and anyone helping schools strengthen teaching and learning.
Sept. 11 | Nov. 7 | Feb. 12 | Apr. 23
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Special Education Director Network
Special education leaders connect nationwide to share strategies, tackle common challenges, and stay ahead of emerging trends.
Sept. 9 | Nov. 11 | Feb. 10 | Apr. 21
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Technology Leaders Network
Discuss cutting-edge tech, proven strategies, and real-world solutions that drive results.
Aug. 28 | Oct. 2 | Nov. 6 | Dec. 18
Feb. 5 | Mar. 19 | Apr. 30 | June 4
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Know someone at your ESA who should be part of these networks?
Please share these opportunities with them and ensure we have their contact information by having them complete the Member Portal Account Form. AESA networks are about building bold, connected communities—and we want the right people at the table!
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AESA’s Academy for Women Leaders: Your Yearlong Leadership Journey
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This October, AESA launches the Academy for Women Leaders, a yearlong professional learning experience designed exclusively for women in ESA leadership roles.
Our inaugural retreat will be held October 7–8 in Chicago, and we’d love for you to join us.
Guided by Joan Wade, Sheila King, and Jessica Huizenga, the Academy builds on the strong legacy of the Women’s Leadership Network and transforms it into a deeper, more intentional leadership journey. Through a dynamic mix of in-person retreats and virtual sessions, you’ll explore:
This Academy for Women Leaders is designed to support your whole leadership journey—with time to reflect, grow, connect, and recharge alongside other exceptional women in ESA leadership.
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!
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Drive Growth with Business Strategy Workshops
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AESA’s Business Strategy Development Workshops help ESA teams apply business best practices to drive growth, innovation, and impact. Hands-on and collaborative, the sessions focus on real-world challenges and are open to staff across roles.
Use the course overviews attached in orange on the left to share information about the program with staff at your ESA.
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This workshop equips ESAs with tools to confidently enhance their experimentation, pricing, and innovation processes for greater impact and member value.
October 15-16, 2025
Cobb County Chamber, Atlanta, GA
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This advanced workshop dives into competitive strategy, AI applications, and navigating strategic uncertainty to drive greater impact for your ESA.
October 20-21, 2025Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Riverview Brandon, Riverview, FLRegister >>
NOTE: Participants are asked to have attended a previous BSF 1.0 Workshop to join this event.
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BSF 1.0 is a foundational workshop that builds strategic thinking and equips your ESA to set goals, allocate resources, and seize new opportunities.
December 5-6, 2025 (after the Annual Conference & Expo)
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
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Customized sessions of the Business Strategy Framework 1.0 and/or the EPIC Workshops can also be arranged. Contact Sheila King, Chief Strategy Officer, if your ESA is interested in a customized workshop.
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We’ve broadened our lineup to better serve staff in every corner of your ESA—leadership, instruction, operations, technology, special education, and beyond. You’ll find it all in AESA's 2025 Fall Program Guide, ready for you to explore and share with your team!
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