July 30, 2026

Registration is underway for AESA's 2026–27 programming, and ESA leaders across the country are choosing where they'll connect, learn, and solve challenges together this year. If you've been meaning to register—or invite someone from your team—now is a great time!

Inviting someone new? Every employee and board member at an AESA member organization is already an AESA member. If someone on your team hasn't yet claimed their membership, they can complete the Membership Portal Form to get started.

Global learning starts with someone willing to open new doors for students and educators. AESA's Global Coordinator Training brings together a cohort of leaders who are passionate about building meaningful international partnerships and creating global learning opportunities in their communities.

Applications are due August 1. If you're still thinking about applying, reach out to AESA Chief Global Officer Jason Hiruo. He's happy to answer your questions and help you determine if the program is the right fit for you and your agency.

Every ESA is navigating increasing financial pressures, changing customer needs, and growing expectations. The most successful organizations aren't just responding to change—they're building strategies that help them anticipate what's next. AESA's Business Strategy Framework workshops help ESA leaders think differently about pricing, innovation, and long-term sustainability. 

Business Strategy Framework 2.0 takes place October 26–27 in St. Petersburg, Florida and is offered just once each year. Led by MIT Sloan professor Dr. Duncan Simester alongside AESA consultants Andy Pechacek and Doreen Marvin, this workshop blends world-class strategy with practical application for educational service agencies.

Looking ahead, Business Strategy Framework 1.0 will also be available following the AESA Annual Conference & Expo on December 4–5 in Orlando, providing an excellent starting point for leaders new to the framework.

AESA creates opportunities to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and discover practical solutions you can bring back to your agency. Here are a few opportunities to help you grow, connect, and lead this year.

Build leaders who move your agency forward.

• Ascend Academy
  
  
• Academy for Women Leaders

Learn alongside colleagues facing the same challenges.

• Behavioral Health Network 
  
  
• Business & HR Officials Network
  
  
• Communications & Marketing Network 
  
  
• Executive Assistant to the CEO Network
  
  
• Professional Learning Consultants Network
  
  
• Professional Learning Directors Network  
  
  
• Special Education Director Network
  
  
• Technology Leaders Network

Turn ideas into action.

• Global Coordinator Training
  
  
• CTE Online Learning Lab
  
  
• Customer Service Learning Lab
  
  
• Operations Online Learning Lab

Experience the power of learning as an ESA community.

• Advocacy in Action Conference 
  
  
• Annual Conference & Expo (Early Bird Pricing available NOW!)