August 19, 2025

We love seeing your posts about new hires, promotions, and leadership changes, and we’d love to help celebrate with you! When you share staff announcements on social media, tag AESA so we can amplify the good news across our network.

It’s also a great time to remind your team—both new and current staff—that because your ESA is an AESA member, everyone in your organization has access to AESA’s programs, services, and communications. From professional networks and leadership development to resources and advocacy, AESA is here to support your entire team.

📩 ESA team members can get connected by creating their account here: Member Portal Account Form

Let’s work together to welcome your colleagues and make sure they have everything they need to benefit from your AESA membership!

Each week, we’re spotlighting what’s ahead as we gear up for the launch of our professional networks.

Finance and human resource leaders are the backbone of every successful educational service agency—and in today’s rapidly changing landscape, close collaboration between these teams isn’t just valuable, it’s essential.

That’s why AESA is launching the Business & HR Officials Network, a dynamic professional learning community for ESA staff who lead or support business operations and human resources.

This national professional learning community offers:

• Targeted Learning: Explore key topics in HR, finance, compliance, and talent management.

• Practical Tools & Strategies: Gain frameworks and examples to strengthen your agency’s operations.

• Peer Collaboration: Exchange ideas and best practices with fellow ESA leaders nationwide.

Meet the Facilitators:

2025-26 Virtual Meeting Dates (2:00-3:30 pm ET):

• September 10, 2025

• November 12, 2025

• February 11, 2026

• April 8, 2026

Pricing:

• Annual Individual Membership: $299

Register today and invite your colleagues to join you!

Please join Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) School Safety on Thursday, August 28 from 3:00-4:00 pm EDT for a virtual training on back-to-school safety and emergency preparedness actions for kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools.

Attendees will gain insight into updating and sustaining crisis response and reunification plans with an emphasis on ensuring plans are well understood and practiced by staff and students. The session will also provide actionable tools and guidance to support the implementation of developmentally-appropriate preparedness efforts throughout the school year.

AESA is pleased to welcome back Cape Cod Collaborative, based in Osterville, Massachusetts, into our membership community. Under the leadership of Dr. Hope Hanscom, the Collaborative continues its strong tradition of service and innovation.

This year, Cape Cod Collaborative is celebrating 50 Years of Service & Partnership! Since 1975, the Collaborative has been dedicated to supporting students, families, and schools across Cape Cod and the Islands with high-quality programs and vital services.

We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone alongside them and look forward to the contributions Dr. Hanscom and her team will bring to our national network of ESAs.

In today’s competitive talent market, organizations need more than base salaries and traditional benefits to attract and retain top talent. Voluntary ancillary benefits such as dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness/accident coverage, telemedicine, and employee assistance programs give employees flexibility and personalized value, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.

Integrating these benefits into your overall employee value proposition helps build a motivated, resilient team and keeps your organization competitive in a rapidly evolving workplace.

Integrating these benefits into your overall employee value proposition helps build a motivated, resilient team and keeps your organization competitive in a rapidly evolving workplace.

Learn more about voluntary ancillary benefits. You can also contact our MMA representatives directly:

Mike Bannon: (817) 300-5941 | mike.bannon@marshmma.com
Jay Dill: (817) 706-0270 | jay.dill@marshmma.com

The P2C Impact Study gives ESAs a chance to lead innovation by connecting math instruction to students’ future careers. Participating schools gain tools, resources, and professional learning designed to boost engagement, achievement, and readiness.

Too many students struggle to see the relevance of what they’re learning. Backed by the AESA and P2C Foundations, this study explores how career-connected learning can transform math outcomes and postsecondary readiness.

Why it matters:

• Students who fail Algebra I are 4.5× more likely to drop out.

• Over 60% of college entrants need remedial math.

• By 2030, 70% of jobs will require education beyond high school.

Relevance isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. To learn more visit, Pathway2Careers at https://p2c.org/impact-study/ or contact Dr. Joseph Goins, CEO & Founder, Pathway2Careers.