April 24, 2025

Haven’t signed up yet? No worries!
There’s still time to register for AESA’s State Advocacy Webinar Series. The first session kicks off on Tuesday, April 29, and your registration includes access to all session recordings—so you won’t miss a thing, even if you can’t attend live.

Got questions? Send them to Tina Viletto, and we’ll make sure they’re covered during the series

This is your final reminder—applications for the 2025–2026 AESA Executives in Residence (EIR) program are due by May 1, 2025 (one week from today).

If you're an aspiring leader within an Educational Service Agency, this is your opportunity to engage in a year-long, high-impact leadership development experience designed to elevate your skills and expand your professional network.

*The AESA Foundation offers scholarships to help offset eligible expenses. The scholarship link is included in the application form. 

Over 100 participants have already secured their spots for the 2025 Summer Leadership Conference: ESAs Shaping the Future of Education happening July 15–17 in Austin, Texas. With just over a month remaining to take advantage of the early bird rate of $575 (available through June 6, 2025), we encourage early registration before the standard rate of $675 applies.

We’re also excited to announce that our breakout session speakers have been selected and notified—details about our lineup are coming soon!

We’re thrilled to announce the remaining book titles for the AESA Reading Leaders Book Club for the rest of the year! If you’ve been looking for a reason to pick up a good book—and connect with fellow educational leaders while you're at it—this is your invitation!

Our book club continues to be a space where leaders across the country gather to reflect, grow, and discuss compelling literature. The lineup for the second half of the year promises thought-provoking stories, rich discussion, and opportunities for personal and professional reflection.

Contact Ann Fiene at afiene@aesa.us to join.