Boost Your Strategy: Register for AESA’s Business Workshops!
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AESA’s Business Strategy Development Workshops help ESAs drive growth, innovation, and impact. These hands-on, collaborative sessions guide ESA leaders in creating dynamic strategic plans—whether launching new services, entering markets, or reshaping direction.
Designed for ESA staff across roles and responsibilities, this program tackles real-world challenges and is led by AESA’s experienced facilitators.
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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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Extend your stay at the beautiful Broadmoor Resort for BSF 1.0—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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Countdown to Austin: Less Than a Month to Go!
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The 2025 AESA Summer Leadership Conference is almost here—and we can’t wait to welcome you to Austin!
Get ready for powerful sessions, bold conversations, and meaningful connections with ESA leaders from across the country. From inspiring keynotes to engaging breakout sessions, this is your time to recharge, refocus, and lead forward.
📍 July 15-17, 2025 | Region 13 in Austin, TX
🕒 Less than a month to go—are you registered?
Check out the full agenda and final details on the Summer Leadership Conference webpage!
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Join the Growing ESA Professional Networks for 2025–2026!
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Connect with fellow ESA leaders through our dynamic virtual networks—designed to spark meaningful collaboration, share practical strategies, and explore the issues that matter most. These ongoing sessions offer a trusted space to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and drive innovation together.
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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
A dynamic space for professional development consultants to swap ideas, spark innovation, and grow their impact.
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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Ready to Lead? The Academy for Women Leaders Is Waiting for You!
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The AESA Academy for Women Leaders was announced earlier this week, and we've already received strong interest.
Are you a woman serving as an ESA superintendent, executive director, deputy director, or similar leadership role? If you're ready to deepen your leadership skills, build powerful connections, and join a supportive national network, the Academy for Women Leaders is for you! This new, yearlong program replaces the Women’s Leadership Network with a more focused, empowering experience designed specifically for women in top education leadership.
Don’t miss your chance to join the inaugural cohort starting October 2025 in Chicago. Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey!
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