Federal Legislation to address the opioid epidemic is awaiting the President’s signature.
When AESA members attended the Educators Call to Action Conference (September 26-28), there was a discussion about the Bill that was advanced in Congress to help address the opioid epidemic.
Since then, the Bill went from having been passed separately by the House and Senate, to having been conferenced, and passed again by both chambers. As of October 3, it was awaiting the President’s signature. For a full breakdown of Congress’s bill, read the
full text
here, or a
section-by-section summary
here.
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Two Pre-Conferences on Wednesday
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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Guiding Teams to
Excellence with Equity
Presented by: John Krownapple
Author of
Guiding Teams to Excellence with Equity: Culturally Proficient Facilitation
Sponsored by Corwin
Mr. Krownapple is a Coordinator for the Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, of the Howard County Public School System, MD.
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Meeting the Adaptive Challenges of Redesigning
Your Educational System
Presented by: ESSDACK, Hutchinson, Kansas
Presenters: Mike Cook, Executive Director; Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz, Director of Student Services; Tamara Konrade, Director of INspired Leadership; and Jodi Grover, CTE Consultant
Learn from an ESA that has been there!
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AESA's Conference is Jam-Packed with Education Sessions and Networking!
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To save on your registration, the early bird deadline is October 24, 2018.
Hotel Update:
Hotel information is contained in the confirmation email sent to Conference attendees after they register. It is important that you follow the directions in that email.
The Broadmoor
Hotel is the Conference site. Please check first with The Broadmoor for hotel reservations.
At this time, the block of rooms available at the Conference rate is fully booked for Thursday evening, however cancellations occur. The Broadmoor is accepting names on a waiting list. If you or your group would like to be placed on the waiting list, please contact The Broadmoor direct.
Please note that only reservations made before midnight October 24, 2018 at The Broadmoor qualify for the discounted room rate associated with AESA's Conference.
If you are unable to book your room(s) at The Broadmoor for your desired dates, AESA is recommending the Cheyenne Mountain Resort as an alternative. AESA will provide a shuttle service between these two hotels at designated times, to be determined.
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New Affinity Group Forming: Leadership
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Leadership is an
ACTIVITY
, not a
POSITION
.
The
NEW
Leadership Affinity Group
is now forming. The first meeting is October 23.
As ESA leaders, we all face similar issues. By addressing these issues together, we can use our brainstorming and problem-solving skills and help each other find viable solutions!
Join this group and explore the actions and activities of leadership from a personal, team, and organizational growth perspective.
We, as a group, will determine the growth areas as we progress through the meetings. The topics will be dynamic and ever-changing.
We'll use this information to frame the next adventure. Please be candid and honest!
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When Cultural Celebrations
Trigger Emotional Responses
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A Resource from the Coalition to Support Grieving Children
This is a time of year when families may celebrate many fall traditions. Among them is the Day of the Dead.
Festivals, parades, and group celebrations held on November 1-2 during All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Da are used in some cultures to remember and honor friends and family members who have died. Many children may embrace the rich cultural traditions of the Day of the Dead as a way to maintain their family legacy and their continuing bond with their deceased loved one.
Grief triggers, sudden reminders of the person who died that cause powerful emotional responses, can unsettle other grieving students. Often, by expecting triggers, education professionals can help minimize their effect.
This
helpful resource
provides tips about talking to children when traditions trigger strong, emotional responses.
The Coalition to Support Grieving Students provided this resource. AESA is a proud supporter of this non-profit organization.
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The Coalition to Support Grieving Students will present a Deep Dive at AESA's Annual Conference on Thursday, November 29.
They will share information about the free, professionally developed resources available to ESAs through the Coalition's work.
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AESA is your organization.
We welcome you to get involved.
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