September 4, 2018
Today's the last day:
You can still get the discounted hotel rate for
Educators Call to Action Conference, but act fast!
Registration link below.
Once you register, the hotel information is sent via email!
Join Us! September 26-28 for AESA's
2018 Federal Advocacy Conference
Pre-Conference, Wednesday, 1- 4 p.m.
Get Ready for Advocacy
Veteran or novice, everyone is sure to take away an advocacy tip or two. You can immediately apply what you learn to your trips to Capitol Hill later in the week!

New! Legislative Breakfast, Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
Start the day at a legislative breakfast!



Information Sessions, Thursday & Friday
Providing the latest updates on federal policy issues including:
 
  • Higher Education Act and Teacher Shortages

  • E-Rate, School Connectivity, and Schools

  • Fiscal Policy in ESSA: Be on the Lookout

  • State Policy Matters

  • 2018 Elections and What They May Mean for Education

Please note: Attendees are asked to pre-schedule their own meetings with legislators.



Deadline to secure a hotel room at the conference discounted rate is September 4, 2018.
Are You Ready to Power-Up at
AESA's Annual Conference?
Come for the learning.
Engage in the networking. 
Connect with thought leaders. 
Leave inspired!


Why wait? It's going to be great! Register today!
REMINDER! Communications Affinity Group

What: Teleconference Meeting

When: September 20, 2018 2 -3 pm CST

Topic: Website Engagement Strategies

Contact for more information:
Amy Grover, Director of Planning, Southeast Service Cooperative, Minnesot
Business Partnerships: 
Relationships That Can Impact ESAs and Education, too

Meet the people behind the scenes who make it happen!
About two years ago, the AESA engaged the services of Pete Titone (photo left top) and Mat Dutkiewicz (photo left bottom) as Directors for Business Services.

Their role is to serve as a conduit between businesses, AESA and ESAs so educators can find the best fit for their business needs, but also to help businesses find their best match among educators.
Don't Forget!
Nominations Open for Executive Council
Nominations for AESA's Executive Council are now open through September 21, 2018.


All nomination materials can be found on the AESA Website Executive Council Page . We urge you to consider running for a council position. Nomination form, biographical statement, signed pledge letter, and a digital picture are due via email to John Bass at jbass@aesa.us no later than September 21, 2018 .
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