Member Spotlight
Congratulations Dr. Mike Cook,
Executive Director, ESSDACK, Hutchinson, KS
and Dedicated Friend of AESA
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Dr. Cook will Retire on December 1
Dr. Mike Cook recently announced his upcoming retirement. He is the executive director of ESSDACK, where he oversees the many ESSDACK activities, services, and personnel. A former teacher and administrator, he has been at the helm of the organization since 1997.
Mike has been a key member of the AESA family. He served as president of the executive council and guided the work of the council for nearly a decade. Mike has also served on the AESA Foundation board for many years and dedicated his time and talent as the auctioneer for our live and silent auctions. The live auction is not only a fun event during the annual conference, it has also become the largest fundraiser for the foundation.
The AESA Executive Council honored Mike with the 2020 Peter C. Young Service award as his thoughtful and visionary leadership continues to support the work of AESA in every way. Mike likes to say that AESA is like a family and it truly is. The culture of your national association is, in large part, credited to the dedication of his service to the organization.
Mike will continue to serve on the foundation board for AESA. He has agreed to continue as the foundation’s auctioneer for the 2021 annual conference. You will want to be sure to congratulate Mike and thank him for his years of dedicated service.
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This Podcast features Region 1 ESC, Brownsville Texas
Advancing Equity With S.E.L.
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In this edition of the American Consortium for Equity in Education (ACE-ED) podcast, listen in on a discussion about the ACT Center on Equity's new information on social-emotional learning and the GEAR UP program. Featured speakers are Dr. Alex Casillas, Principal Research Psychologist at ACT, Norma Oritz McCormick, Director of College, Career & Life Readiness, and Nicole Saenz, Coordinator of College, Career & Life Readiness for Region 1 ESC, Brownsville TX.
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Report:
How School Districts are Spending
American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding
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Joan Wade, AESA Executive Director, and Wanda Cook-Robinson, AESA Executive Council President, serve on AASA’s American Rescue Plan Committee. As a result of their work with the committee, AASA recently released a report titled School District Spending of ARP.
Along with the ARP Committee, over the summer AASA surveyed hundreds of district leaders across the U.S. about their plans to utilize the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and other federal COVID-19 relief funding to address the pandemic-related student learning recovery. This report documents what districts’ priorities are for spending ARP dollars this school year and over the next three years. It also describes the struggle some districts are having in allocating resources towards school construction/facility upgrades.
You can read related coverage from NPR here.
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New Posting in AESA's Job Central |
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The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) is seeking to hire a Chief Academic Officer (CAO). Review the career opportunity here! |
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REMINDER!
Tomorrow, September 8:
A free webinar from AESA
to help you learn more about the
Business Strategy Framework!
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Explore what the Business Strategy Framework can do
for your ESA!
If you have questions about what the Business Strategy Framework is all about and whether it is right for your organization, you will want to attend this FREE introductory webinar.
Join AESA business experts Andy Pehachek and Susan Leddick at this free webinar for an overview of the workshop, to have a discussion about your return on investment (ROI), and ask your questions.
Learn more. . . at no cost to you.
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FREE INTRODUCTORY WEBINAR:
Business Strategy Framework
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Wednesday,
September 8, 2021
4 pm Eastern (3 pm Central; 2 pm Mountain; 1 pm Pacific; 12 noon Alaska)
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Reminder:
Second Application Window for Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) opens September 28
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With $5 billion in applications already received, the FCC announced that a second window for schools and libraries to apply for the ECF is scheduled for September 28 - October 13, 2021.
A recent joint statement by Joan Wade, AESA Executive Director, and Daniel A. Domenech, AASA Executive Director, highlights the importance of ECF funds for our nation's schools and students and commends the work done by the FCC.
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Registration is OPEN for
these Upcoming AESA Annual Events
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Educators' Call to Action Conference
September 15-17, 2021
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
The deadline to reserve a hotel room has been extended! There's still time to register and reserve a room at the conference rate!
Don't forget to add this year's pre-conference to your registration for only $100! The importance of the educator’s voice cannot be understated. AESA’s legislative liaisons have gathered experts who will provide tips on how to continue to be heard, even during tough times. You'll also learn about lobbying at the state level during this pre-conference.
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AESA Annual Conference
December 1-4, 2021
Marriott Marquis
Houston, TX
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Please join us in Houston, Texas for AESA's 36th Annual Conference! In addition to over 90 educational sessions to choose from, your registration includes some perennial conference favorites. This conference is the premier professional learning and national networking event for all ESA staff. |
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