AESA News: Legislative News; Executive in Residence Applications Available; More

March 20, 2018

AESA Member News & Updates

In this issue:

Executive in Residence applications now open

Affinity Group Update: Open Educational Resources

Federal Advocacy: IDEA Full Funding Act introduced

The Annual Conference: Call for break-out proposals now open

Business Partner Spotlight: USI Insurance

AESA Foundation Summer Leadership Conference:

Bold Leadership for ESA Innovation: Courage and Responsibility

July 16 - 19, 2018

Renaissance Depot Hotel, Minneapolis, MN

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Executive in Residence Applications Open

If you have considered advancing your career, the AESA Executive in Residence program is a year-long program of professional development for ESA Leaders.

Its purpose is to help develop national leaders for the future of ESAs. Please learn more on the website .

Application

Affinity Group Update: Open Educational Resources

If you have an interest in an Affinity Group , please join at any time!

Here is an update from the OER Affinity Group.

The AESA Open Educational Resources (OER) Affinity Group continues to grow. Meeting quarterly, the group takes a look at current practices for schools utilizing open resources in schools, and how educational service agencies can best support their use.

Recently, the group engaged in a facilitated conversation with Josh Allen, Curriculum Director Lewis Central (IA) School District, and Sarah Weston, Curriculum and OER Director Mountain Heights Academy (UT). In addition, group members are sharing local efforts, including professional learning opportunities, joint curriculum development, and utilizing a repository for OER.

For more information, please contact Evan Abbey ( eabbey@aealearningonline.org ), or join our Affinity Group at http://bit.ly/joinoeraffinity

Federal Advocacy:

IDEA Full Funding Legislation Introduced

Legislation Introduced

to Fully Fund IDEA

On March 13, 2018 U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

introduced the IDEA Full Funding Act.

This legislation would finally ensure Congress’ commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In 1975, Congress passed IDEA to ensure that every child with a disability has access to educational opportunity. This legislation was a historic step forward, but since its passage Congress has failed to provide the funding promised under this bill.

Joan Wade, AESA Executive Director, contributed to the press release announcing the bill.

You can read the full press release here.

Please join us at AESA's

Annual Summer Leadership Conference

At AESA's Summer Leadership Conference, network with colleagues and learn from other leaders.

More information

2018 Summer Leadership Conference Overview

Bold Leadership for ESA Innovation:

Courage and Responsibility

July 16-19, 2018

Renaissance Depot Hotel, Minneapolis, MN

In today’s fast-paced world, ESA leaders must strike the balance between leading for innovation and taking informed risks to move their organizations forward. None of us can do it alone.

At the AESA’s Summer Leadership Conference you will:

Examine the tools of building a strong internal culture;
Expand your understanding of using data for informed decision-making;
Learn how other ESA leaders executed innovation;
Network, ask questions, share ideas, think deeply about your organization!

Schedule:

Monday, July 16: Evening Welcome Reception

Tuesday-Wednesday, July 17-18: Two full days of programming

Thursday, July 19: Takeaway Day

Registration and hotel:

Once you complete the registration , a confirmation email will be sent with the hotel reservation information.

Guy Mingo, CEO

Marsden Corporation

is one of the many featured presenters at this year's Summer Leadership Conference

2018 Summer Leadership Conference

Featured Speaker

Managing Risk during Periods of Explosive Growth

Marsden Corporation has expanded into 47 states with over 10,000 employees. The company’s growth over the past 66 years has changed the way that Marsden does business. Mr. Mingo will discuss what to expect as you manage risk during times of explosive growth.

He will share his experiences on how they have changed the way they lead, innovate and manage their growth .

We are looking forward to your break-out session proposals. The deadline is April 16!

Do you have an innovative program to share at AESA's Annual Conference? Perhaps you have a success story to tell.

THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS OPEN UNTIL APRIL 16, 2018.

You are invited to submit your proposal today. Find more information here

Business Partner News

USI INSURANCE

USI Insurance provides a review of their Cyber Insurance program in this Business Partner Update.

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