February 15, 2022
NEW ESA GRANT OPPORTUNITY:
Introductory Webinar Wednesday, February 16!
STEMMING Through Rural America
February 16, 2022, 2 pm Eastern
(1 pm Central; 12 noon Mountain; 11 am Pacific;
10 am Alaska)
Through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Racial Equity in STEM grant, NS4ed, in partnership with AESA, will collaborate alongside ESAs serving rural districts to secure new federal resources, provide and expand funding for career pathways, ensure equity in Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, provide high-quality professional development, and equip grant participants with a consistent platform for high-quality math instruction that transcends limitations presented by teacher staffing and teacher turnover.

NS4ed will provide a solid platform for planning, execution, and evaluation of the impact of the grant, while providing AESA another set of tools in its host of resources to support even more students and schools in rural communities.
Job Central: New LISTINGS are waiting!
Check out AESA's Job Central. There are opportunities waiting!
Legislative Update
AESA signs onto letter for IDEA Funding In FY22, Opposes Continuing Resolution (CR)

AESA is proud to be a co-chair of the IDEA Full Funding Coalition. In that role, we were proud to sign on to a letter to Capitol Hill expressing support for the proposed increase to IDEA in FY22, and opposing a year-long CR, as it would eliminate any possibility of a funding increase.
From our Members
This is a free on-demand course offered through EvalEase in partnership with South West Central Service Agency (SWWC), Minneosota.

Registration link:

General CEUs: 0.5 CEUs (general attendance certificate released upon completion of the course)

Once registered, participants will receive an email with information on how to access the course within one week. After receiving access information, participants can access the course, including a webinar video, supplemental activities, and quiz, at their convenience.
 
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Reminders:
SAVE THE DATE!
Summer Leadership Conference
Registration for the Summer Leadership Conference will open soon. Make plans now to include AESA's Summer Leadership Conference in your summer plans!
Is it time for your organization to think differently?
NEW! We have added pricing tiers to help more individuals and small teams gain from this experience!
Services especially for ESAs
AESA Executive Search Service
It's search time! AESA can help you recruit the right candidates for your executive leadership. AESA 's team of experienced ESA leaders knows what it takes to lead a regional educational service agency. Let us help you find the right person for the job!
February Reading Leaders Book Club

Next Meeting:
February 17, 2022
7 pm Eastern (6 pm Central; 5 pm Mountain; 4 pm Pacific; 3 pm Alaska).  

February's Book Selection:
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers






March 17, 2022
7 pm Eastern (6 pm Central; 5 pm Mountain; 4 pm Pacific; 3 pm Alaska). 

March's Book Selection:
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton