There are 15 state associations that are members of AESA. They represent the regional education service agencies in their particular state. Working closely with the ESAs, they strive to promote educational and operational collaboration; leverage partnerships and resources; facilitate communication on educational practice and public policy; and often advocate on behalf of ESAs to expand high-quality services to students, schools, and communities in their states.
Are you interested to learn more about who they are or what they do? All you have to do is ask! They love to connect with other ESAs!
In fact, here is a video about Iowa's AEA!
We’d love to share a video about the ESAs in your state – send it our way! It just might appear in a future edition of the AESA Online News!
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Call To Action! Legislative Alert!
AESA’s legislative team has created state-specific per-pupil shortfall calculations to allow ESAs on behalf of individual districts, schools, or classrooms to generate an invoice that would represent the federal IDEA shortfall.
Please send a message directly to your delegation on July 12 or 13!
Here is everything you need:
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IDEA Invoices: You can access the easy-to-follow instructions and your state-specific invoice here. AESA's legislative team has also linked to an overall state-by-state analysis as well as talking points to help you write your email.
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Looking for something more direct? Use the AASA legislative action center to send a note directly to your members of Congress!
If you or your members have any questions about the websites or resources, please reach out to Noelle Ellerson Ng.
Thank you! Your voice matters!
USDA Extends Waivers through August 2022
Under the authority granted by the Keep Kids Fed Act, USDA issued or extended six waivers for Summer 2022. These waivers are for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Programs only and are effective immediately for states that choose to adopt them.
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Plan Now and Attend:
Business Strategy Framework
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AESA's
Business Strategy Framework
sets your team on the right path to discovering game-changing
insights about the services you offer by focusing on three areas.
What you will learn:
CUSTOMERS
How to create value
COMPETITION
How to capture value
PARTNERS
How to deliver value
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Two events to select from to build your team's Business Strategy Skills!
October 12-13, 2022, Lexington, KY
October 19-20, 2022, Milton, PA
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AESA's Business Member NEWS |
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YOU ARE INVITED!
IMAGINE CONFERENCE!
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to invite AESA members to join us at our IMAGINE 2022 conference in Seattle, WA on August 3, 2022. This no-cost, in-person event combines thought leadership sessions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities centered around four key themes: modernize and secure, build the workforce of tomorrow, turn data into wisdom, and enrich the community experience.
Hear from your peers on how agencies, K12, and higher education institutions are harnessing the cloud to transform mission delivery at a full-day event designed to leave you with inspiration, new connections, and tangible ideas. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Restorative Practices: Practicing Caring Classroom Discipline Institute coming soon!
Restorative practices are an alternative to punitive approaches to classroom management. These practices humanize the schooling experience and allow individuals who cause harm to make amends. Restorative practices rely on strong relationships as well as clear systems and procedures to ensure that harm is addressed.
The impact is increased equity for BIPOC students as well as a reduction in exclusionary practices such as suspension and expulsion. But as importantly, students change their behavior as they come to understand its impact.
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There is an
AESA Community of Practice for You!
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It's easy to join an AESA Community of Practice! Just click the website and complete the registration. It's really that simple! Then start learning and solving your real work challenges with the help of colleagues from around the country!
Select from one (or all) of these communities to find a network that will support you and your professional learning.
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Small Staff ESA Community of Practice
The Small Educational Service Agency (ESA) Community of Practice is your place to network and learn with other ESAs with few employees. This network will invite speakers from other ESAs to lead conversations about their work as practitioners. The community of practice is your think tank to generate ideas on growing your services and expanding your practices. The goal for this community of practice is to learn from ESAs of similar size. High-quality services are delivered from small organizations. Meetings are held all year long.
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Entrepreneurial ESA Community of Practice
The purpose of this network is to learn with other Entrepreneurial ESAs as a Community of Practice.
Sessions will be held virtually six (6) times per year, 90-minutes each session. Additionally, the network participants will be intentional about meeting at AESA national events.
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Women In Leadership Community of Practice
The ESA Women in Leadership Network is a forum for women leaders to strengthen their leadership by networking, problem-solving, and creating their future.
This year, ESA Women in Leadership will focus on the following three topics: Leadership Success, Leadership Growth Through Negotiations, and Authentic Leadership for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. The open-guided discussions will include pre-reading of a book to center the discussion. Each cohort will meet virtually for six 90-minute sessions.
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Executive Assistants to the CEOs Community of Practice
Supporting the leader of an organization is a unique, rewarding, and sometimes challenging role. Networking with others who serve in the same role can prove to be invaluable both professionally and personally. The Executive Assistant to CEOs Community of Practice is for individuals who directly support the ESA leader and governing board.
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REMINDERS: Professional Learning Events Designed Especially for ESAs and your Staff! |
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Join Us All Year for
AESA Reading Leaders Book Club!
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AESA Reading Leaders Book Club As lifelong readers and leaders, we all know the importance of reading and literacy extends well beyond the pre-k12 classroom where it is often assigned.
If you are an avid reader or someone who wants to join in robust and fun conversations about the books we are reading, Dr. Joan Wade, AESA’s Executive Director, and Janelle Bailey, State Director of the Wisconsin Academic Decathlon, invite you to join this virtual book club!
Next Book Club Date: July 21, 2022, 7 pm Eastern (6 pm Central; 5 pm Mountain;
4 pm Pacific; 3 pm Alaska)
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2022 EDUCATORS' CALL TO ACTION CONFERENCE |
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