August 30, 2022

Amplifying Our Members' Voices

Joint letter to US Department of ED

Recently, we asked AESA members to sign a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary Miguel Cardona. The letter asks the U.S. Department of Education to issue guidance extending the time LEAs can spend ARP ESSER funding until December 2026.

Background:

With a stroke of his pen, the Secretary could allow LEAs to have an additional two years to continue funding any contracts related to school infrastructure projects (such as HVAC installations); as well as service agreements and licensing agreements with ESAs, and other entities that support COVID learning recovery efforts. In addition, the important programs that support students like tutoring programs, summer school, professional learning, and online instructional materials would qualify for this extended funding.

This guidance could be game-changing for district budgets, educators, and most importantly, students.

Thank you to the many members who signed on!

FREE RESOURCE: GUIDE TO RECOVERY

In August 2022, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Principal Recovery Network published the Guide to Recovery, a collection of best practices to assist school leaders in the aftermath of shooting tragedies.

Authors include current and former principals of Columbine High School, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and Sandy Hook Elementary School

The 16-page guide is divided into five areas of focus for school leaders: securing support and responding to offers of assistance, reopening the school, attending to the ongoing needs of students and staff, holding commemorations and annual remembrances, and listening to students' voices.

PDF of Guide to Recovery

FREE WEBINAR:

Introduction to the

Business Strategy Framework

Join us Wednesday, September 7 at 3:30 (EST) for a free webinar as an introduction to the Framework. Attend the FREE 60-minute introductory webinar and learn who should attend, the benefits of participating, and the return on investment you'll experience from this professional learning opportunity.

Are You Ready to Get Started?

ABOUT THE SESSIONS:

Real-life lessons.

The workshops rely on real-life ESA scenarios to study the concepts presented in the Framework.

Extra time with presenters available!

Inquire about customized follow-up.

Don't miss out on savings.

Team pricing is available.
The hotel deadlines are approaching quickly!

2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE News and Reminders

ARE YOU MAKING YOUR PLANS TO ATTEND the 2022 Annual Conference?

Here are important DETAILS we don't want you to miss!

NEW SCHEDULE: The new Annual Conference schedule starts at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 30 and ends at Noon on Friday, December 2.
HOTEL BLOCK: The hotel block is filling quickly. Hotel information is included in your confirmation email after you register.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: Register before October 21, 2022, and save $100 per person! Don't miss the savings!

Visit the conference website for details and registration.

Small ESAs Community of Practice:

September 8

Meeting Date: September 8; 2-3 pm (EST).

Topic: Frameworks Journey: Resource Training and Solutions

Presenters:

Mark Schmitz, Executive Director/CEO

Michelle Wang, Education Director

This presentation will focus on the insights gained by Resource Training and Solutions, Sartell, MN, as they work to customize and implement the Business Model Framework in their organization.

They will share their successes, challenges, and future plans for using the model to create new revenue, as well as align services and staff capacity.

Join the SMALL ESAs Community of practice!

2022 EDUCATORS' CALL TO ACTION CONFERENCE

Let your voice be heard!

CONFERENCE DETAILS

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AESA Reading Leaders Book Club

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