National Awards Deadline Coming SOON! | |
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Nominations Due June 12
If you or someone you know is deserving of national recognition, we want to hear from you. Check out the award categories and the selection criteria on the AESA website.
Nominations are due June 12, 2023.
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UPDATE: Summer Leadership Conference | |
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Early Bird rate ends this Thursday, June 8!
Keynote: ESAs are Connecting the Dots!
Presenter: Shannon K. Buerk,
CEO of Engage2Learn
Join the conversation with our special guest, Shannon Buerk! School districts are in crisis trying to recruit, develop, and retain educators. The support from ESAs is more critical than ever, but how do you prove that investing in that support leads to the outcomes that school districts so desperately need?
You need to connect the dots - connect the data from support to the data from outcomes to show the value and to create predictive analytics that informs the work.
We hope to see you in Cincinnati! Hurry - the early bird rate ends Thursday!
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ESA Small Community of Practice | |
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Wednesday, June 7
"Special Education Services: Pricing & Structure in Rural Areas"
Educational Service Unit (ESU) #13 is located over 5 hours from the major population centers of Nebraska. Because of this, they've had to be creative in how they make sure that all students receive the continuum of special education services that they need, regardless of where they live. ESU #13 has developed a variety of programs and services that utilize state funding and minimize costs to districts for highly-skilled specialists that would often only be available in larger communities. They will share their models for providing services, cost structures, and the lessons learned along the way.
Presenters: Laura Barrett, Executive Director; Jodi Walker, Business Manager; Jessica Broderick, Special Education Director
| Interested in attending, but not a member of the ESA Small Community of Practice? Contact Ann Fiene | |
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Registration is Open:
Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Yes, it's time to plan on attending AESA's Annual Conference, where you'll experience all the favorites: great keynotes; lots of networking; and full days of breakout sessions! Plus - a great location! You'll be just moments away from Disneyland, in warm and sunny Anaheim, California!
Plan to join the magic November 29-December 1.
We hope you will be our guest!
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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) | |
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Week of Action, June 14-22
in partnership with the
U.S. Department of Education
Online For All is a new partnership between Civic Nation and the U.S. Department of Education to help
close the digital divide by promoting high-speed internet access, affordability, and equity for students,
their families, and all Americans. Online For All will bring together local community action and
large-scale mobilization efforts to meet this moment and ensure that every household can get online.
The Online For All with an Affordable Connectivity Program Week of Action is June 14th to 22nd, 2023.
Sign up to join this Week of Action at onlineforall.org.
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ESAs Making a Difference
Member Spotlight
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How Wyoming ESAs Changed the Legislative Dialogue! | |
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Years of work by Dan Mayer, executive director of BOCES 5, in Wilson, Wyoming, and others came to fruition this year. The Wyoming State Legislature approved a bill that made BOCES 5 and the other BOCES in the state eligible to apply for and receive state and federal grant money. Governor Mark Gordon signed the bill into law on February 24.
Read how BOCES 5 made a difference!
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The AI Education Project
Resources for Teaching and Learning
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The AI Education Project (aiEDU) provides a variety of resources for teaching students about artificial intelligence (AI), most notably their free nine-week high school course. The Introduction to Artificial Intelligence course contains 36, 45-minute lessons. It uses project-based learning to help students build an understanding of AI from the ground up. Students participate in hands-on activities and digital simulations to learn about the complexities and nuances of AI. Teachers and students don't need computer science or coding knowledge, as the course uses a coding-free platform called Hugging Face for student projects. However, this curriculum could also make a great unit in a year-long CS course. If you have a few minutes, check out the AI Snapshots curriculum designed for use in any middle or high school classroom. AI Snapshots includes warm-up-style prompts designed to engage students for five minutes as they consider how AI affects their everyday lives. | |
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Learn more about aiEDU at
AESA's Annual Conference where Alex Kotran, Co-Founder and CEO will join us to talk more about aiEDU!
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Discover Exciting Opportunities at
E-Therapy!
Free Resource for Schools: Prioritize Student Mental Health
At E-Therapy, we understand the importance of early detection and intervention when it comes to mental health distress in K-12 schools. To help your educators and staff recognize the signs of mental health distress, we’ve created a comprehensive and visually engaging poster that you can display in your school. E-Therapy is offering free, visually engaging posters to schools, designed to clearly display a checklist of distress signs.
This FREE Mental Health Distress Recognition Poster covers essential information, such as:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health distress
- Tips on how to approach students in distress
- Resources for seeking further support and guidance
Why should you request these posters?
Raise Awareness: Strategically placed in staff rooms or other high-traffic areas, these posters serve as constant reminders of the importance of student mental health.
Educate Your Staff: The clear checklist of signs empowers educators and staff to better understand and identify mental health issues.
Signal Your Commitment: By displaying these posters, you send a strong message that the mental health of your students is a top priority.
To request your free copy of the Mental Health Distress Recognition Poster, simply click the form provided.
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Revitalizing Education with Out-of-School and Summer Enrichment Programs
Greetings from HeyTutor! We are a leading provider of customized in-person and online tutoring solutions, committed to assisting school districts across the country in their academic endeavors. We're excited to share the latest updates from our dynamic educational environment.
Learn more about the opportunities HeyTutor can provide during the summer months!
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Data on Emergency Department Visits Involving Mental Health Conditions | |
Following reporting of increases in mental and behavioral health concerns in adolescents, the CDC studied emergency department (ED) visits from January 2019 to February 2023. Data showed that while ED visits for mental health and suicide-related behaviors were high in the fall of 2021, ED visits for females, in particular, decreased by the fall of 2022. The report recommends that early condition identification and trauma-informed interventions can support adolescents’ mental and behavioral health. | |
Webinar Series:
Fixing Student & Child Privacy Laws
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It is shaping up to be the most active child and student privacy year in more than two decades. In just the past three months, we've seen child privacy mentioned in the State of the Union, discussed at three Congressional hearings, and prioritized in numerous state and federal bills. The Parents Bill of Rights passed the House and includes stunning amendments to FERPA and PPRA.
To help guide stakeholders through these landscape shifts, AASA has invited AESA members to attend their webinar series to educate policymakers on the basics of student privacy, the areas of conflict, and options for how laws can be improved.
The final webinar in our series will be Tuesday, June 13 at 1 p.m. ET. Register here.
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US Department of Ed Releases AI Roadmap | |
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USED released a new report summarizing the risks and opportunities related to AI in teaching, learning, research, and assessment. The report recognizes that AI can enable new forms of interaction between educators and students, help educators address variability in learning, increase feedback loops, and support educators. It also underscores the risks associated with AI and the importance of trust, safety, and appropriate guardrails.
USED will also host a webinar on AI and the future of learning on June 13, at 2:30 pm ET. Register to attend.
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