AESA

08/19/2026

🎉 New members are joining AESA for the new school year!

Whether you’re new to AESA or have been with us for years, now is a great time to see everything your membership has to offer.

📘 Be sure to check out the 2026–27 AESA Programs & Services Guide to discover resources, professional learning, networking opportunities, events, and more.

👉 https://www.aesa.us/programs-guide-2026-27/

Welcome to our newest members. We’re glad you’re here!

08/19/2026

📣 Washington, D.C. is calling!

Join us for AESA’s Advocacy in Action Conference, September 23–25, and connect with colleagues from across the country while advocating for the issues that matter to ESAs and the communities they serve.

🏛️ Planning to join us? Don’t wait to book your stay!
The deadline to secure your hotel room is August 25, just ONE WEEK away!

Register for the conference first, then use the hotel information in your registration confirmation to reserve your room.

Conference Registration: https://members.aesa.us/ap/Events/Register/12F9bGatgCVCB

We can’t wait to see you in D.C.!

08/19/2026

AESA is here to support you as an ESA leader.

Join Dr. Joan Wade for our CEO & Board Member Orientation on August 20 and learn about the resources, professional learning, advocacy, and national network available to you and your organization.

Whether you've been in your role for years or are just getting started, we hope you'll join us.

📅 August 20 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

Please RSVP: https://members.aesa.us/ap/Events/Register/b3FAwn8TNCRCw

08/18/2026

Great things happen when educational leaders come together around a shared vision! 👏 We love seeing AESA member Education Service Center, Region 2 partnering with Robstown ISD to strengthen leadership, align goals, and build lasting instructional success.

🌟 Building the Blueprint for Success in Robstown ISD! 🌟

Real progress starts with a clear vision. In partnership with ESC, Region 2 Content, Special Education, and School Improvement teams, the Robstown ISD district leadership team is coming together for the District Instructional Leadership Institute Co-Op to kickstart systemic change across our schools! 🎓✨

By aligning RISD strategic goals, standardizing frameworks, and driving instructional consistency, we’re making sure every campus in Robstown ISD is set up to deliver excellence—day in and day out.

08/18/2026

🎧 Have you been tuning in to our audio overviews of the AESA Online News?

Each week, you can listen to a quick audio recap of the latest news, resources, opportunities, and updates from AESA. It’s an easy way to stay connected, whether you’re at your desk, on the road, or between meetings.

🎙️ Listen to this week’s audio overview:
https://notebook.google.com/notebook/077778d9-e348-4340-a82c-1fe945029748/artifact/3a0a33a2-1729-4bc9-898d-b4949857dc76?utm_source=nlm_web_share&utm_medium=google_oo&utm_campaign=art_share_1&utm_content=&utm_smc=nlm_web_share_google_oo_art_share_1_

Welcome to the official page of AESA, the Association of Educational Service Agencies.

08/18/2026

📢 Just 2 days to go!

Federal education policy is evolving quickly. Join AESA's free Federal Advocacy Update on August 19 to hear the latest from Washington and learn what ESA leaders need to know now.

🎟️ Save your spot: https://members.aesa.us/ap/Events/Register/b3FAvZGuNCRCw

08/17/2026

👏 Great work from InterMountain Education Service District and the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network!

Through their GROW & Mentoring programs, new teachers are receiving the coaching, mentorship and professional support they need to grow and thrive.

This video highlights how ESAs can make a real difference in strengthening and retaining the educator workforce.

🎥 Watch and see this important work in action!

08/17/2026

🌎What do we bring home from a global learning experience?

For Dr. April D. Jordan of North Cook Intermediate Service Center, the answer goes far beyond photos and souvenirs. In Keepsake, she reflects on the perspectives, relationships, and lessons that stay with us long after the journey ends.

Read Keepsake in the Summer 2026 edition of GlobaLens:
https://globalens.us/articles/H4F2j7CDIqQyXczP00RQ/

Jason Hiruo

Welcome to the official page of AESA, the Association of Educational Service Agencies.

08/14/2026

ESA CEOs and Board Members: You're Invited.

Join Dr. Joan Wade, AESA Executive Director, for a virtual CEO & Board Member Orientation on August 20.

Whether you're new to your role or a veteran leader, you'll learn about the leadership resources, advocacy, governance support, and connections available through AESA. We'll also share ways to help your staff and fellow board members become more engaged.

📅 August 20 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

RSVP today: https://members.aesa.us/ap/Events/Register/b3FAwn8TNCRCw

08/13/2026

Financial sustainability is top of mind for many Educational Service Agencies.

While ESAs can’t control every funding shift or external challenge, they can strengthen how they prepare for what’s ahead.

AESA’s Business Strategy Framework helps ESA leaders rethink pricing, better understand customer needs, encourage innovation, and build long-term sustainability.

Is your ESA ready for what comes next?

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-financial-landscape-changes-strategy-matters-aesa-us-bawfc/?published=t