News about Webinars, Special Events and Federal Advocacy

July 14, 2020

Webinar: How Can We Reopen

Schools Safely This Fall?

AESA is Co-Sponsor of This Important Webinar

July 16, 2020 7–8:15 pm ET

A special event for the education community and parents to dialogue with health experts

Join physicians from the Infectious Diseases Society of America as they discuss what is known about COVID-19 and its impact on children and youth, as well as how we can help mitigate risks for transmission in schools for students and staff. Questions can be sent in advance through the registration link.

https://www.nassp.org/event/how-can-we-safely-reopen-schools-in-the-fall/

Learning, Connections & Support

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AESA members report . . .

Networking is critical!

AESA believes that authentic and collaborative relationships across all facets of our multi-dimensional membership will strengthen the impact of ESAs locally and nationally.

The Women's Leadership Network is specifically designed to inspire courageous leadership and to build collaborative relationships between women leaders from all roles within ESAs.

The Virtual Summer Leadership Conference

is NEXT WEEK!

Join your ESA colleagues to discuss the issues important to you!

There is still time to register, but hurry!

Did you know you can register up

to 8 people for the low price of $575?

Summer Leadership Conference Information and Registration

Thank you to our Summer Leadership Conference sponsor, ClassLink!

Remember: AESA continues to feature COVID-19 resources in the AESA Community! If you haven't already joined the members only community, please consider joining today!

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Federal Advocacy:

Congress Urged to Safeguard Schools During the COVID 19 Pandemic

AESA joined AASA and NSBA in sending a joint letter to Congress asking for swift approval of legislation to afford school districts with protection from unfair lawsuits, so they can move forward in providing high-quality instruction for their

students and safe facilities for their communities.

Read the complete letter here.

Helping Staff Transition to Virtual Care and Successfully Navigate Home Health Challenges

This newsletter series is provided by Community Health Magazine , a healthcare and wellbeing communications firm and proud AESA Business Partner.

Virtual Care Has Become the Norm

Amid the coronavirus pandemic and the stay-at-home and social-distancing measures put into place to slow its spread, Telemedicine has become an essential tool consumers are using more than ever. Telemedicine allows patients to consult with a health care professional from the comfort of their homes through video chat, email or phone.

Some health experts believe virtual doctor visits will change the face of primary health care for the long haul. Read more

Business Partner Webinars

Back by Popular Demand!

Join Infinite Campus for a Live Webinar:

Navigating a New Normal

Next Week!

Tuesday, July 22, 2020

12 Noon Eastern

(11 am Central; 10 am Mountain; 9 am Pacific)

Join us as we walk through solutions for the new realities in K12 education. Experts will share how districts are overcoming new challenges: 2020-21 registration and enrollment, parent communication, attendance, flexible scheduling and more. Learn how leading districts are maximizing online learning and preparing for a fall with in-class, remote, and blended (alternating) student groups.

Many standard K12 processes are now suddenly old. Learn best practices for Navigating a New Normal.

Distance Learning Up Close:

Teaching for Engagement and Impact in Any Setting

August 3, 2020

1:30 pm Eastern (12:30 pm Central; 11:30 am Mountain; 10:30 am Pacific)

Presented by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie

All attendees will receive a free e-book after the event!

In this webinar Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie draw on their newly published Distance Learning Playbook to reveal what works best in teaching, assessing, and planning in an online

environment--per 25+ years of Visible Learning® research and evidence.

Learn how best to advise teachers to:

Get started during the first days of school.
Manage teacher-student relationships from a distance.
Plan instructional units, engaging task design.
Obtain equitable feedback for assessment and grading considerations.

Letter From A Member ...

(Editor's Note: The July 6 Online News featured latest information about the Digital Divide. Thank you to Daniel Del Veccio for sending us this information.)

Your email (July 6 Online News) prompted me to let you know that in New Jersey, there is an ESC that has addressed the digital divide with an innovative option for districts.

Here is the link to the press release.

Regards,

Daniel Del Vecchio

Superintendent

Camden County Educational Services Commission