August Updates: School Year Prep + What’s Next

August 10, 2026 | Issue 14

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August is here, and a new school season is beginning across AlphaBEST. As sites open in waves, teams are welcoming new routines, new faces, and new opportunities to support one another.

Every team plays a part in making the first days feel safe, welcoming, and organized. This month’s newsletter includes key reminders, AB Pulse updates, ParentSquare information, learning opportunities, and ways to celebrate what’s already working in the field.

🎉 Congrats to July's New Hires & Promotions! 🎉

🛠️Regional Leadership

Jessica Boulris, District Manager, Rhode Island

Christine Collins, Assistant Area Manager, Maryland

Keyoniza Gagne-Lamoureux, District Manager, Massachusetts

Ciarra King, Assistant Area Manager, Massachusetts

Mirian Lopez, Area Manager, Illinois

Brittany Pleak, Area Manager, California

🧭Support Team

Kyle Nelson, Senior Manager of IT Support, Texas

🏫 Site Leadership & Educators

Site Directors: 27

Group Leaders & Assistants: 96

Teams across the country are coming together for School-Year 2026–27 Training.

Please watch for guidance from your manager about required training, completion dates, and local expectations. If you have questions or run into any issues, contact your manager for support.

Click here for resources to start the school year right!

Parent Communication Is Moving to ParentSquare

What this means for sites:

Please use ParentSquare for parent and family communication after you have received your training.
Remind should no longer be used for AlphaBEST parent communication.
Families will receive updates through ParentSquare based on the guidance shared by your local leadership team.

Learn More About ParentSquare Resources and Onboarding

🤝AB Connections is Changing

AB Connections is now your space to appreciate teammates, share site wins, ask questions, post helpful tips, and share approved photos.

You’ll also find:

Polls
Giveaways
Prize opportunities
Quick challenges throughout the year

Learn More About AB Connections

Meet our First BESTCatch Winner

We’re excited to celebrate our first BESTCatch winner Judith Cozzua!

The BESTCatch Program helps us recognize team members who spot

safety risks before they become incidents.

Each month, one submission will be selected as the BESTCatch. The selected team member will receive a $50 gift card or AlphaGEAR credit.

Learn More about Judith's BestCATCH

🎓 New Courses Just Dropped!

Are you an SDI or SDII looking to grow your skills or prepare for your next career move?

New learning opportunities are now available through AB Ascend!

📚 Now Available:

Communications Skills for Professional Growth
Interpersonal Skills for Professional Success Certificate
Frontline Manager Leadership Program

Take the next step in your professional journey and enroll today!

Learn More About AB Ascend

Share Your School Year Tips

Whether your a support team member, manager, or group leader. We want to hear from you!

What’s one tip, routine, or idea that helps your site start the school year strong?

Share Your School Year Tip in AB Connections

Start with the 💡Employee Knowledge Base

Need a form, process, policy, guide, or how-to? Start with the Employee Knowledge Base.

The Employee Knowledge Base is where team members can find helpful AlphaBEST resources, articles, and step-by-step guidance in one place.

Check back often as new resources continue to be added.

Find it in AB Pulse Shortcuts

Great People Know Great People

We're getting ready for another school year, and we're looking for great people to join the AlphaBEST team.

Through our Team Member Referral Program, you can earn a bonus when your referral is hired and meets the program requirements.

Help us build an amazing team for the year ahead!

Submit an Employee Referral

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