Arizona School Administrators

ASA is now doing shorter, more frequent e-newsletters in this new format. We hope you enjoy them!

In This Issue:

• Upcoming Events & Calendar
• Finding Hope in Difficult Times
• Schools & Child Custody FAQ
• GCU Principal of the Month Nominations
• Career Center - Current Openings
• School Safety Workshop
• District Support Services
• CoSN News - Driving K-12 Innovation
• Risk Management Webinar Series
• Principal Certification Program for Rural Leaders
• Special Announcement for our Members and their Districts in Pinal County
• Free Resources to Enhance Benefits Program
• ASA Staff

Here are some important dates:

• Women in Leadership Conference - Mar 19 at Glendale Civic Center
• Member Networking Mixer - Mar 25 in Yuma
• ASA Member & Division Meetings - Mar 28 at DVUSD
• School Safety Workshop (Crisis Reality Training) - Apr 15 at Glendale Civic Center
• APEL Leadership Conference - May 2

Important Dates for 2025-26 (mark your calendar):

• School Safety & Security Summit - Aug 21-22 at the Wigwam Resort
• ASA Golf Tournament - September 26 at the Wigwam

Click HERE to access our events calendar. You can access the 2025-26 calendar via a link at the bottom of that page or by clicking below:

It is important to remain hopeful even in difficult times. Here are some resources from Action for Happiness that can help!

Podcast: Prof Jamil Zaki
Here's a special podcast with Prof Jamil Zaki, sharing how to build more realistic hope in your life, even in tough times.

Video: Hope in Difficult Times
Watch Prof Jamil Zaki in conversation with our Director Dr Mark Williamson. Watch now: Hope in Difficult Times

Try this: Finding Hope
If you'd like to feel a bit more hopeful right now, join Alex Nunn for this simple 5 minute mindfulness practice called Finding Hope.

Defenders of Children has prepared an FAQ guide for schools on child custody issues (click below to download the guide).

The Grand Canyon University (GCU) K12 Principal of the Month Award celebrates leadership in our school principals who consistently go above and beyond to create a positive impact on our students, staff, and community. We encourage you to nominate deserving principals for this award using the nomination form in the link below.

Visit ASA's Career Center for the latest opportunities.

Superintendent - Paradise Valley Unified School District (apply by 3/2/25)

Contact ASA if you need help with a superintendent search.

Nationally recognized expert in school safety and active shooters Jesus Villahermosa is coming to AZ on April 15, 2025, to conduct a training on Planning for Surviving an Active Lethal Threat (Crisis Reality Training). Click HERE to register.

Mark your calendar for our annual School Safety & Security Summit, Aug 21-22, 2025!

We've expanded our support services and can customize these options to best meet your needs. Click HERE for more information.

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and CoSN, the Consortium for School Networking, have launched a partnership committed to building a community of engaged superintendents and other school system leaders who have the skills and knowledge to bolster dynamic digital learning environments on behalf of K-12 students.

AASA is the premier organization for our nation’s superintendents, while CoSN serves as the premier professional organization for school system technology leaders. The primary focus this month is on the recently released CoSN 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation Report.

Click below for the latest CoSN newsletter.

The Trust has a great lineup of webinars this spring. Each will be held at 2:00 PM:

Employee Benefit Renewal & Open Enrollment Strategies

March 18, 2025 Presented by Kairos

Click here for more information and to register.

STOP-IT: Promoting Overdose Preparedness in Arizona Schools

April 15, 2025 Presented by Ivonne Garber (Arizona Department of Education)

Click here for more information and to register.

Sexual Abuse & Molestation: Case Studies & Toolkit Discussion

May 20, 2025 Presented by Chris Welker (Welker & Pauole) and Aubrey Bernal (The Trust)

Click here for more information and to register.

Aspiring to become a principal? You can earn your principal certification through an online program designed to support rural leaders from NAU. See attachments for details.

ASA is pleased and honored to collaborate with the Pinal County Schools Office, Arizona State University, and Kids at Hope with a one-day MASTERS Seminar exploring the science and culture of HOPE to be held on March 28 at Central Arizona College, Signal Peak Campus in Coolidge.

Below is a link to the program and registration website:

https://theintersectionconstruct.regfox.com/pinal-county-masters-seminar

This exciting and empowering event is designed for anyone and everyone interested in helping and proving that all youth are capable of success, No Exceptions by understanding the power of culture and its intersection with HOPE Science.

Seating is limited.

For more information contact:

rickmiller@asu.edu

Looking to enhance your employee benefits package? The Partners in Education Program makes it easy. With exclusive insurance solutions designed specifically for educators and value-added programs that provide trusted financial wellness, insurance solutions, other educator perks, Partners in Education supports educators inside and outside the classroom. Click HERE or see the attachment below for details.

Veronica Brawner, Office Manager: veronica@azsa.org

Carmen Ramirez, Administrative Assistant: carmen@azsa.org

John Hughes, Membership Coordinator: johnh@azsa.org

John Fung, Business Development: jfung@azsa.org

Rebecca Beebe, Dir. of Governmental Affairs: rbeebe@azsa.org

Dr. Paul Tighe, Executive Director: ptighe@azsa.org

Website: www.azsa.org
Location: 1910 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Phone: 602-252-0361
Twitter: @Arizona_ASA