IALAS June Newsletter
June 2024
IALAS Familia,
Thank you all for your continued leadership as we collaborate with dedicated educators and administrators to serve students across our communities for extended learning. Many of us are excited to welcome our students to a variety of summer enrichment programs designed to inspire and engage. These programs offer a wonderful opportunity for our students to continue learning and growing. Your efforts ensure that their educational journey remains vibrant and engaging throughout the summer.
The IALAS Executive Board is delighted to extend a heartfelt welcome to “Uly” Navarrete, the new ALAS Executive Director. We look forward to collaborating with him in the coming weeks to address our state affiliate goals and needs. Uly brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective that will undoubtedly enrich our organization. Please join us in warmly welcoming him to his new role!
This month, we take the time to honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a significant day in our history that marks the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth reminds us of the long journey toward freedom and equality, and it encourages us to reflect on our shared past, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and recommit ourselves to the ongoing fight for social justice. In our schools and communities, let’s continue to promote equity and inclusion, ensuring that all students have the opportunities and support they need to succeed. IALAS is proud to celebrate with our Black brothers and sisters, standing in solidarity as we honor their heritage and contributions, and work together towards a brighter, more equitable future.
Additionally, we are filled with pride as we recognize the achievements of Claudia Sheinbaum, the new female President of Mexico. This milestone highlights the powerful role of Latina women at the forefront of change and agency, inspiring us all to continue striving for progress and equality. The importance of having Latina representation in positions of leadership and influence cannot be overstated. It underscores the value and need for pipeline efforts to inspire and empower the next generation of Latina leaders, ensuring their voices and perspectives are integral to shaping our educational landscape.
We invite all our IALAS familia to attend the ALAS 21st National Education Summit, taking place in Portland, Oregon. This summit is a premier event that brings together educational leaders from across the nation to discuss and share best practices. More details about the conference, including sessions and speakers, are available in this month's newsletter. This is a unique opportunity for us to collaborate, learn from one another, and continue our collective work towards educational excellence and equity.
Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and our mission. We look forward to seeing you in Portland!
Warm regards,
María Burgos
President, IALAS
Partnerships by Treasurer Kris Rivera
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Membership Announcement and Career Opportunities by Members at Large Darlene Vargas
A reminder that ALL MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE June 30th. Our new membership cycle starts July 1st.
NOW is the time to renew or get a group discount with 3 or more administrators. We offer many benefits and opportunities such as:
Wide range of resources
Professional development
Networking events
Mentorship programs
Collaboration and partnership
Join IALAS today!
If you are interested in an individual membership click here!
If you are interested in an organizational membership click here!
For information on group discounts contact Kris Rivera at Krivera@ialas.org
Advocacy by Historian Rocío del Castillo
Over half of states sue to block Biden Title IX rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
The 74
Twenty-six GOP-led states are suing to block Biden's Title IX changes aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination. The revised rule, effective Aug. 1, requires schools to address potential sex discrimination promptly. These states argue the rule raises First Amendment concerns. Read More
White House aims to expand access to African American history
K-12 Dive
Biden's initiative to preserve African American history for students marks Brown v. Board's 70th anniversary. This aligns with his Executive Order on Promoting the Arts, Humanities, and Library Services, underscoring African American history's vital role in American history. Read More
Embracing MESSY Leadership
By Alyssa Gallagher, Rosie Connor
Drawing from the experiences of over 20,000 school leaders, 300 coaches, and 1,000 leadership experts, authors Alyssa Gallagher and Rosie Connor spotlight “the human side of school leadership” in all of its complexity in Embracing MESSY Leadership.
The authors offer practical strategies and tools derived from five years of research and coaching conversations. And what they found—across 37 countries, multiple leadership roles, and private, public, and not-for-profit sectors—was that half of these conversations emphasized the importance of knowing how to navigate human relationships in all their “messiness.”
MESSY, both a description of the complexities of leadership and an acronym for use in coaching conversations, captures five key mindsets for more impactful leadership in schools.
“What schools urgently need is a combination of both instructional leadership and transformational leadership,” the authors write. Their holistic approach, which improves both inter- and intrapersonal competencies, recognizes the challenging (and rewarding!) realities of school leadership and embraces the messiness of being a leader in today’s complex world.
Reference: ASCD
IALAS is hosting a variety of events in the coming months that offer members a chance to learn from and collaborate with one another, as well as to get up-to-date on the latest research and trends in the educational field. Additionally, they provide members with the chance to expand their professional networks, which can be invaluable for career growth.
