Content: Leaders will administer the Building Ranks 360 Survey electronically to staff, supervisor, and families to receive individualized survey results around the domains of building culture and leading learning. The survey is followed by creation of an Individual Plan of Study and monthly collaborative coaching sessions with a USA staff member to address self-selected growth areas.
Audience: Administrators with at least one year, preferably more in their current administrative placement
$2500 Non Member, $2000 Member, PLN Districts get ONE free registrations. All following registrations are $1500 per person.
(Plus Mileage)
Content: Sessions will focus on building capacity in developing strong instructional leadership skills, a laser sharp focus on best practices, how to effectively lead change, and how to build a purposeful school community. Sessions will be collaborative and include time to work on a customized action plan.
Audience: New & Experienced Administrators, Teacher Leaders, Special Education Leaders
Cost:
Non-Member - $2,000
USA-Kansas Member - $1,000
PLN District Member
*With Individual USA-Kansas membership - $0
*Without Individual USA-Kansas membership - $125
Cost includes 6 sessions
Location:
Regional monthly onsite meetings, 9:00 to 2:00 (lunch provided), held at the following sites: Garden City, Hays, Topeka, Goddard, and Kansas City.
September 11, 2025
October 14, 2025
January 6, 2026
April 2, 2026
April 30, 2026
Our Core Certification program covers all the bases of facility management, and it is led by experienced professionals with real experience and practical knowledge.
Graduation Requirements to attend seven of the eight Modules although all 8 are encouraged.
Once you've paid for the complete course you are able to attend future courses at no charge to obtain new content as it is always updating.
Regional monthly onsite meetings, 9:00 to 2:00 (lunch provided), held at the following sites: Garden City, Goddard, and Kansas City.
Budget & Fiscal Management
Kellen Adams
Participants will:
The need for teacher leadership is at an all time high. Who within your organization needs to be tapped on the shoulder and encouraged to take the next step into a leadership role? This series is designed to empower potential and current teacher leaders with the skills needed to meet the demands of this changing educational world.
Join us for the 2026 Uniting Leaders Conference!
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Please contact us at 785-232-6566 or jclark@usakansas.org with any questions or concerns regarding the conference or registration.
Refunds will not be issued after 5/1/2026.
On behalf of USA-Kansas, we would like to extend a warm welcome and thank you to all our vendors. USA-Kansas values our relationship with each our vendors and corporate partners. We recognize and applaud your commitment to support education in Kansas.
As suppliers and manufacturers of school equipment, products, and services, we acknowledge the critical role your business plays in supporting education and the economy. We are pleased to extend this invitation to join us for our 55th Annual USA-Kansas Uniting Leaders Conference.
Our organization has grown membership and increased conference participation each of the last 12 years. It is our belief that the time and resources utilized at the USA-Kansas Uniting Leaders Conference are extremely valuable. Responding to exhibitor feedback, we have once again established a designated and uninterrupted time dedicated for participants to spend time with our conference vendors. The Vendor Showcase will run Wednesday, May 27th, from 4:00-7:00 PM.
Time: 10:00 to 3:00
Dates: June 16th Wichita, June 17th Garden City, June 18th Emporia
Launching League Leadership is a dynamic professional development series designed to empower building-level leaders to elevate their impact across their schools. Through a focused blend of collaboration with other leaders in the league, reflection, and practical application, participants will strengthen their ability to cultivate a purposeful and inclusive school culture, lead meaningful learning through strong instructional leadership, and inspire sustainable change. Emphasizing innovation and forward-thinking practices, this series equips leaders with the tools and mindset needed to foster growth, energize staff, and drive continuous improvement within their school communities.
League business will be discussed following lunch.
Regional monthly onsite meetings, 9:00 to 2:00 (lunch provided), held at the following sites: Dodge City, Salina, Topeka, Goddard, Hays, and Kansas City
Content: Leaders who have completed Elevate Leadership Year 1 are encouraged to join an Elevate 2 Cohort to take a deeper dive into how to create healthy building cultures and effectively lead the learning process. Research confirms the vital role school leaders play in positively impacting student achievement.
Audience: Leaders who have completed the Elevate Leadership Year 1 Program
Regional monthly onsite meetings, 9:00 to 2:00 (lunch provided), held at the following sites: Hays, Topeka, Garden City, Goddard, Kansas City
Content: The Elevate Forward series is focused on enhancing your instructional leadership skills through analyzing system coherence and implementation of changes based upon the areas you have targeted for your building through the What Matters Most framework in Elevate Leadership 1 & Elevate Leadership 2 and your KESA 2.0 goals. We hope you will continue to prioritize your learning by joining us in Elevate Forward in 2026-2027!
Audience: Leaders who have completed Elevate Leadership 1&2
Regional monthly onsite meetings, 9:00 to 2:00 (lunch provided), held at the following sites: Garden City, Goddard, Kansas City
USA-Kansas
990 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka, KS 66606
Phone: 785.232.6566
Fax: 785.232.9776
