OAESP Association Updates

Glen Abshere, OAESP Executive Director

Membership

OAESP membership had tremendous growth last year! It is time to renew your membership for the 2022-2023 school year. Join online today at www.ccosa.org/membership. Our goal this year is to become 3,000+ members strong for all of CCOSA. Encourage your colleagues and administrator friends to join CCOSA today!

OAESP Leadership Conference

The OAESP Leadership Conference, formally known as the OAESP Mid-Winter Conference, will be held November 9-10, 2022 at the Embassy Suites OKC Downtown/ Medical Center. Registration is now open, and the hotel is now accepting reservations under the OAESP group rate of $139/night. The OAESP Leadership Conference is one and a half days of learning.

The keynote speakers were recently announced. The opening keynote speaker on November 9th will be Tami Evans. Tami is the former president of the National Speakers Association of NYC. She has also worked as a professional actress. This session will have you laughing and inspired to have more fun in your work.

The closing keynote speaker on November 10th will be Dr. Brad Johnson. You have probably seen his content shared on Facebook and Twitter and reshared by your friends. He is the author of 10 books including “Principal Bootcamp” and his best seller: “Dear Teacher.” His session will help leaders to understand your own strengths and how to lead with a strengths-based focus.

OAESP Presidential Election

The OAESP Presidential candidates for this year will be Tara Burnett, Woodward Public Schools and Angela Wade, Fairland Public Schools. Both candidates will speak at the OAESP Leadership Conference on November 9-10. The election will take place after the conference.

TeleLEAD

TeleLEAD is Oklahoma’s Principal Leadership network for ongoing virtual conversations, hosted by the OSU-Echo Program and CCOSA. TeleLEAD is entering into its 3rd year, beginning on September 7th with ongoing meetings the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10am-11am. TeleLEAD is a virtual discussion through Zoom with great insight to complex issues facing public schools. Our Hub Team members include Julie Bloss, Grove Early Childhood Center Principal; Kas Nelson, Vici Elementary Principal Kas Nelson; Eric Fox, Jenks High School Assistant Principal; Blaine Wise, Glenpool Middle School Principal; Kristy VanDorn, Deer Creek Public School, Executive Director; Glen Abshere, OAESP Executive Director; and Will Parker, OASSP/ OMLEA Executive Director. We are in need of case studies to present. If you have a case study for consideration, please get in touch with me. FERPA and privacy are guaranteed.

The OAESP Principal Podcast

The OAESP Principal Podcast is a production of OAESP. New episodes are released every Tuesday morning. You can listen to the podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Search for The OAESP Principal Podcast and subscribe to receive alerts when new episodes are released. This podcast is designed to elevate the voices of Oklahoma principals and assistant principals. Guests that have been interviewed include Traci Newell, Elgin; Ashley Hoggatt, Putnam City; Amy Estes, Hollis; Janalyn Taylor, Clinton; Michele Milner, Edmond; Andrea Sifers, Ft. Gibson; Tara Burnett, Woodward; and Jenny Affentranger, Bethel. New interviews are being scheduled now with Oklahoma leaders for future episodes.

New Principals Academy

The New Principals Academy is designed to promote an interactive discussion on topics essential for participants to develop understanding and knowledge of the leadership role at the school level. The purpose is to provide guidance to steer an early career principal or assistant principal through the initial period of adjustment as a beginning administrator and set the foundation for a long and rewarding career as a school administrator. Principal Academy Sessions include 4 trainings and 1 advocacy experience. Dates are: September 14, 2022; October 20, 2022; November 14, 2022; September 8, 2022; and March 22, 2023 - Principals Day at the Capitol. Spots are filling up fast!

Register today to reserve your spot at https://www. ccosa.org/professional-learning/ leadership-development/newprincipals-academy.

Principal Coaching and Mentoring: Supporting and Sustaining School Leaders

This training is designed for individuals that supervise principals or individuals that mentor other principals. This training will give participants tools to use when mentoring other leaders to provide thoughtful guidance. This cohort meets three times in the Fall semester: September 9, 2022; October 10, 2022; and September 1, 2022. Sign up today: https://www. ccosa.org/oaesp/professionallearning/coaching-and-mentoring

Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute

The Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute is brand new this year. This year long 7-day training is designed for principals and assistant principals that are beyond the first year of service. This cohort takes a deep dive into essential skills of school leaders to be effective leaders. This summer CCOSA's Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute began its first cohort July 26-28, 2022.

Elementary and Secondary Principals from across Oklahoma met at the UCO Boathouse Event Center in Oklahoma City for three days of professional learning. Participants were led through strategies on identifying strengths among staff members, developing vision and mission statements, influencing positive school culture, and strengthening professional learning communities. OPLI also included ropes course and water activities at the Riversport Adventure Park. We are excited to continue ongoing professional learning with this OPLI Cohort in October and March!

The application period for this Institute is now closed for this year. The application period of the next cohort will open in April 2023. ■