School District Leaders to Highlight Successful Efforts of Positive Change during Virtual Early Learning Institute 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
James Minichello
703-875-0723
703-774-6953 (cell)
jminichello@aasa.org

Alexandria, Va. – March 4, 2021 – Superintendents championing early learning initiatives throughout the country are gathering for the virtual Early Learning Institute 2021, March 4-6.

The three-day event, Thriving Children, Thriving Communities, is available for recertification credit and step advancement in most Nevada school districts. Meeting hosts include AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the Clark County School District, the Cook Center for Human Connection, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the Nevada Association of School Administrators (NASA), Nevada Ready, The Village Foundation and Waterford. 

“Understanding young children’s learning and development is critical in supporting the success of our schools,” said Daniel A. Domenech, executive director, AASA. “I am pleased that AASA members along with members of our partner organizations are driving the momentum to foster early learning programs on behalf of the communities they serve and beyond.”

“Together, districts, schools and their partners can build thriving communities that support young children and their families,” said Jeffrey Geihs, executive director, NASA. “The outstanding educators joining us will have ample opportunities to get a firsthand look at implementing the framework built around successful models of early learning programs throughout the U.S.”

Keynote speakers will include:

• Kristie Kauerz, director, National P-3 Center; associate clinical professor, University of Colorado/Denver’s School of Education and Human Development
• Gracie Branch, associate executive director for professional learning, NAESP
• Peter Finch, assistant superintendent, West Valley (Wash.) School District 
• Minerva Pardo, family engagement coordinator, West Valley (Wash.) School District 

Participants will engage in meaningful dialogue with their peers in an effort to discover best practices and review emerging research to facilitate positive change in our schools.

To learn more about the virtual Early Learning Institute, visit https://conta.cc/3pHtDWz. For information about the AASA Early Learning Cohort, visit the AASA website. Superintendents and other school system leaders can also contact Mort Sherman, AASA associate executive director, Leadership Network, at msherman@aasa.org or Debbie Magee, program director, at dmagee@aasa.org.

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About AASA
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA’s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.