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The Kentucky Association of Elementary School Principals is dedicated to leading and serving school leaders at the elementary and middle school levels.   

At this site, you will receive the latest information about KAESP and the many activities of our association. Check out our latest newsletter, blog, professional development offerings, or get in touch with us. Please use the links below to join KAESP or to view our latest newsletter. The links above will share information about KAESP and our programs.

KAESP Spring Newsletter:

KAESP Attends NAESP/NASSP National School Leaders Advocacy Conference

Jason McGlone, principal of Prichard Elementary School in Carter County, John Ansman, KAESP Federal Relations and Treasurer, and Rosie Young, Executive DIrector, represented Kentucky School Leaders at this conference. The event gathers principal leaders from across the country in the nation’s capital to build attendees’ leadership skills, knowledge around how federal policies and programs impact principals and schools, and how to advocate on these issues. 

The culminating event is the visit to our Congressional leaders’ offices to discuss the needs of our students and schools. We were able to visit all of our Legislators except for Senator Rand Paul’s office.

A highlight for KAESP was our recognition for membership increases. We tied for 1st place with Vermont for the highest percentage of increase in membership. For this recognition, we will received an acrylic plaque and a monetary award. Thank you for joining KAESP and NAESP and making this possible!

KAESP Fall Institute

Our KAESP Fall Institute was an outstanding opportunity to learn together and network. The focus of the institute was Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Jill Handley, jCPS Assistant Superientendent of Multilingual Learners, shared great ideas for connecting schools with diverse communities.  Our KDE friends, Dr. Kelly Foster, Ruth Swanson, Jennifer Donnely, and Juett Wells, shared the outstanding resources available through KDE.  Dr. Terry Brooksm Executive Directors of the Kentucly Youth Advocates, inspired us to be more and do more.  Finally, our keynote presenter, Dr. Kristilynn Turney, an expert on school improvment and issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion, engaged us in thought provoking discussions to connect with each student in our schools.  Check her out at www.drkristilynnturney.com.

1. Jill Handley, JCPS Assistant Superintendent for Multilingual Learners
2. Jennifer Donnely from the Kentucky Department of Education
3. Juett Wilson from the Kentucky Department of Education
4. Ruth Swanson from the Kentucky Department of Education
5. Dr. Terry Brooks, Executive Director of the Kentucky Youth Advocates
6. Dr. Kristilynn Turney presenting
7. Dr. Kristilynn Turney
8. Participants engaging in discussion
9. Participants presenting

Thank you to all who supported our outstanding day together!

Membership Partnership with NAESP Announced!

KAESP is excited to announce that it has has entered into a Joint Membership agreement with NAESP. This means that when you join one, you will be joining both. Information on this can be found on the Join Us page. This will be the dues structure:

You will be excited to gain so much more from this arrangement. Again, check out the information on the Join Us page.

Since we have now joined with NAESP, KAESP will no longer offer the free KAESP first year membership to new administrators.

KAESP Membership Application:

KAESP is an affiliate of the National Association of Elementary Schools Principals (NAESP) and the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA).

KAESP wants to introduce you to a new KAESP Sponsor. ZoomQ is a web-based app that makes it easy for guardians and school and daycare staff to dismiss children safely and efficiently at the end of the day!  ZoomQ allows guardians to control who can pick up children and to initiate pickups creating staffing flexibility for schools.  ZoomQ uses an advanced QView screen to display arrivals on a screen, monitor, tablet, or smartphone so teachers and staff can quickly gather and efficiently release children to the appropriate car.   Please visit their website at: https://www.zoomq.com/ and see how they can help keep your students safe.

Podcasts Available for Families

The University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children through a SAMHSA grant to the Department for Behavioral Health Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities has developed a number of podcast to help families with issues of health and wellness in the wake of COVID – 19.  Check out the podcasts available on the COVID-19 Resources page.

This year’s NAESP Conference will be July 15-17, 2024, in Nashville, TN.   For more information on the conference, please visit our Professional Development Opportunities page. Make plans to attend!

Thank you for visiting the KAESP Website!

KAESP
1801 Echo Trail
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 272-8447
Dr. Rosie Young, Executive Director

Email: kaespky@gmail.com