Publications and Toolkits

AASA delivers education-specific news and information to meet the unique needs of school system leaders. Many of these publications are offered as a benefit of AASA membership.

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Select One AASA Bulletin* AASA Daily News* The Leader's Edge* Legislative Corps Weekly Report* News and Reminders* New Superintendents E-Journal Rural Update*		Select One AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice The Conference Daily New Superintendents Journal School Governance and Leadership The School Administrator		Select One AASA Annual Report AASA Professional Library AASA Toolkits Paul's Picks Books from Corwin Press Books from Rowman & Littlefield Books from Teachers College Press Educational Research Service Publications Resources from Lead and Learn Press Strategies
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E-Newsletters

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• AASA Bulletin (Members Only)
  A monthly e-newsletter that offers a concise look at the association's latest activities and initiatives. Nick Penning, editor.
  
  
• AASA Daily News (Members Only)
  This newsletter provides one-stop access to top education stories from news sources around the country. Nick Penning, editor.
  
  
• AASA New Superintendents E-Journal
  A professional development e-journal with proprietary advice relevant to the interests of new superintendents. Bob McCord, editor.
  
  
• The Leader's Edge (Members Only)
  A unique, monthly newsletter of news updates, analysis, national polling data and insight relating to NCLB as it affects public education. Published 10 times annually, The Leader's Edge is delivered to AASA members via e-mail and available online. Terri Duggan Schwartzbeck, editor.
  
  
• Legislative Corps Weekly Report (Members Only)
  An electronic round-up delivered by e-mail of the week's legislative and regulatory actions sent to AASA Legislative Corps members. Nick Penning, editor.
  
  
• News and Reminders (Members Only)
  This e-newsletter, delivered twice a month, highlights AASA resources for school leaders. Vanessa Wells, editor.
  
  
• Rural Update (Members Only)
  A monthly e-mail newsletter that provides updates, news and information geared toward rural school leaders. Mary Kusler, editor.
  
  

Journals & Magazines

• AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice
  A refereed, blind-reviewed online quarterly journal with a focus on research and best practices that advance the profession of educational administration. Bob McCord, editor.
  
  
• The New Superintendents Journal
  An annual print publication including articles written by recognized national experts on topics identified by new superintendents as areas where they need help. Bob McCord, editor.
  
  
• The School Administrator
  AASA's award-winning monthly magazine delivered to every public school superintendent in the United States provides big-picture perspectives and collegial discussions on a broad range of topics in education, leadership, instructional materials and resources unique to the education community. Jay Goldman, editor. Advertise in The School Administrator.
  
  
• School Governance and Leadership 
  An occasional print and online publication with perspectives on public school management. Provides in-depth exploration of single topics with a focus on issues facing superintendents and school board leaders. Sharon Adams-Taylor, editor.

AASA Publications, Toolkits and Other Resources

Books

• AASA Professional Library
  A members-only program that gives school leaders access to cutting-edge books at a significant discount before they are offered to the general public.
  
  
• Books Co-Published by AASA and Corwin Press
  AASA partners with Corwin Press to produce high-quality books for school leaders. Order the books online using AASA’s priority code numbers.
  
  
• Books Co-Published by AASA and Lead + Learn Press
  AASA has partnered with Lead + Learn Press to provide resources that build the knowledge and skills of school leaders.
  
  
• Books Co-Published by AASA and Rowman & Littlefield Education
  AASA members receive a 20 percent discount on more than 50 books co-published by AASA and Rowman & Littlefield Education, including The State of the American School Superintendency.
  
  
• Books Co-Published by AASA and Teachers College Press
  For more than a century, Teachers College Press has been committed to addressing the ideas that matter most to educators.
  
  
• Books for School Leaders from the Educational Research Service
  AASA members receive a 20 percent discount on publications from the Educational Research Service.
  

Health-related

• Building Success, Leading Change: Stories of Healthy School Environments 
  In this publication, two districts share their successes of using superintendent leadership and collaboration to create environments conducive to learning. Includes a CD-ROM with forms, action plans, checklists and other useful resources school districts can tailor for their own use.
  
  
• Healthy Learning News
  Features school systems that are making positive program and policy changes in the areas of healthy eating and active living. For more information, contact Rebecca Roberts.
  
  
• Powerful Practices: An Assessment Tool for School Districts Addressing the Needs of Students with Asthma (PDF)
  Use this checklist to identify areas of asthma management where your district is already doing well, as well as areas where you may want to focus more energy.
  
  
• Putting the Pieces Together: An Urban School Leader’s Guide to Healthy Indoor Environments
  This publication examines the challenges of urban school districts in the context of the school environment and offers practical, immediate action steps to undertake according to your leadership role.
  
  
• School Governance & Leadership
  This occasional publication from AASA is produced in cooperation with corporate and/or government sponsors. Issues have included topics such as: childhood obesity, afterschool programming and asthma wellness, among others.
  
  
• Schoolhouse in the Red: An Administrator's Guide to Improving America's School Facilities and Environment
  Reviews and compares the condition of school facilities and the costs associated with deteriorating and inadequate buildings.

AASA Toolkits
A series of members-only resources designed to help school leaders communicate important messages to key constituents. Most toolkits include talking points, PowerPoint presentations and press release and op-ed templates.

Other Publications and Resources

• 2007 State of the Superintendency Survey: Aspiring to the Superintendency 
  This study, released in June 2008, offers a snapshot of the state of the pipeline to the superintendency.
  
  
• AASA Annual Report
  An overview of AASA activities throughout the year. Review highlights of AASA meetings and conventions, governance, advocacy initiatives, research and program development, awards programs and communication tools.
  
  
• AASA Book Proposal Guidelines
  If you have an idea for a book, or you are working on a book manuscript, AASA wants to hear from you! AASA welcomes proposals for books that provide important and cutting-edge information on issues related to education and educational administration.
  
  
• AASA Publications Review Board (Members Only)
  The AASA Publications Review Board evaluates manuscripts submitted to AASA. For more information, please contact Amy Vogt.
  
  
• Amazon.com
  Books and other items purchased on Amazon.com through AASA’s website generate a rebate for AASA. This small gesture provides additional revenue to AASA and is appreciated.
  
  
• The Conference Daily
  Coverage of four days of key speakers, award winners and AASA governance activities, plus a photo gallery, of the national conference. Advertise in The Conference Daily.
  
  
• Leadership for Change White Papers (PDFs)
  • 2007 - The 2007 State Superintendents of the Year look at the challenges facing today’s superintendents and discuss practical solutions for improving learning outcomes for all students.
  • 2006 - The 2006 State Superintendents of the Year discuss leadership’s impact on student achievement, public schools and the global economy, as well as innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to public education.
  • 2005 - The 2005 State Superintendent of the Year honorees from urban, suburban and rural school systems openly discuss personal and professional challenges they face, how they are tackling them and what they see ahead for public education.
    
    
• The Public School Speaks DVD
  Hear superintendents share the good news about public education in this dynamic DVD from AASA.
  
  
• Reading Group Resources
  Thinking of starting a reading group in your district? These Tips for Leading a Reading Group in Your District provide a great starting place.
  
  
• Strategies
  A series of occasional issue briefs and case studies that assists school leaders with district-level change. For more information, contact C.J. Reid.
  
  
• Women Administrators Conference Monographs: 2005, 2004 and 2003 (PDFs)
  Published jointly by Duquesne University School of Education and AASA, these publications provide important information and perspective about women in educational leadership. Articles fall under three broad categories, including the work women must do in service to children and the work women must do in service to themselves and each other.