Publications and Toolkits

AASA delivers education-specific news and information through a variety of communication tools designed to meet the unique needs of school system leaders. Many of these publications are offered as a benefit of AASA membership. Click on the title of each publication below to learn more.

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E-Newsletters *AASA members only		Journals & Magazines		AASA Publications & Toolkits
Select One AASA Bulletin* AASA Daily News* AASA Eye on the States* 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 Educational Research Service Publications Resources from Lead and Learn Press Strategies

E-Newsletters

• AASA Bulletin (Members-only)
  A monthly e-newsletter that offers a concise look at the association's latest activities and initiatives. To advertise in the AASA Bulletin, please contact Kim Kelemen of The Townsend Group at 301-215-6710 or by e-mail at kkelemen@townsend-group.com. Nick Penning, editor.
  
  
• AASA Daily News (Members-only)
  A members-only e-mail newsletter providing one-stop access to top education stories from news sources around the country. To advertise in the AASA Daily News, please contact Kim Kelemen of The Townsend Group at 301-215-6710 or by e-mail at kkelemen@townsend-group.com. Nick Penning, editor.
  
  
• AASA Eye on the States (Members-only)
  A quarterly, members-only e-newsletter featuring cutting-edge state policy news from around the United States. Terri Duggan Schwartzbeck, editor.
  
  
• AASA New Superintendents E-Journal
  A professional development e-journal delivered by e-mail and available online with proprietary advice relevant to the interests of new superintendents. Bob McCord, editor.
  
  
• The Leader's Edge (Members-only)
  A unique, members-only, monthly compendium update 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. To advertise in the The Leader's Edge, please contact Kim Kelemen of The Townsend Group at 301-215-6710 or by e-mail at kkelemen@townsend-group.com. 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 to members 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. Fred Dembowski, 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.
  
  
• 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 for School Leaders from the Educational Research Service
  AASA members receive a 20 percent discount on publications from the Educational Research Service.
  
  
• Paul's Picks
  AASA Executive Director Paul Houston shares his love of books by maintaining a list of "Paul's Picks." From systems thinking to children’s books, see what Dr. Houston is recommending for professional and leisure reading.

Health-related

• Building Success, Leading Change: Stories of Healthy School Environments
  This publication highlights the accomplishments of Charlotte Mecklenburg (N.C.) School District and Milwaukee (Wis.) Public Schools, members of the AASA Urban Healthy Schools Coalition. These districts share their successes of using superintendent leadership and collaboration to create environments conducive to learning. This publication includes a CD-Rom with forms, action plans, checklists and other useful resources school districts can tailor for their own use. Request a FREE Copy.
  
  
• Healthy Learning News
  This informative resource, which is mailed to every superintendent in the country, features school districts 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
  The 2004 edition reviews and compares the condition of school facilities and the costs associated with deteriorating and inadequate buildings to the state of school facilities outlined in the original Schoolhouse in the Red printed in 1992.

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

• 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
  The AASA Publications Review Board evaluates manuscripts submitted to AASA. For more information, please contact Amy Vogt. Access the Publications Review Board Resources (members only).
  
  
• 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. To advertise in The Conference Daily, please contact Kim Kelemen of The Townsend Group at 301-215-6710 or by e-mail at kkelemen@townsend-group.com.
  
  
• "Leadership for Change: 2007 National Superintendent of the Year Forum" (PDF)
  In this white paper, 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.
  
  
• "Leadership for Change: 2006 National Superintendent of the Year Forum" (PDF)
  In this white paper, 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.
  
  
• "Leadership for Change: 2005 National Superintendent of the Year Forum" (PDF)
  In this white paper, 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 that assists school leaders with district-level change. The issue briefs contain case studies that capture key learning from systemic and whole-school reform efforts in school districts nationwide. 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.