Early Learning Cohort

Building the foundation for future success.
Early Learning visit at school district

AASA's Early Learning cohort brings educational leaders from across the country together to review emerging research, discover early learning best practices and plan to facilitate change.

Recent research shows the high returns on investment and importance of high-quality early education programs—especially for disadvantaged children. 

Who Should Participate?

Any district leader who is interested in furthering the early learning initiative and mission, particularly superintendents, assistant superintendents and directors of early learning.

What Will I learn?
    Early Learning Group
    • Explore early learning best practices and research to determine what will make the greatest impact in your community.
    • Develop lasting relationships with colleagues who are also working on early education, and share knowledge of what works and what doesn’t.
    • Have the opportunity to work with early learning advocates from across the nation including district administrators and topic experts to gain insight and research to shape actions, advocacy, and responses that promote sustainable and effective early learning efforts.
    • Gain a network of colleagues who are embracing early learning in their district.
      Cohort Dates and Details

      Virtual Meetings

      Monthly cohort convenings will be held virtually on the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 –2:30 pm ET.

      August 9, 2023

      September 13, 2023 

      October 11, 2023

      January 10, 2024

      March 13, 2024

      May 8, 2024

      Partners

      When we talk about breaking down barriers…a strong early learning start gives everyone even footing to achieve their full potential.
      Kristi Dominguez

      Assistant Superintendent, Bellingham (Wash.) Public Schools

      The research is very clear that early learning builds a foundation for future success for students. It’s important as a nation that we invest in early learning.
      Peter Finch

      Superintendent, West Valley School District 208 (Wash.)

      Peter Finch

      Details

      August 9, 2023 to June 30, 2024

      $2,000

      Member Price

      $2,500

      Non-Member Price

      Not a member? Join today.

      Register Today

      Contacts

      • Debbie Magee

        Director, Leadership Network

        AASA, The School Superintendents Association

        dmagee@aasa.org

        703-875-0716

      • Stephanie St. John

        Project Coordinator, Leadership Network

        AASA, The School Superintendents Association

        sstjohn@aasa.org

        703-875-0762

      Early Learning Resources

      AASA Early Learning Spring 2023 Meeting at the Caldwell School District (Idaho)

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      AASA Early Learning Spring 2022 Meeting at the West Valley School District 208 (Wash.)

       

      2022 Early Learning Toolkit

      Early Childhood and Learning Toolkit

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      How AASA’s Cohort Sparked My Early Learning Knowledge

      "AASA’s cohort, which I’ve been part of for the past three years, has placed me in the midst of a group of like-minded, passionate colleagues to explore, research and grasp more fully the issues of poverty, family engagement and essential learning milestones during a child’s developing years."

      Read more from this School Administrator article, written by Michael Kuhrt.

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