Delaware Association of School Administrators

Long-time corporate supporter, Horace Mann, is thrilled to present you and your educators with an opportunity to benefit from auto insurance discounts and benefits tailored specifically for educators like you through Horace Mann’s Educator Advantage® program. Horace Mann understands educators have unique roles and need unique coverages that other carriers may not consider. Horace Mann’s goal is to ensure you and your educators can focus on what you do best – educating and inspiring the next generation – without worrying about unexpected expenses or insufficient coverage. Auto benefits just for educators: • Waived deductibles for covered vandalism and collisions while on school property or at school-sponsored events. • Liability protection while transporting students. • Personal property coverage for items you use as an educator if they are stolen or damaged while in your car. Click here to get an online quote or call 833-422-2617 to speak with one of our educator insurance experts. Feel free to share this with your employees! Horace Mann Insurance Company and its affiliates underwrite Horace Mann auto insurance. The benefits and discounts listed are only general descriptions of coverage and do not constitute a statement of contract. Additional terms and conditions, as described in the policy, must be met for the coverage to be provided. Not all discounts and benefits available in all states. Horace Mann Service Corporation and certain of its affiliates (Horace Mann) enter into agreements with educational associations where Horace Mann pays the association to provide services aimed at familiarizing association members with the Horace Mann brand, products or services. For more information, email your inquiry to association.relations@horacemann.com.

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Horace Mann is focused on providing America’s educators and school employees with auto, home and life insurance. We also offer a host of value-added services to help educators in and outside of the classroom. And through a school business partnership, we can help strengthen your district, support your teachers and enhance your classrooms. • Helping manage student loan debt. Our no-cost Student Loan Solutions Workshop describes options that may be available to remove or reduce student loan payments. Helping educators manage student loan debt can help boost employee morale and productivity and help you attract and retain talented staff. • DonorsChoose. Horace Mann is a national sponsor of this not-for-profit organization that connects teachers in need of classroom resources with donors who want to help. • Recognition programs. Customized recognition programs for educators and students, such as the Perfect Achievement Spells Success (PASS) program to reward students and the Crystal Apple Award to recognize outstanding teachers. • Educational workshops. No-cost educational workshops on a variety of topics important to educators. Visit horacemann.com to learn more or to locate your local Horace Mann agent. Horace Mann’s Student Loan Solutions program includes services provided by an independent third party, Tuition.io. Horace Mann is an independent company not affiliated with the Department of Education or the federal government. Horace Mann does not negotiate, adjust or settle debts. No assistance provided by Horace Mann constitutes official action for purposes of student loan forgiveness programs or guaranteed results. Horace Mann’s Student Loan Solutions program terms are subject to change. DonorsChoose is not an affiliate of Horace Mann. Horace Mann is not affiliated with state teachers’ retirement systems, and the content of its workshops has not been endorsed or approved by state teachers’ retirement systems. Horace Mann Service Corporation and certain of its affiliates (Horace Mann) enter into agreements with educational associations where Horace Mann pays the association to provide services aimed at familiarizing association members with the Horace Mann brand, products or services. For more information, email your inquiry to association.relations@horacemann.com. EMM-00469 (7-24)

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Explore Advanced Education Degree and Certificate Programs at WilmU’s Online & In-Person Open House | Wednesday, Oct. 18. WilmU’s suite of graduate and doctoral degrees for experienced educators, as well as more than 10 graduate-level education-related certificates, can help you achieve career goals while accommodating your busy schedule. Get to know WilmU online or in person at the University’s upcoming Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 18. You’ll have the opportunity to chat with WilmU faculty and staff, learn about academic programs, scholarships and financial aid, advising and student services, transfer credit evaluation and more. Staff can help you navigate the admissions process – plus the application fee will be waived at this event! Find details: wilmu.edu/OpenHouse

Research from Curriculum Associates/i-Ready Stretch Growth: https://cdn.bfldr.com/LS6J0F7/at/4xcb936b2q7487g9sqxnp5fv/ca-pathways-to-success-executive-summary.pdf Foundational Skills as predictor for reading success: https://cdn.bfldr.com/LS6J0F7/at/398v5gptgxg8m9tcb8tvv4hw/iready-foundational-skills-early-reading-success-whitepaper.pdf

DASP Professional Development for 23-24 DASP is getting gearing up for next school year! We already have 3 professional development sessions booked for this school year. The events are slated for 5:00-7:00 pm at Caesar Rodney High School (239 Old North Road Camden, DE 19934) on the dates noted. Light refreshments will be served at each event, which will include a keynote, Q & A, and a book signing. October 11th -- Steve Bollar (aka "Stand Tall Steve" -- partnering with Jostens Renaissance) Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVW1vmF7Ni2d_vCRlwGqp-J7opb6iFXwPhfU7YEUmC28LA1g/viewform January 17th -- Principal Kafele (partnering with UD's School Success Center) March 13th -- Principal EL If you renew your DASP membership, you will be able to bring teacher leaders from your school to each of these events at no cost to your or your school. This is a great way to increase the principal pipeline and practice the premise of "each one, reach one."

WilmU's College of Education and Liberal Arts has more than 30 degree and certificate programs available in person or online that can help you pursue specialized career interests. These include a M.Ed. in School Leadership and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. WilmU is also piloting a School Leadership Academy in the Appoquinimink and Colonial School Districts. Check out WilmU's programs at https://www.wilmu.edu/

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We’re grateful for our clients, colleagues, family and friends this holiday season. From all of us at Horace Mann and Delaware Association of School Administrators, we wish you peace, connection and joy in the year to come. Horace Mann is here to help and always just a click away! https://www.horacemann.com/?source=dasa

The Delaware Association of School Principals, a department of DASA, is proud to announce Chandra T. Phillips, assistant principal Seaford Central Elementary School, as Delaware's Outstanding Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year 2022.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Are you driving distracted? Distracted driving is anything that diverts your attention from the task of safe driving, including taking your eyes off the road (visual), your mind off the road (cognitive) or your hands off the wheel (manual). April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a good reminder to recognize and eliminate any distractions to help make our roads safer for all. We should all be doing our part to drive safely, but accidents will still happen. We can help ensure you, your passengers and your vehicle are properly protected with auto coverage that meets your unique needs. Get a quote from corporate supporter, Horace Mann, or contact your Horace Mann agent to learn more today! P.S. You can help your students learn about distracted driving this month with these free, downloadable lesson plans! Horace Mann Insurance Company and its affiliates underwrite Horace Mann auto insurance. Horace Mann Service Corporation and certain of its affiliates (Horace Mann) enter into agreements with educational associations where Horace Mann pays the association to provide services aimed at familiarizing association members with the Horace Mann brand, products or services. For more information, email your inquiry to association.relations@horacemann.com. EMA-00344 (4-22)

National Assistant Principals Week! April 4-8 DASA recognizes the significant role that Assistant Principals play in the academic success and well-being of each student. Thank you Delaware Assistant Principals! Your leadership is greatly appreciated!

Save the Date: 20th Annual Policy & Practice Institute: Delaware’s Conference on Public Education Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Dover High School, Dover, Delaware Registration is forthcoming The Delaware Academy for School Leadership, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Association of School Administrators, and the UD Partnership for Public Education are proud to announce Delaware’s Conference on Public Education to be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Dover, Delaware. Interested breakout session presenters should complete the form linked below no later than March 31, 2022, for consideration by the conference planning committee. All applicants will be notified of the decision of the committee by April 30, 2022. This conference is the premiere event for education leaders in Delaware and surrounding areas; and is attended annually by over 400 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, board members, education policy makers and Department of Education staff. All proposed breakout sessions targeting one or more of these audiences will be considered for the event. All breakout sessions will be 45-60 minutes in length and should be interactive and engaging for adult learners. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYk6gAZAz5EslJmj0dJXQhcMhChHwY5ba1NwCX3SYwhOnS_Q/viewform

Curriculum Associates_I-Ready Professional Learning Opportunity

Dr. Holly Langley named Delaware's Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year!

Check out NAESP’s Leaders We Need Now research series, a first-of-its-kind series of research briefs on how the crises in 2020–2021 have affected principals’ work and the impact these changes will have on the profession. Download the brief: www.naesp.org/LWNN #LWNN

Celebrating National School Psychology Week! Thank you to all of Delaware's School Psychologists! #NSPW2021

Governor Carney Signs Proclamation Recognizing National Principals Month Today Governor Carney signed a proclamation recognizing October as National Principals Month. National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals and assistant principals play in school achievement and student success. The Delaware Association of School Administrators would like to express its deep appreciation for the daily efforts principals and assistant principals make to provide for the academic success and well-being of each student.