Practical Training for ESA Operations Professionals
The Operations Online Learning Lab is a four-part virtual professional development series designed to support the people who keep ESAs running smoothly—operations professionals.
What to Expect:
Optional In-Person Launch
- July 14-16, 2026: Held in conjunction with the 2026 AESA Summer Leadership Conference
Four Virtual Sessions, 90-minute virtual sessions are scheduled at 2:00 pm ET
- September 15, 2026: Creating a Culture of Standard Operating Procedures
Learn how to build a systems-driven culture that gets critical details right—every time. - October 13, 2026: Time and Task Management for Operations Teams
Master essential tools and practices to manage time, tasks, and priorities—beyond the urgent. - November 17, 2026: Project Planning & Building an Operations Calendar
Integrate long-term planning into daily workflows to stay on track—even when the unexpected happens. - December 15, 2026: Key Tools for Managing Vendors and Teams
Discover practical tools to boost accountability and performance with both vendors and internal teams.
Who Should Attend:
This learning experience is ideal for ESA professionals in operational leadership roles, including:
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Directors of Operations
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Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
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Business or Administrative Managers
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Facilities Leaders
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Transportation Coordinators
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Emergency Management Officers
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HR or Technology Operations Leads
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Technology Directors
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Project Coordinators
Pricing:
- Annual Individual Membership: $349
Meet the Facilitator
Anders Lindgren
Anders founded SchoolOps to provide high-quality professional learning for school operations teams. He previously built operations from the ground up as the Director of Operations of a Baltimore school and later led operations at SchoolKit. Recognizing a gap in training for operations professionals inspired him to create SchoolOps. This is his second year bringing this learning lab to the educational service agency community.
Register for the 2026-27 Cohort!
We invite operations professionals across all ESAs to take advantage of this opportunity to grow their leadership, strengthen their systems, and build high-performing, responsive teams!
For information about this program, contact:
Sheila King, Ed.S
Chief Strategy Officer
Email
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