A high-energy leadership summit for Kentucky's school leaders.
February 24 • KASA Office

KASA Winter Summit 2026
Winter Summit

When winter feels relentless, leadership can feel even heavier.

From weather closures and staff fatigue to social media landmines and nonstop pressure to “fix everything,” this season has tested Kentucky’s school leaders in real ways. If you’ve found yourself asking How much longer can this go on?—you’re not alone. That’s why you can’t miss the 2026 KASA Winter Summit—a timely, solution-focused gathering designed to help you reset, refocus, and reclaim your leadership momentum.

Key Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss

Leaders on the Line

Candid panel + real-time Q&A with Kentucky leaders. Practical takeaways you can use immediately.

"The Mean Season"

Inspiration and insight from Dr. Rhonda Caldwell, KASA CEO, with practical guidance for surviving the rest of winter and navigating the realities of leadership during the “mean season.”

Leadership Master Mind

Bring a problem of practice and leave with clear next steps shaped by collective expertise.

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Why Attend?

The KASA Winter Summit is more than a meeting—it’s a mid-winter lifeline. When the season is wearing thin and the pressure is rising, this is the place to gather, breathe, learn, and reset with colleagues who truly understand the weight of leadership.

Come for the answers. Stay for the connection. Leave recharged and ready for what’s next.

The Questions You’re Asking—Answered

This isn’t theory. This is real talk for real leaders.

  • What do you do when a staff member uses social media to post snide or damaging remarks about the district?
  • How do you move a mediocre teacher—or principal—to the next level?
  • What does it actually take to turn around a negative school culture?
  • How do you balance the demands of leadership with your own life and well-being—without burning out?

These are the conversations you’ve been craving—and the answers you’ve been needing.