ESSDACK's primary focus as an educational service agency is on serving our member school districts, but we also have a rich history of supporting other educational entities, non-profits, and businesses. We are dedicated to providing the leadership, innovation, products, and solutions needed to support all learners for their future.
While we partner with other agencies as appropriate, you can always count on us to maintain
constant attention on serving others today while designing for tomorrow.
Executive Director Search
Are you a leader who believes in people and purpose?
ESSDACK is seeking an accomplished education leader to serve as its next Executive Director
ESSDACK is now accepting applications for our next Executive Director. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead an organization dedicated to supporting educators, schools, and communities across Kansas.
The Executive Director will build on ESSDACK’s strong foundation, guide strategic initiatives, and continue fostering meaningful partnerships statewide. We are seeking a collaborative, mission-driven leader who values service, innovation, and student-centered outcomes.
Learn more about the position, required qualifications, and the application process.
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Upcoming Opportunities
Stop managing and start transforming your K-12 classroom with AI!
This practical, five-month PD series delivers actionable strategies—from mastering expert AI prompt writing and leveraging innovative tools like NotebookLM to confidently addressing academic integrity. Join us to instantly save time, boost student engagement, and maximize your instructional impact.
Learn more. Earn more.
It’s always the perfect time to learn new things and catch up with re-licensure!
Our virtual, self-paced virtual courses allow you to learn what you want and earn graduate credit when it’s convenient for you. And you’ll leave with the skills and knowledge you need to make the world a better place.
Choose from a wide variety of options. Join a book study, explore trauma-informed resources, or dig into math routines. The choice is yours!
Explore all of our products and your learning opportunities
on the ESSDACK Marketplace & at our OnDemand virtual classroom
Our content consultants have over 200 years of classroom and administrative experience. They provide a wide range of learning opportunities from literacy to numeracy to Google Workspace integration to PBL best practices and everything in between.
So whether you’re looking to earn graduate credit or attend one of our Resilience conferences, wanting to learn how to best support students experiencing trauma or spending time with one of our experienced leadership coaches, we’ve got just what you need.
“I want to make a difference in a child's life.”
Caring for and encouraging your students is at the heart of everything you do. So serving and supporting educators like you will always be our core business.
You are our why!
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Professional Learning
Everything we do is designed around cultivating learner engagement, increasing graduation rates, and equipping your students for college and career postsecondary success.
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INspired Leadership
Our coaches have decades of experience helping to uncover innate leadership skills. We’ll walk alongside you to transform your school or organization into a high-functioning team.
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Resilience & Trauma
We know the impact that trauma & poverty has on learning and institutional culture. We help students, families, and organizations acquire the skills they need to be successful.
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Print Solutions
Our newly redesigned ESSDACK Print Center is designed to provide innovative products and services that can help manage document workflow & decrease costs while increasing efficiency.
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