About KILA

The Kansas Instructional Leaders Association (KILA) is a professional association dedicated to supporting instructional leaders across Kansas. We are a proud affiliate of United School Administrators of Kansas (USA-Kansas)and serve as the statewide network for curriculum, instruction, and professional learning leadership.

Our membership includes:

• Curriculum directors and coordinators

• Building and district-level administrators

• Instructional coaches and specialists

• Superintendents serving dual roles in smaller districts

• Higher education and partner organization representatives

KILA exists to strengthen instructional leadership at every level of the education system—because every district, regardless of size, deserves the expertise and vision to move learning forward.

Why KILA?

Kansas has outstanding associations for superintendents, principals, and other administrators—but instructional leadership has historically lacked sustained support. KILA was formed to fill that need.

Our work is guided by three commitments:

1. Developing Leaders – Preparing the next generation of instructional leaders through purposeful training and mentorship.

2. Strengthening Systems – Helping leaders build coherent processes that drive curriculum, instruction, and school improvement.

3. Elevating Instruction – Ensuring every Kansas student benefits from strong instructional leadership, regardless of district size or context.