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We hope you can join us July 13–15 in Springfield for the first in a series of gatherings built exclusively for new district leaders and rooted in decades of real-world experience. The IASA New Superintendents' Conference is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners and build lasting connections with peers navigating the same transition.
Research confirms and educators know in their hearts: when a student feels genuinely seen, believed in, and supported, their academic performance, behavior, and emotional well-being improve dramatically. This session is designed to move beyond inspiration and into action - equipping you with practical, research-informed strategies to strengthen connection, ignite hope, and unlock student potential.
Join fellow superintendents and school district leaders for a 1.5 day leadership summit focused on visioning, alignment, and leading the work ahead as you prepare for the 2026-27 school year. The Aligned to Lead workshop is being offered in South Cook and Lake County. Attendees are free to choose the session location and date that best suits their team.
Trust is essential to effective school leadership. This workshop equips leaders with practical tools to build, sustain, and restore trust across their organizations using Franklin Covey's 4 Cores of Credibility and 13 Behaviors of High Trust.
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Most districts are good at communicating with current families — but what about everyone else? In this episode, Craig Williams of IASA Corporate Partner Journey 12 joins superintendents Dr. Jennifer Garrison and Sherri Smith to discuss how a strategic storytelling partner can help districts build trust with their whole community — not just the families already in their buildings
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As state environmental departments continue to test water systems across the country, the results have indicated elevated levels of PFAS, compelling schools to take immediate action. In this webinar, Dr. Brad Skertich, Superintendent of Collinsville CUSD #10, and Dr. Clint Miller, Senior Technical Director at J.S. Held, provide a comprehensive look at PFAS contamination from both the technical and practitioner perspectives.
Dr. Daryl Hogue discusses his innovative approach to college and career readiness at Riverbend CUSD #2. From a highly successful work study program to student-run businesses and paid construction internships, Dr. Hogue shares how rural districts can partner with employers to create meaningful opportunities for students.
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IASA Quick Charge AI 15 are virtual meetings that happen the first and third Wednesday of each month. The 15-minute sessions provide a snapshot of tools used by educators in the field. Register for each session separately.
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