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IASA's School for Advanced Leadership (ISAL) is unlike any professional development experience available to superintendents in Illinois because it integrates personal and professional growth plans with the cultivation of lifelong relationships.
Every year, IASA recognizes the outstanding work of an Illinois school leader through the Superintendent of the Year program. Applications for 2027 Illinois Superintendent of the Year are now being accepted.
Supporting superintendents through every stage of their leadership journey remains one of IASA’s highest priorities. For over a decade, the Field Services Director (FSD) program has served as a cornerstone of that commitment — connecting new superintendents with experienced leaders who provide mentorship, guidance, and trusted support during the critical first years in the role.
Helping superintendents build the systems and capacity needed to improve outcomes for all students is at the heart of IASA’s commitment to supporting school districts across Illinois.
What began as a regional program has proven its value — and now IASA is bringing it statewide! Leading with Resilience and Relevance: Navigating the Political, Social, and Educational Landscape gives superintendents from across Illinois access to a year-spanning professional learning community built for the pressures of today's leadership landscape.
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With IASA's 62nd Annual Conference just around the corner, Dr. Dawn Bridges joins the podcast for a behind-the-scenes preview of what's in store September 30 through October 2 in Springfield. She unpacks this year's theme, "Founding Principles to Future Possibilities: America at 250 - Leading Education's Next Chapter," and shares what school leaders can expect.
In this episode, IASA Director of Communications Jason Nevel sits down with Andrew Bittner, Director of the Illinois Energy Consortium Powered by Future Green, to break down what's driving energy cost increases, how collective purchasing protects districts, and how the IEC's no-cost program helps cut through the noise and create a clear path forward.
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IASA held a webinar on May 6 with Volt AI and Dr. Joe Salmieri, superintendent of Laraway CCSD 70C. The webinar was a chance for superintendents to learn about an AI camera detection system and hear how the system has been fully integrated into an Illinois school district.
Learn about IASA's summer workshop series, Aligned to Lead, in our podcast with all of the partners.
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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Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Dr., Olympia Fields