• IASA Webinars 

      school safetyReducing Barriers to Learning: School Safety and Instruction

      IASA partnered with Audio Enhancements for an insightful webinar focused on critical pillars of a thriving educational environment: School safety and instruction.Two Illinois superintendents shared how they are leveraging state-of-the-art technology provided by Audio Enhancements to improve school safety and reduce barriers to learning in order to meet the needs of their students and educators. Click Here to watch. 

      Spotlights LiteracyAchieving a Summer Boost: Optimizing Students Practice of Essential Skills (Recording)

      IASA once again turned the spotlight on literacy with a webinar featuring Dr. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer of Renaissance. The title of the webinar is "Achieving a Summer Boost: Optimizing Students' Practice of Essential Skills. The focus was on how academic recovery is continuing, but gaps persist, and we need to maximize every opportunity for growth, including the summer months. This webinar built on the continued partnership of IASA and Renaissance's “Keep Illinois Learning” initiative for Summer 2024. Click Here to view recording. 

      Legal WorkshopsIASA Legal Workshops (Members Only)

      Looking to register for an upcoming legal workshop or watch a recording of a past session? Click Here to visit IASA's Legal Services page. Since legal workshops are part of your IASA membership benefits, you will need to login to access the materials. 

       

       

    • Recent IASA Podcasts

      podcastAI in Education: A Superintendent's Guide

      Dr. Mike Lubelfeld, superintendent of North Shore SD #112, joins the IASA Podcast to discuss the various ways he utilizes AI in his district. Dr. Lubelfeld also discusses the benefits of generative AI in education and the safeguards his district implements. Click Here to listen. 

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      Illinois School for the Deaf

      The Illinois School for the Deaf is celebrating 185 years of educating and serving members of the Deaf community. We dive deep into the services offered at the school in this episode of the IASA Podcast. Click Here to listen.  

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      Focus Areas for Superintendents in the Summer 

      What should superintendents be focusing on during the months of June, July and August? In this episode of the IASA Podcast, we talk to Dr. Brian Harris, one of IASA's newest Field Services Directors, on focus areas for district leaders in the summer. Click Here to listen. 

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      CEO Programs in High Schools

      Looking for a new way to provide entrepreneurial opportunities for students in your district? In this episode, we talk to Curt Nettles, superintendent of Clinton CUSD #15, about the CEO program. Curt shares how the program works, if there's a cost for districts and the benefits for students. Click Here to listen.   

       

       

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    • News and Announcements

      Register for ISAL VIII

      IASA’s School for Advanced Leadership (ISAL) is a trusted professional coaching program that helps superintendents improve their work/life balance while also building skill sets essential for successfully impacting student achievement at the local level.Applications are now being accepted for ISAL VIII, the eighth cohort. The 18-month program launches in January 2025 and runs over the course of eight sessions through May 2026. The deadline to apply is Oct. 18. Click Here to learn more. 

      Sign Up for Level Up Leadership Cohort

      IASA's Level UP Leadership program is a cohort experience designed to provide Assistant Superintendents and other Central Office administrators with experiences that build exemplary leadership, knowledge, and skill sets essential for ensuring successful student learning at the local level while providing an opportunity to connect with, and learn from, other leaders with similar positions across the state of Illinois. Click Here to learn more and apply. 

      Did You Know? IASA Can Come to You

      IASA is proud to offer a full slate of professional development opportunities that can be brought directly to your district or region. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable practitioners can come to you to lead administrator academies and workshops that can benefit school administrators, principals, teachers and school board members. Click Here to learn more about how we can tailor professional development to fit your district's needs. Spots are filling up so do not wait. 

      Safe School ID Vendor Portal Open

      Has your district added another layer of security by enrolling in Safe School ID? If so, now is the time to notify vendors that the online portal they use to initiate a background check and receive a badge that provides them clearance on school grounds is now open.

      Registration Open for New Superintendents Conference

      The IASA New Superintendents Conference is the perfect opportunity to connect with other first-year superintendents, gather vital information and build a support network for your first year on the job. Click Here to learn more about the conference and register. 

      9th Annual Summer Learning Partnership

      As summer approaches, IASA and Renaissance are excited to partner together for the 9th Annual Keep Illinois Learning campaign. As part of the initiative, participating districts/schools can give their students summertime access to myON (reading) and Freckle (math) practice programs to support continued summer learning. The cost is $1 per student and includes both reading and math solutions. Programs include data to monitor engagement and growth as well as professional development to implement with fidelity. Click Here to learn more. 

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

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