Applications No Longer Being Accepted

IASA's cohort model offers the best opportunity to network, build close relationships with peers, hear from high-level education speakers and grow both personally and professionally.

This cohort features two in-person sessions and six virtual sessions to make it easier for rural educators to participate.

Participants will hear from leaders from national education organizations, superintendents from other states and will have the opportunity to tour innovative schools. A discussion on education trends/research and opportunities to share successes and challenges with peers will be prioritized each session.

What's Rural?

Rural is not exclusive to central and southern Illinois school districts. This cohort is open to districts across the state.

Presented by: Dr. Dawn Bridges, IASA Associate Director of Professional Learning; Todd Dugan, Superintendent of Bunker Hill CUSD #8 and Dr. Laura O'Donnell, superintendent of Olympia CUSD #16.

Target Audience:

Superintendents, central office administrators and principals. Sign up as an individual or as a team. People who attended the first cohort can sign up for new cohort .

Deadline to Apply: August 16

Dates:

Sept. 18 (in person at LeRoy CUSD #2)

Online Sessions:

• Oct.16 (10-Noon)
• Nov.13 (10-Noon)
• Dec. 11 (10-Noon)
• Jan. 22, 2025 (10-Noon)
• Feb. 19, 2025 (10-Noon)
• March 19, 2025 (10-Noon)

April 23, 2025 - Bond County CUSD #2, in person

Cost: $1,000 per participant. Group discounts available! $500 for any additional person (e.g. $2,000 for a group of three from your district).

Questions: Contact Kristy Ponsler or call IASA at 217-753-2213.