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IASA would like to invite you to join Reimagining Rural Leadership and help build a dynamic Professional Learning Community for rural educators across Illinois.
This year's schedule features new speakers and sessions — beginning with an in-person kickoff event in Greenville on October 7.
Individual and Team Registration
Reimagining Rural Leadership is open to superintendents, principals, and other administrators. We encourage you to register as a team from your district to maximize the impact and create lasting change in your schools. Team participation strengthens the professional learning community and allows you to implement strategies collaboratively.
Why Participate?
Reimagining Rural Leadership offers you the chance to:
- Deepen connections with your rural superintendent peers by joining a Professional Learning Community.
- Hear from high-level education speakers with expertise in rural leadership.
- Engage in sustained conversations about the unique successes and challenges you face.
- Access ongoing professional development tailored to rural leadership needs.
- Contribute to a growing network of rural education advocates.
Program Structure
The first session will be in person in Greenville followed by six virtual meetings (11 AM - 12 PM) to make participation easier for rural superintendents.
Dates: September 25, 2025 - Rural Roundtable at IASA Annual Conference (3 PM) - open to anyone
- October 7, 2025 - In-person session in Greenville (10 AM - 2 PM) - more details to come
- November 4, 2025 - Online via Zoom
- December 2, 2025 - Online via Zoom
- January 13, 2026 - Online via Zoom
- February 3, 2026 - Online via Zoom
- March 3, 2026 - Online via Zoom
- April 21, 2026 - Online via Zoom
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).
Presented by: Dr. Dawn Bridges, IASA Associate Director of Professional Learning; Dr. Todd Dugan, Superintendent of Bunker Hill CUSD #8; and Dr. Laura O'Donnell, Superintendent of Olympia CUSD #16.
Questions: Contact Kristy Ponsler or call IASA at 217-753-2213.
What's Rural: Rural is not exclusive to central and southern Illinois school districts. This PLC is open to districts across the state.
