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Professional Development

Dr. Courtney Orzel IASA Associate Director of Professional Development

Prioritizing You and Your District Refresh Recharge Revitalize SEPT. 29–OCT. 1, 2021

57THANNUALCONFERENCE

HelpusMake IASA’s57thAnnual Conference theBest Yet: Breakout SessionProposalsBeingAccepted

Get ready, Illinois Superintendents! We are already planning for an in-person fall conference, and we need YOU! We’re looking for amazing breakout sessions focused on not only your district...but on YOU. Past sessions have addressed topics such as: building your district’s brand; equity and inclusion; technology; short-term borrowing solutions for schools; retirement planning for school

professionals; violence prevention programs; curriculum; legal updates and school district reorganization. This is a new school year and we are open to learning more about any innovative program or idea happening in your district. Here is the breakout session form for you to submit your sessions. We can’t wait to be in person and celebrate you and your work!

Professional Development, Dr. Courtney Orzel, and the IASA Field Services Directors, who serve as mentors to early-career superintendents. This two-day, in-person conference will cover a variety of topics including board relations, school finance, technology, media relations and personal health. We hope you can take advantage of this opportunity to learn from experienced school leaders and build relationships with your peers.

Are you a first-year superintendent? The IASA New Superintendents Conference is scheduled for Monday, July 12 and Tuesday, July 13 in Springfield. Registration is now open. WhyAttend? The IASA New Superintendents Conference is complimentary and 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. The conference is led by IASA Executive Director, Dr. Brent Clark; Associate Director of

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