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January 2022 LeadershipMatters Telling Your Story With Video

Schools Share Why It’s Important

Applications Being Accepted for IASA Global Service Project

Lessons FromOxford: Addressing Student Threats

More and more school districts have turned to video as a way to tell their story and market their district. IASA spoke with four superintendents about why they believe video is an important tool and how their districts developed video content. TELLING YOUR STORY WITH VIDEO Professional Developm nt

Dr. Courtney Orzel IASA Associate Director of Professional Development A new year is here and with it brings new professional development opportunities for you and your staff! IASA has a full calendar of academies and workshops scheduled for superintendents and other administrators in your building.

Superintendent Academy. Check out the opportunities available to IASA members on the next six pages. And you can always go to the IASA website, iasaedu.org, click the Professional Development tab and “Current PD Class Offerings” to see what is available.

Applications Being Accepted for IASA Global Service Project

In addition, Webinars with Women continues, and applications are now being accepted for the Aspiring

IL Superintendent of the Year Reception at AASA

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Institute Days –MAKEANIMPACT

Are you looking for an energetic, inspirational and re-energizing back to school opening? If so, contact me for options for your district. IASA can do a one hour, two hour or three hour Opening Institute. In addition, you can book a full-day workshop for your staff that will leave them energized and ready to take on the 2022–23 school year.

Elevating Education

Lessons From Oxford: Addressing Student Threats

Dr. Orzel was amazing and very inspiring. I learned a lot and found my passion again with teaching. Teaching can be an exhausting profession, but she reassured us that we will get through it

IASA News in Brief

FUELING

IASA Calendar of Events

16 PD Opportunities Abundant; Seeking Ignite Presenters We want Ignite presentations at IASA’s 58th Annual Conference in September to match or exceed past performances. To do so, we need your help!

Please email, text or call me and recommend yourself or nominate a peer to deliver a 5-minute Ignite presentation at the IASA Annual Conference. We know there are superintendents across our state who have developed innovative programs, fostered unique partnerships and fueled positive change in their communities. Please help us identify these awesome leaders and make sure their stories are shared with peers at the conference.

Volume 10, Issue 1 January 2022 LeadershipMatters 21247 Jason Nevel Director of Social Media and Publications jnevel@iasaedu.org

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Message From the Executive Director SchoolsMay HaveMore Tools, But The Challenges Aren’t Getting Easier

Dr. Brent Clark

Nothing is easy, literally nothing. And that couldn’t be more apparent than trying to lead a school district today. As we open the second semester for FY22, we are all faced with as daunting of a situation as we’ve yet experienced throughout the pandemic. The main difference is that we have more tools to work with than previously available—but that isn’t decreasing the degree of difficulty. With omicron cases surging to new record levels, we are witnessing more schools being forced into remote days because of a shortage of staff. In some communities, COVID-19 testing supplies are limited, and districts struggle to keep up with the demand. It feels as if it never ends. At least on Friday there was some positive news—although it was accompanied by some confusion about effective date and when guidance would be released. The IDPH and ISBE announced it planned to align with CDC guidance on shortening isolation and quarantine periods for students and staff members sick with COVID-19 or considered a close contact to five days. The juxtaposition between CDC guidance and Gov. Pritzker initially sticking with 10 days out had been near impossible to explain to anxious communities. This change should help keep schools open and students in school. At the end of the day, that is what’s most important. BE WARY of high-pressure sales pitches to quickly sign renewable energy project contracts. It’s true that we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Illinois schools to enjoy renewable energy benefits thanks to a specific carve out that we negotiated in the most recent statewide energy

bill. The carve out is specific for school districts to have access to their own pool of state renewable energy credits (sRECS) and not have to compete with corporate America. At a minimum, you should reach out to your very own consortium, Future Green Energy Consortium (operated by IASA, IASB and IASBO), and ask one of our energy specialists to review the proposal you’re considering. Future Green can tell you specifically what’s in the proposal and what’s missing as well as what it could cost the district down the line. The number to call is 815–200–8721 or email haj@future-green.org. FEDERAL AUDITORS await. I’ve mentioned this in various region meetings, but it’s worth a reminder. With all of the new federal money that has flooded into the states, there will be a day when federal auditors arrive to examine how it was spent—specifically was it spent within the guidelines? Pay close attention to your spending plans and adhere to the guidelines. You’ll be thankful down the road. FINAL ANSWER to a question that is frequently asked—do you think the governor will change the indoor mask mandate for schools? The answer is NO. I do not see him making any changes through the end of the FY22 school year. To close, we all need to listen and stay close to our local communities and their expectations. After all, local communities will still be there when the pandemic is finally behind us. Let’s all find a gear or speed you can sustain for a long period as you lead your districts forward. Like you, I’m looking forward to better days ahead. Happy New Year!

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Telling Your Story With Video Schools Share

Why It’s So Important

By Jason Nevel IASA Director of Social Media and Publications

or years, IASA has advocated for superintendents to utilize different platforms to tell their school district’s story. Twitter, blog posts, podcasts, stories in local media and creating Strategic Dashboards are among the options available to help superintendents shape the narrative about their school districts. Increasingly, districts have added another tool to the toolbag—video. To learn more about how school districts are utilizing video to tell their story—as well as the stories of individual students and district programs—IASA spoke to four superintendents about why they believe video is an important tool and what process their districts underwent to create video content. F

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MaineTownshipHSD#207 The high school district located near O’Hare International Airport has fully embraced video as a tool to communicate updates with parents as well as market the district and share positive stories. The district’s YouTube page has more than 100 videos that showcase different programs, building updates, messages from the superintendent, individual student stories, student orientation programs, school board meetings and more. To create the catalog, Maine Township HSD #207 hired a full- time videographer who produces and edits all of the district’s video content. “What you can do in a 2-3 minute video featuring students is way more compelling than a thousand emails I or anyone else could send,” said Dr. Ken Wallace, Maine Township HSD #207’s superintendent. “Being in a position to bring a videographer into our team has really enhanced our overall communications platform.” Adding a full-time staff member comes with a steep cost, but Dr. Wallace believes strongly it has been a worthwhile investment. One of the reasons is hiring a freelance videographer is expensive, typically costing at least several thousand dollars per video, if not much more. Furthermore, an outside person isn’t familiar with your district’s culture and may only possess the technical skills and not the storytelling skills necessary to produce a video that resonates with people. “If you’re doing a lot of video you are going to exceed the cost,” Dr. Wallace said. “With Dan (Kolen), he knows us, he knows our story, he knows our themes and what we’re looking for. That saves us time and money. We also have this archive of B roll that we wouldn’t have if we outsourced all of our videos.” Maine Township HSD #207 has also leveraged the position to create another learning opportunity for students. The videographer has student interns and helps students produce their own videos. “Kids are growing up in the digital age and possess HD cameras on their phones,” Dr. Wallace said. “Not everything has to be super slick. We’ve gotten tremendous content out of kids just through the internship program.”

MeridianSchool District#101 The southern Illinois school district of about 445 students, almost entirely from low-income households, has leveraged video and other platforms to help establish a culture of hope and promise. Meridian School District #101 has used grant money to partner with an outside vendor, Journey 12, to produce high-quality videos that are geared at helping students dream bigger and reach their potential. The district also created a video where students share why they are proud to attend the district. “Sometimes the reputation of our district is not a true representation of what our kids are doing in the classroom,” said Superintendent Jonathan Green. However, Green learned that creating a video and sharing it on Facebook and Twitter is not enough. Through the partnership with Journey 12, Meridian School District #101 has developed a quarterly magazine that is mailed to every single mailbox in the district. The magazine features stories of current and former students. The product is similar to an alumni magazine, with the goal of driving people to the district’s digital platforms. “We are trying to put things in people’s hands instead of trying to get them to come to us,” said Green. “The feedback we have received so far has been tremendous. It’s not something people expect to see from our district.” Meridian School District #101 has also started a digital media class, where students learn how to produce digital content. What you can do in a 2–3 minute video featuring students is way more compelling than a thousand emails I or anyone else could send.

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Paris-UnionSD#95 Dr. Jeremy Larson said he wanted to have a video produced to tell the story of the amazing work happening across the district as well as market the strengths of the community. Located near the Indiana border about 40 miles south of Danville, Paris- Union SD #95 educates about 875 students. “I think school districts have to start marketing themselves to let your community know what is going on,” Dr. Larson said. “If you’re not telling your story, someone will tell it for you.” Paris-Union SD #95’s video features interviews with teachers and principals, set to B roll and music. Dr. Larson only appears briefly. That approach was by design. “The superintendent might be behind the scenes doing the PR work, but I don’t think they should always be the PR person,” Dr. Larson said. “A lot of people have distrust with authority and don’t want to hear from the person who makes the decisions.” Before any footage was shot, Dr. Larson thought deeply about what the district’s brand is, what message the video should convey and who the audience is. He asked teachers to drive the process and act as the spokespersons for the district. “We want to put out that we are a caring community, we are focused on community and supporting one another and that we will strive to do better everyday,” Dr. Larson said. “There is so much negativity out there that we want to make sure we showcase that we are a happy community.” Paris-Union SD #95 was fortunate it didn’t have to spend much money on the video because the videographer lived in the community and attended the same church as Dr. Larson. Because of the positive feedback, Dr. Larson hopes to produce more videos in the future. “Our goal is to bring people from outside the community into our community,” he said.

Pikeland CUSD#10 For Pikeland CUSD #10, the 2021-22 school year is the year of the REBOUND. With the help of a professional videographer, the district created four videos to highlight the theme and share a message of resiliency and bouncing back. The theme of REBOUND stands for Regulate, Educate, Balance, Optimism, Unique, Nurture and Determined. “We know our adults and students have been under an extreme amount of stress throughout the pandemic,” said Dr. Carol Kilver, Pikeland CUSD #10 superintendent. “One of our goals was to create a historical marker so when we step back and have time to reflect, we can remember what we went through together and how people were feeling at the time.” The four videos are currently housed on the district’s website and the links for the videos are sent directly to parents using the school messaging system. Dr. Kilver said she decided not to post the videos on social media because it tends to attract negative comments. “It’s pretty intense here, so we’ve found that social media opens the door for negativity,” she said. Pikeland CUSD #10 hopes to continue to make smaller vignette videos in the future that will align with the district’s new Social Emotional Learning programming and possibly highlight other district programs.

If you’re not telling your story, someone will tell it for you.

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Tips for Videos: 5

● The superintendent doesn’t need to be front and center. Have teachers, students and staff members tell the story of the district. ● Take an active role in deciding what message you want to convey in the video and determine who the audience is before shooting any footage. ● Provide the videographer with direction on what exactly you want in the video. Don’t leave all the decision making to him or her. ● Develop a plan of how you will share the video. Will it be shared on social media, the district website, a YouTube page, via the school’s messaging system or at an event? ● If Twitter is the primary platform, consider keeping the video under 2 minutes and 20 seconds in length, so it will play in a person’s feed rather than redirect them to a webpage.

We want to highlight what’s going on in your school districts on our magazine’s Videos from the Districts page. Send your school videos with a short description to jnevel@iasaedu.org.

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What is IPAC? IPAC is a statewide, non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC) organized by members of the Illinois Association of School Administrators to benefit school leaders in the pursuit of educational excellence Why should I join ?

A copy of our report is filed with the State Board of Elections and is or will be available for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois 62704. Membership dues in IPAC are not deductible as charitable or political contributions for federal income tax purposes. Our goal is to have every IASA member become a member of IPAC as well. IPAC membership dues are $100 and 100% of that goes to support the members of the General Assembly who support us. Why should I join? School administrators need a strong PAC to provide funds to legislators and candidates who will stand up for public education. Our strength comes from providing legislators with timely and accurate information on legislative matters affecting public education. Victories and successes do not happen overnight but after years of laying the foundation for political change, and a strong IPAC helps us get a seat at the table. We must be proactive rather than reactive and one way to do this is membership in IPAC. Membership in IPAC is a long-term investment that helps lay the foundation for continued change in the legislative process. IPAC Annual Membership Dues

through continued school improvement. What is the money used for?

All IPAC membership monies are used for IPAC endeavors, which include, but are not limited to, contributions to the four legislative leaders in the General Assembly and fundraisers for individual legislators who support our educational mission. Personal checks (made out to IPAC) or personal credit cards only. Click HERE to make an online payment.

Name:_________________________________________ Employer:*________________________________________________________ Home Email Address:*____________________________________Occupation:*____________________________________________ For IPAC updates (both financial and informational) Home Address :_____________________________________________________________________ZIP:___________________________ *State law requires this information. Check # ________________ payable to “IPAC” (Personal Check only) □ Master Card □ Discover Card Card Number:______________________________________Expiration Date:_ ______________ Card Verification No.: __________ Print Cardholder’s Name:_ ______________________________________Signature:_ _______________________________________ Billing Address of cardholder, if different from above (no PO Box numbers please): Street:_ _____________________________________________________________________________ZIP:___________________________ Return this form along with your IPAC membership dues to: IPAC, 2648 Beechler Court, Springfield, IL 62703-7305 If you have questions please contact Ashleigh Knudson at 217–753–2213 or aknudson@iasaedu.org Personal Credit Card only: Charge $ _______________ to my (check one): □ Visa

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Looking for the Perfect Candidate? IASA’s Illinois Education Job Bank SM can help you. More than 80,000 job seekers may visit the IASA Illinois Education Job Bank SM in one month. Avoid national sites that cost more and are not tailored to Illinois educators. The IASA Illinois Education Job Bank SM is trusted by superintendents across the state and makes finding qualified applicants to fill permanent, interim, part or full-time vacancies easy. • Set up the RSS feed option to automatically post your district’s vacancy to your district website • The Job Bank SM is set up to automatically send an email notice to your ROE when a position is posted • Easily flag your favorite applicants • Create job posting templates to save you time in the future

If you have any questions about the IASA Job Bank SM or new feature criteria, contact Ashleigh Knudson at 217–753–2213.

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2022 IASA Global Service Project

Dominican Republic October 2022

A P P L I C A T I O N S B E I N G A C C E P T E D

Click Here to Apply!

By Dr. Nick Polyak Superintendent of Leyden CHSD #212

When we arrived in the Dominican Republic in October for the inaugural IASA Global Service Project, most of us were strangers. Our group consisted of 25 superintendents, school board members, business partners and school leaders from as far south as Cairo and as far north as Zion. Over the course of six days, what we experienced was life changing. The IASA Global Service Project afforded us the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students in the Dominican Republic. And, in the process, each of us became close friends. IASA is now accepting applications for the 2022 Global Service Project in the Dominican Republic. Districts applying need to bring their Superintendent and one School Board member. The trip will be held between October 12th and 19th with the exact dates being announced closer to the trip. While I know everyone’s schedules are busy, I encourage you to watch the video highlighting our recent trip and visit the IASA website for more information. If you have any questions about this opportunity, feel free to reach out directly to me, Nick Polyak, at npolyak@leyden212.org.

Why Attend? The purpose of the IASA Global Service Project is three- fold. It is intended to bring together educational leaders from across our state in a common purpose for global-minded service learning. It is also intended to make a difference in the lives of those we serve in the Dominican Republic. Finally, the project aims to inspire school districts to create opportunities for the students and staff in their communities to give back locally, nationally and globally. Through the generous partnership of DLA Architects; International Contractors, Incorporated; and Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn, each participant only paid $500. That cost is inclusive of travel, lodging, meals and more. All of the logistics and connections to local nonprofits were handled by Education First / EF Tours. Usually people travel to the Dominican Republic to visit the beaches and resorts in places like Punta Cana. That was not this trip. We landed in Santo Domingo and worked our way from the south coast, through the mountains to Jarabacoa, to

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the bustling town of Santiago and finally to the north coast in Cabarete visiting schools and supporting nonprofits along the way. In all, the group spent six days and five nights serving, painting, landscaping, pouring concrete, organizing, laughing, learning and connecting. The next project will likely feature similar experiences. Create Lasting Memories During one very memorable moment, we visited InspireDR, a free after-school program for boys in Cabarete. They explained to us that the vast majority of children in the Dominican Republic never learn to swim. One of their programs is designed to help kids learn to swim and to also get certified as lifeguards so they have employment opportunities. On the day we visited, they were learning life-saving strategies in the pool. Dr. Gabe Schwemmer, Superintendent of Sparta Community Unit SD #140 and Daryl Richardson, School Board Vice-President at Hillside School

District #93, got into the action. Each of them jumped in the pool to allow themselves to be rescued by the students in the program. It was surely a site to remember for all of us and for all of the kids from the community. The majority of our time was spent at The DREAM Project, where they run a Montessori school and community programs for local youth. The group relocated the school’s garbage and recycling structure in order to make room for motorcycle parking. Various landscaping projects were completed and painting was done throughout their playground and the school. Before we left, the group was treated to a music performance by students from The DREAMProject’s Bachata Academy. To close, I hope you consider this life-changing opportunity. School districts can apply using this form . Districts that have been selected to participate will be informed in February or March of 2022. A waitlist will be created should spots open up for any reason.

Generously sponsored by:

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Join us in February at the 2022 AASA National Conference on Education in Nashville for a ReceptionHonoring Dr. SteveWebb IASA2022 Illinois Superintendent of theYear GorevilleCUSD#1

Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 5:30–7pm

At The Bridge Building—Observatory 2nd Victory Ave., Nashville, Tennessee

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LegalCorner

Chad Watkins IASA Associate Director/General Counsel

This month, Himes, Petrarca & Fester CHTD writes about a legal decision regarding a school district’s ability to regulate student speech that occurs off-campus. The author is Courtney Stillman . As a reminder, the articles are provided for informational purposes only, and you are advised to contact your district counsel for legal advice. Click on the link below to access the article.

To help school leaders navigate these uncertain times, IASA has partnered with leading law firms throughout Illinois to provide districts with critical guidance during the 2021–22 school year. In every issue of Leadership Matters, the IASA Legal Corner will showcase an article, sometimes several articles, written by attorneys who specialize in legal matters related to education. It is our hope you find the content insightful, timely and helpful in addressing the critical matters you face.

Lessons FromOxford High School: Addressing Student Threats

Parents of a student injured in the Oxford High School shooting have filed a federal lawsuit asserting that Oxford High School administrators, counselors and teachers were deliberately indifferent and violated their children’s Fourteenth Amendment right to be free from danger created or increased by the School. The Complaint presents horrific allegations: • In early November, 2021, Ethan Crumbley posted countdowns and death threats on his publicly available

social media accounts. On November 16, 2021, concerned parents provided these threats to the high school principal. High school administrators not only ignored the social media threats but warned parents and students not to rely upon or spread the information. Administration reiterated that the school community was safe. On November 26, 2021, Ethan posted a picture of the gun his parents had

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Education Elevat g We continue our series highlighting tremendous educators across Illinois who have given their time and energy to ele- vating the superintendency and public education as a whole. Each month, we will feature two educators who are going the extra mile and truly making a difference beyond their school districts and local communities. While we are aware of many of the contributions administrators are making, we are open to any suggestions for someone to feature next month. To make a recommendation, contact Jason Nevel, IASA Director of Social Media and Publications, at jnevel@iasaedu.org or by calling 217–753–2213. Dr. PatrickMark Twomey Macomb CUSD#185 Dr. Sophia Jones-Redmond Thornton Fractional HSD#215

Who: Dr. Sophia Jones-Redmond, superintendent What: Opened a barber shop and cosmetology training studio; Partnered with IBEW to launch an apprenticeship program; Developed a Grow Your Own teacher training program; Started COVID-19 student ambassador program.

Who: Dr. Patrick Mark Twomey, superintendent What: United States Rural School Safety Project; President of Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools; Pioneer of Flipped Classroom approach to learning. Where: Macomb CUSD #185 When: Superintendent of Macomb

Where: Thornton Fractional Twp HSD #215 When: Superintendent of Thornton Fractional Twp HSD #215 since 2020. Former superintendent of Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice District 428 for four years. Why: As superintendent of Thornton Fractional Twp HSD #215, Dr. Jones-Redmond is committed to providing students with multiple options to pursue college or a career. In her first year as superintendent, she pushed the district to open a unique barber shop and cosmetology studio that provides students with hands-on training. The studio was slated to open in March 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the program, students can earn a certification as a licensed cosmetologist or barber. Eventually, Dr. Jones- Redmond hopes to expand the program and have students

CUSD #185 since 2011 Why: The difference between crisis training in rural schools versus suburban and urban districts was apparent to Dr. Patrick Mark Twomey while researching his dissertation years ago. “I traveled to the suburbs and there was Illinois State Police, FBI and Secret Service on site for training,” said Dr. Twomey. “In my time since then, I’ve worked hard to figure out a way where rural schools can receive this same level of training and create a consortium where school districts and their administrators train together as cohorts moving forward.” The United States Rural School Safety Project is still in its early stages, but the goal is to create safer learning environments in rural and small school districts throughout the U.S.

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Education Elevat g Jones-Redmond ... cont’d. Twomey ... cont’d. produce their own shampoo and conditioner, stretching the class across different curricula.

A pilot project scheduled this spring will bring together districts from at least 10 counties for training with multiple law enforcement and emergency management agencies. The pilot project is part of the P3 illinois initiative, where we bring public institutions, private individuals and philanthropists together to solve real world problems. “You only have to look at the Washington tornado that hit a few years ago to understand why that is important,” Dr. Twomey said. “The tornado destroyed the home of a superintendent. How much good can a superintendent be to their district if they themselves are in a crisis? There needs to be surrounding districts that can step in and provide those services.” Dr. Twomey is the immediate past President of the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools. He has been a passionate advocate for smaller, rural districts throughout his career. Before arriving at Macomb CUSD #185 in 2011, Dr. Twomey served as superintendent of Havana CUSD #126. The district was underperforming and in need of a new approach to student learning that would reinvigorate teachers. Dr. Twomey became the first superintendent in the country to transform the traditional content delivery model of an entire high school in just 100 days. The Flipped Classroom is a blended learning model in which traditional ideas about classroom activities and homework are reversed, or “flipped.” In the model, instructors have students interact with new material for homework first. They then use class time to discuss the new information and put those ideas into practice. “It wasn’t without trial and error, but our teachers grabbed hold and loved the idea,” said Dr. Twomey. “Leaders have to be disrupters sometimes when the norm is not working.”

“I believe in higher education, but I also recognize not every student is going to go to college,” said Dr. Jones- Redmond. “Cosmetology and barbershop is a career that can yield a sustainable lifestyle. In addition to a business application, I believe it’s a program that can go even broader. It’s a game changer for our students.” Thornton Fractional Twp HSD #215 has also partnered with the Illinois Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to offer students an apprenticeship program, where students can earn credentials needed to work in the trades. The district was also the recipient of a Career Pathway Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education aimed at developing future teachers. Students earn dual credit and have the opportunity to tutor elementary students. “It’s incredibly beneficial to our students because they are not only getting experience teaching and strengthening their education, but it’s also a job where they get paid,” Dr. Jones-Redmond said. Another initiative underway in Thornton Fractional Twp HSD #215 is a newly created, student-paid position called COVID-19 Ambassador. Twenty-one students across the district have been trained to talk with their peers about COVID-19 myths and facts as part of an effort to encourage vaccinations. “Most of the time it is adults talking to kids about COVID. I thought we should change that model and have our students be the ones encouraging their peers to get vaccinated,” Dr. Jones-Redmond said.

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Professional Development

In addition, Webinars with Women continues, and applications are now being accepted for the Aspiring

Institute Days –MAKEANIMPACT

Dr. Orzel was amazing and very inspiring. I learned a lot and found my passion again with teaching. Teaching can be an exhausting profession, but she reassured us that we will get through it

FUELING

We want Ignite presentations at IASA’s 58th Annual Conference in September to match or exceed past performances. To do so, we need your help!

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... Is The Superintendency For Me? Experienced female leaders share advice, answer questions in five-part series

Webinars

Women

The Illinois Association of School Administrators and Illinois Principals Association are proud to once again partner on a five-part series designed to support female educators considering the superintendency. Part 2 of the series is Dec. 9. Participants will listen and learn from a panel of five distinguished female superintendents. In each session, the panelists will discuss their experiences and share advice on what it takes to land that first job and how to be successful in a leadership role. A facilitator will help lead the conversation, and time will be reserved for participants to ask questions.

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The sessions are free and will take place virtually via Zoom in an informal lunch setting from noon to 1 p.m. on the scheduled date. The target audience is aspiring female leaders (teachers, principals, assistant principals etc.). Upcoming dates are January 11, March 7 and May 4.

PERA, EvaluationsandSB7/RIF: Putting It All Together

The evaluation, retention and dismissal of your staff is really a series of interconnected steps that create a cycle that must be followed each year. This workshop is designed for early career Superintendents and other administrators who would benefit from a practical, immediately useful refresher course on this essential topic. Information will be shared on each step of the cycle including the PERA Joint Committee, the SB7/RIF Committee and the timelines in which each of these committees must complete their work. Participants will also review the pertinent documents from their own districts relevant to this cycle and time will be given for Q and A. Participants should have available during the workshop their district’s most recent PERA Joint Agreement, any Memorandum of Understanding signed with their teacher union regarding evaluations under PERA, their most recent Sequence of Honorable Dismissal List from 2021, and any other RIF Joint Committee documents in force. Presenters—Ralph Grimm, IASA Field Services Director and retired Illinois Superintendent, and Patrick Durley, retired Illinois Regional Superintendent. Sessions available: January 13, 14 and 21 at 8:30–11:30am; January 24 at 12:30–3:30pm. info•register

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IASA Offering Initial and Retraining Academies for Principal and Teacher Evaluation, Student Growth Need Evaluator Credits?

IASA has established a full schedule of academies, both virtually and in- person, designed to help educators fulfill state requirements for evaluator initial training and retraining. Each academy is taught by an experienced and knowledgeable educator that will provide you with the tools and skills needed to become a stronger evaluator. Academies are being offered for principal evaluator retraining (AA 1865), teacher evaluator retraining (AA 1801) and student growth retraining for both principal and teacher evaluators (AA 3000). In addition, IASA is offering initial principal evaluator training (AA 2000) and initial teacher evaluator training (AA 2001). Please share this information with central office staff, principals or other staff in need of evaluation training. These sessions are open to anyone.

IASA Evaluator Retraining Academies

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IASA Principal Evaluator Initial Training Academies

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IASA Teacher Evaluation Initial Training Academies

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Coaching Leaders: RefindingYour “Why” AA 1445 Leadership Strand

ready to take on this upcoming year! Presented by Dr. Orzel . All sessions will be held online via Zoom from 9 a.m. to noon. The following open sessions are available:

Back by popular demand! Did you already bring your WHY back last year? Given how many administrators loved this academy, we’ve been asked to modify it for a 2.0 version this year! We will focus on relationships, LEGACY and we’ll build a leadership framework that leaves you inspired and

• May 10 • June 22

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What is the difference and what does it take to move an institution from good to great? The focus of this course is on leadership and behavioral characteristics that enable leaders to identify and accomplish their goals of moving from Good to Great. For their Application & Dissemination project, participants will complete the Good to Great Diagnostic Tool, “Where are you on your Journey from Good to Great?” This diagnostic tool will lead participants to assess themselves in leadership and their school or school district on the basis of the major tenets of the book: Disciplined People, Disciplined Thought, Disciplined Action, and Building Greatness to Last. Presented by Dr. Gary Zabilka, IASA Field Services Director; Retired superintendent. When: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Leadership Requirements for Moving FromGood to Great AA 481 Leadership Strand info•register 18 LM January 2022 NOW VIRTUAL

Leadership Strand

Learning Leading Living

Women in Leadership:

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The following open sessions are available: • February 2, 2022 • April 7, 2022 • June 7, 2022

Join us for an inspiring, motivating, important and FUN administrators’ academy! If you have already taken this academy, no worries. We’ll connect you with new leaders across Illinois to network, connect, engage and leave inspired. Bring your teams to these academies or send teacher leaders—we’re in this important work together. And, remember, male superintendents and administrators are encouraged to attend!

Presented by Dr. Orzel .

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Leadership Strand Adaptive Leadership: Dealing With Change AA 1825

Quality schools utilize the practice of continuous improvement. Student growth and learning should never be stagnant. There are always new practices and strategies being discovered that will enable students to be more engaged and to learn better. However, teachers are not necessarily quick to change their practices to what many might perceive as “the latest trend,” although these practices have demonstrated improved learning for students. How do we, as administrators, challenge and encourage teachers to be open-minded to new practices and strategies for learning? Administrators have a responsibility to know and

understand how to implement change so that they may convey these practices to those with whom they work to be the best teachers possible for their students. This course will help leaders think more clearly and execute better in a shifting environment. Presented by Dr. Gary Zabilka, IASA Field Services Director; retired superintendent. When: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 (Zoom) • Thursday, March 3, 2022 (IASA Office in Springfield) info•register

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Problem-Solving & Collective Bargaining Using an Interest-Based Approach AA 3782 Leadership Strand

This academy will provide administrators, board members and association (union) members with an in-depth overview of the concepts included in the Interest-Based Bargaining method that can be used as problem- solving techniques as well. Specifically, the course provides participants information on the three main components of Interest-Based Bargaining: Training, “Communication Lab” and Bargaining. The specific steps of Interest-Based Bargaining will be explained as well as several techniques and strategies that can be used to facilitate the Interest-Based Approach. Participants will: • Develop in-depth working knowledge of the five steps that should be followed, and of the techniques that are commonly used, in an interest- based approach. • Practice using the techniques identified above with the appropriate step in the Interest-Based Approach in simulated bargaining or problem-solving scenarios.

• Develop an action plan based on a template provided that addresses a potential bargaining issue or solves an existing problem. Presented by: Ralph Grimm , IASA Field Services Director and retired superintendent; and Patrick Durley , District Support Officer for ROE #17 and retired Regional Superintendent, ROE #33. All sessions will be held in person at the IASA Office in Springfield. The remaining session available is February 11, 2022 info•register

Health Life Safety Compliance An Administrator’s Guide to the Fundamentals AA #3700 Offered Online via Zoom

Professional Development

Presented by Ralph Grimm , IASA Field Services Director and retired Superintendent; and Patrick Durley , District Support Officer for ROE #17 and retired Regional Superintendent, ROE #33 All sessions will be held online via Zoom. The following open sessions are available: • March 4, 2022

This academy provides administrators and other school personnel with an in-depth look at, and discovery into, topics related to Health Life Safety and Compliance. Uniquely, the presenters provide both perspectives on the issue: Ralph Grimm presents the school superintendent’s view, and Pat Durley, the regional superintendents. This is an activity- and collaboration-filled academy. You will engage with numerous useful documents and activities to assist in developing a practical understanding and detailed working knowledge of the “Ins and Outs” of various required HLS and Compliance processes and walk away with a number of helpful resource documents and strategies.

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Aspiring Superintendent Academy

Four-day immersive learning experience to prepare you for the superintendency June 27–July 1, 2022

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 IASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy scheduled for June 27-July 1, 2022, in Springfield. This four-day academy (reception on June 27) is intended for school leaders wondering if becoming a superintendent is the right choice for them. The learning academy will hone participants’ leadership knowledge and skills and give them a view of the modern superintendency. The fast-paced program will feature many simulations and hands- on learning opportunities. Attendees will also produce meaningful artifacts that reflect the current expectations of the job of the superintendent. In addition, each day of the Aspiring Superintendent Academy will feature an accomplished superintendent from across

the state of Illinois who will bring expertise and knowledge about how to succeed in a top leadership role. The academy is led by Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, superintendent of North Shore SD #112; Dr. Courtney Orzel, IASA Associate Director of Professional Development; Dr. Nick Polyak, Leyden Community High School District #212. The cost of the academy is $1,750 per participant. Information about scholarship opportunities is included in the application.

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IASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy

Learn more about IASA’s four-day immersive learning experience for aspiring leaders in this podcast featuring its three presenters, Dr. Michael Lubelfeld , superintendent of North Shore SD #112; Dr. Courtney Orzel , IASA Associate Director of Professional Development; Dr. Nick Polyak , Leyden Community High School District #212.

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We are sad to share Rodger Hannel passed away Friday, December 10 at Quincy Blessing Hospital following a long battle with cancer. Mr. Hannel, 70, was an educator for 38 years and retired in 2011. In 1989, Mr. Hannel accepted his first position as a superintendent at West Pike CUSD #2 in Kinderhook. He

Ralph Grimm will receive the Illinois State University Senator John W. Maitland Jr. Commitment to Education Award on February 17, 2022, during the university’s annual Founding Celebration. The award is presented to honor legislators, government officials or individuals who have

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DuPageCountySuperintendents PartnerwithKodocare toVaccinate Students, Adults remained at West Pike until 2000 when he accepted the job as the superintendent at Payson CUSD #1. In 2005, the West Pike and Payson districts hired Mr. Hannel to be superintendent of both districts. The dual position with Payson continued after West Pike and Barry districts consolidated as Western CUSD #12 through 2011. DuPage County Superintendents partnered with Kodocare to vaccinate 2000 students and adults on Sunday, November 21 and Sunday December 12. District 99 Superintendent Dr. Hank Thiele hosted the event at Downers Grove North High School. School volunteers from Downers Grove District 58, Maercker District 60, Darien District 61, Center Cass District 66, Woodridge District 68 and Downers Grove High School District 99 partnered with Kodocare to run the clinic School volunteers and Kodocare partnered to vaccinate over 2000 school employees and community members Sunday, February 28 and Sunday, March 21 as well.

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BunkerHill CUSD#8CNA ProgramStudents FinishClinicals In a career that has spanned three decades, Grimm worked as a teacher, coach, athletic director, dean of students and principal before accepting his first superintendent position at Carthage. He went on to serve in the same role in Canton before becoming superintendent of West Central Unit School District 235 in Biggsville. He also served as superintendent of the Galesburg School District. Mr. Grimm joined IASA in 2017 as a Field Services Director. He also currently serves as interim superintendent of Norridge SD #80. Six Bunker Hill High School students have completed their clinicals as part of the certified nursing assistant program at the school. The program was made possible by a partnership between the school district and Alton Memorial Hospital, SIHF and Lewis and Clark Community College. The students met at 6 a.m. on Saturdays to participate. made extraordinary contributions to or advocated for the field of education or Illinois State University specifically.

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Calendar of Events IASA Event Professional Development Event

Click here to view the IASA interactive Calendar of Events online.

Legislative Event Region Meeting (Contact your Region President for details)

January 2022 Tues. Jan 11 Webinars with Women

February 2022

Tues. Feb. 1

Shawnee, Abe Lincoln

Tues.–Thurs. Feb. 1–3 General Session Wed. Feb. 2

Tues.–Thurs. Jan. 11–13 General Session Wed. Jan. 12 DuPage, Illini

Women in Leadership Governor’s Budget Address 1 of 2, Initial Principal Eval Principal Eval Retraining

Seeking the Superintendency

Thurs. Jan. 13 Cook South Fri. Jan. 14 Lake, Kaskaskia

Thurs. Feb. 3

Fri. Feb. 4

Three Rivers

Tues. Jan. 18 Coaching Leaders: Re-finding Your “Why”

Tues.–Thurs. Jan. 18–20 General Session Thurs. Jan. 20 Central IL Valley Fri. Jan. 21 Western, Egyptian Tues.–Thurs Jan. 25–27 House Session Wed. Jan. 26 Good to Great Thurs. Jan. 27 Two Rivers

Tues. Feb. 8

Teacher Eval Retraining

Tues.–Thurs. Feb. 8–10 Senate Session Wed. Feb. 9 Illini

Adaptive Leadership: Dealing with Change

Thurs. Feb. 10 Central IL Valley

2 of 2, Initial Principal Eval Evaluator Retraining: Student Growth

Fri. Feb. 11 Lake, Kaskaskia

Fri. Jan. 28 Power of Positive Leadership

Problem Solving & Collective Bargaining Tues. Feb. 15 All Day House Session; p.m Senate Wed.–Fri. Feb. 16–18 General Session Wed. Feb. 16 Egyptian, Cook West Fri. Feb. 18 Western Tues.–Fri. Feb. 22–25 General Session Thurs. Feb. 24 Professional Development Committee Meeting Budget Committee Meeting Fri. Feb. 25 IASA Board of Directors Meeting Mon. Feb. 28 IASA–ISBE Advisory Meeting

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