LM April 2026 - PUBLIC

NEW SUPERINTENDENTS CONFERENCE 2026

CONFERENCE DETAILS Welcome Reception — Monday, July 13 | 5–7 p.m. | Capital View Room Day One — Tuesday, July 14 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Dinner at 6 p.m. | Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Day Two — Wednesday, July 15 | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The first year of the superintendency is unlike anything that comes before it. The IASA New Superintendents’ Conference is built around that reality — a gathering designed exclusively for new district leaders, focused on the fundamentals every new superintendent needs and the peer connections that last throughout a career. This is the first of three gatherings IASA has built for new superintendents. A second checkpoint takes place at the IASA Annual Conference in the fall, and a third gathering in the spring brings the cohort back together to continue growing and deepen the community forged here. Topics covered include board-superintendent relations, school finance fundamentals, strategic leadership practices, legal guidance, best practices and common pitfalls, and personal wellness. The conference is led by IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark, Associate Director of Professional Learning Dr. Dawn Bridges, and IASA Field Services Directors — retired superintendents who mentor early-career district leaders across the state.

CROWNE PLAZA SPRINGFIELD-CONVENTION CENTER No registration fee. Meals provided. Lodging at your own expense. Register by June 19, 2026.

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