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Professional Development

Dr. Courtney Orzel IASA Associate Director of Professional Development

Nearly one-third of the participants in IASA’s Aspiring Superintendent Academy have been hired as superintendent within five years of attending the academy. IASA is really proud of that number. That’s why I encourage you to pass along this flyer about IASA’s Aspiring Superintendent Academy to anyone in your district considering the superintendency. The four-day immersive learning experience is fast paced and features numerous simulations. Participants will also grow their professional network, earn administrator academy credit, build relationships that last a lifetime, conduct mock interviews and gain a modern view of the superintendency beyond what is taught in graduate school. Also, if you are retiring or transitioning to another district, please share with your successor that IASA’s New Superintendents Conference will be held Monday and Tuesday, July 11–12, at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield. Registration will open in May. 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. IASA will be sending out more information about the New Superintendents Conference in the coming weeks. Lastly, if your district has an innovative program or you want to share best practices with your peers, please submit a proposal for a breakout session today! 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 year’s Annual Conference will be held September 28–30, 2022 at The President Abraham Lincoln—Springfield, a Double Tree by Hilton hotel and the BOS Center.

Aspiring Superintendent Academy

Four-day immersive learning experience to prepare you for the superintendency

June 27–July 1, 2022

2022 NEW SUPERINTENDENTS CONFERENCE JULY 11–12 | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

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