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IASANamed IL-EMPOWER NetworkPartner

Back-to-SchoolWebinar for AdministratorsNowAvailable

The Illinois State Board of Education conducted a webinar for administrators led by State Superintendent Tony Smith on August 7 in preparation for the 2018–19 school year. Smith spoke about the resources available to administrators as they launch into the new school year and shared details about exciting new tools. Smith was joined by Dr. Alicia Geddis, superintendent of Danville SD #118, Jonathan Tallman, superintendent of Red Bud CSD #132 and Dr. David Schuler, superintendent of Township HSD #214. Geddis spoke about how to reach each student by recognizing challenges and creating strategies. Her district begins the school year by answering the question “why?” to help staff refocus. Tallman made suggestions for improving educator morale, including personalization with staff and students and maintaining those positive relationships throughout the school year. Meanwhile, Schuler encouraged districts to share their success stories and described his district’s focus on putting the joy back in teaching. You can listen to the webinar by clicking here . ISBE is offering more webinars. Here are some key dates to keep in mind. Or, to learn more about what each session includes, click here . • Assessments Update—Aug. 24, 10–11 a.m. • 2018 Report Card and Beyond!—Aug. 29, 2–3 p.m.

The IASA has been named an ISBE IL-EMPOWER Network Partner. IL-EMPOWER provides customized supports to help underperforming and lowest performing schools identify local needs and build on strengths for improvement. Through the Illinois State Board of Education, schools now have access to an Illinois’ statewide system of support, IL-EMPOWER. This program empowers schools to conduct equity infused needs assessment using the Illinois Quality Framework that originated through Vision 20/20 to determine opportunities for growth in specific areas: Governance and Management, Curriculum and Instruction, and Climate and Culture. IASA will be assisting districts in the areas of 1) Governance and Management, and 2) Curriculum and Instruction. IASA has joined a select group of partners that have been pre-approved to be part of the IL-EMPOWER statewide system of supports designed to improve student learning and capacity development to leverage schools’ strengths to meet student needs. This program empowers schools with greater choice and collaboration that is informed by local data and resources. School districts as part of the IL-EMPOWER Network create or enhance their improvement plan to build capacity, leadership and resources to improve student outcomes. Contact Dr. Richard Voltz at rvoltz@iasaedu.org with any questions on this program.

ISBE Superintendents-OnlySupport Line The newly-established Superintendents-Only Support (SOS) Line enables superintendents to contact ISBE executive staff immediately with a question or concern, of if they need a partner to work through matters concerning their schools, staff and students. Contact ISBE if you have not received the phone number.

AASA National Conference on Education February 14–16 2019 Registration and housing is now open! Visit http://nce.aasa.org/ to register. The preferred hotel for the Illinois LOS ANGELES, CA

delegation is the JW Marriott LA Live. Superintendent of the Year Reception

A reception honoring the 2019 Illinois Superintendent of the Year is planned for Friday, February 15, 2019 from 5:30 to 7pm at The Nest at WP24 (The Ritz-Carlton).

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