LM Aug.2018

Clark ... cont’d. With ESSA accountability now standard for school districts across the nation, IASA is doing what it can to keep you on the cutting edge of what you need to know and how you can comply with these standards. This August and September take advantage and register for the academy learning course— ESSA: School Accountability Under Illinois Plan — AA #1917 that we have scheduled in regions all across the state. This academy is designed not just for you but for your team of staff, including administrative personnel and teacher leaders to communicate the requirements of ESSA to your constituents and communities. Along with the academy, we have scheduled training specifically for you on the free IASA/ECRA Strategic Dashboard designed to help school districts tell their story.

Learn more about the IASA /ECRA Strategic Dashboard and its components on pages 11–13 of this month’s Leadership Matters . We only expect this accountability push to intensify so we encourage you to be as prepared as possible and adopt the tools you need to tell your story in the most realistic and creative way possible. Our strategic dashboard can be customized specifically to include your own district data, providing the ability for you to add digital content in order to visually tell your story. Check it out! Best wishes for a successful new school year!

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