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Professional Development

Dr. Courtney Orzel IASA Associate Director of Professional Development

for our closing lineup of Illinois superintendents on Day 3 of the conference. Please contact me with suggestions. I can’t wait to review breakout session proposals and see your suggestions of speakers. Illinois is filled with talented school leaders who are committed to sharing their story and supporting their peers. Lastly, please save the dates of September 28–30, 2022. This year’s conference will once again be held at The President Abraham Lincoln Springfield—a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and the BOS Center. Our theme is “Leading with Passion, Purpose and Perspective,” and the keynote speakers are Chris Singleton and Damon West. Check out the opportunities available to IASA members on the next three pages. And you can always go to the IASA website, click the Professional Development tab and “ Current PD Class Offerings” to see what is available.

Planning is underway for IASA’s 58th Annual Conference, and we need your help to make this event the best yet! What can you do? 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. In addition, see the information below about Ignite presentations. We would also love any recommendations

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. 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

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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.

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