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Professional Development In the next month, IASA will send out an email with a call for breakout session proposals for the Annual Conference. High-quality breakout session topics are pivotal to the success of the conference so please be thinking about innovative programs and strategies you could share with your peers. To close, please take a look through the next few pages to see dates, information and links for registration for IASA academies and workshops. We have a full schedule right now of unique learning opportunities.

Dr. Courtney Orzel IASA Associate Director of Professional Development

I am happy to share we have secured three keynote speakers for IASA’s 59th Annual Conference, September 27–29, 2023 in Springfield. This year’s keynotes will be: Jill Siler, Executive Director for Professional Learning for the Texas Association of School Administrators; Adam Welcome, a former educator and author; and Merlyna Valentine, an educator and national consultant. We selected these speakers based on member feedback that indicated superintendents were interested in a speaker with more of an education background. Each of these speakers fit the bill and will share insights and lessons you can take back to your districts.

IASA Offering Initial and Retraining Academies for Principal Evaluation Need Evaluator Training?

IASA is currently offering initial principal evaluation and evaluator retraining academies. These academies are designed to fulfill Illinois State Board of Education requirements. To learn more about dates and requirements, click the link at right.

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PERA, EvaluationsandSB7/RIF: Putting It All Together

The evaluation, retention and dismissal of your staff is really a series of interconnected steps that create a cycle that must be followed each year. In this three-hour workshop, the presenters will focus on the components of this cycle. Information will be shared on each step of the cycle, including the PERA Joint Committee, the SB7/RIF Committee and the timelines in which each of these committees must complete their work. Participants will also review the pertinent documents from their own districts relevant to this cycle. Time will be given for Q and A. Presented by Ralph Grimm and Pat Durley. Upcoming dates: January 12, January 18, January 19 and January 24. info•register

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