LM July 2026

F ounding P rinciples FUTURE POSSIBILITIE S to

62 nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Wed., Sept. 30

Thurs., Oct. 1

OPENING GENERAL SESSION 4pm

SECOND GENERAL SESSION 9:15am

THIRD GENERAL

IASA President Dr. Jay Morrow Dr. Jay Morrow is superintendent of United Township High School District 30 in East Moline and IASA's 2026-27 president. He has spent his entire career at UTHS, joining as a business teacher in 1994 before becoming superintendent in 2007. The single-high-school district serves about 1,860 students across the Quad Cities area.

Dr. Nick Polyak, the 2026 Illinois Superintendent of the Year, is in his 12th year as superintendent of Leyden Community High School District 212. In his opening keynote, Dr. Polyak will challenge attendees to embrace the need to unlearn old realities and remain unfinished as school leaders if public education is to stay relevant for America's next 250 years. Dr. Nick Polyak

A Mystery Awaits Get ready for a surprise. IASA has secured a nationally respected speaker for this year's Second General Session. His work leading a turnaround has drawn attention from across the country. His story is one of transformation, resilience and the kind of leadership that will resonate with every superintendent navigating today's complex educational landscape. Attendees can expect a powerful message on what it takes to lead change in the face of long odds. The name will be revealed soon. Until then, save your seat and stay tuned.

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“Enlighten us, but make it quick!” Expect engaging, concise presentations from peers sharing proven strategies and inspiring new ideas across Illinois schools.

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