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Professional Development

Dr. Courtney Orzel IASA Associate Director of Professional Development

What’sNEW: LET’SGO!!! Time toPlan for Back toSchool 2021-22!

As the 2020-21 school year winds down, now is the time to plan for the start of next school year. IASA has a number of professional development offerings that can help re-energize and inspire your district’s team, as well as improve relationships with your school board. Just a quick reminder, we have several spots open for the IASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy, July 5-9 in Springfield. This five-day immersive learning experience is a must for anyone considering taking the next step into the superintendency. Please forward this pamphlet to any principals, administrators or other leaders in your district considering the superintendency. Institute Days - MAKE AN IMPACT 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 2021-22 school year. Testimonial: “We are excited to have Dr. Courtney Orzel in our district to kick off the 2021-22 school year by reminding our teachers about their WHY. I attended her Coaching Leaders workshop this Spring with several other Superintendents, and it was one of the best workshops that I have attended in my 34 years in education. I was comfortable being uncomfortable with my peers. I know that our faculty and staff will enjoy the time as well.” – Vic Zimmerman, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Monticello CUSD #25

Administrative Retreats - INSPIRE, ENGAGE, AND FIND YOUR PASSION Every administrative team needs a reminder of WHY they got into this work after this past year...we have a few dates remaining in the summer that you can book me to come in and personalize a half or full day with your team and align your goals for the year, get focused and have FUN as a team remembering WHY we got into this important work of education.

Testimonial: “My administrative team and I had the pleasure of participating in our first Administrative Academy of the year with Dr. Courtney Orzel. Dr. Orzel attended our Administrative Retreat this year and refreshed us with “Bringing Your WHY Back To You...” It was a powerful and authentic way to begin our school year and allowed all of us to reflect and remember our purpose. Sometimes we tend to forget that on our worst day we are some child’s BEST hope!” – Dr. Kimako Patterson, Superintendent, Prairie-Hills ESD #144

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