LM May.2021

When Your Board Falls Out of Love With You

NEW WORKSHOP

One of the highest rated and most talked about annual conference sessions is coming your way in a workshop format! Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis, superintendent of Diamond Lake SD #76, will tell her story, her struggles, her set-back...and her comeback. By walking participants through her professional and personal journey, superintendents will be reminded to keep their focus centered on their “why” and always stay positive, professional and proactive. By living your legacy, and being the best version of yourself, we will discuss how to rebuild, rebrand and revitalize yourself and your career.

Join this workshop to learn together with your colleagues across the state about the challenges, setbacks, struggles and successes that we face as superintendents and Boards of Education work together. This is a great session for those of you who attended Dr. Sharma-Lewis’ session previously - and also for those who couldn’t be there. Enjoy time collaborating with colleagues on what works with Board/Superintendent relations, what doesn’t work, and how we can better ourselves together in this important work! When: May 20th from 1-3pm REGISTER HERE

Get ready, Illinois Superintendents! We are already planning for an in-person fall conference, and we need YOU! We’re looking for amazing breakout sessions focused on not only your district...but on YOU. Here is the breakout session form for you to submit your sessions. We can’t wait to be in person and celebrate you and your work!

We have been partnering with the Illinois Principals’ Association to host a five-part series for aspiring female superintendents. We ask all superintendents to send the information to your female cabinet, central office members as well as building principals, assistant principals and teacher leaders who could benefit from the series. The fifth and final session is scheduled for May 12, noon to 1 p.m. Join this group of leaders to hear what suggestions they have when, not only you land your first job, but what you should do the first 100 days on the job. Facilitator: Dr. Bhavna Sharma- Lewis, Diamond Lake SD #76. Presenters: Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, Peoria SD #150; Dr. Mary Havis, Berwyn South SD #100; ... Is The Superintendency For Me? Webinars Women

“” Dr. Emily Tammaru, Community Consolidated School District #89; Dr. Kristen School, Mendota CCSD #289; Dr. Laurie Heinz, Palatine CCSD #15. Participant Testimonials Thank you for hosting and facilitating today’s wonderful lunch and learn! I am currently an elementary principal and am starting to evaluate various educational opportunities for continued personal and professional growth. This was an awesome session that provided me with a great deal of perspective and validation. Thank you for all you are doing to inspire continued growth in leadership, especially for women! When: May 12 REGISTER HERE

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