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COVER STORY The Quality Framework of Illinois is important for superintendents to learn. Not just because it will be required under ESSA, but because the Framework focuses your district on researched-based standards aimed at improving student outcomes. Read about the steps Kildeer Countryside CCSD #96 took to implement the Framework.

Making a Difference, Part II: How 5 More Schools Are Using EBM Funds to Help Students

Evidence-Based Funding: Instrument for Strategic Leadership Join Us for the IASA Annual

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Conference Sept. 26–28 IASA Calendar of Events Videos from the Districts News In Brief

15 Q&A With State Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith, Annual Conference Keynote Speaker 20 IASA to Kickoff Women In Leadership Series Sept. 26

Volume 6, Issue 8 September 2018 LeadershipMatters 18189 Mary Schaefer Director of Communications and Marketing mschaefer@iasaedu.org Jason Nevel Assistant Director of Communications jnevel@iasaedu.org

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