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Professional Development hand knowledge that this professional development is unlike anything else. The 18-month cohort will begin in January. Click Here to learn more and apply. Speaking of cohorts, IASA launched Level Up Leadership earlier this month and will unveil a new cohort at the IASA Annual Conference. Level Up Leadership is the first ever cohort for assistant superintendents and central office administrators. During each session, participants gather in Springfield and engage in thought-provoking conversations and learn about important issues. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8–9. To close, I can’t wait to see each of you at the IASA Annual Conference. We have a dynamic lineup of speakers, breakout sessions, Ignite presenters and other activities. Make sure you register, if you haven’t already.

Dr. Courtney Orzel IASA Associate Director of Professional Development

Whether you are looking for an administrator academy, a workshop, a networking opportunity or an immersive learning experience, IASA has you covered. On pages 18–20, you will find our full slate of academies, workshops and networking opportunities. Each of these sessions has received tremendous feedback and can help you move forward in your leadership journey. In addition, if you want to maximize your experience at the IASA Annual Conference, consider signing up for an early-bird academy. People who have already signed up for the conference can amend their registration by contacting Jodi Gillespie at jgillespie@iasaedu.org. Immersive Learning We are also proud to launch the application process for the seventh cohort of IASA’s School for Advanced Leadership. As an ISAL graduate, I can say with first-

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Leadership Strand

WhyYour Why Matters AA 1445

IASA’s popular leadership academy strand focusing on your Why returns with five new sessions. Whether you’ve experienced a Why session before, or you’re taking Why Your Why Matters for the first time, register today and join your colleagues around the state to network, collaborate and reflect on why being an educator is the most important profession on Earth! The first of five sessions will be held virtually on December 6. The series continues with four more sessions, both online and virtually, through June 22, 2023. Presented by: Dr. Courtney Orzel, IASA Associate Director of Professional Development.

Upcoming Dates: • Dec. 6, online; • March 13, online; ; • June 8, in person (Springfield); • June 20, Schaumburg; • June 22, online.

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