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Effective Communications: HowEvanston/ SkokieSD#65 Told its Story

Superintendent’s TaskPlanner As a reminder, IASA created a Superintendent’s Task Planner to help school leaders keep up with important dates and manage an extensive list of responsibilities. A printable pdf can be accessed here. Since publication of that document, the Illinois State Board of Education has made several reporting changes. IASA is keeping track of those changes and updating the online spreadsheet version of the task planner. Click here to access the spreadsheet. TheSheer RockFaceand theMountain: Webinar Recordingavailable. with On August 29, IASA hosted a webinar focused on new research from Renaissance that sheds more light on the total journey of literacy acquisition, specifically on late elementary school and beyond. A recording of the webinar is now available for viewing. Click here to watch the webinar and view the presentation.

Earlier this year, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 received the Golden Apple from the National School Public Relations Association for its “outstanding communication and engagement efforts.” In this podcast, Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton and Melissa Messinger, executive director of communications, discuss how an effective communications plan was pivotal in the passage of new student assignment plan. In addition, Dr. Horton and Messinger offer tips about programs and platforms the district uses to engage the community. Click here to listen.

InRemembrance We are sad to share Charles (Chuck) Caruso passed away on August 10, 2022. Caruso served as superintendent in Deerfield from 1955 to 1991. His 36 years as superintendent made him one of the longest-tenured superintendents in state history. In 1978, Caruso served as IASA President.

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