LM September 2015

In this month’s issue

Additional Items

Special Education faces same budget, accountability hurdles as general education P. 5 Equalization of reimbursement is about fairness P. 7 Innovation and commitment supports our special needs children P. 8 Getting to know your IASA Board of Directors P. 18 Success in Illinois School Districts P. 21

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Special Education: Evolving practices in Illinois P. 5

IASA Annual Conference P. 10

IASA News in Brief P. 23

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IASA Calendar of Events P. 26

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Four steps to Digital Leadership P. 15

Little Giants Day Care, Summer Kids Klub fill big need in Giant City district P. 12

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