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2025 Professional Learning

Professional Learning Catalog 2025 - 26

TABLE OF CONTENTS: IASA Professional Learning Catalog

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Page 14: Professional Learning Workshops Page 19: Focused Learning Page 21: Professional Learning Communities Page 22: Networking Opportunities Page 23: IASA Super Region Workshops Page 28: Administrator Academies Page 36: Executive Coaching Page 37: Personalized Learning : IASA Can Come to You

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2025 Professional Learning INTRODUCTION TO

2025-26 IASA Professional Learning Catalog

THREE PATHWAYS FOR SUPERINTENDENT SUCCESS Our professional learning framework offers three strategic pathways:

The Illinois Association of School Administrators proudly presents our 2025 26 Professional Learning Catalog—designed to curate clear pathways for

• ASPIRING SUPERINTENDENT PATHWAY

superintendent growth through future-focused learning experiences. IASA is offering three pathways to guide leaders through out the various stages of your career. INTENDED AS A GUIDE - NOT A MANDATE It’s important to note the pathway concept is not a man date but rather a guide for district leaders to thoughtfully and strategically build their leadership capacity. The Pathway framework allows leaders to select from administrator academies, workshops, and professional learning opportunities that best align with your district’s needs, offering both immediate and extended learning options. Leaders can choose from diverse focus areas including finance, health and safety, communication strategies, future-focused learning, and more. In addi tion, the pathways emphasize other key components to a successful superintendency such as networking, mentoring, collaborative learning experiences and executive coaching. PATHWAY COMPLETION Once a pathway is completed and the form is filled out, contact IASA to receive the corresponding badge to be used on your resume, LinkedIn profile or other places you deem appropriate. Professional learning experiences completed in the 2024-25 school year can count toward pathway completion.

For aspiring administrators preparing for a districtl eadership role. Earn this badge to articulate that you are Superintendent ready.

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• EARLY CAREER SUPERINTENDENT PATHWAY For supporting new and early-career district leaders. Earn this badge to articulate your committment to professional growth and knowledge of essential leadership skills. • TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP PATHWAY For providing experienced leaders with advanced strategies. Earn this badge to articulate completion of executive level professional development Please review this catalog and deepen your commitment to continuous improvement with the aim of equipping yourself with both the skills to address today’s challenges and the vision to anticipate tomorrow’s needs. E A R L Y C A R E E R L E A D E R S H I P P A T H W A Y Certification T R A N S F O R M A T I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P P A T H W A Y Certification

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2025 Professional Learning FOR ASPIRING LEADERS This PATHWAY is designed with THREE CORE ELEMENTS: IASA is committed to helping aspiring leaders reach the superintendency with confidence and competence. Our comprehensive Aspiring Super

intendent Pathway serves as a structured roadmap, guiding you through carefully selected professional learning experiences essential for successful district leadership. Each educator who completes the Pathway earns our prestigious Superintendent-Ready Certification Badge—a valuable credential that validates your preparation for top leadership positions.

Strategic EXPLORATORY SESSIONS

that illuminate the realities of superintendent leadership

In-depth understanding of the SCHOOL LEADER PARADIGM framework that underpins effective leadership

Developing a robust SUPPORT NETWORK through an IASA Professional Learning Community that connects you with educators from across Illinois

Join us on this journey to district leadership excellence and position yourself for success in the educational leadership landscape.

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IASA Professional Learning Community

Join a PLC

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Explore district leadership via a one-day seminar or Conference breakout session. Also, join IASA to foster relationships. Pick at least one

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the leadership framework that accounts for both how you must be growing, or becoming, as a school leader

Register for administrator academies to elevate your skills and learn how to build strong cultures

Continue pathway by enrolling in immersive Aspiring Supt. Academy, register for LevelUp or join Reimagining Rural Leadership

Print out and fill out to track your progress.

Explore the Superintendency:

Foundations in Leadership & Vision:

*Check Here Upon Completion

Administrator Academy:

IASA PLC:

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This engaging one-day seminar is designed to assist anyone seeking employment as a superintendent. Attendees will learn how to evaluate and improve opportunities for professional advancement. When: September 4 Where: In person (Lisle, Illinois) Seeking the Superintendency Click Here Learn More and Register

XPLORE 26 9 Every year, IASA holds a breakout session at IPA’s Annual Conference to help anyone interested in the superintendency. When: October 19-21 Where: Peoria IPA Annual Conference: Breakout Click Here Learn More and Register

2025 Professional Learning For New and Early-Career Superintendents Estimated Completion: Four years

This carefully structured PATHWAY emphasizes:

Congratulations on reaching the pinnacle of educational leadership! The following is IASA’s Early Career Pathway, a comprehensive four-year guide designed to help you flourish and maximize your leadership potential during these critical early years of your superintendency. Each educational leader who completes this Pathway earns our prestigious Early-Career Leadership Pathway Certification Badge—recognition of your commitment to professional growth and mastery of essential district leadership competencies.

Advanced school FINANCE KNOWLEDGE and strategic resource management

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES to develop relationships and support systems

Strategic continuation of ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMIES that keep you at the forefront of educational innovation

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING through an IASA Professional Learning Community can connect you with educators across the state.

Invest in your success as you begin this significant career milestone. Your leadership journey has just begun, and IASA is committed to supporting your continued growth and effectiveness.

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Early-Career Superintendent Pathway

Choose 4 Collaboration Opportunities

Networking

Emphasis on Finance Workshops: Choose 3

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Register for one per year

IASA Professional Learning Community

Join a PLC

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Build your network by attending IASA New Superintedents Conference sessions, IASA Annual Conference, Joint Annual

Sharpen you school finance knowledge

Join IASA’s Mentoring Program and gain direct access to Field Services Directors who will guide you through critical challenges

Register for an administrator academy to elevate your skills and learn how to build strong cultures

Collaborate with educators across the state in a Professional Learning Community

at IASA’s suite of workshops

Conference or AASA National Conference

Print out and fill out to track your progress.

Networking

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Mentoring

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Administrator Academies

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2025 Professional Learning For Veteran Superintendents Estimated Completion: Four years

Continuous improvement isn’t just a practice—it’s the mindset that distinguishes exceptional leaders. The following is IASA’s Transformational Leadership Pathway, thoughtfully designed to help accomplished district leaders like you elevate your already substantial leadership capacity to unprecedented heights. Each distinguished educator who completes this Pathway earns our prestigious Transformational Leadership Certification Badge—recognition of your commitment to leadership mastery through an intensive, comprehensive series of executive-level professional experiences specifically calibrated for seasoned educational leaders.

This advanced PATHWAY emphasizes:

Personalized EXECUTIVE COACHING that addresses your unique leadership challenges

Transformative LEARNING alongside peers who understand the complexities of long-term district leadership

Meaningful opportunities to mentor and GIVE BACK TO THE BROADER EDUCATION COMMUNITY

Strategic continuation of ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMIES that keep you at the forefront of educational innovation

Your pursuit of excellence shapes not only your district but influences the future of educational leadership. IASA honors your dedication to continuous growth and stands ready to support your journey toward becoming a truly transformational leader.

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Professional Learning Workshops

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Executive Coaching

IASA Professional Learning Community

Choose on or both

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Collaborate with educators across the state in a Professional Learning Community

Keep fine tuning your skills by completing administrator academies

Give back to the education community by presenting at a state or national conference

Enroll in IASA’s new Executive Coaching courses to gain mastery skills in leadership

Focus on continuous improvement at a professional learning workshop or focused learning opportunity

Print out and fill out to track your progress.

Professional Learning Workshops

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Executive Coaching

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IASA workshops are designed for educators at every level of their professional journey.

On each page, a designated badge is listed to showcase which pathway the workshops are most aligned with.

As always, IASA recognizes everyone is at different points in their leadership journeys. You are welcome to register for any work shop at anytime.

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WORKSHOPS School Finance

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Budget Basics Starting at the Beginning

Are you a new superintendent or bookkeeper in need of an introductory workshop that will walk you through the budget process from development of the tentative budget through adoption of the final budget? Or are you a veteran superintendent in need of a refresher course? IASA has you covered.

Refresher Workshop for Experienced/Veteran Superintendents July 14 - Two Online Sessions 8-11am • Noon to 3 pm Workshop for New and Early-Career Superintendents and Bookkeepers July 7: ROE 13, Mt. Vernon | July 8: Bloomington SD #87 July 9: IASA Springfield | July 10: IASA Springfield | July 28: Online

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Tax Levy Basics Preparing & Fixing the Tax Levy Certificate

This workshop is designed for early career Superintendents, other administrators, and bookkeepers who would benefit from a very basic workshop on the Tax Levy Cycle. We will walk through the cycle from the development of the tentative levy through the adoption and filing of the final tax levy certificate.

October 6: IASA Springfield | October 7: Bloomington District 87 Educational Services Center October 8: ROE 13 - Mt. Vernon | October 9: IASA Springfield October 14: Online | October 15: Online

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Budget Amendment/ Cash Flow Analysis

This 2-hour virtual workshop will walk superintendents through the process of determining the need for a budget amendment, review the required steps and timelines to complete an amendment, and demonstrate how to complete a cash flow analysis. R L Y C A R E

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Grants Management and ISBE Resources for School Finance

Acquiring additional funding through grants is crucial to support innovative programs, enhance student experiences, and promote educational excellence. To help with grant applications and compliance requirements, IASA offers this virtual workshop with the Illinois State Board of Education Grants Management team.

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Bonds 101 Step-by-Step Guide to School Finance Options

Have questions about issuing bonds for your school district? IASA’s Bonds 101 workshop can provide the answers you’re looking for. This two-hour virtual session will provide early-career superintendents, bookkeepers and school business officials with an overview of the various short-term and long-term finance options available.

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* Typically offered in October and November. Dates not available yet.

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PERA, Evaluations and SB7/RIF: Putting It All Together

The evaluation, retention and dismissal of your staff is really a series of interconnected steps that create a cycle that must be followed each year. This workshop is designed for early career Superintendents and other administrators who would benefit from a practical, immediately useful refresher course on this essential topic. Information will be shared on each step of the cycle including the PERA Joint Committee, the SB7/RIF Committee and the timelines in which each of these committees must complete their work. Participants will also review the pertinent documents from their own districts relevant to this cycle and time will be given for Q and A.

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

October 21, 2025: 12:30 - 3:30 PM • October 23, 2025: 8:30 - 11:30 AM October 29, 2025: 12:30 - 3:30 PM • October 30, 2025: 8:30 - 11:30 AM

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Trust is the foundation of all great leadership, and in schools, it is the key to creating a culture that thrives in times of change and complexity. The Leading at the Speed of Trust workshop equips school and district leaders with actionable tools to build, sustain, and restore trust at every level of their organization. Grounded in Franklin Covey’s 4 Cores of Credibility and the 13 Behaviors of High Trust, this workshop provides a proven framework for fostering stronger relationships, driving collaboration, and achieving better results—faster and with less friction.

Leading at the Speed of Trust Learn how to improve culture with the 4 Cores of Credibility and 13 Behaviors of High Trust

November 5, 2025 Addison SD #4 • 8:30 am to 3 pm

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Unlocking Student Talent: A Hands-On Learning Experience at CUSD 95 (Powered by IASA and Renaissance)

IN PERSON

Join us for an immersive day of professional learning focused on evidence-based approaches that successfully boost student achievement.

Board Elections: In the complex world of school district leadership, nothing impacts a superintendent’s success more than the relationship with their school board. When Illinois school board seats are up for election, IASA holds this workshop to help you establish a strong foundation with your new governance team. Drawing from their own successful tenures as superintendents, IASA’s Field Services Directors will bring real-world wisdom to these workshops. LEARN 26 18 T R A N S F O R M A T I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P P A T H W A Y Certification E A R L Y C A R E E R L E A D E R S H I P P A T H W A Y Certification * Dates TBD VIRTUAL Visit classrooms and explore strategies that have propelled Lake Zurich CUSD95 beyond pre-pandemic achievement levels. This in-person event will showcase how structured literacy and math programs – anchored in the district’s Pillars of Instructional Framework – are driving results. T R A N S F O R M A T I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P P A T H W A Y Certification E A R L Y C A R E E R L E A D E R S H I P P A T H W A Y Certification P R O F E S S I O N A L L E A R N I N G S U P E R I N T E N D E N T R E A D Y Certification A Superintendent’s Guide to Transitioning New Members TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

FOCUSED LEARNING

Current Focus: AI

Upcoming Opportunities: • Introduction of AI to District Leaders AA #4114 November 13, 2025 • April 30, 2026

TO REGISTER VIRTUAL CLICK HERE

• IASA Annual Conference featured sessions September 24-26, 2025 • AI 3.0 Workshops FOCUSED LEARNIN 19 *Dates and details coming soon

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A Professional Learning Community (PLC) in education is a collaborative group of educators who work together systematically to grow both personally and professionally. IASA PLC’s, sometimes referred to as cohorts, typically meet over multiple sessions over multiple months, helping you form deep connections with other people in the session. IASA offers a variety of professional learning opportunities for educators that are designed to meet you where you are at. Explore this section to discover each opportunity that is available to you in all three different pathways

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Leading With Resilience and Relevance: Navigating the Political, Social and Educational Landscape

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The superintendency doesn’t have to be a lonely job. Through IASA, you can build your network and establish strong and lasting relationships with your colleagues that will help you build greater support systems and improve your overall leadership capabilities. Explore this section to view various opportunities IASA offers. However, networking should not be limited to these events.

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2025 E A R L Y C A R E E R L E A D E R S H I P P A T H W A Y Certification

IASA MENTORING PROGRAM IASA employs a group of highly qualified, retired superintendents who serve as Field Services Directors and are mentors to first, second and third-year superintendents. IASA is divided into 21 regions and each new superintendent is paired with a Field Services Director from the same area. You can call or email your Field Services Director with any questions that arise. They are available 24/7 to assist you! In addition, the Field Services Directors may organize in person or Zoom weekly, bi-weekly or monthly meetings to provide timely information to mentees. The meetings are also the perfect networking opportunity for you to collaborate with peers. If there are topics that you feel your region would benefit from discussing, always let your FSD know and he or she will organize an opportunity to connect. Superintendent’s FY 26 Task Planner Also included in this catalog is the IASA Superintendents Task Planner. This document, updated each year, provides dates and timelines on when to submit grants, reports and documents. While the task planner is extensive, it can never be exhaustive.

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You won’t find a better value. Call your IASA Field Services Director for all your mentoring needs!

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2025 ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMIES

Every administrator academy IASA offers is led by an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner. Academies are held throughout the year, with multiple sessions for each event. The administrator academies IASA offers have been grouped into 4 categories:

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This course is designed to help K-12 district superintendents understand and build thriving learning ecosystems that foster student success and community engagement. Through interactive sessions, participants will explore key components of a robust learning ecosystem, including physical infrastructure, teacher development, student engagement, and digital tools. This academy will guide Administrators and district personnel through a working session and in-depth overview of the topics and processes related to meeting School Code Compliance requirements through ISBE, ROEs, and ISCs. District Administrators and personnel will work directly within the Electronic Compliance Portal. REGISTER HERE T R A N S F O R M A T I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P P A T H W A Y Certification E A R L Y C A R E E R L E A D E R S H I P P A T H W A Y Certification P R O F E S S I O N A L L E A R N I N G S U P E R I N T E N D E N T R E A D Y Certification

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This training will provide district leaders with an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on how AI can be applied to improve district operations, enhance decision-making processes, and prepare students for a tech-driven world. Each participant will explore real-world applications of AI in education and its potential impact on the future of learning.

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In today’s educational landscape, effective communication is more important than ever. This course is designed to equip superintendents and district leaders with the tools and strategies necessary to lead through communication challenges, build stakeholder trust, and enhance district transparency.

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This course is held in Springfield when the legislature is in session. A Senator and a Representative will be scheduled to speak with the participants about the legislative process in a hearing room at the Capital. Presentations by Senate and House Staffers will be scheduled as well as a presentation by a staff member from the Governor’s office.

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