ProfessionalLearningCatalog

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.

A

L

N

L

I O

E

S

A

S

R

E

N

F

I

O

N

R

G

P

S Y Certification U

P

D

E

A

R

E

I

R

N

T

T

E

N

N

E

D

• 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

IASA Associate Director of Professional Learning

3