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The IASA will hold its first-ever Leadership Week February 26-28 in Springfield and will offer
attendees the opportunity to hear a dynamic lineup of speakers address topics such as school
safety, pension reform, debunking myths about America’s failing schools and how to effectively
build teacher expertise. There also will be a Legislative Advocacy Day including visiting
legislators in the State Capitol.
Also, Forecast5 Analytics will provide a demonstration of 5Sight, the business intelligence tool
that allows for rapid querying of relevant data that school districts submit to the state annually.
There is no registration fee. Simply click on the Leadership Week logo above to register.
School safety
Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director Jonathon Monken will talk about school
safety improvements in the aftermath of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Destroying myths about failing schools
Cambridge Strategic Services President Dr. John Draper will present “Crucial Conversations
about America’s Schools.” He will separate fact from fiction regarding dropouts, achievement
gaps, pay-for-performance, charter schools, and standardized test scores.
Pension reform
Ralph Martire, Executive Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability will
make a presentation explaining why the state is facing a debt crisis, not a pension crisis.
State of education in Illinois
State Superintendent of Education Dr. Christopher Koch will deliver a keynote address
regarding current issues facing public education in Illinois, including the state education budget.
Empowering teachers to improve
Dr. Anthony C. Frontier, Associate Professor in Doctoral Leadership Studies at Cardinal
Stritch University will present “Beyond Judgment: Supervision that Develops Teacher
Expertise” to empower teachers to improve their practice in an era focused on measuring their
competence.