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IASA 5K ‘Super’ Fun Run/Walk returns to
menu of networking activities
IASA is excited to
continue our
'Super' 5K Fun
Run/Walk
this
year. It will be held
Thursday morning
October 9 at 6:45
a.m.! The run/walk
is designed for
runners and
walkers of all
levels and will
begin and end at
the Lost Bridge Trail. Come join your colleagues for this
event (and receive a free t-shirt). There is no cost to
attend the event.
The Crowne Plaza
Ballroom will be the site
of the late night
President’s Reception
on Thursday evening,
giving members an
opportunity to network
with each other.
Breakout Sessions
Pick a topic that’s timely and important
for Illinois educators and we’ve got it
covered for the IASA Annual
Conference. We have put together an
exciting lineup of breakout sessions
designed to give you the information
and tools necessary to meet the new
demands and challenges in public
education. Breakout sessions will focus
on principal and teacher evaluations,
1:1 devices, social media in the
schools and school safety, to name
just a few.
“As a first year superintendent, I found the
IASA Annual Conference to be a place I
could gain professional development,
network with first year superintendents, and
visit with experienced superintendents.
Veteran superintendents were always willing
to discuss the challenges they face
everyday. My first IASA Annual conference
was a great learning opportunity during my
first year as a district leader. I would recommend all new and
experienced superintendents attend the conference on a
yearly basis.”
Mike Curry, V.I.T. Community 2
“As a new
superintendent, the
IASA Conference in
October was
invaluable. The
sessions reminded
me to focus my
time and energy on
what matters most. The sessions
were both practical and
encouraging.”
Dr. Donald D. Owen, Urbana
School District 116
See page 18 for the New Superintendents’ Strand at the Conference
