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“Now more than ever in my career, I
have found it vital to network with
colleagues at functions such as the
IASA Conference. The conference
provides an opportunity for me to
share ideas with peers who are
experiencing the same types of
challenges that I face in my district.
In addition, the outstanding professional development
experiences make it a timely and valuable learning
experience.”
Dr. Tom Bertrand, Rochester 3A
“The IASA Conference provides
school leaders the latest, most up to
date information regarding school
programs and operations from
across the State of Illinois, and the
Country. In addition, IASA
brings in vendors displaying and
demonstrating services and supplies
critical to running a school district. Finally, the
opportunity to network with colleagues from around the
State helps bring it all together for me. Hope to see you
there!”
Ron Jacobs, Riverdale 100
“For me the most
important reason for
attending the IASA
Conference is the
opportunity to
communicate and
network with other
superintendents. When we realize that
we all are affected by many of the same
issues, we feel better about reaching out
to our colleagues.
It is also important to try to reach out to
our legislators, so going to Springfield
provides that opportunity to meet with
them one on one.”
Dr. Robert Lupo, Ridgewood 234
“I attend to make sure
that I am prepared to
face the many
challenges that I will
face during the
upcoming school year
because of the timely
and comprehensive
choice of topics the
sessions, keynotes and featured speakers.
I can customize my conference days to
meet my most pressing needs. I also
absolutely look forward to the opportunity
to network with my colleagues from around
the state and our outstanding IASA staff.”
Dan Marenda, La Salle 122
49th Annual IASA Conference
October 9—11, 2013
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“When a person attends
any type of conference,
their first hope is that
the sessions are
relevant, informational,
and perhaps even
invigorating. However,
in my 20 years of attending administrator
conferences, I have found that networking
with my colleagues in a relaxed setting where we can discuss best practices as well as commonalities in
our everyday experiences, has developed me more as a person and as a professional than any seminar I
have ever attended. Our IASA Conference is the perfect place to receive that “charge to our batteries”
that we all need to remind us why we have chosen to make a difference in our future and to help us reflect
on the best ways to make it happen.”
Dr. Steve Webb, Goreville 1
“It is my opinion that the number one
reason for people to attend the IASA
conference, should be so that they may
engage in professional development
put on by professionals, for
professionals. The second reason to
attend is for individuals to begin to
develop collegial relationships that can last a lifetime.”
Jay Plese, Wilmington 209U
