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NewsIASB Welcomes Four to Policy Services, General Counsel Staffs
All four new employees of the Association started in July 2022.Read more -
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NewsPress Association, IASB Announce Cole Awards
The Cole Award recognizes outstanding coverage of education issues that emphasize the community’s connection with its local public school district.Read more -
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Sample Policies Provide Transparency for Districts Attending PD Events
Boards can adopt policies that ensure transparency for district professional development and related expenses.Read more -
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NewsCOSSBA to Host Free Federal Advocacy Webinar
August 18 webinar will cover the proposed Title IX regulations.Read more
Upcoming Events
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18Aug 2022Aug 18, 2022
Your District and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 08/18/22
Illinois school districts are responsible for funding support staff pensions with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Join IMRF Field Representative Mandy Beedie-Powers for an informative session regarding the funding of the system, the benefits for employees, and your board's responsibility as one of almost 3,000 employers within the system.Details -
25Aug 2022Aug 25, 2022
Introduction to Social Emotional Learning in Illinois 08/25/2022
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) leads to beneficial outcomes for students and schools. Join Ryan Wamser and Matt Weld from ROE 40 and the Area 5 SEL Hub to learn what SEL looks like in schools and what current state initiatives can mean for districts as they strengthen their work in supporting student and staff mental health, resiliency, and equity.Details -
8Sep 2022Sep 8, 2022
The Value of School Communications 9/8/2022
Communicating the right message at the right time to the right audience can be the difference between success and failure. Learn how to navigate district communications in this webinar.Details
Merits of Membership
IASB offers numerous tools and services to Association member school boards based upon the Foundational Principles of Effective Governance. View the “Merits of Membership” infographic for a brief snapshot of the many resources and services available to assist Illinois school board members with their local governance responsibilities and board duties.
Learn MoreCOSSBA FAQ
IASB is a founding member of the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA), a national alliance dedicated to sharing resources and information to support, promote, and strengthen state school boards associations. Through its membership IASB is able to provide local districts access to COSSBA training opportunities, resources, and services. Visit the COSSBA website to learn more.View FAQ Resource
Summer Reading in the Journal
The July/August 2022 issue of the Illinois School Board Journal features a variety of topics for summer reading, from advocacy to literacy to energy and more.
Lighting the Way to Excellence in School Governance
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