Experience learning at your convenience.
The Association offers its members learning opportunities through online courses and webinars. You are a few clicks away from a wealth of knowledge about board work and current education topics and trends.
Online Courses are offered to satisfy state-mandated training requirements and to build your essential knowledge and skills of board work. Registration for Online Courses is required, and course fees may apply.
IASB offers webinars throughout the year to inform on a range of topics, from policy and legal issues to current education topics and trends to leadership best practices. Webinars are presented live and most are archived for later on-demand viewing. Archived Webinars are offered free to IASB members as a benefit of membership.
View the list of upcoming live webinars and register to attend.
New Board Member Online Training Bundle
This online training offering includes three courses produced by IASB exclusively for new board members, while also meeting state mandated training requirements for newly seated school board members. Register for the New Board Member Online Training Bundle.
Upcoming Webinars
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PRESS and PRESS Plus Issue 114: Spring Policy Planting for Summer Blooms 04/09/2024
PRESS Issue 114 is here! Join the PRESS Editors on Tuesday, April 9, to review materials updated in response to bills that become effective during Summer 2024, bills passed during the 2023 veto session of the 103rd General Assembly, miscellaneous updates, and five-year review updates. Following the issue review, stay with us for an overview of customized PRESS Plus Issue 114.Register -
Advocacy Ambassador Mid-Month Mini 04/24/2024
IASB Advocacy Ambassadors are invited to a short presentation on SB1400 (Lightford) School Discipline which amends SB100 student discipline policies. Explore the background of the bill and how both Administration and Union groups are working together to identify the best approach to discipline for all involved.Register -
JAC 2024: A Guide to Registration 05/23/2024
Do you have questions regarding the Joint Annual Conference registration process? Let our team be your guide while sharing best practices to ensure a smooth registration. Whether you are an experienced roster manager or a first-timer, this webinar will equip you with knowledge and confidence for the June 3 opening day of registration, and beyond.Register
Open Meetings Act Reminder: For those boards that choose to attend IASB’s online training together in-person or virtually, a reminder that the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/) requires school boards to discuss district business only at properly noticed board meetings. Other than during a properly noticed board meeting, a majority or more of a Board-quorum may not engage in contemporaneous interactive communication to discuss district business during any training or other event, whether in person or electronically.