MEMBER EVENTS

Division Meetings Underway

Register to attend one of IASB’s 21 regional events providing learning, resources, and peer recognition.

ONLINE LEARNING

Learning at Your Convenience

Learn about board work and stay current on education topics with the online learning collection.

TARGETED TRAINING

Board Presidents' Academy

Registration is open for a one-day Academy offering targeted training for current and aspiring school board presidents.

News

  • March 19 School District Referendum Results
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    March 19 School District Referendum Results

    Voters approved just two of eight building bond requests, with one remaining too close to call.
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  • COSSBA Update for March
    COSSBA

    COSSBA Update for March

    A new COSSBA UBA webinar series begins in April.
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  • IASB Invites Members to Answer 2024 Survey
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    IASB Invites Members to Answer 2024 Survey

    The Association invites members to prioritize public education topics in a 10-minute survey. 
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  • IASB Board Presidents’ Academy to visit 3 Locations Across Illinois
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    IASB Board Presidents’ Academy to visit 3 Locations Across Illinois

    The Academy will offer targeting training for current and aspiring school board presidents.
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Upcoming Events

  • 28
    Mar 2024
    Mar 28, 2024

    Data Literacy III: Illinois Report Card Deep Dive and Questions Answered 03/28/2024

    In Part III of our Data Literacy series, get a fresh look at the new features and data visualizations of the Illinois Report Card. Join Illinois State Board of Education data experts as they take a deeper dive and share new elements of the Report Card, followed by a time for you to ask your data questions.
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  • 11
    Apr 2024
    Apr 11, 2024

    Are You Ready? An AP Lunch and Learn - Normal 04/11/2024

    Join IASB for a new, in-person event just for Administrative Professionals! Begin with time for networking and lunch, then answer the question “Are You Ready?” for your next board meeting.
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  • 11
    Apr 2024
    Apr 11, 2024

    Starved Rock Division Meeting 04/11/2024

    Join State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders as he shares his vision for the future of public education, explores what we can learn from NASA about teamwork and organizational flexibility, and answers your questions about the school year. Registration now open.
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Advocacy for School Board Members

As key participants in our educational system, board members serve as an essential local resource on educational issues. Involvement by school board members in both the state and national legislative process is imperative to shaping sound education policy.

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IASB Presents the Advocacy Issue

Hear from Illinois legislators and learn what IASB offers to further members’ advocacy efforts.

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