Joint Annual Conference

Conference Registration Opens June 3

Make plans to attend this premier training and networking event.

DELEGATE ASSEMBLY

Call for Resolutions is Open

Member school boards can submit Resolutions for consideration.

TRAINING

Online Learning Opportunities

Archived Webinars and Online Courses are available for on-demand viewing.

News

  • Panels Chosen to ‘Share the Success’ at 2024 Annual Conference
    Conference

    Panels Chosen to ‘Share the Success’ at 2024 Annual Conference

    Thirty-one Share the Success panels will be presented by Illinois school districts.
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  • COSSBA News for May 2024
    COSSBA

    COSSBA News for May 2024

    Registration is open for the COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference, September 8-10, 2024.
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  • Popular Legal Reference Available in Print and Digital, Now in 18th Edition
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    Popular Legal Reference Available in Print and Digital, Now in 18th Edition

    The publication presents more than 1,600 Q-and-A entries in 27 chapters.
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  • 2024 Joint Annual Conference Registration Opens June 3 
    Conference

    2024 Joint Annual Conference Registration Opens June 3 

    The 2024 Joint Annual Conference is November 22-24.
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Upcoming Events

  • 3
    Jun 2024
    Jun 3, 2024

    Blackhawk Division Virtual Governing Meeting 06/03/2024

    Join your fellow division members to plan upcoming division meeting programs by discussing topics that are important to you and your board.
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  • 4
    Jun 2024
    Jun 4, 2024

    Three Rivers Division Virtual Governing Board Meeting 06/04/2024

    Time: 6:00 PM Zoom link will be provided in the registration confirmation. This is a no-cost event. All registrations must be completed online through the IASB database management system to receive the Zoom link.
    Details
  • 5
    Jun 2024
    Jun 5, 2024

    Central Illinois Valley Division Virtual Governing Meeting 06/05/2024

    Join your fellow division members to plan upcoming division meeting programs by discussing topics that are important to you and your board.
    Details
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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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May/June Journal Offers Safety & Security Resources

The May/June Journal offers current information on school safety and security topics, plus equity characteristics and educator shortage commentary. 

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