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IPA News
IPA Podcast with NAESP Executive Director Gail ConnellyIPA Seeks to Fill Membership Chair PositionRead the February 17th Edition of the PrinciPal ConnectionLatest Alliance Legislative Report AvailableUpdated Illinois Education Reform Presentation OnlineHear the latest updates regarding PERA and Ed Reform from Brian Schwartz and Alison Mormino.
Pension InformationStay on top of what is happening with educator pensions in Illinois.
Present at the 2012 Principals Professional ConferenceThe Illinois Principals Association invites you to submit a proposal to present at the 2012 Principals Professional Conference in Peoria.
Need a Place to Stay?Room blocks now available for the IPA's 2012 Principals Professional Conference in Peoria. (Note: With the Pere Marquette closed for 2012, shuttle services will be made available from all conference hotels to the Convention Center during the conference.)
Ed News and Research
Illinois ESEA Waiver Application Available OnlineDid Your School Make the Illinois Honor Roll?ISBE Provides PERA and SB 7 GuidanceIn an effort to provide support and answer frequently asked questions, ISBE has offered Non-Regulatory Guidance for PERA and SB 7. Visit the PERA/SB 7 website often for updates from ISBE on these important issues.
Estimating the Effect of Leaders on Public Sector Productivity: The Case of School PrincipalsGregory Branch, Eric Hanushek, Steven Rivkin with the National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research investigate the impact principals have on student outcomes.
Stay On Top of Federal Legislative Issues
Featured Events
Common Core WorkshopsClick here to view a complete listing of IPA workshops dealing with the Common Core State Standards.
Aspiring Educational LeaderJoin Jason Leahy and Brian Schwartz in a workshop designed to assist talented individuals interested in the principalship. Upcoming Administrator Academies02/28/12 Become an iAdministrator to Strengthen Your Leadership and Management Skills - Elgin Designing Comprehensive Reading Instruction K-3 - Online 02/29/12 Reducing Conflict and Dealing with Difficult Employees - Elgin 03/01/12 Data-Based Decision Making - Elementary Schools - Online 03/02/12 Supporting the Change Process Associated with New School Improvement Initiatives - Springfield Data-Based Decision Making - MSHS - Online SSOS Funded Workshops
Featured IPA Service
Pride FundraisingAs the fundraising season gets under way we want to remind you of a member benefit provided by Illinois Principals Association that will help Illinois schools with successful event-based fundraising. If your school and parent leaders are unaware of this program, please forward this message.
The time-saving resources, available through Pride Fundraising , will help your school earn 30% or more than a DIY fundraising event and help you keep 90 to 95% of your profits. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Learn more about this valuable program at www.PrideFundraising.com/illinois and don’t forget to request a FREE sample and information packet. Also, save $100 with promotion code ILLINOIS when you register for this service.
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