Workshop Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I register for workshops?
A: There are two ways to register for IPA workshops. See below. Note: No phone registrations accepted.

1. Online Registration(coming soon)
2. Registration Form

Q: Am I registered for a workshop?
A: You will receive an e-mail confirmation after your registration has been processed. Questions?
Call – 217-391-0848 or email Beth or Melissa

Q: What are the workshop times?
A: Registration/Coffee & Rolls 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Workshop 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Lunch Provided)

Note: Check Online Workshop Calendar for complete details to confirm workshop times. Some events may have different start and ending times.

Q. What are the workshop locations, maps and directions?
A.

List of Workshop Locations
Rand McNally
Mapquest

Q: What are the workshop/conference fees?
A:

1-Day Workshop Fees
Member Rate $165.00
Non-Member Rate $240.00
(Rates subject to vary due to workshop expenses.)

2-Day Workshop Fees
Check Online Workshop Calendar for specific details. (Details may vary with events)

RESPRO-Partial Funded Workshops
RESPRO-Partial funded workshops are free to three people per RESPRO school that did not make AYP as a result of the 2006 test results or 2007 test results. Other attendees must pay.

List of RESPRO Funded Workshops
Check Online Workshop Calendar for complete details.
ACT Reading Instruction (PSAE)
Improving Student Achievement on Reading ISAT (K-5)
Improving Student Achievement on Reading ISAT (6-8)
Improving Student Achievement on the ISAT Mathematics (K-8)
Improving Student Achievement on the PSAE Mathematics
Motivating Math Students with Engaging Activities (9-12)
Reading Instruction Targeting Students from Poverty
RtI and Comprehension Instruction
Using ISAT Analysis to Improve Subgroup Achievement

Q: What is the Workshop Cancellation and Change Fee Policy?
A: Conference & Workshop Cancellation/Substitution Policy

Workshops:
Substitutions for workshops may be made at any time with notice to the IPA, provided that such substitution is during the same fiscal year.

Reservations may be cancelled more than five days prior to a workshop with a full refund, less a $25.00 service charge. Alternatively, the registrant may have the full amount of the workshop applied to another workshop within the same fiscal year

Cancellations within five business days will be assessed a $50.00 service charge.

Individuals who do not cancel their reservation and are not in attendance are responsible for full payment.

The IPA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule workshops at any time. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling, members may either request a full refund or have the registration fee applied to another IPA conference, workshop or event.

Conferences & Other Events:
Substitutions for conferences (such as the Principals Professional Conference and the Assistant Principals Conference) and other like events are not allowed.

Reservations may be cancelled more than ten working days before any conference or event with a full refund, less a $25.00 service charge.

Cancellations within ten business days will be assessed a $50.00 service charge.

Individuals who do not cancel their reservation and are not in attendance are responsible for full payment.

The IPA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule conferences and events at any time. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling, members may either request a full refund or have the registration fee applied to another IPA conference, workshop or event.

Q: What is the workshop credit?
A: Each administrator is required to take one Administrators Academy per year.

The Illinois Principals Association will record the Administrators Academy with ISBE within 2 weeks after you have attended the workshop.

Questions? Please contact Rashonda at rashonda@ilprincipals.org or 217-391-0848.

CPU Credit
Each workshop clock hour is equal to 1 CPU.
Example:
8:00 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 – 11:30 Workshop = 3 CPUs
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 3:30 Workshop = 3 CPUs
Total: 6 CPUs

Please retain two forms to identify that you attended the workshop. Examples: IPA Administrator Academy Certificate of Attendance, Agenda

CPDU Credit (Teachers Only)
Each workshop clock hour is equal to 1 CPDU.
Example:
8:00 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 – 11:30 Workshop = 3 CPDUs
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 3:30 Workshop = 3 CPDUs
Total: 6 CPDUs

An Evidence of Completion for Workshop, Conference, Seminar, Etc. Form #77-21B will be given at the end of the workshop.