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Wellness
Wellness is a state of being healthy in body, mind, and spirit. It involves taking care of oneself and others, and creating a positive and supportive environment. School principals play a key role in fostering and supporting a culture of wellness for the entire school community, including students, staff, and families.
Wellness is a dimension in the Culture Domain under the School Leader Paradigm.
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Each Admin Academy is designed to develop and support learning leaders leading learning organizations.
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IPA's On-Demand Academies offer administrator academy credit in an on-demand format.
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Available to all public school educators at no cost, ELN courses provide high-quality, on-demand content on the ELN platform. Don’t have access? Go here.
Advocating Personal Wellness
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will enable the practitioner to develop the ability to: demonstrate an...
Advocating Personal Wellness
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will enable the practitioner to develop the ability to: demonstrate an understanding of fitness concepts, principles, strategies, and individual differences needed to maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness, implement a...
Anaphylactic Reactions Management and Food Allergies (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hrs) This training will cover the common causes of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)...
Anaphylactic Reactions Management and Food Allergies (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hrs) This training will cover the common causes of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and train educators to recognize the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis as well as emergency treatment.
Asthma Management for School Staff (2023 - 2024)
(0 PD Hrs.) This course will provide an overview of asthma, asthma emergency response, and review...
Asthma Management for School Staff (2023 - 2024)
(0 PD Hrs.) This course will provide an overview of asthma, asthma emergency response, and review of general policies that apply to asthma management in schools.
Becoming a Fit and Healthy Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Fit and healthy leaders embrace a balance between their professional and personal...
Becoming a Fit and Healthy Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Fit and healthy leaders embrace a balance between their professional and personal lives in the dimensions of physical, emotional, creative, environmental, financial, occupational, intellectual, social, and psychological wellness.
Becoming a Self-Aware Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Self-aware leaders self-evaluate by reflecting on their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Becoming a Self-Aware Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Self-aware leaders self-evaluate by reflecting on their thoughts, feelings, and actions. Educational leaders who are self-aware become better decision-makers, exhibit more self-confidence, and communicate with clarity and intention.
Becoming an Ethical Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Leaders who prioritize ethical conduct embody a set of principles, values, and beliefs...
Becoming an Ethical Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Leaders who prioritize ethical conduct embody a set of principles, values, and beliefs that guide their actions and influence those around them.
Becoming an Optimistic Leader
(PD Hrs. 2) Optimistic leaders remain steadfast personally and professionally in the face of...
Becoming an Optimistic Leader
(PD Hrs. 2) Optimistic leaders remain steadfast personally and professionally in the face of adversity; believe adversity can be overcome; look on the positive side of situations, and are positive when others cannot see beyond problems and risks to find...
Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom (2023 - 2024)
(2 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr. Carolyn Strong. This course is a conversation about bias and...
Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom (2023 - 2024)
(2 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr. Carolyn Strong. This course is a conversation about bias and microaggressions, their impact, and how to circumvent it.
Bloodborne Pathogens (2023 - 2024)
(0 PD Hrs) By Martha Peebles
This training will cover the universal precautions for protecting...
Bloodborne Pathogens (2023 - 2024)
(0 PD Hrs) By Martha Peebles
This training will cover the universal precautions for protecting yourself from exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and AIDS.
Building a Foundation for Leadership Success
(4 PD Hrs.) By Jim Burgett - This course outlines four fundamental attributes for successful...
Building a Foundation for Leadership Success
(4 PD Hrs.) By Jim Burgett - This course outlines four fundamental attributes for successful school leaders. They are: making ethical decisions; being visible at the building level; creating positive relationships; and invoking positive attitudes.
Care for Students with Diabetes (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hrs.) Presenter Martha Peebles - This course has been designed to recognize signs and...
Care for Students with Diabetes (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hrs.) Presenter Martha Peebles - This course has been designed to recognize signs and symptoms of a diabetic reaction and how to respond when a student is in need of emergency medical attention.
Chronic Health Conditions of Students (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hr.) Presenter Martha Peebles will cover common chronic health conditions of students.
Chronic Health Conditions of Students (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hr.) Presenter Martha Peebles will cover common chronic health conditions of students. Course covers signs and symptoms of special medical conditions of students' including the need for staff to be familiar with students individual emergency...
Domestic and Family Violence (2023 - 2024)
(3 PD Hrs.) By Kathi Neubert and Denise McCaffrey.
Domestic and Family Violence (2023 - 2024)
(3 PD Hrs.) By Kathi Neubert and Denise McCaffrey. This two part course presents: 1) the effects of domestic violence on physical health, mental well-being, students' educational performance; and 2) the impact domestic violence has on children at home,...
Feeling Isolated
(2 PD Hrs.) Dr. Tammy Milby, Virginia Commonwealth University
This course will cover 4 sections:...
Feeling Isolated
(2 PD Hrs.) Dr. Tammy Milby, Virginia Commonwealth University
This course will cover 4 sections: 1) Developing a Relationship with a Mentor 2) Teamwork, 3) Professional Renewal, and 4) Coping with Stress.
HIV and AIDS (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hrs) Presenter Martha Peebles - This course covers four sections: 1)HIV Definition and...
HIV and AIDS (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hrs) Presenter Martha Peebles - This course covers four sections: 1)HIV Definition and Transmission; 2) HIV Signs and Symptoms; 3) Risk Factors and Education; 4) Parent and Student Rights; gives insight into policies and procedures for staff and...
Implementing Social and Emotional Wellness
(PD Hrs. 2) This course will enable the practitioner to obtain the ability to cultivate a...
Implementing Social and Emotional Wellness
(PD Hrs. 2) This course will enable the practitioner to obtain the ability to cultivate a commitment to and support for social and emotional wellness, establish systems for self-assessment and data collection on student, staff, and community wellness,...
McKinney-Vento Act for Homeless Students (2023-2024)
(1 PD Hrs.) Before schools can be certain they are complying with the legislation related to...
McKinney-Vento Act for Homeless Students (2023-2024)
(1 PD Hrs.) Before schools can be certain they are complying with the legislation related to education students experiencing homelessness, they must understand there are laws that protect the educational rights of homeless children.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hr.) by Dr. Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D. LCSW -- One of the most important causes of suicide is...
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hr.) by Dr. Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D. LCSW -- One of the most important causes of suicide is mental illness. This course will define mental illness and provides its relationship to suicide and how to assist suicidal students.
Nurturing a Culture of Wellness
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will allow participants to Create a collaborative framework to support a...
Nurturing a Culture of Wellness
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will allow participants to Create a collaborative framework to support a culture of wellness, foster a culture of wellness through school vision, mission, values, conversations, and activities, and promote a culture that supports...
Opioid Overdose Management in the School Environment (2023 - 2024)
(2 PD Hrs.) Presented by James Reimer, Jessica L. Kerr, and Garth K. Reynolds.
Opioid Overdose Management in the School Environment (2023 - 2024)
(2 PD Hrs.) Presented by James Reimer, Jessica L. Kerr, and Garth K. Reynolds. This course covers the Illinois Public Act 99-0480 which allows trained school personnel to administer an opioid-blocking medication to a person having an opioid overdose...
Roadblocks
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Joan Rhodes, UVC. This course discusses roadblocks in the workplace and...
Roadblocks
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Joan Rhodes, UVC. This course discusses roadblocks in the workplace and identifies strategies for overcoming those roadblocks. In addition, this course also provides strategies for dealing with difficult people in the workplace.
Seizures - IL Public Act 101-0050 (2022-2023)
(0 PD Hrs) By Ayesha Akhtar
In this mandated course, participants will be introduced to the many...
Seizures - IL Public Act 101-0050 (2022-2023)
(0 PD Hrs) By Ayesha Akhtar
In this mandated course, participants will be introduced to the many types of seizures, what triggers seizures, medication, and treatment options.
Seizures - IL Public Act 101-0050 (2023-2024)
(1 PD Hrs.) By Ayesha Akhtar
In this mandated course, participants will be introduced to the many...
Seizures - IL Public Act 101-0050 (2023-2024)
(1 PD Hrs.) By Ayesha Akhtar
In this mandated course, participants will be introduced to the many types of seizures, what triggers seizures, medication, and treatment options.
Self-Reflection and Growth
(4 PD Hrs.) Self-reflection is looking into a mirror and describing what you see.
Self-Reflection and Growth
(4 PD Hrs.) Self-reflection is looking into a mirror and describing what you see. It is a way of assessing yourself, your ways of working and how you study.
Sports Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hrs.) By Kurt Gibson, Nicole Schaefbauer, and Philicia Deckard.
Sports Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hrs.) By Kurt Gibson, Nicole Schaefbauer, and Philicia Deckard. This presentation by IHSA, IESA, and the Brain Injury Association of Illinois will address concussion management as required by the Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act.
Teen Dating Violence (2023 - 2024)
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Terry Lilley. This course will include two sections: 1) Teen Dating Violence...
Teen Dating Violence (2023 - 2024)
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Terry Lilley. This course will include two sections: 1) Teen Dating Violence and Abusive Relationships; and 2) Responding to Teen Dating Violence and Abusive Relationships.
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
(2 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association.
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
(2 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course introduces educators to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and explains the impact these traumatic experiences have on health and behavioral outcomes for children.
Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and Your Responsibility to Report (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hrs.) A child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity, period.
Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and Your Responsibility to Report (2023 - 2024)
(1 PD Hrs.) A child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity, period. When a perpetrator engages with a child this way, they are committing a crime that can have lasting effects on the victim.
Vaping
(2 PD Hrs.) This course provides an education on electronic nicotine delivery systems or ENDS,...
Vaping
(2 PD Hrs.) This course provides an education on electronic nicotine delivery systems or ENDS, also known as vapes. Participants will review emerging trends in adolescents who use these devices and have the opportunity to expand discussions associated wi
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