Expand your professional network to include colleagues also launching their administrative careers as well as veteran Illinois leaders.
Fulfill your annual AA requirement (this event is approved for ISBE AA credit). Receive IPA school leader resources. Explore ways to build relationships and create a positive school culture.
Acquire tips, strategies, and inspiration to ensure your first 90 days as a school leader are a success.
Day 1
July 16, 2025, 8 a.m.
Day 1 Dinner
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Rotunda
Day 2
July 17, 2025, 8 a.m.

speakers

Event Leader

Janice Schwarze

Professional Learning Associate

IPA

Guest Speaker

Dr. Jason Leahy

Executive Director

IPA

Guest Speaker

Dr. Susan Homes

Deputy Executive Director

IPA

Guest Speaker

Brian Schwartz

Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel

IPA

Guest Speaker

Dan Kaiser

Field Service Specialist

IPA

Registration changes must be received via email at workshops@ilprincipals.org. If you do not cancel or transfer your registration before Noon the day prior to the event and/or are not in attendance, you are responsible for full payment.

If you are unable to attend or complete your On-Demand Academy, the following options are available (provided your request is received before Noon the day prior to the event):

  1. Send another individual in your place incurring no service charge;
  2. Transfer your registration to another IPA event (of equal or less value);
  3. Receive credit in the amount of the event eligible for all IPA events and IPA merchandise (see below for details); or
  4. Receive a refund (see below for details).

Information regarding credits and refunds:

  • If refund/credit request is received more than five business days prior to the event, the refund/credit will incur a $25 service charge.
  • If refund/credit request is received within five business days of the event, the refund/credit will incur a $50 service charge.
  • If refund/credit request is received after Noon the day prior to the event, you are responsible for full payment.
  • Credits for events and merchandise expire each year on June 30.

The IPA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events at any time. If your event has been canceled or rescheduled, you may request a refund, credit or transfer the registration fee to another IPA event.