The IPA - Building Blocks of Educational Leadership
I have been privileged to attend the IL Principals Association 37th Annual Principals Professional Conference held in Peoria, IL October 5 - 7, 2008. Dr. Adolf Brown III, an international speaker and trainer from Virginia, keynoted the opening session on Monday titled "Ahead of the Curve - Closing the Achievement Gap." Dr. Christopher Koch, IL State Superintendent of Schools, updated attendees on the state of education in IL at the Second General Session. The Third General Session was extremely motivating; Michael Dorn a nationally renowned speaker from Georgia presented "School Safety Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." He really opened my eyes to the large and important role I play in my students' lives. I also attended small group sessions focusing on staff development, issues facing new principals and RtI.
The IL Principals Association is a 4300 member professional organization representing elementary, middle and secondary principals, assistant principals and deans throughout Illinois. The Mission of the IPA is to advance learning through effective educational leadership. I am proud to be a member of this organization.
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