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ELN Courses
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.
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 a Strategic Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) The strategic school leader exhibits the ability to anticipate, challenge, interpret,...
Becoming a Strategic Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) The strategic school leader exhibits the ability to anticipate, challenge, interpret, decide, align, and learn strategically. Researchers have found that strength in one skill cannot easily compensate for a deficit in another.
Becoming a Trustworthy Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) This course aims to assist leaders in the pursuit of becoming more trustworthy by...
Becoming a Trustworthy Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) This course aims to assist leaders in the pursuit of becoming more trustworthy by providing a structured approach to self-reflection, assessment, and exploration of personal behaviors, skills, attitudes, and strategies related to trustworthy...
Becoming a Visionary Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Visionary leaders build a group vision as a guide for making all decisions.
Becoming a Visionary Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Visionary leaders build a group vision as a guide for making all decisions. They model visionary behavior because they believe vision is contagious.
Becoming an Analytic Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Analytic leaders possess the ability to adopt a data-driven analytic approach to...
Becoming an Analytic Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Analytic leaders possess the ability to adopt a data-driven analytic approach to decision-making, promote the ability of other educators to influence the learning environment based on data and implement effective systems to expedite the...
Becoming an Articulate Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Articulate leaders adhere to high standards and exhibit a proficiency to clearly...
Becoming an Articulate Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Articulate leaders adhere to high standards and exhibit a proficiency to clearly convey and promote the mission, vision, and direction of the school while conveying intentions, roles, and responsibilities to all stakeholders.
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...
Ensuring Instructional Alignment
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the educational leader's role in ensuring alignment of...
Ensuring Instructional Alignment
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the educational leader's role in ensuring alignment of instruction to curriculum and assessment.
Ethical Considerations for School Employees
(2 PD Hrs.) By Brian Schwartz - This workshop fulfils the statutory requirement found in Article...
Ethical Considerations for School Employees
(2 PD Hrs.) By Brian Schwartz - This workshop fulfils the statutory requirement found in Article 10, Section 22 mandating that every 5 years all school employees complete training on educator ethics and school employee and student relationships.
Ethical Considerations for School Employees (2023 - 2024)
(2 PD Hrs.) By Brian Schwartz - This workshop fulfills the statutory requirement found in Article...
Ethical Considerations for School Employees (2023 - 2024)
(2 PD Hrs.) By Brian Schwartz - This workshop fulfills the statutory requirement found in Article 10, Section 22 mandating that every 2 years all school employees complete a workshop on educator ethics and school employee and student relationships.
Evaluating Assessment Alignment
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will help the educational leader demonstrate the ability to provide...
Evaluating Assessment Alignment
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will help the educational leader demonstrate the ability to provide structures and processes that ensure congruency between assessment, curricular content, and instructional methods, effectively communicate to stakeholders a...
Exemplifying Collaborative Leadership
(4 PD Hrs.) Presenter, Chad Dumas, shares insights on what it means to be a collaborative leader.
Exemplifying Collaborative Leadership
(4 PD Hrs.) Presenter, Chad Dumas, shares insights on what it means to be a collaborative leader.
How to Save a Life: Preparing for a Heart Emergency at Your School
(3 PD Hrs.) While it is required for high school students to be trained in CPR/AED, there is not a...
How to Save a Life: Preparing for a Heart Emergency at Your School
(3 PD Hrs.) While it is required for high school students to be trained in CPR/AED, there is not a requirement for teachers or staff to receive training.
Leadership@Work Part I - Becoming a Dynamic and Effective Leader
(3 PD Hrs.)By Karen Wagnon - Improve your personal intelligence!
Leadership@Work Part I - Becoming a Dynamic and Effective Leader
(3 PD Hrs.)By Karen Wagnon - Improve your personal intelligence! Becoming a dynamic and effective leader is about understanding behaviors and leadership styles. This course offers you vital insights towards becoming a greater leader.
Leadership@Work Part II - Understanding Needs and Drives to Become a More Effective Leader
(3 PD Hrs.) By Karen Wagon. In this course, the participants will have an understanding and...
Leadership@Work Part II - Understanding Needs and Drives to Become a More Effective Leader
(3 PD Hrs.) By Karen Wagon. In this course, the participants will have an understanding and distinguish the difference between ”internal needs" and "external drives" necessary to become a more effective leader.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Effective Classroom Discussions
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and...
Leading Teaching and Learning: Effective Classroom Discussions
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and evaluate effective classroom discussions and discussion techniques used to facilitate a collaborative classroom culture.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Facilitating Outcome-Based Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course will strengthen a school leader’s ability to facilitate...
Leading Teaching and Learning: Facilitating Outcome-Based Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course will strengthen a school leader’s ability to facilitate conversations with staff in order to nurture professional growth.
Leading Teaching and Learning: High-Quality Questioning
(4 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and...
Leading Teaching and Learning: High-Quality Questioning
(4 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and evaluate effective questions and questioning techniques designed to deepen student thinking and learning.
Mental Health and School Violence
(0 PD hrs.) This Illinois Terrorism Task Force video discusses how various school districts in...
Mental Health and School Violence
(0 PD hrs.) This Illinois Terrorism Task Force video discusses how various school districts in Illinois are providing mental health services to students, and the role this plays in a school violence prevention plan.
Opioid Overdose Management in the School Environment
(2 PD Hrs.) Presented by James Reimer, Jessica L. Kerr, and Garth K. Reynolds.
Opioid Overdose Management in the School Environment
(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...
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...
Sustaining an Equitable Learning Culture
(4 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr Herschel Hannah
This course provides the knowledge and skills an...
Sustaining an Equitable Learning Culture
(4 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr Herschel Hannah
This course provides the knowledge and skills an educational leader needs to construct and sustain an equitable learning environment for all students.
Traditions and Celebrations
(2 PD Hrs.) by Tiffany Barrett, IASP. Promoting and building a culture of tolerance in schools can...
Traditions and Celebrations
(2 PD Hrs.) by Tiffany Barrett, IASP. Promoting and building a culture of tolerance in schools can be a daunting task; however, it begins with the educational leader facilitating and modeling openness, respect, and freedom of thought.
Micro-Credentials
These skills assessments on the ELN platform allow you to showcase your leadership effectiveness as a school leader, earning Admin Academy Credit and recognition on your Professional Educator License.
Building Internal Relationships
Building Personal Relationships
Communication Advocacy
Communication Standards
Fostering a Data Literacy Culture
Collaborative Leadership Coaching
Directive Leadership Coaching
Reflective Leadership Coaching
Allocating and Assigning Personnel
Evaluating Operational Systems Effectiveness
Leading a Culture of Safety
Driving Vision and Mission
Assessing the Learning Environment
Evaluating Assessment Alignment
Meeting All Academic Needs
Creating a Culture of Self-Reflection
Operational Systems
Personnel
Resources
Building Internal Relationships
Building Personal Relationships
Driving Appropriate Change
Personal Professional Learning
Driving Vision and Mission
Leading Vision and Mission
ELN Webinars
Learn from educational experts from across the country about important issues of the day.
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The Mapp to Successful Parent Engagement at Your School
April 26, 2024
The Mapp to Successful Parent Engagement at Your School
Let’s take a comprehensive look at effective family engagement strategies based on Mapp’s Dual Capacity Building Framework. Participants in this webinar will review philosophies and practical strategies aimed at enhancing relationships between families and schools where collaboration and trust are imperative, ultimately leading toward improved student outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your approach to partnerships with your students’ families!
59:52
Difficult Conversations: Courage, Compassion, Connection
April 9, 2024
Difficult Conversations: Courage, Compassion, Connection
This webinar explores the whys and hows of having difficult conversations. The level of importance of this topic is very high because the consequences of avoiding tough conversations can have long-lasting and sometimes devastating effects on school districts. We will discuss how to start those conversations, develop open and honest communication patterns and provide a desired end-result of collegiality, teamwork and engagement.
1:04:07
School to Prison Pipeline - Practical Research and Recommendations from Successful Situations
April 1, 2024
School to Prison Pipeline - Practical Research and Recommendations from Successful Situations
Racial discrimination in schools in the U.S. has resulted in a disproportionate number of Black students receiving exclusionary and punitive consequences, in which they are more likely to end up part of the School-to-Prison Pipeline and less likely to graduate. In many situations, school leaders have found ways to both reduce the number of suspensions for their Black students and also the disparity in consequences between students of different racial backgrounds. This presentation will share themes that emerged from interviews with these successful school leaders, to be used as recommendations and reflections for consideration in your own school context.
58:39
Best Practices in Applying MTSS to Improve Systems, Staff, and Student Outcomes
March 27, 2024
Best Practices in Applying MTSS to Improve Systems, Staff, and Student Outcomes
Applying MTSS to system-wide improvement is key to implementing sustainable practices in schools and school districts. Various stakeholders can use the MTSS framework, which is data-driven, to facilitate continuous improvement of systems and structures. Additionally, MTSS as a framework can determine professional learning as it relates to adults' and students' academic, behavioral, and social and emotional needs.
55:30
March Madness: High Performance Under Pressure
March 12, 2024
March Madness: High Performance Under Pressure
Andrew Marotta is the leader of the Surviving & Thriving movement. Andrew is an energizing & impactful speaker, author, and school leader. He lives the words on his logo & strives to positively #IMPACT all he meets. A master storyteller, Andrew engages his audiences and fellow leaders with authentic and heartfelt stories, memorable props, and collaborative, fun, &, thought-provoking activities.
In High Performace Under Pressure, Andrew dives deep into powerful stories and experiences from his time as a Division One men’s college basketball official. He will take you through the ups and downs, successes and failures, and the journey of trying to be the best you can be under the spotlight and intense scrutiny.
Take-a-ways from the session are:
- How to be your best when it matters most.
- Next play--get the next one right.
- Empower: Be the mentor you wanted to have when you started.
- How to ‘make the right call’ in the toughest situations--and come out thriving.
- Our true job description: absorb chaos, create calm, and provide hope.
48:06
Understanding Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
March 6, 2024
Understanding Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
As culture plays a role in the way we navigate the world, interact with one other and foster innovation on a larger scale. This webinar will be focused on understanding the 4 dimensions of cultural intelligence (metacognitive, cognitive, motivational and behavioral). Individuals will be able to assess and discover areas for improving levels of CQ. Educators and leaders will learn ways to employ culturally competent strategies in the classroom and school system.
1:01:00
How to Use ELN to Master State Mandated Training
March 1, 2024
How to Use ELN to Master State Mandated Training
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Being a Literacy Leader: Understanding the Comprehensive Illinois Literacy Plan (High School)
February 28, 2024
Being a Literacy Leader: Understanding the Comprehensive Illinois Literacy Plan (High School)
The state of Illinois has a new comprehensive literacy plan. What does this mean for school leaders? This webinar is designed to give administrators the information they need to understand what is in the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan and help them identify the key leadership moves they may need to make to lead the literacy work in their schools.
56:40
Being a Literacy Leader: Understanding the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan (Elementary)
February 21, 2024
Being a Literacy Leader: Understanding the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan (Elementary)
The state of Illinois has a new comprehensive literacy plan. What does this mean for school leaders? This webinar is designed to give administrators the information they need to understand what is in the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan and help them identify the key leadership moves they may need to make to lead the literacy work in their schools.
59:43
Addressing Student Actions Online to Create a Healthier School Culture
February 7, 2024
Addressing Student Actions Online to Create a Healthier School Culture
Anonymous social media accounts, passive-aggressive texts, and hurtful comments. Bullying in the modern world is more complicated than ever- and can have a direct impact on student academic performance. But there's hope: 57% of bullying incidents stop within 10 seconds when another person speaks up, according to a recent study by Cyberbullying.org. In this session, we’ll explore ways to strengthen your school culture, student well-being, and academic success by helping students take a stance against the ever-evolving world of cyberbullying.
54:09
Today's Significant School Leader: Surviving and Thriving
January 25, 2024
Today's Significant School Leader: Surviving and Thriving
Want to be a better leader? Want to be a more effective school administrator? Looking for something fresh and different? New to administration? Experienced yet need a reboot? Meet Andrew Marotta!
In this webinar, Andrew will invigorate you, challenge you, and inspire you. He will share stories, tips, hacks, and experiences from his 20 years as a building leader. This high-energy, enthusiastic presentation will be interactive, reflective, and purposeful for you, to help you in your role as a school leader. No one promised you that the job would be easy; but Andrew will help you make it more manageable, fun, and rewarding.
In this transformative session, Andrew will focus on: the power of storytelling, having more energy & enthusiasm, providing meaningful feedback, and how to better take care of your own well-being, while doing your best to serve others. You will grow and connect through different interactive and engaging activities. Andrew will look to move your emotions & stir your soul in this powerful webinar.
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Intentional Equity Centered Leadership Planning
November 29, 2023
Intentional Equity Centered Leadership Planning
In this talk we will explore Dr. Jen Cheatham's newest work on equity-focused entry planning and determine what intentional moves leaders can make to support their schools' respective equity journey; by moving from passive conversations to purposeful and intentional actions that lift up students, family, and the school community. The conversation will leave leaders with actionable next steps to continue and sustain their work.
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Exploring Effective Strategies for Parent Engagement
October 26, 2023
Exploring Effective Strategies for Parent Engagement
Looking to increase parent engagement at your school? Join Ed Leaders Network and Track it Forward for an informative webinar on ways to improve your parent engagement program and promote volunteerism among parents. This webinar will explore effective strategies to promote engagement using real-world examples and data.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- Top problems schools face when it comes to parent engagement
- Strategies to create a more engaging parent volunteer program
- How tools like Track it Forward can improve parent volunteer program efficiency
1:01:23
Harnessing AI's Potential in Education
September 22, 2023
Harnessing AI's Potential in Education
As technology continues to reshape the educational landscape, this session delves into the transformative impact of AI within school environments, exploring its potential benefits, challenges, and the crucial task of developing comprehensive policies to ensure responsible and equitable AI integration. Discover how AI is revolutionizing teaching methods, personalizing learning experiences, streamlining administrative tasks, and shaping the future of education. Whether you're an educator, administrator, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of education, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic synergy between AI and schools. Prepare to gain a deeper understanding of AI's potential to enhance education and equip the next generation for success in an increasingly interconnected world.
52:42
The Synergy of Trust: Transforming School Culture
September 6, 2023
The Synergy of Trust: Transforming School Culture
In this one-hour presentation, participants will learn about the definitions of trust, and gain an understanding of why and how high levels of trust are a vital component of a healthy and positive school that supports the thriving and resilience of employees as well as student learning and achievement. Participants will also consider the damage done in low-trust environments, including the physiological implications of the stress related to working in this type of environment. Finally, participants will be able to identify and hopefully put into practice, in their buildings and/or district, the leadership behaviors that build and engender trust.
52:57
Connecting with Community Partners
May 4, 2023
Connecting with Community Partners
Community partnerships are an integral part of the success of an out-of-school time (OST) program as they offer additional infrastructure as well as expertise in program implementation. School districts, now more than ever, have an opportunity to engage their communities in efforts to expand opportunities for youth in the OST space. This training will present (i) the benefits of utilizing partnerships to create sustainable opportunities in afterschool; (ii) how to identify the right type of partnership; (iii) a tutorial on how to build a strong, healthy community partnership; (iv) methods to increase the longevity of established partnerships; and (v) provide resources to encourage independent execution of this framework.
57:56
All Improvement Requires Change, Not all Change is an Improvement
April 27, 2023
All Improvement Requires Change, Not all Change is an Improvement
Leadership requires change management. Whether it’s intentional or not, leaders will spend most of their time managing change. It could be driven by state mandates, board elections, or local community issues. Successfully managing change is what will separate a great leader from a mediocre or underperforming leader. If navigated properly, it can create a win-win environment. Unfortunately, that is rarely the case. School leaders get thrust into the change process and often do more damage than good. All improvement requires change, but not all change is an improvement. What happens when change initiatives go wrong? Outcomes don’t improve as intended, staff members become frustrated, leaders are weakened, and the culture of cynicism begins to develop making future change initiatives that much more difficult. “This too shall pass” becomes the motto of the day and now even the most promising initiatives will struggle to gain traction.
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Afterschool: A Key Strategy in Spending ESSER
April 5, 2023
Afterschool: A Key Strategy in Spending ESSER
Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unprecedented amount of support for afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) presented by the federal government. This presentation was developed in an effort to inform LEAs and affected parties of the availability ESSER funding, as well as provide guidance on how to use funding sustainably, particularly through partnering with local community-based organizations. During this training, we will explore the benefits of OST programming for youth and caretakers, barriers to engaging in OST programming, and how to utilize ESSER dollars to develop solutions and mitigate barriers. Finally, participants will be provided with peer examples of successful program implementation and additional resources to guide efforts.
1:04:10
Classroom Management for Middle and High School Classrooms
March 22, 2023
Classroom Management for Middle and High School Classrooms
Ideas to make simple changes to entice students to group cooperation and increase ease for the instructor. Flexible ideas to utilize regardless of the subject being taught.
Resources
Anchored to the School Leader Paradigm, IPA Resources provide tools to support learning leaders leading learning organizations.
School Leader Entry Plan
The School Leader Calendar
Cycle of Inquiry
School Leader Evaluation Plan
School Leadership That Fits
Salary, Benefit, Career Planning & Job Satisfaction Study
School Leader Paradigm
School Leader Paradigm: The Research
Ensuring Effective and Sustained Principals for Every Illinois Community
The Illinois Principal: Their Work, Their Challenges, Their Impact
School Leader Paradigm: The Learning Resources
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About IPA
School leadership matters . While this may seem intuitive, research has now made it very clear. Principals and their leadership teams influence student and adult performance in their schools by: ...
About IPA
Our Why School leadership matters. Our Vision Effective, sustained educational leaders for every Illinois school community.
Principal for a Day
Invite Your State/Federal Legislators Use the IPA Action Center to send an introductory email and invitation to visit your school.
Awards and Scholarships
The Horace Mann/IPA Junior High/Middle School Principal of the Year Awards program annually recognizes outstanding middle school leaders who have succeeded in providing high quality learning...
Awards and Scholarships
The Horace Mann/IPA High School Principal of the Year Awards program annually recognizes outstanding high school leaders who have succeeded in providing high quality learning opportunities for...
Illinois Principals Foundation
Help us turn the churn of school leadership 180 degrees on its axis by making a one-time donation or by joining Team 180 ($1 for every school day or $15 per month).
Apply to be a Mentor/Coach
Serving as a mentor or coach for another school leader is a rewarding experience. IPA mentors and coaches receive in-depth training and continuous support to maximize their success supporting others.
Coaching Services
All leaders must continue to develop their leadership skills so that they can be the best possible leader for their educational environment.
Mentoring & Coaching
School leaders (principals, assistant principals, deans, district office administrators, and department chairs) face unique challenges as they transition into new career roles.
ELN Leadership Courses
Below are leadership courses that have been aligned to the School Leader Paradigm under the Leadership Domains of Culture, Systems, and Learning.
ELN Micro-Credentials
About ELN Micro-Credentials Since 2017, the IPA, in conjunction with the state principals associations throughout the country, set out to create a proficiency-based system of validating a school...
Overview
School leadership matters. Common sense tells us this, but we now have plenty of research to back up this claim.
Teaching & Learning Courses
Below are teaching and learning courses that have been aligned to the School Leader Paradigm under the dimensions of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.
Hybrid Training
The IPA offers several hybrid trainings and supports that meet your needs based on the current phase of your career - ASPIRING, LAUNCHING, BUILDING, MASTERING.