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Illinois Principals Association

Building School Leader Network

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Lynne Woodrum

lynne@ilprincipals.org
217-241-0592

The goal of the IPA Building School Leader Network (BSLN) is to equip established administrators with the supports needed to effectively sustain culture, build systems and develop their learning organization, while affording the self-care necessary to build a sustainable career as a learning leader. For an additional fee, 20, 40, or 60 hours of coaching is available to individual administrators. This network is designed to serve school leaders who have been in the principalship for 3-5 years

Program Details

Learning Objectives

  1. Gain means for effectively addressing complex issues of school culture using the School Leader Paradigm.
  2. Clarify and integrate who you are and what you do to maximize your purpose as a learning leader.
  3. Identify the stakeholders within the school to develop shared leadership.
  4. Expand your tool box for leading deep systems change to improve learning through shared leadership.
  5. Leverage your professional learning network (PLN) to provide inspiration and support for ongoing transformational leadership.

Leading Objectives

  1. Apply cycles of inquiry to take intentional action in the Culture, Systems, and/or Learning Domains to improve teacher practice and student learning.
  2. Operationalize time and process management techniques into a high-impact weekly calendar that promotes proactive (rather than reactive) leadership.
  3. Refine key shared leadership structures in the school.
  4. Increase your knowledge and skill in growth-focused supervision and critical conversations.
  5. Embed habits and disciplines of self-care that help you lead an effective and sustainable career without losing your wholeness as a human being.

Network Team

NETWORK LEADER

Dr. PJ Caposey
Superintendent

Meridian CUSD 223

Dr. Caposey will present the activities during highly interactive sessions and provide new learning and application strategies through knowledge sharing, reflection and collegial discussion. Participants will receive a rich variety of resources and tools to support their leadership development. In addition, Team Leaders will be available to individually support network participants throughout the program.

Dr. Caposey became a principal and the tender age of 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school which commonly achieved near the bottom of their county to multiple national recognitions. After four years, Dr. Caposey moved to his current district, Meridian CUSD 223, as superintendent and they have experienced a similar turnaround leading to multiple national recognitions for multiple different efforts. Read more about Dr. Caposey here.

Registration and Dates

Registration

IPA Member: $900Non-IPA Member: $1,350Special IPA member rate offered for participants in the network that have never been an IPA member before. Network registration includes Annual Conference Sunday reception and Monday Annual Conference attendance. Tuesday of the Annual Conference can be added on for an extra $50

Registrants will also receive a copy of The Enneagram Beginner’s Guide: A Roadmap to Self-Discovery, Growth and Healthy Relationships (Understanding The Enneagram) by Damian Blair

Register for Building School Leader Network
and Apply for $500 Scholarship

Dates

August 2-3, 2022 (Tuesday and Wednesday)
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington

10 Brickyard Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701

October 16 & 17, 2022 (Sunday and Monday)
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Network Session)
Sunday: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (IPA Annual Conference Reception)
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield DoubleTree

701 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Monday: 8:00 am – 4:15 pm (IPA Annual Conference Day 1)
BoS Center
1 Convention Center, Springfield, IL 62701

Discounted Day 2 (October 18th) available for $50

January 12, 2023 (Thursday)
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington

10 Brickyard Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701

March 2, 2023 (Thursday)
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington

10 Brickyard Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701

Virtual Supplemental Network Sessions

Scheduled based on group’s availability.

May 2 or 3, 2023 (Tuesday or Wednesday)
Full day; times to be determined
Tour of State Capitol, Discussion of the Legislative Process and Advocacy Work, Attendance at a House or Senate proceeding and/or legislative committee (depending on session schedule).
Illinois State Capitol
401 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62701

Coaching

Experienced principals and administrators face new challenges, both from external leadership as well as from their own desire to improve their leadership impact and the performance of the school. Reflective coaching, collaborative discussions and planning are essential in supporting their continued development. As part of the comprehensive leadership development offered by the Illinois Principals Association, highly trained and experienced coaches are available to IPA professional development program participants and districts. Find out more here.

Program Sponsors

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