Engage With Your Peers on Accountability, State Funding, Advocacy and More!

Dear IASA Members,


Join us in Springfield on January 28, 2026 for a half-day forum on the issues that will shape Illinois public education this year. We're bringing together school and district leaders to discuss state funding, legislative priorities, and the challenges ahead—with time built in for peer-to-peer discussion on what matters most to your districts.

Agenda includes:


  • Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders
  • State funding forecast for FY2027
  • Preview of the 2026 Spring legislative session
  • Small group discussions with your peers on key topics


Details:

  • Location: The Ballroom, The Student Union
  • Registration: 8:30 a.m.
  • Adjourn: 12:30 p.m.
  • Snacks and drinks provided


Reserve your spot today! Participants will receive 4 Professional Development Hours.