Illinois Principals Association

Admin Academies

Sep 23

AA#4050

Evaluator Initial Training and Retraining for Principals and Assistant Principals

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Champaign CUSD 4  

Sep 29

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  
FULL

Oct 2

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  
FULL

Oct 6

AA#3000

Leadership for Growth-Focused Schools: Transforming Assessment and Evaluation for Learning

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  
FULL

Oct 9

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Oct 27

AA#3985

Cycle of Inquiry: Learning Leaders Leading Learning Organizations

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Oct 28

AA#4229

AI Vision & Strategy: A Leader's Guide to School-Wide Artificial Intelligence Implementation (Beyond Basics)

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

Oct 29

AA#3715

School Leader Paradigm

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Nov 3

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Nov 4

AA#3668

Student Athletic Programs & SEL: Best Practices for Winning on the Field and in Life (Course 1)

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Nov 4

AA#4114

Using Student Growth Data from Diverse Populations in Teacher Performance Evaluation

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Nov 5

AA#4276

Leading with Grace: Identity, Courage, & Sustainable Impact

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

Nov 6

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Nov 6

AA#4296

From Implementation to Impact: MTSS as a Framework for K-8 School Improvement

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

Nov 10

AA#4289

Empowering Leadership: Leveraging the Illinois School Leader Evaluation Plan to Elevate Schools

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

Nov 13

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Nov 13

AA#4277

Using 5Essentials Data to Drive School Improvement

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

Nov 17

AA#4278

From Surviving to Thriving in the Principalship

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

Nov 18

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Nov 18

AA#1804

Five Key Practices for Every Teacher That Works with English Learners

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
FREE

Nov 19

AA#4283

Cultivating Hope: The School Leader Paradigm in Action

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

Nov 20

AA#1481

ECE: Administering High Quality "Preschool for All" Block Grant Programs

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
FREE

Nov 23

AA#4283

Cultivating Hope: The School Leader Paradigm in Action

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Oak Grove School District 68  

Dec 2

AA#1814

Three Levels of Support for ELL: Classroom, School, District

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
FREE

Dec 3

AA#4247

From Vacancy to Victory: A Paradigm-Aligned Approach to Hiring the Right School Leader

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

Dec 4

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Dec 4

AA#1883

ECE: Introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-3rd Edition (ECERS-3)

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
FREE

Dec 8

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Dec 8

AA#3821

Tackling Chronic Absenteeism: Leveraging Data and Implementing Proven Strategies

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Dec 9

AA#3000

Leadership for Growth-Focused Schools: Transforming Assessment and Evaluation for Learning

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  
FULL

Dec 11

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Jan 12

AA#1893

ECE: The Foundation of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) in Early Learning Environments

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jan 13

AA#1444

Manage Your Time or Time Will Manage You

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jan 14

AA#1566

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss Crucial Issues to Increase Performance

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   Online  

Jan 15

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Jan 15

AA#1762

Leading Restorative Practices at Your School

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jan 20

AA#1390

Leading Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jan 26

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Jan 26

AA#4167

Controversy, Crisis, and Change: How to Communicate During Tough Times

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jan 27

AA#1257

Bullying: Is it? Isn’t It? (Legal and Schoolhouse Implications)

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jan 29

AA#4114

Using Student Growth Data from Diverse Populations in Teacher Performance Evaluation

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Jan 29

AA#4096

Embracing an Abundance-Leadership Mindset: Prioritizing Doing Right Over Being Right

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Feb 3

AA#1804

Five Key Practices for Every Teacher That Works with English Learners

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
FREE

Feb 4

AA#3665

Women in Leadership: Learning, Leading, Living!

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Feb 5

AA#1925

ECE: Cultural & Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood Education

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
FREE

Feb 10

AA#4216

Understanding the Shift: Danielson Framework Changes from 2013 to 2022

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Feb 10

AA#4166

You've Got a Friend in Me: Principal-Assistant Principal Partnership

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Feb 11

AA#4283

Cultivating Hope: The School Leader Paradigm in Action

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Feb 12

AA#3896

The Unfinished Leader: A School Leadership Framework for Growth & Development

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Feb 17

AA#3991

Leading with a Brain-Friendly Approach

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Feb 18

AA#3927

The Power of Positive Teams in Illinois Schools

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Feb 19

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Feb 19

AA#4025

AI in Action: A Leader’s Guide to Implementation

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Feb 23

AA#3741

Mastering Self-Leadership: Achieving Personal Excellence for School Excellence

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Feb 24

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Feb 24

AA#4219

Unsupervised and Unstoppable: What All Leaders Can Learn from Women in Leadership

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Feb 25

AA#1566

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss Crucial Issues to Increase Performance

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   Online  

Feb 25

AA#3000

Leadership for Growth-Focused Schools: Transforming Assessment and Evaluation for Learning

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Feb 26

AA#3812

How Taking Care of Yourself Can Transform Your School Culture

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Mar 3

AA#4177

Be the Thermostat, Not the Thermometer: Leadership, Belonging, and Results

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Mar 4

AA#4293

Seven Commitments. One Culture. Limitless Impact.

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

Mar 5

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Mar 5

AA#1005

The Legal Basis of Student Management

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Mar 9

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Mar 10

AA#3000

Leadership for Growth-Focused Schools: Transforming Assessment and Evaluation for Learning

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Mar 10

AA#1814

Three Levels of Support for ELL: Classroom, School, District

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
FREE

Mar 16

AA#1691

ECE: Early Childhood Inclusion: Supporting Children’s Special Needs in High Quality Early Learning Environment

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
FREE

Mar 18

AA#3818

High School MTSS: A Path to Equity in Action

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Mar 19

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Mar 19

AA#1231

School Security: A Proactive and Holistic Approach

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Mar 23

AA#1886

What Went Wrong: How to Avoid Special Ed Litigation

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Mar 24

AA#1838

The Emotionally Intelligent Principal: The Key to Successful School Leadership

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Mar 25

AA#3976

Cracking the Athletic Coaching Code: Understanding & Leveraging Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Mar 31

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Apr 2

AA#4276

Leading with Grace: Identity, Courage, & Sustainable Impact

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 7

AA#3957

Programming the Future: Leading Equitable Computer Science Education for English Learners

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
FREE

Apr 8

AA#4072

Hop on Board the Energy Bus for a Ride to a More Positive You!

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 9

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Apr 9

AA#3924

Strategies for Family Engagement at the High School Level

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 13

AA#4296

From Implementation to Impact: MTSS as a Framework for K-8 School Improvement

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 14

AA#4166

You've Got a Friend in Me: Principal-Assistant Principal Partnership

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 16

AA#4278

From Surviving to Thriving in the Principalship

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 20

AA#3975

Changing School Cultures One Conversation at a Time

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 21

AA#3742

Student Athletic Programs & SEL: Advanced Implementation (Course 2)

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

Apr 22

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Apr 22

AA#1884

ECE: Essential Leadership Strategies for Adopting the Pyramid Model with Fidelity

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
FREE

Apr 23

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Apr 23

AA#1005

The Legal Basis of Student Management

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 27

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Apr 27

AA#3992

2025 Finding, Growing, and Sustaining Leaders (and Teachers) of Color

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 28

AA#3000

Leadership for Growth-Focused Schools: Transforming Assessment and Evaluation for Learning

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Apr 28

AA#1555

Practical Guidance on Section 504: Developing a Defensible Plan

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 29

AA#3817

Strategies to Become a School Leader Who Builds Relationships AND Drives Achievement

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Apr 30

AA#3821

Tackling Chronic Absenteeism: Leveraging Data and Implementing Proven Strategies

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 3

AA#1922

Family Engagement: Meaningful, Ongoing Involvement in PreK-8 Schools

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 4

AA#4219

Unsupervised and Unstoppable: What All Leaders Can Learn from Women in Leadership

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 5

AA#4050

Evaluator Initial Training and Retraining for Principals and Assistant Principals

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Northern Illinois University Naperville Conference Center  

May 5

AA#1159

Let Them Lead! Empowering Teacher Leaders for School Success

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 6

AA#4289

Empowering Leadership: Leveraging the Illinois School Leader Evaluation Plan to Elevate Schools

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 7

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

May 7

AA#4025

AI in Action: A Leader’s Guide to Implementation

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 10

AA#3813

Culturally Responsive School Leadership: Moving from Theory to Practice

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 11

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

May 11

AA#3914

Social Intelligence: The Swiss Army Knife of Leadership Skills

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 12

AA#3000

Leadership for Growth-Focused Schools: Transforming Assessment and Evaluation for Learning

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

May 12

AA#3913

From Words to Action: Your Response to Racism in Schools (Course 1)

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 13

AA#4171

Igniting School Leadership: Navigating Individual, School, Community, and Political Contexts

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 14

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

May 14

AA#1415

The Legal Rights of Students and Parents

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 17

AA#4002

Unleashing Your Purpose: A School Leader’s Guide to Living Your “Why”

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 18

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

May 18

AA#4277

Using 5Essentials Data to Drive School Improvement

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 19

AA#4114

Using Student Growth Data from Diverse Populations in Teacher Performance Evaluation

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

May 19

AA#3988

Humanity and Leadership: A Holistic Path Forward During a Mental Health Crisis

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 20

AA#3000

Leadership for Growth-Focused Schools: Transforming Assessment and Evaluation for Learning

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

May 20

AA#4284

Inspiring Commitment through Relationships and Connection: The School Leader Paradigm in Action

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  
NEW

May 21

AA#1566

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss Crucial Issues to Increase Performance

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   Online  

May 24

AA#4167

Controversy, Crisis, and Change: How to Communicate During Tough Times

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 25

AA#4229

AI Vision & Strategy: A Leader's Guide to School-Wide Artificial Intelligence Implementation (Beyond Basics)

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 26

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

May 27

AA#3985

Cycle of Inquiry: Learning Leaders Leading Learning Organizations

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

May 28

AA#4177

Be the Thermostat, Not the Thermometer: Leadership, Belonging, and Results

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 1

AA#4050

Evaluator Initial Training and Retraining for Principals and Assistant Principals

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Illinois Principals Association  

Jun 1

AA#4169

Mastering Tough Talks: Difficult Conversations Don't Have to be Difficult

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 2

AA#1257

Bullying: Is it? Isn’t It? (Legal and Schoolhouse Implications)

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 3

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Jun 3

AA#4016

Principal Burnout: Is Your Check-Engine Light On?

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 4

AA#1415

The Legal Rights of Students and Parents

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 7

AA#1444

Manage Your Time or Time Will Manage You

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 8

AA#1560

Caring Connections: A Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Wellness

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 9

AA#3806

Choose Joy! A Systems Approach to Elevate Student Performance

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 10

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Jun 10

AA#3715

School Leader Paradigm

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 11

AA#4216

Understanding the Shift: Danielson Framework Changes from 2013 to 2022

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Jun 11

AA#1231

School Security: A Proactive and Holistic Approach

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 14

AA#3896

The Unfinished Leader: A School Leadership Framework for Growth & Development

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 15

AA#4114

Using Student Growth Data from Diverse Populations in Teacher Performance Evaluation

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Jun 15

AA#4088

Empowering Principals: Strategies for Effective Legislative Advocacy in Education

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 16

AA#1801

Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Jun 16

AA#1838

The Emotionally Intelligent Principal: The Key to Successful School Leadership

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 17

AA#3000

Leadership for Growth-Focused Schools: Transforming Assessment and Evaluation for Learning

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Online  

Jun 17

AA#3904

Strong Entry for a Lasting Legacy

9 a.m.-12 p.m.   Online  

Jun 22

AA#2001

Illinois Performance Evaluation – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   Online  

Jun 24

AA#4050

Evaluator Initial Training and Retraining for Principals and Assistant Principals

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Northern Illinois University Naperville Conference Center