EMPOWERING VISIONARY CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP COHORT
December 2025- April 2026
** Single day attedance now available**
HSD 218 - The Academy
10701 S. Kilpatrick Ave.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453 - 6203
All sessions run 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Central Time
Bonus Session: (Register before October 1st) 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in Addison, IL
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Four days of learning: December - April
Administrative Academy Credit
Professional Development Hours
Daily Parking
Continental Breakfast and Lunch
Session Materials
5 PD Hours per Day
Who Should Attend?
Aspiring & Veteran Curriculum Leaders,
Curriculum Directors, Instructional Coaches
Principals, Teacher Coaches,
Teachers, & Administrators
Explore learning with education leaders who deliver valid research-based learning approaches. Establish an ongoing network of leading educators who are invested in the best, most efficient, most powerful, most engaging learning for our students. Engage in EVCL to take your leadership to the next level!
Session Schedule
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*** This session has been rescheduled to May 19, 2026***
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Speaker: Erik Palmer
Title: Blame the Messenger: Avoiding Communication Mistakes
Credit Available: 5 PD Hours
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Oral communication is the largest part of a school leader's day.
Even so, very little attention has been given to developing better communication skills and understanding the costs of failing to do so. Doctoral programs, principal licensure programs, and leadership resources (e.g., magazines, conferences) discuss data analysis, DEI, RTI, assessment, and more but never offer specific ideas about how to communicate effectively. Though you are called upon to speak often, you likely have had no instruction in communication skills.
Ineffective oral communication can be costly.
Great ideas are undermined by a mediocre or weak presentation, well-meaning leaders unintentionally hurt staff morale, and many initiatives are Dead On Arrival because of the way the message was designed and/or delivered by the presenter. Leadership is a highly verbal business involving speaking to incredibly diverse audiences, but many school leaders are not adequately prepared for those communication demands. |
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Need assessments that are appropriate to YOUR students? Want to make sure that students are successful in representing their level of learning for the standards-based curriculum designed in your district, school and classroom?
Unite your team around high-quality, standards-aligned assessments while celebrating individual teaching styles. Learn the art of shared language, tools, and strategies to ensure assessments are meaningful and effective in every classroom. |
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Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Speaker: Cathleen Weber
Title: ESSA, Title 1 & IWAS Unmasked!
Credit Available: Adminstrator Academy or PD Hours
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Gain an in-depth overview of the indicators utilized in the Illinois response to Every Student Success Act (ESSA) accountability system.
See an overview of the ESSA law, the indicators used to designate schools, the requirements of schools designated for targeted and comprehensive support, funding support provided through the Title I - School Improvement 1003(a) Grant, and the requirements of the grant process including the use of the ISBE IWAS portal. Learn the reports used for the annual designations available in IWAS.
Discuss school improvement alignment to ensure positive student achievement. Although time will be devoted to those designated for improvement, this academy will be important for every school due to the annual calculation of the summative index score. We will share experiences, barriers to student achievement, successful innovative ideas on student achievement, and communication opportunities for you to guide stakeholder knowledge in your community. |
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Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Speaker: Jennifer Pollack
Title: New Administrator Onboarding: Tools to Prevent Going Overboard
Credit Available: 5 PD Hours
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Are you a new administrator feeling thrown into the deep end—or someone charged with guiding them through it? Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role or leading the onboarding process, this session is designed for you.
Even experienced educators can struggle when taking on the new title of School Administrator. This workshop focuses on growing self-efficacy in new leaders—building confidence and competence from day one.
At the same time, you’ll learn how thoughtful onboarding fosters your entire admin team’s collective efficacy, strengthens relationships across the building and district, and aligns new leaders to shared district goals.
When done well, onboarding doesn’t just support the individual—it builds a connected, collaborative leadership culture focused on continuous improvement.
Together, we’ll explore:
Great leaders aren’t made overnight—or alone. Join us to create onboarding experiences that empower new administrators and elevate your team’s collective success. Learning Objectives:
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Online Registration - Accepts credit cards but no Purchase Orders
Group Registration- Teams larger than 5 - Discounts apply
Conference Fees
Early Bird Rate (before 9/1/25) $999
Member Rate: $1,199
Non-Member: $1,248 (includes 1 year of membership)
How to Register
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Online: Use your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express card at http://www.illinoisascd.org
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Mail: Send the completed form with a check or copy of the PO to IL ASCD EVCL — Illinois State University, Conference Services, Campus Box 8610, Normal, IL 61790-8610.
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Fax: Fax the completed form to 309-438-5364 using your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express or a copy of your school P.O.
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Email: Email a completed registration form and approved PO to [email protected]
