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We are proud to offer a wide variety of topics presented by national leaders in education. Our staff and Board are "in the trenches" daily making us experts on teaching and learning. If you don't see a workshop that fits the need of your learning community please let us know and we can design a learning opportunity specifically for you. We ask that you use ILASCD as a resource to share your thinking, answer your questions while working together to better the whole child who deserves our best.

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Sunday at 8:49 AM

RT @ASCD: “Expertise matters . . . But we also need a new kind of discourse about expertise, a professional discourse in which all educator…

Sunday at 8:48 AM

RT @ISBEnews: ✋Levanten las manos si consideran que el IAR es útil. ✋Levanten las manos si creen que puede ser mejor. Ahora comparta sus…

Sunday at 8:47 AM

RT @ASCD: By tapping into students’ basic psychological needs, teachers can get—and keep—them engaged, writes @balancedteacher. Six Intr…

Sunday at 8:47 AM

RT @ISBEnews: Did you know ISBE’s own podcast is now available through Apple podcasts? Check out our latest episode, featuring @CHSD155's J…

Friday at 6:11 AM

ILASCD Ed Brief article for you! https://t.co/K1KYqvpnY2 https://t.co/rSo8GuCkXV

Jan. 16th 2022 at 6:55 PM

On Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated across the U.S. in honor of the iconic civil rights leader… https://t.co/8Ig6shqgWD

Jan. 15th 2022 at 9:01 AM

RT @WalterinDC: My New Blog Post "On Intent, Impact & Apple Carts" https://t.co/aw0fsdSEuV @AlabamaASCD @ASCDArkansas @ASCD_NS @AZASCD @BC…

Jan. 14th 2022 at 5:06 PM

RT @ISBEnews: Have you heard of the "racial empathy gap"? Did your own education omit some important info? Is there anything you should kno…

Jan. 13th 2022 at 9:22 AM

RT @ASCD: Administrators must be ready to reprioritize and address the effects of loss, grief, and change that educators experience amidst…

Jan. 13th 2022 at 9:22 AM

RT @ASCD: The #ASCDAnnualSummit is almost here. Don’t miss your chance to read the best work by featured session speakers like @HargreavesB…

Jan. 10th 2022 at 5:46 PM

RT @volekshy: When the work really begins - value of comprehensive PL & implementation restated: "No matter how well-designed, curriculum w…

Jan. 10th 2022 at 5:46 PM

RT @LearningForward: Education has long stood at the epicenter of the battle for civil rights. This @LPI_Learning report by @ProfKJRobinson…

Jan. 10th 2022 at 5:39 PM

RT @ASCD: School and district leaders: @ASCD wants your input. How are you using federal funds? Learn more here: https://t.co/nWnAplsZ9q

Jan. 10th 2022 at 5:39 PM

RT @ASCD: I Went Back to School In-Person . . . It’s Not “Normal” and Neither Are We. Read an educator’s guide for navigating the “inter-pa…

Jan. 10th 2022 at 5:39 PM

RT @ELmagazine: "A teacher with an 'improving' stance tends to examine individual student data carefully to look for problems of instructio…

Jan. 10th 2022 at 5:38 PM

RT @ISBEnews: Planning for college can seem overwhelming, but it's a lot easier with the right tools just a click away. Illinois High Schoo…

Jan. 6th 2022 at 6:42 AM

RT @ASCD: With #2021 rearview mirror, we’ve compiled a list with the most popular @ELmagazine articles from each issue. The takeaway? You…

Jan. 6th 2022 at 6:42 AM

RT @ASCD: Signed up for the #ASCDAnnualConference in Chicago? Get everything you need here, including travel info, daily schedules, tech re…

Jan. 6th 2022 at 6:41 AM

RT @ISBEnews: Reminder: You must complete an Administrator Academy during each fiscal year that you are actively using your administrative…

Jan. 4th 2022 at 3:14 PM

RT @PedroCPSCEO: As a CPS parent, I understand there's a lot of anxiety right now, but we must remember that, with vaccines widely availabl…

Jan. 4th 2022 at 11:58 AM

RT @DrLauraFerrell: Writing an article for @ILASCD about #schoolculture . Seeing lots of surveys, book recommendations, etc but am curious……

Jan. 4th 2022 at 8:38 AM

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Dec. 31st 2021 at 7:45 AM

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Dec. 28th 2021 at 9:10 AM

RT @ISBEnews: Don’t forget to get your application in for the Illinois Green Ribbon Schools Program. The deadline is January 10. https://…

Dec. 28th 2021 at 9:10 AM

RT @ISBEnews: The Illinois High School 2 Career tool can help your students find the Illinois college or university that’s the best fit for…

Dec. 27th 2021 at 8:29 AM

RT @ASCD: “A student who is only behaviorally engaged may go through the motions of schooling with little investment in the learning (yet l…

Dec. 25th 2021 at 9:12 PM

Happy Kwanzaa to all our African American friends. @ASCD https://t.co/VBVH0v3m0D

Dec. 25th 2021 at 10:35 AM

Happy Holidays from the Illinois ASCD community. Have a safe and merry Holiday season. @ASCD https://t.co/tXnUBShmPP

Dec. 20th 2021 at 7:10 AM

RT @WalterinDC: Matthew Joseph, #ASCDAffiliates Massachusetts ASCD board member, has published a new book "Stronger Together" which is a se…

Dec. 20th 2021 at 7:10 AM

RT @Jonharper70bd: [LISTEN] Sustaining Emotional Energy and Resilience During an Extremely Tough School Year: What Works, What Doesn’t? wit…

Dec. 15th 2021 at 3:37 PM

RT @ISBEnews: Hurry, time is running out to register for tomorrow’s virtual career fair! https://t.co/FTNchNoB8L https://t.co/sWWKvGTXQD

Dec. 15th 2021 at 3:36 PM

RT @ISBEnews: Ready to become a teacher, but not sure how or where to start? Applying for licensure in Illinois is easy. Find requirements…

Dec. 15th 2021 at 3:36 PM

RT @EScottEngland: I looked out my window just in time to see a teacher run by with her class in tow throwing "snowballs" (aka: marshmallow…

Dec. 11th 2021 at 5:56 AM

Great read! IL ASCD Ed Brief. https://t.co/q0E1oncRvw https://t.co/Vzx2e8ZcmQ

Dec. 10th 2021 at 6:31 PM

RT @ChiPubSchools: Have fun. Be safe. Be smart—a message from Chicago Principals. 🙌 leaders of @PaytonNews, @BroncoSociety, @EMPEHI4Ever…

Dec. 9th 2021 at 4:37 PM

Math as a creative pursuit! ILASCD invites you to read one of this week's articles in ILASCD Ed Briefs.… https://t.co/KU3HpXwcG4

Dec. 8th 2021 at 10:37 AM

Enjoy this article from ILASCD Ed Briefs. https://t.co/7PFl00acQa https://t.co/EOZzCNDEZa

Dec. 6th 2021 at 8:57 PM

RT @ideaillinois: #ideail is a proud sponsor of @aimsnetwork Institute Hybrid Middle School event on Dec. 7. Check out the session schedu…

Dec. 6th 2021 at 8:54 PM

RT @TheMentoree: There’s a lot happening in schools, especially right now, and the challenges can feel like too much to process. When we lo…

Dec. 6th 2021 at 8:54 PM

RT @teacher2teacher: When you look back at your teaching journey, what moments are you most proud of – and most grateful for? #WhyITeach #…

Dec. 6th 2021 at 8:54 PM

RT @CarrieMarshall1: #kinderchat- tonight is Green night at the chat, so we're talking about play. But maybe play in a way you haven't thou…

Dec. 6th 2021 at 8:53 PM

RT @ELmagazine: “When learning is too hard, it’s frustrating. When it’s too easy, it’s boring. It’s the just-right sweet spot where learnin…

Dec. 2nd 2021 at 6:16 PM

RT @ILASCD: Finally got the band back together! Live with @jennidonno and @MPC_Principals https://t.co/PuZw8VcpSm

Dec. 2nd 2021 at 9:10 AM

Finally got the band back together! Live with @jennidonno and @MPC_Principals https://t.co/PuZw8VcpSm

Dec. 1st 2021 at 2:36 PM

RT @EScottEngland: So many great takeaways, but my favorite quote: "[T]he teacher evaluation system was built of toothpicks and mayonnaise.…

Nov. 29th 2021 at 3:16 PM

Enjoy ILASCD Fall Journal! https://t.co/u5croFNcEX https://t.co/1c8pXNVWSZ

Nov. 29th 2021 at 3:14 PM

Last call! Due by December 10th https://t.co/VovqarUoHf https://t.co/p11t3TWf7R

Nov. 27th 2021 at 8:54 PM

Wishing our family and friends of the Jewish community a meaningful Hanukkah and a peaceful new year. As you light… https://t.co/w5pHofhIOQ

Nov. 26th 2021 at 6:48 AM

Interested in writing an article for the ILASCD Journal? Submit your ideas by December 10th via this form.… https://t.co/o6pEE0jUQV

Nov. 25th 2021 at 11:35 AM

Teachers are everything! Enjoy this article from IL ASCD Ed Brief this week. https://t.co/quv7BAXU7o https://t.co/UCcnoxCG1K