I have a very new obsession with AI. Who is with me? ChatGPT wrote a 90 minute presentation for me. It still needed work, but took off the mental load of organization and flow.

And mustard came to visit, too! Kriha Boucek K-12 Education Law Attorneys

I had the pleasure of teaching Title IX to 35 engaged and amazing administrators today for IASPA’s July admin academy. They are hosting another one next month as well as school district specific academies throughout the fall. Who wants to join us? Kriha Boucek K-12 Education Law Attorneys

Minimum teacher salaries: 2024-2025 - $41,188 2025-2026 - $42,411 (2.97% increase) millertracy.com/content/minimu…

It’s back to school time! Who better to get you ready than the one and only Sara Boucek. Come have fun with us!

Popsicles and dirty faces. The epitome of summer.

Darcy and I always have so much fun doing this back to school boot camp for special educators. We hope you join us!

This is important!

Are you interested in “in person” Title IX training? Join me for this Admin Academy in Peoria. You won’t regret it!

The final version of the Illinois Mandated Trainings document is now available - most are now required once every 5 years. Be sure to check out page 2 for the short list of differences between the draft published in June and the final version. okt.to/NbVa2B

We are so lucky to have Chas at Kriha Boucek!

Are you dabbling with AI in schools? The DOE issued guidance today on incorporating AI. Check it out: tech.ed.gov/files/2024/10/…. And, if you are interested in AI in special education, join Holly Colin and me at IAASE next week to explore its pros and cons.

OSERS guidance on FBA's is out. Key pieces allow FBA's to be used in gen ed to inform instruction. It's important information for our special educators. Learn more from OSERS and tune in to the Kriha Boucek K-12 Education Law Attorneys December First Friday to learn more. sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-file…

Holiday Reminder. Be a Coffee Bean! 🫘

As I said in my weekly message, to be clear, our students are not criminals avoiding arrest when they show up to our schools. All families should feel safe in sending their child to school. ⁦Capitol News Illinois⁩ ⁦Peter Hancock⁩. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-…

RFK Jr’s views are dangerous, misguided, and deeply disturbing. Frankly, his policies will hurt people. I will push back on any attempts to disrupt the health and safety of Illinoisans.  abcnews.go.com/Politics/rfk-j…

So likely the world’s first Trillionaire Elon, who received $36 Billion in govt subsidies and contracts to generate his wealth, is telling the people who built this country what they can live without, as he giggles with his chain saw. Something ain’t right

It's almost here! Join us as we chat about all the fun things going on in the education world.