We know her!! Congratulations @BonnieJordan3!!

Our IAASE leaders do this so well. Trying to solve a problem? Start by listening.

Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon suggested that IDEA might “rest better” under HHS instead of the Department of Education. Tell your representatives that IDEA belongs at the Department of Education: exceptionalchildren.org/takeaction?vvs…

Best rates end this week. The program is fantastic. You don’t want to miss it!

25th anniversaryIAASE IAASE appreciate all the speakers, but today Jill Siler touched my heart. Leading with passion has emotions. It’s ok for leaders to cry, feel inadequate, feel any emotions! Because great leaders lead from the heart❤️ and don’t let fear take control

🚨The White House just issued an executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education. Eliminating ED or moving IDEA to another agency will be a step backward in serving those with disabilities. Tell your representatives to protect ED: exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/Cam…

Today’s executive order to start dismantling the Department of Education is already the third step - it follows the cancellation of millions in enacted education funding and actions that have reduced ED staff by almost half in the last two months.

Read our full statement on the Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education bit.ly/4hq32Iz

The IL Licensure Testing System committee recruitment webpage got an update. Now, it's easier than ever for IL educators to become involved in the test development process. Check out the updates + apply to participate in upcoming test development. okt.to/Ez891W Pearson

Calling new special education leaders in Illinois! Learn more iaase.org/events/events-…

CEF on the Hill today! Thanks to staff for Senator Jim Banks for a good conversation about the importance on federal investments in education. (With ⁦Afterschool Alliance⁩ ⁦NCTR⁩ ⁦National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB)⁩ ⁦AASCU⁩ )

Dr. Nakia Douglas emphasized the value of partnerships as she opened Day 2 of the Illinois State Board of Education Directors Conference.

Join Brandon K. Wright for our last admin academy of the year. Register: tinyurl.com/26ybkyrh

Less than 2 weeks left to apply for our yearlong mentoring and professional learning program for new special education leaders. iaase.org/events/events-…

Today is the last day to apply.

Franczek P.C. expands its presence in central and southern Illinois with the addition of David Braun and Brandon K. Wright as partners. These additions solidify the firm’s place as the premier school law firm in Illinois.

🚨BREAKING: IDA proposes a new dyslexia definition! 💻 Review & comment by Sept 2, 2025: rippleeffect.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1H… #Dyslexia #DyslexiaDefinition #StructuredLiteracy #PublicComment #UntilEveryoneCanRead #IDA #InternationalDyslexiaAssociation

🚀 Meet the HLP GPT – your AI partner for embedding High-Leverage Practices in everyday teaching! From collaboration to instruction, it gives practical tips to support ALL learners. Start here 👉 bit.ly/hlpchatgpt #SpecialEducation #HighLeveragePractices #EdTech

This will be a good one. Make sure to register!