How might school leaders navigate today’s social and political climate? Join CEL for a conversation with Jan Stallones on Monday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. ET. Open to all CEL and National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) members! Register today: forms.gle/jd4eeCaRqL9mLo… #onleadership #cel24 #celtalks #leadELA #CEL_ELQ

Three Levels of Support for ELL: Classroom, School, District (FREE) — learn about research-based effective instructional strategies for English learners. November 13, 9 a.m.-Noon. Register today!ow.ly/X6r350SRzct

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Come learn from Carol Jago and I'm on IG, Threads, and Bluesky -@sonjacherrypaul at #CEL24 this November as we discuss why LEADERSHIP matters as well as the daily MATTERS of leadership. Information and Registration: bit.ly/CELConference

Each year, CEL recognizes an Exemplary Leader, Innovative Leader, and Teacher-Leader of Excellence. We will be seeking nominations from late November through the start of 2025: Consider nominating a mentor and leader! bit.ly/CELawards

Dr. Stanley Leone, Jr. will share about his traumatic childhood experiences and how school relationships led him to a more productive, healthy life. Join us October 20-22 for the 2024 IPA Education Leaders Annual Conference! Register today! ow.ly/r9ZH50TtRgz

Don’t overcomplicate leadership. Take care of people.

Congrats and thank you to all the Illinois Principals Association past presidents and current president Cris Edwards. Your leadership matters!

So excited for today's sessions at the Illinois Principals Association Fall Conference

Was wonderful spending time with some of the Illinois Principals Association mentors this afternoon!

Mark your calendar for these important Illinois Principals Association dates!

Mentors and proteges: reunited at the Illinois Principals Association Fall Conference!

Ready for Day 2 of the Illinois Principals Association Fall Conference

Another IPA Conference in the books! Thanks Illinois Principals Association for providing this opportunity for growth, collaboration, connection, and fun! #BetterTogether #legacybuilders2024

As leaders, we need to engage with big ideas of LEADERSHIP but also the daily MATTERS of leadership. #CEL24 conference chair mary luckritz has organized a conference to help us navigate these aspects and tensions. More information: bit.ly/CELConference

One approach to emotional learning involves managing your mindset to bring positive thoughts, particularly about yourself. It’s easy to become lost in "should've, could've" reflections. Instead, concentrate on your positive impact and the good you contribute. #spreadalillove 💛

Just this! Space is limited!! ⭐️👇👇👇

For all National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) members who are also members of NCTE CEL, don't forget to cast your ballot for Associate Chair and Members-at-Large by November 1! @EsMteach has directions below. Then, we hope you can all join us at #CEL24 following #NCTE24 and #NCSS2024 in Boston this November!

Women now earn 59 percent of all master’s degrees in the U.S., including those in education! Join a community of inspiring women educators March 11-12 at the 2025 WELL Summit — registration opens November 18! ilprincipals.org/well-summit/

This ⬇️ was shared with me and made me giggle, so I’m sharing it with you. 😃          …out of the mouths of babes. Let this be a sweet reminder of their brilliance. 🥰