Inside IASB
Inside IASB
Illinois Association of School Boards
Inside IASB is a podcast series from the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) that offers information and encouragement to Illinois school board members. The Illinois Association of School Boards is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control. Although not a part of state government, IASB is organized by member school boards as a private not-for-profit corporation under authority granted by Article 23 of The Illinois School Code.
Reflecting on Communication and Community Engagement Tactics
Isaac Warren, Assistant Director of Digital Communications at the Illinois Association of School Boards, discusses an in-district workshop with Sandra Kwasa, Director of Board Development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilschoolboards/message
May 8, 2024
19 min
Inclusive Education: Hard Choices Ahead - Part 1
Bond County School District 2 Superintendent Wes Olson, Ed.D., and Board President Randi Workman, sits down with Isaac Warren, Assistant Director of Digital Communications at the Illinois Association of School Boards to discuss how the district made a difficult, equitable decision in their school district. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilschoolboards/message
Apr 24, 2024
17 min
How School Boards Promote Equity and Inclusion
Isaac Warren, Assistant Director of Digital Communications at the Illinois Association of School Boards, sits down with Nakia Hall to discuss the work of Equity in school boards across the state, and how equitable decisions can be made together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilschoolboards/message
Apr 10, 2024
23 min
What is the Board Evaluation Instrument?
How do members assess the board’s meetings, member behavior, vision and planning, and board/superintendent relations? Hear from Blue Ridge Board President Franci Miller, Superintendent Dr. Hillary Stanifer, and Patrick Allen, Director of Field and Equity Services at IASB as they discuss the merits of applying this resourceful instrument annually. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilschoolboards/message
Mar 27, 2024
37 min
Unlocking Potential: Navigating the Myers-Briggs® Team Workshop
Illinois Association of School Boards Field and Equity Services director Laura Martinez discusses how school boards can benefit from the Myers-Briggs® Team Workshop. Additional Resources Learn more about IASB's Myers-Briggs® Team Workshop Find your Field Services Director --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilschoolboards/message
Mar 13, 2024
14 min
The Current State of School Mandates
Illinois Association of School Boards Director of Governmental Relations Barbara Hobrock gives insight into the current state of School Mandates, and what steps school board members can take to begin a discussion with their district and legislators. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilschoolboards/message
Feb 28, 2024
21 min
What is an Advocacy Ambassador?
Illinois Association of School Boards Director of Governmental Relations Mary Ellen Buch discusses the Advocacy Ambassador program, and how it ties into the work of the school board. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilschoolboards/message
Feb 14, 2024
13 min
How do I Speak With My Legislator?
Illinois Association of School Boards Director of Governmental Relations Mary Ellen Buch shares tips on how school board members can confidently speak with their legislators about the issues that matter most to their districts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilschoolboards/message
Jan 31, 2024
11 min
Let's Discuss Division Leadership
Illinois Association of School Boards Senior Director of Field and Equity Services Reatha Owen shares her insights into what school board leadership entails, and how board members can get more involved in their district. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilschoolboards/message
Jan 17, 2024
21 min
COSSBA Advocacy Conference Recap
Illinois Association of School Boards Governmental Relations Director Mary Ellen Buch and Fremont SD 79 school board member Shawn Killackey share what they learned during their time at the Consortium of State School Board Associations Advocacy Conference in Washington D.C. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilschoolboards/message
Jan 4, 2024
24 min
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