What is the IPA?
The Illinois Principals Association is a professional organization of building level school administrators. Two things lie at the core of what we do.
- The first core task is Professional Development. Through conferences, workshops and publications, the Association works to increase the knowledge and enhance the skills principals need in order to meet the demands of their ever increasingly complex jobs. We consider that we are building better schools by building better principals.
- The second core task is Solving Problems. Staff members with years of experience as elementary and secondary principals, an attorney and others are available to answer questions, provide services or furnish support. We like to say, "IPA is only a phone call away". The Association also works to Promote the Principalship and schools and has a statewide role as an Advocate for Children
Membership Benefits:
Membership in your Professional Association benefits you and advances the profession.
Professional Support
Legal Advice and Representation
Contract Review
Resume Evaluations
Job Search Website
Salary Survey
Research and Information Services
Mentoring
Representation
Lobbyist in the Illinois General Assembly
Contacts with U.S.Congressmen and Senators
Liaison on State Board Committees and Forums
Participation in key NASSP and NAESP Committees
Participation in Alliance Activities (IPA, IASA, IASB, IASBO)
Professional Growth
Workshops
Regional Activities – including Student Recognition and Secretary Appreciation programs
Professional Conferences
Leadership Opportunities
State and National Principal Recognition Programs and Awards
Joint Programs with NAESP and NASSP
Community Service Programs
Affinity Programs
RETURN OF DUES PROGRAM - Accumulated dues are placed in an estate plan for your beneficiaries.
AUTO INSURANCE - Association Auto Advantage offered by Horace Mann provides auto insurance to IPA members at a discount while adding extra coverage benefits to the basic auto policy at no extra cost.
LIFE TRACK - A business partnership that offers professional follow-up studies of graduates, an address tracking system, and follow up surveys
Publications and Resources
Building Leadership Bulletin
IPA Newsletter
Alliance Legislative Report
IPA Website
IPA ListServ
Mentor ListServ
Networking
IPA is a great aid in developing professional networks that support and advance your career. Through local, regional and statewide meetings, many opportunities exist to socialize and meet colleagues. Special opportunities are available through Retired Principals Committee.
Kaskaskia Region Membership Goals:
GOAL #1 - Members will inform and educate fellow administrators of the benefits and resources that the Illinois Principals Association has to offer its members in order to encourage them to join.
GOAL #2 - Members will seek new principals and aspiring administrators and encourage them to join the Illinois Principal Association.
GOAL #3 - Members will actively pursue new and current IPA members to become actively involved in IPA and region functions by encouraging them to attend Kaskaskia Region IPA functions, recognizing them for their accomplishments, and nominating them for positions on the Kaskaskia Region Board.
Become a Member Today! Download a membership form <here>.
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