The Illinois School Report Card, the annual report released by @ISBEnews, will be available on October 30. Districts have access to the Report Card Educator Preview, including preliminary annual summative designations. iasb.com/news-listing/illino…

School board candidates, Part 3 of our How to Navigate Running for School Board webinar series continues on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at noon. Get important information on the Statement of Economic Interests, what’s required, its content & candidate obligations. iasb.com/livestream

Congress promised 40%. Schools receive just 10%. Every dollar of the federal promise that Congress fails to provide is shifted onto local school districts. iasb.com/news_40-by-40 #FundIDEA #40By2040 #IDEAPromise

If you haven’t registered for the 2026 Joint Annual Conference, now is your chance. The early bird registration deadline is October 15. Save $100 and register today! #ILjac26 iasb.com/news-listing/early-…

School leaders, do you know about 40 by 40: Fulfill the IDEA Promise? When IDEA was enacted in 1975, the federal government promised to fund 40% of the costs of special education services for students. This year they will cover only 10%. Learn more here: 40by2040.org/

🚨School board candidates, join us on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at noon to get all your petition-related questions answered. Where to find the right petition forms, who can sign & more. Come with questions you need answered. This FREE webinar is open to everyone. iasb.com/livestream

School board candidates, join us for Part 2 of our How to Navigate Running for School Board series on Oct. 7 at noon. This webinar will everything candidates need to know about petition circulation: dates/deadlines, candidate obligations, and more. iasb.com/livestream

Some final Thank Yous after a terrific week of advocacy on Capitol Hill. Great meetings with the offices of Illinois Senators, @SenDuckworth & @SenatorDurbin. Always great conversations with @RepChuyGarcia office Can’t forget @CofSSBA for putting together an outstanding event!

🚨Reminder! Today at noon for all interested Illinois School Board Candidates. Just click the link to join us live and get your questions answered. No registration necessary! iasb.com/livestream

🚨 Reminder: Our first How to Navigate Running for School Board webinar is Wednesday, Sep. 23 at noon. This livestream will cover an overview of a school board member’s responsibilities & what to expect after election. Share with interested candidates! iasb.com/livestream

We have a lot of resources available for candidates seeking a seat on their local school board. A list of key dates and other resources to help understand board duties. IASB will begin a webinar series on Sep. 23. ALL candidates are encouraged to attend. iasb.com/memberships-and-div…