First General Session - Monday, October 21, 2019
8:00 - 9:20 a.m. - Room 400, Peoria Civic Center
Relentless presented by Hamish Brewer

Sometimes you have to hear the things you don't want to hear in order to move forward, to be better and to get results.  Hamish will take you on a hard-hitting journey that will challenge you to rethink your practices, to disrupt the norm and change the game.  Find out if you're willing to take your school or organization to the next level.

Hamish will make his mark on the graffiti wall in Connection Center - make sure to add yours, too!

Hamish will be signing books in the Marketplace on Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

Second General Session - Monday, October 21, 2019
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. - Room 400, Peoria Civic Center
Dr. Carmen Ayala

At this session, outstanding individuals in the field of education will be presented with IPA’s prestigious Awards For Excellence and the John Ourth and Dr. Fred Singleton Scholarships.  IPA President Dan Krause will present the President’s Address and State Superintendent Dr. Carmen Ayala will share her thoughts on the state of education in Illinois.

Third General Session - Tuesday, October 22, 2019
8:00 - 8:55 a.m. - Room 400, Peoria Civic Center
By Design presented by Michael Bonner

A student will potentially have over 20 teachers as they progress through the K-12 education system.  If we are not careful, a teacher who is not properly equipped could ruin the educational experience for multiple children.  The diversity within our school system is increasing and the methods of effective teaching have now been clarified.  In this keynote, Michael Bonner will share 3 research-based methods that every educational leader should consider in order to effectively lead a learning organization in today's society.  

Michael's book will be available for sale, and he will be signing books ont he 4th floor of the PCC on Tuesday from 9:55 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF MR. BONNER ON THE ELLEN SHOW! 

 

 

IGNITE Session - Tuesday, October 22, 2019
10:15 - 11:30 a.m. - Room 400, Peoria Civic Center

Back by popular demand!  This innovative, fast-paced session provides a unique and fun way to hear from dynamic speakers who will inspire you as a leader!  Each speaker covers his/her topic in just 5 minutes, with the goal of keeping participants engaged, inspired and IGNITED!  

Power of Positive Principals - Doug Owens, Co-Principal (AP of the Year), Tri-C Elementary School, Carterville

Can you translate this when you have a moment? - Raul Gaston, Principal, Jefferson Middle School, Villa Park

Put Your Oxygen Mask on First - Dr. Cheryl Watkins, Chief of Schools, District 299, Chicago Public Schools, Netwoork 13, Chicago

Like a Doctor - Jared Ellison, Principal (MS/JR Principal of the Year), Westville Jr. High School, Westville

Live Your Legacy - Dr. Michael Merritt, Superintendent & Principal (EL Principal of the Year), Gardner School District 72C, Gardner

Everybody wins! - Amy Jo Mascal, Principal (High School Principal of the Year), Streator Township High School, Streator

Be the THERMOSTAT, not the THERMOMETER - Dr. Tron Young, Principal, Joseph Arthur Middle School, O' Fallon