PARTICIPATE
Connect to Peers with Social Networking

If you have been keeping abreast on the latest technology news, you may have heard talk of Twitters, Tweets, Nings and LinkedIns.

Illinois ASBO has delved into the benefits of these exciting new platforms and now offers a variety of online networking opportunities to help improve your membership experience.

TWITTER
The Twitter platform asks, “What are you doing?” and allows a small update to be sent to your followers.

For Illinois ASBO, Twitter helps followers stay current on legislative updates, upcoming seminars offerings, calendar planning and other important information.

To join Illinois ASBO on Twitter visit: http://www.twitter.com/illinoisasbo.

NING
Ning is an online service that allows users to create their own social networks and join and participate in other networks that may be of interest. No technical skill is required to set up a social network.

Illinois ASBO is using Ning to collaborate ideas, share materials and offer transparent access among members throughout the state to better solve individual needs.

Join Illinois ASBO on Ning by visiting: http://illinoisasbo.ning.com/.  

LINKEDIN
LinkedIn is an interconnected network of experienced professionals from around the world. Users can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified members.

For Illinois ASBO, LinkedIn offers an exciting opportunity to become connected with other school district members as well as Service Associates offering a variety of potentially beneficial services.

Request to join Illinois ASBO on LinkedIn by visiting: http://linkedin.com and searching Illinois ASBO.

FORUMS
Also, fellow members are now using the Forums section of the Web site to network some of the best solutions to issues in school districts throughout the state.

From questions on technology to green school initiatives as well as individual issues, the Forums section offers a way to directly tap into the knowledge of your peers. 

To access the Forums section, click here or use the navigation on the left hand of the page.

For step by step instructions on how to use the Forums view this downloadable pdf.

For a quick video tour on how to use the Forums click here.

In Brief
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The Illinois ASBO Headquarters Office will once again be observing summer office hours. Please be aware that the office will be open:

• Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-5:00pm

Upcoming AAC events include:

• Being a Player in the Legislative Process on October 5
  
• Best Practices in Purchasing on November 20
• Seminar on School Finance on November 20
• Seminar on School Finance on February 5

To register for any of these seminars please click here or visit the Events Section and select the Administrators' Academy Credit Seminars subheading.

All AAC seminars are denoted in the Calendar of Events with a post it note.

If you have not received a copy of the current Calendar of Events, please contact Angie Lehman at 815.753.9371 or at alehman@niu.edu.