Illinois ASBO maintains a close relationship with ISBE. There is an ISBE Liaison who attends Illinois ASBO board meetings and gives updates at LAC meetings. Illinois ASBO’s Deputy Executive Director/COO takes part in an advisory group that helps ISBE create rules for professional development and licensure requirements. The next of these meetings will take place October 6, 2026.

Benefit to Illinois ASBO Members

• Illinois ASBO has a voice into how new laws are implemented and other process issues.
• Education for members on funding and budget-related issues through liaison relationships.
• EBM/ESSA implementation and resource sharing: Two Illinois ASBO members are on the EBF Professional Review Panel.
• ISBE speakers, including the State Superintendent, are regularly utilized at Illinois ASBO conferences on a variety of topics.
  
  
  

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