Leadership
HURRY!!! Monday, October 18th DIRECTORS STATEWIDE Meeting – $50 for Members / $200 Non-members (must be registered).
Directors Regional Cluster Meetings (free for members) – register here!
Advocate with IMPACT & MINDFULNESS! Register today – see more information here. As one of the Leadership Guides for the 2021 Vanessa Rich Leadership Experience, Dr. Tim Nolan has something to say about why this year SHOULD NOT BE MISSED!
SAVE THE DATE . . July 20th – 22nd . . for your Vanessa Rich summer retreat!
Details here – apply today!
Here’s YOUR link to the NEXT Statewide Directors Meeting!
Get your PARENT AMBASSADOR application started – it’s quick and easy to apply. If you are asking “Who are Parent Ambassadors?” click this link. Now see more below from former IHSA Ambassadors! Review our Parent Ambassador Application questions here. Check out the Parent Ambassador agreement — which is signed by every new PA. It is a great Leadership Program AND a perfect way to connect with YOUR congressional office! Call (or email) us with your Parent Ambassador related questions! So, start your application now – it’s quick and easy – apply today! Click here to read more about the LEADERSHIP of our 2018-2019 Parent Ambassadors! # # #
? JOIN WITH US! We’re getting together to discuss current environment, how leading and thriving in the new Head Start starts with YOU and much more! ? It’s our 2020 e-VRLE in July – don’t miss it! Redesigned with a current lens, click to learn more of our Vanessa Rich Leadership Experience and register!
The election process is now open and will close on March 3rd, 2020.. This process will go as follows: 1. Electronic Applications will be accepted for the following positions from each Component (Director, Parent, Staff and Friend): Region V Representative – serves on the IHSA Board and the Region V Board (one from each Component) Component Vice President – does not serve on the Board Component Secretary – does not serve on the Board 2. Interested applicants will complete the Electronic Application. IHSA Election Application Form. Applications must be received by the close of business on March 3rd, 2020. 3. IHSA will take all applications received and create a ballot with a short bio about each candidate. 4. During Component Meetings on March 11th, 2020, from 4:30 – 5:15 pm, the prepared ballot will be shared with members in their respective Components. Voting members will vote for their top candidate. There will not be any nominations taken from the floor. If interested, you must complete an application. 5. The elected members will be announced at the Annual IHSA Business Meeting on March 11, 2020. 6. Only the Region V Representatives will serve on the Board of Directors. IHSA-Bylaws-Component-Classification
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE SEARCH IS BEGINNING FOR THE 2020 SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD WINNERS FOR: Mary Alice Buchanan Memorial Scholarship Leota Brown Memorial Scholarship Parent of the Year Administrator of the Year Support Staff of the Year Teacher of the Year Applications with all required materials can be completed ONLINE or filled out and sent electronically by email to Michelle Iocca at miocca@ilheadstart.org no later than the close of business (5:00pm) on Friday, February 21, 2020. The application submission will close promptly at this time and no exceptions can be made.
