June 10 & 11, 2024 Directors Conference
2024 Directors Conference Brochure
Director's Conference Presentation
Director's Conference Presentation (Slides Handout)
Session Presentations
Session 2 "Special Education Data Collection"
Session 8 "ISBE Early Childhood Transition System"
Session 10 “Noteworthy Nonpublic Hot Topics"
Session 13 "A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing the ISBE Dyslexia Handbook in Schools and Districts"
Session 14 "Supporting Families of Students with Disabilities Through Training, Information, and Advocacy”
Session 17 "Themes and Trends in Conflict Resolution"
Session 19 "District and School Leadership"
Session 21 "Educational Surrogate Parents 101"
What is the Illinois Special Education Leadership Academy (SELA)?
Our Focus
To provide opportunities for advanced professional development aligned to the needs of leaders of special services. To provide 1:1 mentoring, coaching and resources to support new and current leaders navigating the ongoing changes in the field of education.
SELA’s Purpose-Our Why
Leadership research promotes ongoing professional learning grounded in four pillars: Decision-making, Communication, Continuous Improvement Process, and Resources/Technical Supports. SELA is dedicated to create and facilitate learning and networking opportunities to enhance professional learning and leadership growth that can be applied to the important work of special education leadership Applying the four pillars to our work requires specialized professional learning opportunities that allow for dialogue and application to current needs in our focus on specialized services within the broader context of education.
ISBE SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2023 SELA - The Art of Blending Special Education Leadership and Guidance
SELA Request for Proposed Administrative Academies
Important Changes to School-Based Medicaid Reporting: Video and Handouts
SELA's Virtual Lunch and Learn Series: IEP Quality Project - IEPQ
Statewide Special Education Directors’ Conference
SELA will be hosting the 2024 Statewide Special Education Directors’ Conference in Summer 2024.