Professional Development FAQ's

Q: How do I register for workshops?

A: You can register for IPA workshops in a couple of different ways. 

1. Click here to view the PD Events Search Form and register online with a credit card or downloadable pdf.

2. Click here to view the PD Events Calendar and register online with a credit card or downloadable pdf

Q: Am I registered for a workshop?

A: You will receive an e-mail from IPA confirming your registration. 

Questions? Call - 217-391-0848 or email beth@ilprincipals.org.

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Face-to-Face Workshop:

Registration/Coffee & Rolls 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Workshop 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Lunch Provided)

Online Workshop:

Check In 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Workshop 9:00a.m. - 12 p.m.

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1-Day Workshop Fees:

Member Rate $175.00

Non-Member Rate $250.00

Retired Member Rate $80

Any district or school that is in Federal or State improvement status (SSOS-Statewide System of Support and RESPRO schools) may send up to 5 people per building per SSOS funded workshop free of charge. 

A: Conference & Workshop Cancellation/Substitution Policy

(All cancellations and substitutions must be done in writing)

Workshops:

Substitutions for workshops may be made at any time with notice to the IPA, provided that such substitution is during the same fiscal year.

Reservations may be cancelled more than five days prior to a workshop with a full refund. Alternatively, the registrant may have the full amount of the workshop applied to another workshop within the same fiscal year

Cancellations within five business days of the workshop date will be assessed a $50.00 service charge.

Individuals who do not cancel their reservation and are not in attendance are responsible for full payment.

The IPA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule workshops at any time. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling, members may either request a full refund or have the registration fee applied to another IPA conference, workshop or event.

Conferences & Other Events:

Substitutions for conferences (such as the Principals Professional Conference and the Assistant Principals Conference) and other like events are not allowed.

Reservations may be cancelled more than ten working days before any conference or event with a full refund, less a $25.00 service charge.

Cancellations within ten business days will be assessed a $50.00 service charge.

Individuals who do not cancel their reservation and are not in attendance are responsible for full payment.

The IPA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule conferences and events at any time. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling, members may either request a full refund or have the registration fee applied to another IPA conference, workshop or event.

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Administrator Academy
Each administrator is required to take one Administrators Academy per year.

The Illinois Principals Association will record the Administrators Academy with ISBE within 60 days of the workshop date.

Questions? Please contact Kari Gardiner at kari@ilprincipals.org or 217-391-0848.

CPU Credit

Each workshop clock hour is equal to 1 CPU. 

Example:

8:00 - 8:30 Registration

8:30 - 11:30 Workshop = 3 CPUs

11:30 - 12:30 Lunch

12:30 - 3:30 Workshop = 3 CPUs

Total: 6 CPUs

Please retain two forms to identify that you attended the workshop. Examples: IPA Administrator Academy Certificate of Attendance, Agenda

CPDU Credit (Teachers Only)

Each workshop clock hour is equal to 1 CPDU. 

Example:

8:00 - 8:30 Registration

8:30 - 11:30 Workshop = 3 CPDUs

11:30 - 12:30 Lunch

12:30 - 3:30 Workshop = 3 CPDUs

Total: 6 CPDUs

An Evidence of Completion for Workshop, Conference, Seminar, Etc. Form #77-21B will be given at the end of the workshop.