Dear IALAS Familia,

Thank you for attending our Winter Conclave: Living and Leaving your Legacy Now: Equity, Leadership and Educator Pipeline! It truly was inspiring to hear from so many of our IALAS members presenting and sharing their Legacy. We also heard from our out going Superintendent, Dr. Carmen I. Ayala. Her words and actions will live on forever.

We also welcome our incoming State Superintendent, Dr. Tony Sanders. You can read further on Dr. Sanders in his interview with John Garcia from ABC news.

It is Black History Month. This is a special time to celebrate the contributions of our Black brothers and sisters in the story of America. Carter E. Woodson, was the first to dedicate and celebrate the historic contributions of Black people that led to the establishment of Black History Month. He felt the importance to have a theme each year to bring to the public’s attention important developments that merit emphasis. This year's theme for learning and understanding is Black Resistance. This is a great time to have in-depth discussions in our classrooms.

2nd Annual Black Educational Advocacy Coalition- Districts Leading with Equity Conference (April 27 and 28 at UIUC) (see previous program and Save the Date flyer)

• The Black Educational Advocacy Coalition (BEAC) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equity and ensuring the success of Black students and educators. Founded in 2018, BEAC seeks to improve the educational opportunities and experiences of Black students and educators including educational leaders and decrease barriers to their success.
• The mission of the Black Educational Advocacy Coalition (BEAC) is to advocate on matters affecting Black students and educators including educational leaders based on research, and cultural and historical traditions by way of a holistic approach.
• Conference information: To ensure all students have the resources they need to be successful in their K-12 school experience, districts need to make sure the right support systems, structures, supports, and practices are in place from the boardroom to the classroom. The 2023 Districts Leading with Equity conference will provide specific resources and tools to support school board members and district personnel to continually promote and enhance equity throughout their districts. Sponsorships are available.

Visit www.thebeac.org

Summit registration open!

June 19-21, 2023

Vancouver, Washington

When Women Lead is an education leadership summit for women by women, focused on executive leadership, equity policy, and digital inclusion. It takes place this year from June 19th through June 21st, 2023 on the beautiful Vancouver, Washington waterfront. Register and book your hotel stay today!

Register here.