ISBE Partnership

Illinois ASBO maintains a close relationship with ISBE through the Alliance. There is an ISBE Liaison who attends Illinois ASBO board meetings and gives updates at DAA 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.

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.

Key Contacts

Dr. Carmen Ayala
State Superintendent of Education
(217) 782-2223
cayala@isbe.net		 Deborah Vespa
Division Administrator
ISBE Liaison to the Illinois ASBO Board/DAA
(217) 785-8779
dvespa@isbe.net
 Robert Wolfe
CFO
(217) 785-8777
rwolfe@isbe.net


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Advocacy Partnerships

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Illinois Vision 20/20

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The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

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Illinois State Board of Education

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Teacher Union Partnerships

Illinois ASBO maintains open channels of communication to understand union positions on issues and potentially negotiate on issues impacting schools.

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Other Advocacy Stakeholders

These partnerships help provide a bigger umbrella of support when the Alliance is trying to pass legislation.

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