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Encouraging the expansion of administrative opportunities for women in educational leadership.

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IWA Mission:

The mission of IWA shall be to improve schools by networking and supporting women educational leaders into positions of influence in school administration.

In order to accomplish this mission, IWA will:

  • Be a voice through which women administrators positively influence Illinois schools.
  • Select, plan, and implement "Passionate Projects" that develop leadership in Illinois schools as inclusive learning communities that value, respect, and promote diversity.
  • Mentor, promote, support, and nurture women administrators in all stages of their educational careers.
  • Conduct and/or disseminate research about women in administration.

The Latest News:

Interested in reading about IWA's latest initiatives? Click here to view the Spring 2008 IWA Newsline.

Don't Forget to Register!

"Overcoming Barriers: Supporting Women in Educational Leadership (Dare to be Great Pre-conference)" - Friday, April 18, 2008, Bloomington-Normal, IL

"20th Annual Dare to be Great Conference" - Friday & Saturday, April 18-19, 2008, Bloomington-Normal, IL

IWA is supported through the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State University. http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/eafdept/