Last week the MASA offices received a visit by executive director Brent Clark and associate director Rich Voltz of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA). They had observed what they considered to be “best practices” within the MASA’s operations, and asked if they could take a closer look.

Our staff spent the day with the two visitors on Tuesday, June 3, describing our services and processes. We all learned a lot from one another and feel it was time well spent on both sides. The Illinois execs were very complimentary of our staff and of our operations, so you can be proud of your association. They commented especially on the quality and reach of our communications efforts and on our comprehensive professional development activities.

We will continue to work together on ways we can support each other. The IASA folks indicated an interest in partnering with us on the Courageous Journey Certification Endorsement process and other initiatives. In exchange, we will be looking into some of their technology-assisted discussion forums and pod casts for our own association.