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September/October 2001

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IASB Publications
2921 Baker Drive
Springfield 62703
217/528-9688, extension 1131

• Do you have as much sense as a goose? by Richard C. Lewis
  School boards can learn a lot from watching the interaction of geese as they fly south this fall.

• Wired for learning by Linda Dawson
  Illinois moved at cyber speed to launch its virtual high school program for spring semester 2001. How well was the pilot received, what was learned and where does this program go from here?

• Sidebar: Does all this compute?

• Sidebar: Fast facts on IVHS

• Misuse of the word 'technology' in schools by Halil I. Avci
  Schools should use more appropriate terminology when designating programs and courses that relate to technology and computers.

• Locate demographics with Internet 'point and click' by Brigette Mach Erbe and Gregory Hauser
  Knowing where to look on the Internet can lead school board members to a wealth of demographic information about their districts.

• Decision 2001: Electing a board president by Thomas M.P. Hannigan
  Choosing the right leader during board reorganization in November can set the tone for effective leadership.

• Parliamentary procedure can make your board better by John J. Cassel
  Understanding group process and the value of Robert's Rules of Order should help school boards have more productive meetings.

• Keeping track of re-certification for Illinois teachers by Lynn Bush and Karen Becker
  A survey of Illinois teachers shows some teachers and school districts may not understand new professional development requirements.

• Ask the staff: Technology helps manage policy answered by Cathy Talbert