Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools

If you're interested in Sponsoring the AIRSS Conference in April, secure your spot by Feb 28! Learn more and register now: airsscon26sponsors.eventbrite.com

If you are attending our conference in-person, today is the LAST DAY to register! ⏱️ Earn PD hours, engage in a keynote and workshop with Christian Jackson, and network with other folks passionate about rural education. 🎉 Register by EOD March 31: airsscon2026.eventbrite.com

The recording is now available for our interactive webinar with the Learning Technology Center! See how physical computing prepares your students for a future driven by innovation. Watch now: youtu.be/9eyg1IPwW0U

Keynote Christian Jackson shares what you will take away from our conference next month! 🎉 Haven't registered yet? Hurry, registration closes March 31! ⏰

Time is running out to register for our conference! ⏱️ 🎙️ Keynote & Workshop with Christian Jackson 🧑‍🏫 CTE Teacher & Student Panel 🏅 Earn PD Hours (In-person or virtual) Register by March 31 to secure your spot: airsscon2026.eventbrite.com

Our Director of Communications is on the ground in Washington for #NREAHillDay!

Only ONE WEEK left to register! ⏱️ Join us for our first conference in April to earn PD hours, engage in a keynote and workshop with Christian Jackson, and network with other folks passionate about rural education. 🎉 Register by March 31: airsscon2026.eventbrite.com

We all know a teacher that makes a difference in their rural community. Nominate that teacher for our 2026 Rural Teacher of the Year Award! Learn more and submit by April 30: airssedu.org/rtoy/

One week left to apply for the NEW Rural Innovation & Impact Showcase Competition! 🌾✨ Finalists will pitch live in San Antonio this October, and the winning initiative receives a $5,000 award to help scale your work. 💡📈 Apply by March 27: cvent.me/nLE24v

We can't wait to hear from Keynote Christian Jackson at our first conference! 🎉 Sign up by March 31 to secure your spot. Learn more about Christian: christianjackson.me Register now: airsscon2026.eventbrite.com

Reminder: Join leaders from rural Illinois schools on April 23 at 3:30pm to learn how they’ve built practical programs and workflows that support every student’s postsecondary success. Register now: app.livestorm.co/schoolinks/air…

Only two weeks left to register for our first conference! Earn PD hours, engage in a keynote and workshop with Christian Jackson, and network with other folks passionate about rural education. 🎉 Register by March 31: airsscon2026.eventbrite.com

Last year, AIRSS started the Illinois Rural Teacher of the Year Program to recognize excellence in rural schools across the state. Now, it's time for year two! 🎉 We are excited to see your nominations for the 2026 Award. Learn more and submit by April 30: tally.so/r/obGRDX

In case you missed it, the newest CTE Report is now available! Learn more and check it out here: airssedu.org/post/feb-2026-…

We're excited to host this live panel at our conference in April! Hear from students, teachers, and CTE directors about their successful CTE programs across the state. You won't want to miss this! 👏 Register now: airsscon2026.eventbrite.com

What’s driving impact in rural schools right now? If you have insights, research, or success stories to share, NREA wants to hear from you. Join educators and leaders from across the country at the 2026 #RuralEdForum. Learn more & apply: cvent.me/nLE24v

Need PD hours? You can earn them at the AIRSS conference, whether you are in-person or virtual! Register now for the first rural-focused education conference in Illinois: airsscon2026.eventbrite.com

Know an amazing rural teacher? Submit them for our 2026 Rural Teacher of the Year Award! 🎉 Learn more and submit by April 30: airssedu.org/rtoy/ Get inspired by our 2025 Awardee, Dee Rose: airssedu.org/post/2025-rtoy/

What does effective college and career readiness look like in rural districts? Join leaders from rural Illinois schools on April 23 at 3:30pm to learn how they’ve built practical programs and workflows that support every student’s postsecondary success: app.livestorm.co/schoolinks/air…

Why should you attend the AIRSS Conference? 🤔 Here are a few great reasons! 🎙️ Keynote and Workshop with Christian Jackson 🧑‍🏫 CTE Teacher and Student Panel 🏅 Earn PD Hours (In-person or virtual) Register by March 31 to secure your spot at the first-ever rural education confer

Join the Rural IL CTE Project TOMORROW, March 5, for an interactive webinar with the Learning Technology Center! See how physical computing prepares your students for a future driven by innovation. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…