Illinois Association of Student Assistance Professionals

February 17 and 18, 2011

The Hilton Springfield
Springfield, Illinois

WHO SHOULD ATTEND OUR CONFERENCE

• Student Assistance Coordinators
• Student Assistance Core Team Members
• Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinators
• Administrators **Teachers **Counselors
• Social Workers ** Prevention Specialists
• Substance Abuse Treatment Counselors
• Law Enforcement Officials
• Student Personnel Services Staff

WHY WAS THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS FORMED?

The Illinois Association of Student Assistance Professionals (IASAP) was formed in November 1990, in recognition of the need for the promotion of the field of Student Assistance and advocacy for Student Assistance Professionals.  A group of professionals representing upstate, central and down state geographic areas responded to the challenge of developing an organization to address these needs.  IASAP is the result.  IASAP is committed to promoting the field of Student Assistance, assisting in developing the resources and skills of the professionals working in this field, and expanding the network of Student Assistance Professionals.

THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDES?

• Networking with Student Assistance professionals throughout the state of Illinois.
• Information about Student Assistance Programs in Illinois and throughout the U.S.
• Advocacy for Student Assistance Programs and professionals at the legislative level.
• A unified voice for state directives concerning Student Assistance.
• Newsletters covering information and legislative activity regarding Student Assistance mailed throughout the year.
• A statement of Ethical Standards for the Student Assistance Program Process.
• Voting privileges for the election of Governing Board positions.
• A process for the certification of Student Assistance Professionals.
• State-wide Membership Directory.
• Annual state-wide conference.