Support Professionals

Educational support professionals play a vital role in keeping schools running smoothly, handling a range of responsibilities behind the scenes. Illinois ASBO’s Support Professionals Program connects you with expert resources, networking opportunities and professional development tailored to your needs.

Support Professionals Program

The work you do every day in your district requires an understanding of many unique subject areas. The Support Professionals Program allows you to benefit from Illinois ASBO’s vast network of industry experts as you attend professional development opportunities catered to your needs.

Whether you are new to your position or have a long history in your district, your completion of the Support Professionals Program demonstrates your dedication to working efficiently and effectively. Enrollment in the Support Professionals Program also provides access to the discounted Support Professionals Membership for $100 that saves you and your district money.

Nonmembers pay $75 more per registration fee. That means, if you attend more than one event a year, your membership will pay for itself.

Program Application

Apply for the Support Professionals Program. To ensure your district’s commitment to your success, you are required to obtain the support of your supervisor.

Download Application

Program Checklist

Download the checklist and keep it handy to review your progress in the program.

Download Checklist

Justification Letter

Provide this justification letter to your supervisor to let them know how your enrollment in the program will benefit the school district.

Download Letter

Program Details

Illinois ASBO Membership (recommended)
Supervisor Approval
Complete 35 professional development clock hours over a two-year period:
- 14 hours: Three required conferences (Bookkeepers, one day of the Annual Conference and SupportCon SOUTH or SupportCon)
- 10 hours: Two stand-alone Support Professionals full-day seminars
- 5 hours: Two stand-alone Support Professionals half-day seminars
- 5 hours: Electives (including webinars, seminars, etc.)

Joining the Support Professionals Program is easy:

1. Download the Support Professionals Program Brochure.
2. Obtain the support of your supervisor.
3. Send in your application (required) & payment of Illinois ASBO membership (encouraged).
4. Attend events and continue to learn.

lllinois ASBO will track progress and notify you of upcoming seminars that will assist in earning points in the program.

You are also encouraged to track your progress with the Program Checklist.

Successful completion of this program will be recognized at the next SupportCon SOUTH or SupportCon with a certificate of completion signed by Illinois ASBO’s Board President.

Professional Development

Designed specifically for bookkeepers and administrative office staff with sessions organized by a payroll and a non-payroll track.

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Offered specifically for those down state, SupportCon SOUTH offers support professionals the opportunity to learn best practices, network with colleagues, share ideas and more.

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SupportCon offers support professionals the opportunity to learn best practices, network with colleagues, share ideas and more.

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The discounted Support Professionals Membership is available to those who have applied for, enrolled in or graduated from the free Support Professionals Program. A Support Professionals Membership is a win-win for you and your district. They save money and you have access to Illinois ASBO member-only resources! Below are just some of the benefits of membership:

Discounted Seminars
Save your district money.

UPDATE Magazine Subscription
Covering topics affecting business in the district.

Free Lunch & Learn Webinars
Member-only webinars count as electives toward program completion.

Access to peer2peer
Illinois ASBO’s online community.

Online School Business Task Calendar
Updated monthly with business office deadlines.

The cost of membership is only $100. This means that if you attend at least two events annually, your membership has more than already paid for itself in reduced registration costs. An application or confirmed graduation of the Support Professionals Program is required for this membership. Start your membership benefits today or contact Chris Harley for more membership information.

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Support Professionals