Illinois Association of Title I Directors

The History of IATD

 

The Illinois Association of Title I Directors began in 1980 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  While attending the National Title I Regional Workshop for Parent Involvement on June 11 - 13, nine directors of large Title I projects met informally to discuss the possibility of forming a large district director's organization. Of particular interest to the group was political action, since there was a federal movement at that time to eliminate Title I and other grants. 

The original Planning Committee consisted of:Gene Alston (Alton),Joe Burnett (Kankakee),Gilbert Deimel (Springfield),Edna Horne (Rantoul),Jeanne A. Nelson (Peoria),W. Frank Perry (Chicago),Marge Stillwell (Champaign),Mary Williams (Mattoon), and Agnita Wright (Decatur).

An invitation was extended to all directors of a $100,000 or greater project to attend a meeting on September 23, 1980.  At that meeting it was decided to form the organization, Association of Title I Directors in Illinois.   A second meeting was held on November 21, 1980, and officers were elected in late December.  On January 30, 1981, Gil Deimel presided at the first official meeting of the Association.  By-Laws were adopted on April 8, 1981, and membership was opened to any director interested in joining.

 

Who are we today? Professional staff at the LEA level that administer the Title I Program, or who write the application, or who have a part in the planning and implementation of the Title I Program.    

Making a Difference                  in       Illinois

IATD Presidents 1981 - 83..............Gil Deimel, Springfield 1983 - 85..............Jeanne Nelson, Peoria 1985 - 87..............Dennis Butts        1987 - 89..............Steve Oelklaus, Quincy 1989 - 91..............Phyllis Archambeau, Rockford   1991 - 93..............Dan Heintz, Maywood 1993 - 95..............Bev Guzy, Oak Lawn 1995 - 97..............Pat Walkup, Rock Island 1997 - 2001...........Gary Hartlieb, Murphysboro 2001 - 2005.........  Carolyn Blackwell, Springfield   2005 - 2008.......... Lynn Childs, Danville   2008- 2011.......... JB Culbertson, Peoria 2011 - Present......Scott Horsch, Mendota