Ongoing Events
Upcoming Public Events
August 2020
Teacher Education Fall 2020 Kickoff
The 2020-2021 Teacher Education Kickoff will include legislative and ISBE updates, upcoming initiatives in teacher education, and plans for district partnerships.
Teacher Education Fall 2020 Data and Planning
The 2020-2021 Teacher Education Data and Planning meeting will include information on ISBE's new Continuous Improvement and Accountability System and Illinois Preparation Profile data. Discussions will focus on changes needed in educator preparation programs to prepare teacher candidates for the new world of teaching post COVID-19.
Back to School Kickoff Event for Education Students
Come one, come all to this event to connect with education-based Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), faculty, and other education students for a back-to-school celebration! Things will be a little different this year, with Zoom conversations with representatives from RSOs on August 19 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Students can attend multiple VIRTUAL sessions and provide screenshots of their visit to receive a free COE T-shirt. Shirts can be picked up during any of the DeGarmo Plaza information sessions August 24-27. RSO's also…
October 2020
Teaching in the 21st Century Conference (T21CON) – VIRTUAL
The Teaching in the 21st Century Conference (T21CON) is a free, engaging learning opportunity designed for current and aspiring educators to gain an edge in using technology in the classroom. The effective integration of educational technologies has become increasingly important for today’s learners. T21CON connects attendees with resources, strategies, and a network of experts to support their careers in education. This year T21CON is Friday, October 2, 2020 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This will be a virtual event…
November 2020
Fall Education and Student Teacher Career Fair
Attend this virtual fair to connect with employers seeking candidates interested in careers in the education industry.