Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) invites you to explore professional learning opportunities and resources for the Illinois Early Childhood workforce, especially those working in state funded programs. These offerings reflect the latest evidence based practices in Early Childhood education and the latest adult learning theories.
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Multilingual Illinois: The 43rd Annual Statewide Conference for Teachers Serving Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students
December 3 - 6, 2019
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center, Oak Brook, IL
*Registration will be available late September.
Join us this December for an extraordinary annual conference for educators who serve the needs of students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds, including English Learners (ELs).
Early Childhood Professional Learning and Illinois STAR NET Statewide Calendar
July through December 2019
Professional Learning At-A-Glance
Sharing A Vision 2019
October 2 - 4, 2019
Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center
East Peoria, IL
Registration is now open! Don't delay.
For registration questions, contact Tracy at conferences@ilstu.edu.
All other questions can be sent to Emily at dea-reilly@wiu.edu.
Visit hotel website.
ECPL Workbench|Forums
What is the Early Childhood Professional Learning Workbench?
Join us at the Workbench to:
- Describe your role in early childhood education
- Use the Forums to ask questions, share ideas, or network with other early childhood educators
- Check out resources to support your work
- View upcoming professional learning opportunities
PFA and Expansion Program Administrators, Instructional Leaders, Parent Educators, Program Support Specialist, and Teachers are all welcome to join in our Forums.
