Location Waubonsie Valley High School Registration 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM This engaging session explores practical strategies to support language and literacy development for every learner in early childhood settings. Participants will discover ways to create inclusive, culturally responsive environments that nurture communication skills, spark a love of reading, and ensure all children—regardless of background […]
Location Online - at your computer Time 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration 3:5 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool classrooms are full of natural opportunities for language growth. Young children, particularly those with communication delays or disabilities, benefit from intentional opportunities to learn language throughout their daily routines. This session shares practical ways to support […]
Dates September 22 & November 10, 2025; January 12, March 9, & May 4, 2026 Location Online - at your home or School Registration 3:15pm - 3:30pm We invite Illinois Early Childhood Professionals who work with students receiving Special Education Services to come together and share ideas and practices on how to support the Early […]
Location Online Registration 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM PLEASE NOTE: No EI credit will be awarded for this event. This session is designed to build upon the foundational knowledge of the IEP process by focusing on the critical link between student evaluation data and instructional planning. Participants will learn how to effectively analyze present levels […]
Dates September 9 & November 18, 2025, January 13, March 10, & May 12, 2026 Location Online - at your home or School Registration 3:15pm - 3:30pm This community of practice will provide an opportunity for in-depth conversation around the process of Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services. These collaborative conversations allow participants […]
Please visit the January 27, 2026 event for full details and registration.
Location Online - at your computer Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Presenters Katie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field, a returning cohort participant, or a seasoned early childhood special educator, this year’s […]
Join STAR NET Region II & VI for a dynamic day of learning, inspiration, and connection at our Annual Early Childhood Today Conference. This year’s theme, Every Connection Counts, celebrates the powerful ways early childhood communities come together to nurture equitable, welcoming and responsive environments for our youngest learners. Participants will explore three rich session […]
This event will take place in two installments and you must be present and participating at both dates in order to receive CEs. This event will be also recorded and posted on this website to be viewed at your convenience. LocationOnline - at your computer Your home or school DatesMarch 25 and March 27, 2026 Registration9:15 AM - 9:30 […]
Please view the event on March 25th for full information and registration.
Location Online Registration 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM PLEASE NOTE: No EI credit will be awarded for this event. This capstone session of the IEP Essentials series is designed for administrators to master the collaborative and forward-looking aspects of the Individualized Education Program. The training will underscore the critical importance of meaningful parental involvement as […]
Location Kankakee Community College 100 College Dr Kankakee, IL 60901 Registration 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM This one-day training is designed for educators and families supporting young children on the autism spectrum. It provides practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance engagement, communication, and social development across both academic and home settings, while also addressing challenging behaviors. […]