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         <title>Illinois educators have free access to Learning Blade – an engaging, supplemental tool designed to boost STEM learning and career exploration in your classrooms.
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>We're excited to offer your students a great opportunity to explore careers in education as the Illinois State University College of Education hosts the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/u001.yAWHLkb7QxrqAOlNdz1qpUaQIUrzpYMRzdJ1d0SkO1hDxzbeBYINshtW0dlnBnRehNd3OW2T2PvUmAPUveg18RSJ-bTscLUcWgGk62JNLcY/4iu/yBpRpvsGTPywN7EPsJHC4Q/h0/h001.Zy0UeVlPj2JpLUocbUpD37l2OJn-P9EGZF6k-7kAOVU">Future Teacher Conference</a> on Friday, November 7. This event is open to all high school students.<br><br>We hope you'll bring a group of students to Illinois State for a full day of exploring and engaging in careers in education. This free event will include a dynamic opening session and a variety of sessions for students to choose from about timely topics in teaching, plus student panels featuring current education students.</p><p>Registration is open until capacity is reached. All school personnel and students should register individually. <em>This year school personnel will use a separate registration link than students.</em><br><br><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/u001.KDW4Io7FlnyLZPy645sEZ_n2qQrm7FKBKUPE-XVTRcI4imGGMUZ-KGOCTsOwrklOA602c-hN8iQo1GEF8nF6To43LIafjYkpIoXt6PPdMNUpmapq2LLyu9WFeAdBNyO6/4iu/yBpRpvsGTPywN7EPsJHC4Q/h2/h001.2QqdZz-EK-pxMmlK2ZT905AMPtBIn1sPWT59a1oBK7Q">School Personnel Registration Form</a><br><br><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/u001.KDW4Io7FlnyLZPy645sEZ_n2qQrm7FKBKUPE-XVTRcI4imGGMUZ-KGOCTsOwrklOv0Ax6I9ZprFArAeLT4zcyI72iix4Ym20UC4IvZDqqNXJiQQq_E4JyymUsSKOfBVt/4iu/yBpRpvsGTPywN7EPsJHC4Q/h3/h001.V_L8DGOEoAG74zmUSdterK3sjMBjHswn4m3gFYVUrH0">Student Registration Form</a><br><br><strong>It is very important for each student to complete their own registration form so they can select their individual sessions.</strong>  <strong><em>*If you don't plan to stay for the final session from 1:25 - 2:00pm, please tell your students not to choose a session for that time. </em></strong><br><strong>School personnel will receive periodic student registration lists for your school.</strong></p><p><br>Students can review the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/u001.yAWHLkb7QxrqAOlNdz1qpUaQIUrzpYMRzdJ1d0SkO1hDxzbeBYINshtW0dlnBnRehNd3OW2T2PvUmAPUveg18flDlRdvWqhXHCpiFMHuugw/4iu/yBpRpvsGTPywN7EPsJHC4Q/h4/h001.IgIZDHQuRWg0GUHH34SFxf46sc-W-t_uame1EAtBv8Q">conference sessions</a> prior to registration. At the time of registration, school personnel will have an option to sign up for a campus tour.<br><br>The event will run from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., with check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m., and will include complimentary lunch.<br><br>If you have any questions, please email the College of Education at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:ksappel@ilstu.edu">ksappel@ilstu.edu</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Kelli Appel</p><p>Director of Recruitment, Retention, and Student Services</p><p>College of Education</p><p>Illinois State University</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Who: PreK &amp; Kindergarten Teachers (limit 40)</p><p>What: Incorporating the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan into your Early Childhood Classroom</p><p>Where: 415 W. Lexington St., Maywood, IL 60153 </p><p>When: Friday, October 17th, 12-3pm</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.west40.org/event-details/west40-early-childhood-teacher-event">REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1</a></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>OCTOBER 18, 2025</p><p>Who: Families with preschool-aged children (children must be accompanied by an adult; max 2 adults per group) (limit 100 people)</p><p>What: An exciting concert for children with an emphasis on growing literacy at home followed by an art activity for children. Each family goes home with a FREE copy of Jim Gill's book.</p><p>Where:&nbsp;Gym, West40 Lexington (Enter through Door 7N)</p><p>When: Saturday, October 18th, 9-11am</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.west40.org/event-details/may-there-always-be-sunshine-early-childhood-family-literacy-event-featuring-jim-gill">REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1</a></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>These are the updated state mandates for 2025-26</p>]]></description>
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