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 Future Teacher Conference on Friday, November 7. This event is open to all high school students.

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.

Registration is open until capacity is reached. All school personnel and students should register individually. This year school personnel will use a separate registration link than students.

School Personnel Registration Form

Student Registration Form

It is very important for each student to complete their own registration form so they can select their individual sessions.  *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. 
School personnel will receive periodic student registration lists for your school.

Students can review the conference sessions prior to registration. At the time of registration, school personnel will have an option to sign up for a campus tour.

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.

If you have any questions, please email the College of Education at ksappel@ilstu.edu.

Registration is open until capacity is reached. All school personnel and students should register individually. This year school personnel will use a separate registration link than students.

School Personnel Registration Form

Student Registration Form

It is very important for each student to complete their own registration form so they can select their individual sessions.  *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. 
School personnel will receive periodic student registration lists for your school.

Students can review the conference sessions prior to registration. At the time of registration, school personnel will have an option to sign up for a campus tour.

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.

If you have any questions, please email the College of Education at ksappel@ilstu.edu.

Kelli Appel

Director of Recruitment, Retention, and Student Services

College of Education

Illinois State University

What: Incorporating the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan into your Early Childhood Classroom

Where: 415 W. Lexington St., Maywood, IL 60153 

When: Friday, October 17th, 12-3pm

REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1

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.

Where: Gym, West40 Lexington (Enter through Door 7N)

When: Saturday, October 18th, 9-11am

REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1

PowerSummit: The Edge Where Engagement and Attendance Meet

The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) Annual Conference is designed specifically for leaders and teachers across Illinois.

✨ Early Bird registration closes soon!
Don’t miss out on discounted rates for this year’s conference.

🔗 Register for RSAC 2025
➡️ Click “Reserve Tickets” and log in or create a SCHED account
➡️ Enter promo code IARSS25 for the special discounted rate

📅 Secure your spot today and be part of RSAC 2025!

Please share this opportunity with your districts and networks.

As IARSS Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents, you also receive a special discounted registration rate to attend RSAC 2025. 

To register using the discount code:

1. Use this RSAC registration link.

2. Click the black “Reserve Tickets” button on the right and either sign up for or log in to SCHED.

3. At the top left-hand corner, select Enter Promotional Code and enter: IARSS25 to reveal the discounted tickets for your selection.

10:00am-1:00pm

@West40 Gym

415 Lexington St. Maywood IL, 60153