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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

2735 Hassert Blvd. Ste. 135 PMB 304

Naperville, IL 60564

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(630) 628-1088

REMITTANCE ADDRESS

Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

PO Box 2599

Palatine, IL 60078-2599

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RECENT BLOGS

A professional post from Illinois Digital Educators Alliance titled

Can Everyone Hear Me?

By Stefanie Crawford • April 1, 2026
Accessibility means more than addressing visible disabilities. While awareness of audiological needs isn't new, true inclusion requires active, equitable solutions.
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Giving Your Dreams Life

By Jed Dearybury • March 25, 2026
Have you ever had a dream that you dared to dream? With his second book releasing soon, Jed shares his journey to encourage you to make your own dreams a reality.

The Classroom Shift: From Behavior Management to Meaningful Engagement

By Alicia Sullivan, The Connecting Link • March 11, 2026
The Connecting Link is seeing a shift in Educators looking for strategies that prioritize regulation, connection, and executive functioning alongside academics.
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Getting Back to Our 1:1 Roots

By Stefanie Crawford • December 18, 2025
IDEA Executive Director, Stefanie Crawford, reflects on a session from Dr. Adam Phyall regarding the power of 1:1 and the importance of returning to our 1:1 roots.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • ideaU April 2026 | Project-Based Learning
    Apr 01 2026 00:00

    Rekindle (or help ignite) your spark for project-based learning (PBL) with our April ideaU series. This month is about authentic, cross-curricular, student-centered learning. Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for completing this on-demand series by April 30.

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  • Pop-Up Workshop | AI the WRITE Way!
    Apr 10 2026 00:00

    Join Scrible for an engaging, in-person workshop on teaching writing in an AI-enabled world. In this hands-on workshop, educators will explore how Scrible helps schools navigate this challenge by shifting assessment from the final product to the full writing process. Lunch will be provided following the workshop and Illinois educators can earn 3 PDHs from attending this workshop.

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  • IDEA Northern Suburbs MiniCon 2026
    Apr 18 2026 00:00

    IDEA Northern Suburbs MiniCon is a half-day, IN-PERSON mini-conference featuring exciting sessions run by teachers, tech coaches, and administrators on a variety of topics. View the session schedule at https://ideail.org/MiniCon26Schedule. Illinois educators can earn up to 3 PDHs for attending the MiniCon IN-PERSON. 

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  • ideaU May 2026 | Reflect & Celebrate
    May 01 2026 00:00

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  • Wednesday Webinar | Amplify Your Impact: Where Thinking Routines Meet Digital Citizenship Magic!
    May 06 2026 00:00

    Join TeachersFirst for this Wednesday Webinar where Harvard's proven Thinking Routines become your secret weapon for building thoughtful digital citizens! We'll show you how powerful combinations like "Step In-Step Out-Step Back" can turn online conflicts into empathy-building moments, and how "The 3 Whys" can help students unpack the real impact of their digital choices. Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

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