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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

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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Taking Flight with the Aviation Club

By Heather McCarthy • November 19, 2025
This blog post from an IDEA Mini-Grant winner details how grant funds were used to create a student-driven Aviation Club with VR technology in middle school.
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Finding Balance in a World of Technology

By Don Sturm • November 5, 2025
Don Sturm reflects on finding a balance with tech in schools where the goal should be to use tech with purpose while teaching responsible use, not eliminating it.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • ideaU March 2026 | SEL & Well-being
    Mar 01 2026 00:00

    Rekindle (or help ignite) your spark for SEL with our March ideaU series. This month we'll talk about supporting student AND educator mental health and emotional growth. Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for completing this on-demand series by March 31.

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  • 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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  • Spring 2026 | Central IL K12 Education Showcase (Educators)
    Apr 17 2026 00:00

    Tech Directors, CTOs, and Administrators: mark your calendars now for the Central Illinois K12 Education Showcase taking place in collaboration with IDEA partners, Forté and VIVO. This FREE, open-house style event is a hands-on experience with the latest technology for education where several K12 technology solution providers will showcase their newest offerings.

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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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