UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday Webinar | Help Students Make Healthy Choices with Vaping: Know the Truth

4/16/2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM via Zoom

Join us for this Wednesday Webinar designed for Illinois middle & high school educators to learn about EVERFI's Vaping: Know the Truth, a free, digital prevention and cessation course. This session will provide an overview of the course, guide you through getting classes started, and share best practices for implementation. Gain the tools and resources to help your students make informed choices and live vape-free!

Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

4/28/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Cabbages & Kings Games in Peoria Heights, IL

Join the IDEA Central Illinois Valley Chapter for a fun night of networking and board games at Cabbages & Kings Games in Peoria Heights, IL. This is your chance to unwind, spark meaningful connections, and explore games in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Please note: this is an evening of fun and making connections. IDEA will not be providing PDHs to those in attendance. 

5/13/2025 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM in Springfield

Illinois educators and students are doing amazing, innovative things in the classroom every single day. At IDEA, our hope is to give these students and educators a platform to exemplify the importance of this innovative learning. Students are selected through an application process to present in-person their innovative progress during a one-day event at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. We encourage all schools throughout Illinois to apply (Space is limited).

All interested participants must use this form to submit their project for consideration. Submissions are due by the end of the day April 1, 2025.

5/28/2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM via Zoom

It’s time to reclaim hands-on learning! During this interactive Wednesday Webinar with IDEA partner, Makedo we'll learn how to utilize the low-cost, accessible Makedo tools to boost thinking via physical making all while connecting to the standards. 

Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

Workshop | Meaningful Integration of Role-Playing Games into Your School Community

7/7/2025 - 7/8/2025 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM in Washington, IL

This in-person workshop will provide attendees with everything needed to build role-playing games (RPGs) into their school environment. During this two-day event, attendees will learn about the research surrounding the efficacy of RPG’s in education; step-by-step guide for building a game club, a summer camp, and even in-class games; and materials to get you started on your RPG journey.



IDEA is collaborating with Washington Community High School to provide Illinois educators 11.5 PDHs for attending this two-day event.

IDEAcon 2026

2/9/2026 - 2/11/2026

Join IDEA for three days where educators can be immersed in a community of leaders and learners. Attendees enjoy a welcoming environment as they create their own journey full of breakout sessions, exhibit hall demos, hands-on activities, thought leader talks, networking opportunities and more. Go at your own pace, take the time to discover, and relish the opportunity to learn, share, and play. IDEAcon is where you'll find your next learning adventure.