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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

2735 Hassert Blvd. Ste. 135 PMB 304

Naperville, IL 60564

PHONE NUMBER

(630) 628-1088

REMITTANCE ADDRESS

Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

PO Box 2599

Palatine, IL 60078-2599

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RECENT BLOGS

Illinois Digital Educators Alliance blog:

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.

Coding Through Stories

By Betsy Monke • October 29, 2025
This blog, written by an IDEA Mini-Grant recipient, discusses the idea behind using robots during reading lessons to support literacy and increase reading scores.
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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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  • IDEA Coaching Summit
    Mar 09 2026 00:00

    Join us on March 9 in Arlington Heights, IL to connect with other coaches and aspiring coaches for a day of learning and networking. Walk away with strategies you can use tomorrow and resources to help you maximize your coaching efficacy throughout the year. Illinois Educators can earn 5 PDHs for attending this IN-PERSON event.

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  • Pop-Up Workshop | Common Sense Media's Digital Literacy and Well Being for K-8
    Mar 10 2026 00:00

    Join Common Sense Media to discover the refreshed Digital Literacy and Well-Being curriculum designed to help K–8 students build resilience, think critically about media, and develop healthy, intentional tech habits. Illinois educators can earn 4 PDHs for attending this in-person workshop.

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  • Wednesday Webinar | Ai in the Classroom; Teaching Without Limits
    Mar 11 2026 00:00

    Join SMART | Lumio to discover how combining artificial intelligence with game-based strategies can transform classroom learning into experiences that are more engaging, personalized and impactful. Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

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  • Wednesday Webinar | Cross-Curricular Connections
    Mar 18 2026 00:00

    Join CS for Success for an engaging hour where educators discover how computational thinking transforms teaching across every content area. Experience hands-on problem-solving demonstrations, engage with practical questioning strategies, and collaborate with colleagues as you unlock the natural connections between computer science concepts and your existing curriculum. Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

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