LEARN WITH IDEA:
Upcoming Events
Register for an upcoming IDEA event:
ideaU | Equity & Inclusion
11/1/2025 - 11/30/2025 Online via Edpuzzle
November is all about culturally responsive teaching and accessible design. Join us for the November ideaU series and keep your spark for creating/maintaining equitable and inclusive learning environments ignited.
Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for completing this on-demand series by November 30.
IDEA Member Pricing - $29.00
Non-Member Pricing - $39.00
ideaU | Joyful Classrooms
12/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Online via Edpuzzle
Rekindle (or help ignite) your spark for joyful learning with our December ideaU series. This month is all about bringing fun, creativity, and celebration into learning.
Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for completing this on-demand series by December 31.
IDEA Member Pricing - $29.00
Non-Member Pricing - $39.00
ideaU | Data-Driven Instruction
1/1/2026 - 1/31/2026 Online via Edpuzzle
Rekindle (or help ignite) your spark for data-driven instruction with our January ideaU series. This month, we’ll learn to use data to guide decisions and personalize learning.
Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for completing this on-demand series by January 31.
IDEA Member Pricing - $29.00
Non-Member Pricing - $39.00
ideaU | Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy
2/1/2026 - 2/28/2026 Online via Edpuzzle
Rekindle (or help ignite) your spark for data-driven instruction with our February ideaU series. This month, we’ll learn to use data to guide decisions and personalize learning.
Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for completing this on-demand series by February 28.
IDEA Member Pricing - $29.00
Non-Member Pricing - $39.00
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.
IDEAcon 2026 | An Administrator's Guide to Your District's Technology Department (AA #3838)
2/10/2026 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM in Schaumburg, IL
This Academy is perfect for administrators and new tech directors needing a clear understanding of the day-to-day life of their district's technology department. Since this is taking place during IDEAcon, Academy registration will include access to our exhibit hall event, Connections & Confections happening from 3:00-5:00 where attendees can talk with 100 exhibitors about the latest in school solutions.
Please Note - Registration will run through IDEAcon's registration site. You will select your admission item (Lite - Tuesday if just attending the Admin Academy) and then add the Admin Academy session before completing the registration.
Academy Registration = $300.00
Wednesday Webinar with Common Sense Education
2/25/2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM via Zoom
Join us for an exciting webinar with our friends at Common Sense Education! Details and registration coming soon.
ideaU | SEL & Well-being
3/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 Online via Edpuzzle
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.
IDEA Member Pricing - $29.00
Non-Member Pricing - $39.00
IDEA Coaching Summit
March 9, 2026 In-Person in Arlington Heights, IL
Join us for an IN-PERSON event geared entirely towards instructional coaches. Whether you are a current coach, aspiring coach, or a teacher leader, this event is for you!
Additional information and registration coming soon!
Early Bird Pricing - $89.00
Regular Pricing - $99.00
Wednesday Webinar with SMART
3/11/2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM via Zoom
Join us for an exciting webinar with our friends at SMART Technologies! Details and registration coming soon.
Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.
Wednesday Webinar | Cross-Curricular Connections
3/18/2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM via Zoom
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.
ideaU | Project-Based Learning
4/1/2026 - 4/30/2026 Online via Edpuzzle
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.
IDEA Member Pricing - $29.00
Non-Member Pricing - $39.00
ideaU | Reflect & Celebrate
5/1/2026 - 5/31/2026 Online via Edpuzzle
Rekindle (or help ignite) your spark for reflection with our May ideaU series. As the school year is winding down, let's talk about end-of-year reflections, showcasing growth, and planning forward.
Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for completing this on-demand series by May 31.
IDEA Member Pricing - $29.00
Non-Member Pricing - $39.00
