Early Learning Events in Illinois

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Friday, November 20, 2026

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Wednesday, March 3, 2027

  • Pump Up Primary 2027

    Recurring

    Join PD365 for the 46th Annual Pump Up Primary Conference, March 3–5, 2027, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. Designed for pre-K through second-grade educators, this conference brings together inspiring speakers, practical classroom strategies, and opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your passion for early learning.

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Thursday, March 4, 2027

  • Pump Up Primary 2027

    Recurring

    Join PD365 for the 46th Annual Pump Up Primary Conference, March 3–5, 2027, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. Designed for pre-K through second-grade educators, this conference brings together inspiring speakers, practical classroom strategies, and opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your passion for early learning.

    Pump Up Primary logo

Friday, March 5, 2027

  • Pump Up Primary 2027

    Recurring

    Join PD365 for the 46th Annual Pump Up Primary Conference, March 3–5, 2027, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. Designed for pre-K through second-grade educators, this conference brings together inspiring speakers, practical classroom strategies, and opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your passion for early learning.

    Pump Up Primary logo

Wednesday, March 10, 2027

  • Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) Conference

    Recurring

    The IHSA conference runs three days and offers hands-on training and professional development, along with real opportunities to compare notes on what is working and connect with colleagues. Sessions are built for Directors, Staff, Parents, and Head Start Friends who want current, practical approaches in their own areas of work.

    Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) logo

Thursday, March 11, 2027

  • Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) Conference

    Recurring

    The IHSA conference runs three days and offers hands-on training and professional development, along with real opportunities to compare notes on what is working and connect with colleagues. Sessions are built for Directors, Staff, Parents, and Head Start Friends who want current, practical approaches in their own areas of work.

    Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) logo

Friday, March 12, 2027

  • Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) Conference

    Recurring

    The IHSA conference runs three days and offers hands-on training and professional development, along with real opportunities to compare notes on what is working and connect with colleagues. Sessions are built for Directors, Staff, Parents, and Head Start Friends who want current, practical approaches in their own areas of work.

    Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) logo

Wednesday, May 19, 2027

  • Leadership Connections

    Recurring

    The McCormick Institute's Leadership Connections conference features interactive sessions and captivating keynote speakers specifically for leaders in early childhood education and care (ECEC): center-based, school-based, and family child care program administrators, program coordinators, technical assistance specialists, advocates, researchers, and more.

Thursday, May 20, 2027

  • Leadership Connections

    Recurring

    The McCormick Institute's Leadership Connections conference features interactive sessions and captivating keynote speakers specifically for leaders in early childhood education and care (ECEC): center-based, school-based, and family child care program administrators, program coordinators, technical assistance specialists, advocates, researchers, and more.

Friday, May 21, 2027

  • Leadership Connections

    Recurring

    The McCormick Institute's Leadership Connections conference features interactive sessions and captivating keynote speakers specifically for leaders in early childhood education and care (ECEC): center-based, school-based, and family child care program administrators, program coordinators, technical assistance specialists, advocates, researchers, and more.

Tuesday, June 8, 2027

Wednesday, June 9, 2027