Early Learning Events in Illinois
Friday, November 20, 2026
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The 2026 ILOTA Annual Conference is an In-Person, Two-Day Conference on Friday and Saturday, November 20-21, 2026, at the NIU Naperville Conference Center.

Saturday, November 21, 2026
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The 2026 ILOTA Annual Conference is an In-Person, Two-Day Conference on Friday and Saturday, November 20-21, 2026, at the NIU Naperville Conference Center.

Wednesday, March 3, 2027
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Pump Up Primary 2027
RecurringJoin 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.

Thursday, March 4, 2027
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Pump Up Primary 2027
RecurringJoin 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.

Friday, March 5, 2027
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Pump Up Primary 2027
RecurringJoin 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.

Wednesday, March 10, 2027
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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.

Thursday, March 11, 2027
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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.

Friday, March 12, 2027
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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.

Wednesday, May 19, 2027
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Leadership Connections
RecurringThe 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
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Leadership Connections
RecurringThe 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
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Leadership Connections
RecurringThe 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
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Summer Inclusion Institute 2027
RecurringEarly CHOICES is excited to announce that we will be hosting the annual Summer Inclusion Institute June 8 & 9, 2027.

Wednesday, June 9, 2027
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Summer Inclusion Institute 2027
RecurringEarly CHOICES is excited to announce that we will be hosting the annual Summer Inclusion Institute June 8 & 9, 2027.

