Early Learning Events in Illinois

Join the 29th Annual Infant Toddler Conference: Follow Their Path: The Infant & Toddler Journey at Oakton College’s Des Plaines Campus on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The Illinois Head Start Association's 48th Annual Conference brings together Head Start and Early Head Start professionals, parents, and partners from across Illinois. This year's theme, "The Power of Us" celebrates what happens when our community comes together - to connect, create, and cultivate the future of Head Start.

Join STAR NET Region II & VI for a dynamic day of learning, inspiration, and connection at our Annual Early Childhood Today Conference in Romeoville, IL.

Welcome to the Raising Futures Conference, a pioneering event designed to empower and unite parents and caregivers in Champaign, IL. We believe in the strength of community and the power of shared knowledge to navigate the journey of raising the next generation.

This free event will offer professional learning opportunities focused on ISBE Early Childhood updates and high quality practices for current and new PFA and PFA Expansion programs with the opportunity to connect with Early Childhood Development Department Principal Consultants and administrators throughout the state. Held at the I-Hotel in Champaign, IL

The 2026 Illinois State Board of Education Prevention Initiative Forum will be held in person from April 14-15, 2026.

Leadership Connections™ "Onward" will be held on May 27 - 29, 2026, in Schaumburg, IL

The Early Choices Summer Inclusion Institute is being held on June 9-10, 2026 at the ISU Bone Student Center in Normal, IL.

Illinois AEYC Growing Futures Conference will be held on October 15-17, 2026, in Springfield, IL at the Crowne Plaza