Whether in-person or virtual, conferences are a great way to network with fellow educators in your role and learn a lot about the latest education developments and best practices. These gatherings offer an unparalleled opportunity to earn PD credit and grow your professional learning network to a statewide or even nationwide scale.
If you have knowledge to share, many conferences are also a great opportunity to share your experience and help your fellow educators take the next step on their own professional learning journey.
No matter why you attend, there’s a 2022 education conference with your name on it. In fact, many conferences are returning this year after a temporary hiatus, offering administrators, IT professionals, and teachers at every grade level the chance to engage once again with content relevant to their position.
To make planning your professional travels a little easier, we’ve collected some of this year’s most popular conference offerings into a single, convenient list. Take a peek and see if any of these state and national conferences pique your desire to learn!
| Conference Name | Audience | Location/Format | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SecurED Schools | K-12 administrators, technology leaders, and IT staff | Virtual | Jan. 19th – 20th, 2022 | $25 |
| Career & Technical Education Conference (CTE) | CTE educators | Bloomington, IL | February 17 – 18, 2022 | Varies – See website |
| IDEACon | Educators and technology directors | Schaumburg, IL | Feb. 14th -17th, 2022 | Varies – see website |
| Illinois Reading Council Conference (IRC) | Literacy advocates, library media specialists, educators, and researchers | Springfield, IL | March 10 – 11, 2022 | Varies – see website |
| EIU Mini-Conference on Technology Education | K-12 Educators | Charleston, IL | April 2, 2022 | Free |
| Illinois Career Connections Conference | K-12 CTE educators | Tinley Park, IL & Springfield, IL | April 25/26, 2022 | $75 |
| Environmental Education Association of Illinois Annual Conference(EEAI) | Educators | Yorkville, IL | April 8th & 9th, 2022 | Varies – see website |
| WITcon | K-12 Educators | Knoxville, IL | June 15, 2022 | TBA |
| Illinois Association of School Administrators New Superintendents Conference (IASA) | School superintendents | Springfield, IL | July 11th -12th, 2022 | TBA |
| EdTech Next by LTC | Educators who want to learn about emerging edtech, technology accessibility & engagement pedagogy | Galena, IL | August 1-2, 2022 | $150 |
| SAMRi Teacher Camp | K-12 Teachers | Aurora, IL | August 2, 2022 | Free |
| Illinois Association of School Administrators Annual Conference(IASA) | School superintendents, assistant superintendents, state agency staff, and college professors of educational administration | Springfield, IL | Sept. 28th – 30th, 2022 | TBA |
| Illinois Science Teachers Association Annual Conference (ISTA) | STEM educators | Wheaton, IL | Mid- October | TBA |
| Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference (ICTM) | Math educators, administrators | TBA | Mid-October | $25/members |
| Illinois Education & Technology Conference (IETC) | Educators, IT staff, and administrators | Springfield, IL | November 2 – 4, 2022 | TBA |
| Illinois Business Education Association (IBEA) | Business educators | TBA | November 2 – 4th 2022 | TBA |
| Illinois Art Education Association Annual Conference(IAEA) | Visual and performing arts educators | St. Charles, IL | November 10-12, 2022 | TBA |
| Joint Annual Conference – IASB/IASA/IASBO | School board members, administrators, and business officials | Chicago, IL | TBA | TBA |
| Raising Student Achievement Conference (RSAC) | Educators, administrators, professional development coordinators | Schaumburg, IL | Dec. 13 – 14th, 2021 | Varies – See website |
| Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance Convention (IAHPERD) | Health & physical educators, administrators | TBA | December 2022 | Varies – See website |
| Conference Name | Audience | Format/ Location | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) | Educators, tech directors, administrators | Orlando, FL | Jan. 25 – 28, 2022 | Varies – see website |
| Texas Computer Education Association Convention & Exposition (TCEA) | Educators, tech directors, administrators | Dallas, TX | Feb. 7 – 10, 2022 | Varies – see website |
| AASA National Convention | Superintendents | Nashville, TN | Feb. 17- 19, 2022 | Varies – see website |
| Computer-Using Educators Conference (CUE) | Educators, tech directors, administrators | Virtual & Palm Springs, CA | March 17-19, 2022 | Varies – see website |
| Consortium of School Networks Conference (COSN) | K-12 education technology leaders | Nashville, TN | April 11 – 13, 2022 | Varies – see website |
| National Business Education Association (NBEA) | Business and economics educators | Chicago, IL | April 12 – 15, 2022 | Varies – see website |
| International Society for Technology in Education Conference (ISTE) | Educators, tech directors, administrators | New Orleans, LA | June 26 – 29, 2022 | TBA |
| Computer Science Teachers Association Conference (CSTA) | K-12 Educators, Computer Science Teachers, Administrators | Chicago, IL | July 14 -17, 2022 | Varies – see websites |
Looking for a particular conference? Did we miss one of your favorites? Email me at lschwartz@ltcillinois.org and I’d be happy to add it!
I look forward to seeing you at one of these great 2022 education conferences!
Lisa develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in western Illinois.
Sam leads and supports the execution and growth of LTC services through the development and creation of innovative, impactful, and timely digital content.
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