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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We have over 30 years of experience in creating professional development programming for local, state, and national partners. These events range from standalone training modules to one-day special interest workshops and week-long educational conferences and seminars. Whether you wish to hold your event locally or in a more metropolitan area, we have the capability to develop an impactful learning experience. We will partner with your organization to provide the following services: planning needs assessment, facility and faculty coordination, instructional support, publicity, participant registration, collection of fees, and much more.

For more information, please contact Aaron White at amwhite5@eiu.edu or by calling 217-581-5114.


Upcoming Events

37th Annual Media and Methods in Art Education Conference
Saturday, March 9th, 2024
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Eastern Illinois University's Art Education program and the School of Extended Learning are proud to announce the 37th annual Media &
Methods Conference! During this event, art educators share
curricular highlights from their classrooms with hands-on art-making workshops. Please join us at the Doudna Fine Arts Center and Tarble
Arts Center on the EIU campus!


This year's workshops and presenters will include:


Photo Embroidery with Ixcell Vega
Printing with Skeuomorph Press with Dr. Ryan Cordell Chihuly Sculptures with Lexi Brumbaugh
Paper Weaving Special Meals with Joslyn Austin
Building Connections Among Students with Emma Long-Ingram
Contemporary Narrative Photography with Josh Shearer
Is it Clay? Ceramic Realism! with Michaela Gomez
Watercolor Techniques & Mini Projects with Merry Lanker
AI in the Art Room with Dr. Brad Olson


Pricing

Professional Fee

$80.00

Student Fee

$70.00

 

Click here for the conference schedule

 

Registration

Please use this link to register: 37th Annual Media and Methods in Art Education Conference


Previous Events

lllinois Municipal Treasurers Association Fall 2023 Institute

Sunday, November 12th - Thursday, November 16th, 2023

Treasurers, finance officers and support staff have a need for continuing professional education to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge necessary to help achieve the prudent person’s rule of financial management. The Illinois Municipal Treasurers Association Institute (IMTI) is an intensive training program which provides instruction for municipal treasurers, finance officers, and support staff. 

Institute is divided into three phases (one phase per year). Upon completion of each phase, the participant receives a certificate of attendance. Upon completion of all three phases, the participant is awarded a completion certificate. Completion of the Institute also provides points for IMTA certification and credit toward other financial certifications like the Certified Municipal Finance Administrator (CMFA) as awarded by the Association of Public Treasurers - United States and Canada.

 

Pricing

Main Fee

Early Bird Pricing

On/before October 27th 

Late Registration

After October 27th    

Phases 1-3

$410

$440

Phase 1 new attendee

$310

$340

Advanced 16 hrs.

$235

$265

Advanced 8 hrs.

$170

$200

 

For schedules and session materials, please click here.

 

Registration

To register online, please click here.

 

Hotel Information

To book a hotel room at the Hilton DoubleTree in Bloomington, IL, please click here. The conference rate of $125 plus tax will expire on October 22nd, 2023.

Alternatively, you may call +1 309-664-6446 to book over the phone.

All sessions of the Illinois Municipal Treasurers Association Institute will be held in Bloomington, Illinois at the Doubletree Hotel. Classes, meals, and accommodations are all located in the same facility. Participants also find time to enjoy touring the local sites, shopping, or utilizing the hotel facilities including the fitness center, complimentary wireless internet, and indoor pool. 

For a summary of your certification hours, please follow the instructions HERE.

 

 

Illinois Council for the Social Studies Fall 2023 Conference
"The New Social Studies: Expanding Narratives and Technologies"
Friday, October 13, 2023

 

Pricing

ICSS Professional Membership and Fall Conference Registration

$75.00

Retired Teacher ICSS Membership and Fall Conference Registration

$65.00

Full-Time Student ICSS Membership and Fall Conference Registration

$65.00

ICSS Professional Membership and Vendor Table

$150.00

 


To see a full schedule, click here


Registration

Please use this link to register: Fall 2023 ICSS Registration

 

Call for Proposals

The Illinois Council for the Social Studies invites session proposals that address our Theme: The New Social Studies: Expanding Narratives and Technologies or other social-studies-oriented sessions that will be of interest to our membership. Information regarding the call for proposals can be found at this link.

https://forms.gle/sQbNCWSUrV89jkKy8

 

Call for Keynote Panelists

The Illinois Council for the Social Studies invites social studies educators across grade levels and disciplines to apply for the 2023 ICSS Fall Conference Keynote discussion panel. The 45-minute discussion panel will take place as our keynote experience during the lunch session. The topic of the keynote is: “Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and the Social Studies Experience”

For more information and to apply to be a keynote panelist, click the link below

https://forms.gle/zoq5XTo6WbtBhG9y6

 

Vendors

After registration through Eastern Illinois University School of Extended Learning, please complete the form at this link:

https://forms.gle/K1mTTH44PqGAaaaXA

Questions may be directed to Ben Wellenreiter, Executive Director, at brwelle@ilstu.edu

Municipal Clerks of Illinois Fall 2023 Institute and Academy
Sunday, October 8 through Friday, October 13, 2023

Please join us for exciting networking and learning opportunities designed to enrich your experience as a Municipal Clerk. Participate in engaging workshops and seminars led by industry experts. Institute attendees may earn up to 40 hours of continuing education to apply toward CMC certification, while Academy attendees may earn up to 20 hours to apply toward MMC certification.

 
Pricing

Main Fee

MCI Member

Non-Member 

Institute Year 1-3

$600

($650 after October 1st)

$650

($700 after October 1st)

Academy

 

$500

($550 after October 1st)

 

$550

($600 after October 1st)

Vendor

$600

$600

Optional Fee

 

 

Pre-Institute

$50

$50

Guest or Banquet Only

$20

$20

 

Click here for the schedule at a glance.

 

Registration

Institute and Academy attendees, please use this link to register: 2023 MCI Registration

Vendors, please use this link to register: 2023 MCI Vendor Registration

 
Hotel Information

Please use this link to book your room at the DoubleTree Hilton for the conference rate of $125 per night plus tax: 2023 MCI DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Illinois Sociological Association 2023 Conference
Friday, November 3rd, 2023

The annual conference of the Illinois Sociological Association brings together like-minded individuals from across the state and region whose research, teaching, careers, and community engagement develop or apply the sociological perspective. Conference events include thematically organized research presentation sessions, special sessions, and workshops. The theme of this year's conference is "The Sociological Imagination: From Idea to Practice."

 

Pricing

Student Fee

$15.00

Faculty and Professional Fee

$35.00

 

Click here for the conference program

 

Registration

Please use this link to register: 2023 Illinois Sociological Association

 

Call for Proposals

Please use the following link for more information: Call for Abstracts and Proposals

The deadline for all submissions is October 1, 2023.

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Contact Information

School of Extended Learning

600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-5114
1-800-446-8918
scelearn@eiu.edu

Academy of Lifelong Learning

600 Lincoln Avenue, Buzzard Hall Room 1328
(217) 581-7415
academy@eiu.edu


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