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We are proud to offer a wide variety of topics presented by national leaders in education. Our staff and Board are "in the trenches" daily making us experts on teaching and learning. If you don't see a workshop that fits the need of your learning community please let us know and we can design a learning opportunity specifically for you. We ask that you use ILASCD as a resource to share your thinking, answer your questions while working together to better the whole child who deserves our best.

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RT @TheMentoree: There’s a lot happening in schools, especially right now, and the challenges can feel like too much to process. When we lo…

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RT @teacher2teacher: When you look back at your teaching journey, what moments are you most proud of – and most grateful for? #WhyITeach #…

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RT @CarrieMarshall1: #kinderchat- tonight is Green night at the chat, so we're talking about play. But maybe play in a way you haven't thou…

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RT @ELmagazine: “When learning is too hard, it’s frustrating. When it’s too easy, it’s boring. It’s the just-right sweet spot where learnin…

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RT @ILASCD: Finally got the band back together! Live with @jennidonno and @MPC_Principals https://t.co/PuZw8VcpSm

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Finally got the band back together! Live with @jennidonno and @MPC_Principals https://t.co/PuZw8VcpSm

Wednesday at 2:36 PM

RT @EScottEngland: So many great takeaways, but my favorite quote: "[T]he teacher evaluation system was built of toothpicks and mayonnaise.…

Nov. 29th 2021 at 3:16 PM

Enjoy ILASCD Fall Journal! https://t.co/u5croFNcEX https://t.co/1c8pXNVWSZ

Nov. 29th 2021 at 3:14 PM

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Nov. 27th 2021 at 8:54 PM

Wishing our family and friends of the Jewish community a meaningful Hanukkah and a peaceful new year. As you light… https://t.co/w5pHofhIOQ

Nov. 26th 2021 at 6:48 AM

Interested in writing an article for the ILASCD Journal? Submit your ideas by December 10th via this form.… https://t.co/o6pEE0jUQV

Nov. 25th 2021 at 11:35 AM

Teachers are everything! Enjoy this article from IL ASCD Ed Brief this week. https://t.co/quv7BAXU7o https://t.co/UCcnoxCG1K

Nov. 24th 2021 at 7:55 PM

The Illinois ASCD community wishes all of our family and friends a very Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you are staying… https://t.co/vf3b0oekiA

Nov. 23rd 2021 at 6:27 PM

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Nov. 23rd 2021 at 4:36 PM

RT @lysavanderwal: We have been working on specific things we have gratitude for in the month of November. I would say we are pretty full o…

Nov. 23rd 2021 at 4:35 PM

Enjoy IL ASCD Fall Journal! https://t.co/u5croG5lT5 https://t.co/Cr6a2hDaa7

Nov. 23rd 2021 at 2:20 PM

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Nov. 22nd 2021 at 1:56 PM

Become more knowledgable in children's literature. Another great read from ILASCD Ed Brief. https://t.co/4xzObKBJNn https://t.co/pWcfeCOD8N

Nov. 22nd 2021 at 1:47 PM

What are you doing on February 10th? Join ILASCD for a great math workshop. https://t.co/KqOTRKrC6u https://t.co/utFsWnVX6x

Nov. 22nd 2021 at 6:54 AM

RT @WalterinDC: Ryan Nevius & Dee Ann Schnautz, @ILASCD Leaders #ASCDAffiliates presented a session on pandemic recovery in the classroom t…

Nov. 21st 2021 at 3:40 PM

RT @ISBEnews: How cool 😎 is this? Illinois’ 2020 and 2021 Teachers of the Year – @Eric_Combs_ITOY and @1ILNupe – went to @CCSSO's #washing…

Nov. 21st 2021 at 3:39 PM

RT @ISBEnews: Nearly 18 million children are hungry due to the pandemic, but programs across the nation are answering the call & distributi…

Nov. 17th 2021 at 7:14 PM

RT @WWCSD: Elementary students are taking part in an anti-bullying effort called Be a Buddy, which focuses on being kind and compassionate…

Nov. 17th 2021 at 7:13 PM

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Nov. 17th 2021 at 7:08 PM

ILASCD invites you to read one of the many articles in our weekly Ed Briefs. Enjoy! https://t.co/RGLMm4OG3Q https://t.co/grTEmiPi5C

Nov. 17th 2021 at 7:03 PM

RT @AmundsenStrings: The Civic Orchestra of Chicago musicians came to AHS to work with our music students and provided a terrific lesson fo…

Nov. 17th 2021 at 7:02 PM

RT @mrcarson_: Thanksgiving Parade Floats have begun in room 28! Excited to see them float in our parade tomorrow! #d123 #hmt123 https://t.…

Nov. 17th 2021 at 7:00 PM

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Nov. 12th 2021 at 9:30 AM

RT @ChiPubSchools: Tomorrow is Vaccine Awareness Day—your chance to take the first step in the process of getting the COVID-19 vaccine for…

Nov. 12th 2021 at 9:29 AM

RT @EScottEngland: Remember that you WILL make a difference today on the lives of many. Your attitude will determine WHAT kind of differenc…

Nov. 11th 2021 at 6:57 AM

Needing support with discipline? ILASCD Ed Brief article this week can help. https://t.co/IJ4eITQb1m https://t.co/lKJtNcMiQb

Nov. 10th 2021 at 6:47 PM

IL ASCD wishes to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all men and women who served in the Armed Forces. You… https://t.co/O4KnATb19K

Nov. 8th 2021 at 8:37 AM

RT @EScottEngland: There are some people who will complain regardless of how many days they got off or hours they set their clock back. Rem…

Nov. 7th 2021 at 2:14 PM

RT @BAMRadioNetwork: [LISTEN] Prevention Interviews: A Strategy for Managing Student Discipline Issues (Before They Happen) with @jeffreybe…

Nov. 4th 2021 at 12:53 PM

RT @RMFilippi: Happy Fall! Kinder nature walk #112Leads #sherwoodshines112 https://t.co/KCejujfgcr

Nov. 4th 2021 at 12:53 PM

RT @ecrutchfield112: 1st graders used rubber bands to demonstrate the way vocal cords produce sounds. They discovered that the pitch chang…

Nov. 4th 2021 at 12:51 PM

RT @PCHSDragons: Dragons went to the Ag Expo at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield today. They learned about ag careers and the…

Nov. 4th 2021 at 12:51 PM

RT @lisakayszyd: I found more math art @DrydenSchool! I learned a lot walking down the hallway today. @mapplebaum3 @MrsKSamuels @mrsgreazel…

Nov. 4th 2021 at 12:48 PM

41st Annual Pre-K and Kindergarten Conference. March 15-16, 2022 (In-Person) April 13-14, 2022 (Virtual).… https://t.co/WoyEHOeDrQ

Nov. 2nd 2021 at 10:21 AM

RT @mjanatovich: Yeah building and coding robots is fun...but it is the collaboration, problem solving, and perseverance that makes this a…

Nov. 2nd 2021 at 10:20 AM

RT @CZawatson: I love this phrase- Identify passions, interests,curiosity-make it relevant! ⁦@24Kath⁩ ⁦@RomanelliPaul⁩ ⁦@LBSchoolsNY⁩ ⁦@msg…

Nov. 2nd 2021 at 10:20 AM

RT @ASCD: No matter what grade level or subject you teach, Better Learning Through Structured Teaching is an essential resource for improvi…

Nov. 2nd 2021 at 10:17 AM

RT @MrsEstand: Halloween fun in 4th grade! #d123 #d123cov Special thanks to the parents who helped us celebrate! https://t.co/TDJ4pUT6b1

Nov. 2nd 2021 at 10:06 AM

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Nov. 2nd 2021 at 10:01 AM

Curious about STEM and your teaching? This week's IL ASCD Ed Briefs has you covered.https://t.co/kTaCl6xtjM https://t.co/dh9CiGVN69

Nov. 1st 2021 at 10:43 AM

RT @EScottEngland: A Monday is what you make it. But be careful, your students will most likely follow your lead. #MakeTodayGreat #AnchorED…

Oct. 30th 2021 at 9:21 AM

RT @ISBEnews: Happy National Principals Month from @GovPritzker! Thank you for all that you do – big and small. Illinois principals have se…

Oct. 28th 2021 at 7:37 PM

RT @AkemiSessler: I had so much fun playing with many future engineers, architects, designers & inventors during indoor recess today! @Dryd…