On The Horizon
Explore upcoming events for our community.
Workshop: Retaining and Sustaining Diverse Educators
Is your leadership team working to improve educator retention in your school or district?
Join the Illinois Affinity Group Network and expert practitioner, Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, in an exploration of practical strategies and practices school and district leaders can implement to support and retain diverse teachers.
During this hour-long workshop, we will:
✅ Develop clarity on the research and data regarding educator attrition
✅ Identify specific strategies and practices that result in educator retention
Additionally, participants will receive resources and a guidebook for building belonging through affinity spaces.
Why join us?
📊Teachers who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color leave Illinois schools at a higher rate, not because they lack commitment, but because the culture among school/district staff is unsupportive. The good thing is, this isn’t a fixed state.
Register today to learn how to Retain & Sustain Diverse Educators
📅 June 11, 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Register Here for our virtual session
Extending Our Circle
NIU: Summer Camp for Responsive Education
Designed to bring together new and returning educators to explore issues related to the new State of Illinois Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards
Highlights
Explore our past events for our community.
Central IL Regional Convening February 2026
Special presentation by co-founder Dr. Javelin Lawrence
Northern IL Regional Convening March 2026
Special sound meditation offered by Vavi Sol
Central, IL Affinity Group Network Convening & Celebration
This convening/celebration offers educators from the Central, IL area opportunities to network, connect, and share their experiences within affinity groups and as part of a larger network of educators of color in the state of IL.
Southern, IL Affinity Group Network Convening & Celebration
This convening/celebration offers educators from the Southern, IL area opportunities to network, connect, and share their experiences within affinity groups and as part of a larger network of educators of color in the state of IL.
IL Affinity Group Network Convening
The Illinois Affinity Group Network Annual Educators of Color Conference. Join educators from across the State for a one day convening to celebrate our growing community and our commitment to learning. Conference goers will engage in workshops and networking opportunties with educators of color and enjoy musical performances, engaging keynote speakers and lots of giveaways!.