On The Horizon
Explore upcoming events for our community.
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!.
Extending Our Circle
10th Annual Urban Native Education Conference:
Beyond Borders & Binaries
Designed to empower, connect, inspire, support, celebrate and develop women in education
5th Annual Equity Conference
This event is for school board members, administrators, and teachers interested in expanding equity in their classrooms, schools, and districts.
The I-Grow Summit has the specific goal to grow, retain, and recruit educational leaders and teachers of color.
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