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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 Ms. Shannon Bell at sybell@eiu.edu or by calling 217-581-5114.


Upcoming Events

38th Annual Media and Methods in Art Education Conference
Saturday, March 8th, 2025

Eastern Illinois University's Art Education program and the School of Extended Learning
are proud to announce the 38th annual Media & Methods Conference! During this event,
art educators share curricular highlights from their classrooms wi
th hands-on art-making
workshops. Please join us at the Doudna Fine Arts Center and Tarble Arts Center on the
EIU campus!

2025MediaMethods
This year's workshops and presenters will include:


Augmented Reality Installations with Dr. Burcak Christensen
Simple Suminagashi with Dr. Brad Olson
Metal Repoussé with Lourdes Guzman-Amparo
The Art of Mending with Katrina Perdue
Metal Jewelry Techniques with Erin Aldridge
Basquiat Critters with Mandi Timko
Cheyenne Ledger Art with Karen Briggs
Expressionist Animal Masks with Sarah O’Malia

Pricing

Professional Fee

$80.00

Student Fee

$70.00

 

Click here for the conference schedule

 

Registration

Please use this link to register: 38th Annual Media and Methods in Art Education Conference


Previous Events

Illinois Municipal Treasurers Association Fall 2024 Institute

Sunday, November 17th - Thursday, November 21st, 2024

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 that 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.

Pension Training: If you would like to receive credit from these sessions toward your 8-hour Pension Trustee Training Certificate, please select the optional fee when registering. Thank you!

New Members: If you are a new Phase I member, please call 217-581-5114 or email scelearn@eiu.edu to receive your discount code!

Pricing

Main Fee

Early Bird Pricing

On/before November 11th 

 Late Registration

 After November 11th    

Phases 1-3

$410

$440

Phase 1 
new attendee

$310

$340

Advanced 16 hrs.

$235

$265

Advanced 8 hrs.

$170

$200

 

 

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 $129 plus tax will expire on October 28th, 2024.

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.

Municipal Clerks of Illinois Fall 2024 Institute and Academy
Sunday, October 6 through Friday, October 11, 2024

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 22 hours to apply toward MMC certification.

Sunday Pre-Institute: If you are attending on Sunday, please add the Pre-Institute optional fee to your cart. Also, if you plan to attend the Sunday night dinner, please RSVP. Thank you!

Pricing

Main Fee

MCI Member

Non-Member 

Institute Year 1-3

$650

($700 after October 1st)

$700

($750 after October 1st)

Academy

 

$550

($600 after October 1st)

 

$600

($650 after October 1st)

Vendor

$650

$650

Optional Fee

 

 

Pre-Institute

$65
($80 after October 1st)

$65
($80 after October 1st)

Guest or Banquet Only

$75

$75

 

Schedules and conference materials can be found HERE.

 

Registration

Institute and Academy attendees, please use this link to register: 2024 MCI Registration

Vendors, please use this link to register: 2024 MCI Vendor Registration

 
Hotel Information

To book a hotel room at the Hilton DoubleTree in Bloomington, IL, please click HERE. The conference rate of $129 plus tax will expire on September 16th, 2024.

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

All sessions of the Municipal Clerks of Illinois Institute and Academy 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.

Illinois Municipal Treasurers Association 2024 Annual Conference

Sunday, June 23rd - Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

Join us to explore crucial topics that are of significant interest and importance to Municipal Treasurers and Financial Administrators. Our event provides an excellent opportunity to network with other participants and gain valuable insights that can help you enhance your knowledge and expertise. Don't miss out on this chance to stay ahead of the curve and take your professional growth to the next level!

 

Pricing

Main Fee

Early Bird Pricing

On/before June 9th

Late Registration

After June 9th    

IMTA Member

$175

$200

Non-Member

$275

$300

 

For the schedule at a glance, please click HERE.

 

Registration

To register online, please click HERE.

Conference Sponsorship

If you would like to purchase a conference sponsorship, please CLICK HERE.


Membership

Not yet a member of IMTA? Click HERE.

Hotel Information

To book a hotel room at the I Hotel & Conference Center in Champaign, IL, please click HERE. The conference rate of $139 plus tax will expire on May 24th, 2024.

Block Code: IMTAAT24
Guest Password: %ewQ3

Alternatively, you may call +1 217-819-5000 to book over the phone. Any guests making reservations by phone MUST mention the block code IMTAAT24 to any Guest Service Agents.

All sessions of the Illinois Municipal Treasurers Association Annual Conference will be held in Champaign, Illinois at the I Hotel & Conference Center. 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.

 

 

Illinois Council for the Social Studies Spring 2024 Conference
"Emerging Narratives and Technologies in Social Studies"
Friday, April 12, 2024

 

Pricing

1-Year Professional Mem. and Conf. Reg.

$75.00

Full-Time Student 1-Year Mem. and Conf. Reg.

$10.00

Retired Teacher 1-Year Mem. and Conf. Reg.

$65.00

ICSS 1-Year Professional Mem. and Vendor Table

$150.00

Professional Membership

$25.00

Retired Teacher Membership

$15.00

 


To see a full schedule, click HERE


Registration

Please use this link to register: Spring 2024 ICSS Registration

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

 

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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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