Illinois Council for Exceptional Children

ICEC Chapter 99--"Working with Students Who Are Aggressive," Dr. Richard Van Acker
2024-09-24 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Dr. Rick Van Acker, Professor Emeritus at University of Illinois Chicago
“Working with Students Who Are Aggressive”
Dr. Van Acker will discuss why students become aggressive, how to prevent aggression,
and how to intervene appropriately when aggression does occur.
This 2-hour workshops will be held virtually using ZOOM from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Professional development credits will be offered for all sessions.

Chapter 99 Fall 2024 Program Flyer

ICEC 75th Anniversary Leadership Series #10 "Teaching Content & Literacy to Students with Dis/abilities: Using Literacy Across the Disciplines," Kara Kennedy, Doctoral Candidate, NIU
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
Teaching Content & Literacy to Students with Dis/abilities: Using Literacy
Across the Disciplines
This session will cover an overview of disciplinary literacy and what it means for
students with dis/abilities. Disciplinary literacy is one approach to teaching
comprehension and content concurrently at the secondary level. Discussion and
demonstration of aspects of the three pillars (habits of thinking and practice,
language use, and epistemology) of disciplinary literacy will show how it works with
multimodality, digital literacies, and is student-centered. It will include practical,
research-informed and evidence=based strategies that teachers and leaders can
bring back to their classrooms, ready for implementation!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/92978321588
Meeting ID: 929 7832 1588

2024 Ray Graham Memorial Grant Application Deadline
2024-10-23 | IL
This grant is to be used to encourage the improvement of total education for exceptional children.
Due Date: October 13, 2024 midnight central standard time
Expectations/Guidelines:
The grant is to be used as seed money and not intended to fully fund projects.
Grantees should minimally, match the dollar amount of the total budget of the full project.
Maximum monetary award is $500.
Past recipients may apply.
Applicants must be members of CEC

ICEC Fall 2024 Convention Room Reservation Deadline
2024-10-28 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653
Deadline for room reservations at the convention rate at the Chicago Marriott Naperville hotel is October 28, 2024.
Convention preregistration: https://www.illinoiscec.net/convention/online-preregistration/
Hotel accommodations: Book your group room rate of $132 today!

ICEC Chapter 99--"They Just Can't Get Their Act Together: 100 Tips for Executive Function Skills," Bev Johns
2024-10-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Bev Johns, Learning and Behavior Consultant and Author
“They Just Can’t Get Their Act Together: 100 tips for Executive Function Skills”
Executive function skills such as organization, time management, planning, emotional regulation and impulse control
are critical for student success. Bev will share a variety of strategies that can be used to teach these skills.
This 2-hour workshops will be held virtually using ZOOM from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Professional development credits will be offered for all sessions.
ICEC Chapter 99 Fall 2024 Program Flyer

ICEC Fall 2024 Convention Preregistration Deadline
2024-11-04 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653
Preregistration for the ICEC Fall 2024 Convention ends November 4, 2024.
Online Preregistration Link

ICEC 2024 Fall Convention
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-16 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the ICEC 2024 Fall Convention at the Chicago Marriott Naperville November 14-15, 2024.
Charting the Course: Bridging the Past and the Future

ICEC 75th Anniversary Leadership Series #12 "Songs of Success: Music Therapy in Special Education," Bryan Lindskog, MAIOP, MT-BC, Easterseals Chicagoland and Greater Rockford
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
This interactive session will demonstrate the use of music therapy interventions in special education settings, specifically those serving students on the autism spectrum and students with intellectual, emotional, and learning differences. The session will also identify ways in which music can support students’ educational and functional goals while being integrated into the classroom.

Bring your colleagues, friends, family, and all those who appreciate the centrality of music in all our lives and its special place in special education programming.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/82054038708
Meeting ID: 820 5403 8708

ICEC Spring Leadership Conference RSVP Deadline
2025-02-28 | ISU Alumni Center, 1101 N Main Street, Normal, IL, 61761
Spring Conference RSVP

ICEC Spring Leadership Conference
2025-04-05 09:00 - 14:00 | ISU Alumni Center, 1101 N Main Street, Normal, IL, 61761

Exceptional Children's Week
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-07 | IL

ILCCBD Summer Drive-in Conference
2025-08-01 08:00 - 15:00 | Northfield Inn and Suites, 3280 Northfield Dr, Springfield, IL, 62702, United States
Summer Institute: Get Ready for School, August 1, Northfield Inn and Suites, Springfield, sponsored by Illinois Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders. See this link for registration details: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/969me2q
GET THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR OFF TO A GREAT START with practical ideas for addressing the challenges teachers of students with E/BD face daily as they strive to meet students’ learning needs.

Pastries and coffee will be offered at registration from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. Exhibits will be available all day. Enjoy lunch on your own from 11:50 to 1:00 or bring a sack lunch and discuss key legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly.

You may also reserve a room for $129 per night until June 28th by calling the conference hotel directly at 217-523-7900 and mentioning ILCCBD.

ICEC Fall Convention Early Bird Preregistration Deadline
2025-09-30 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653
Take advantage of the best rates and register today for the 76th annual Fall Convention. ICEC is proud to host Whatever It Takes! Nov. 6-8 in Naperville, IL, at the Chicago Marriott Naperville, and we look forward to seeing you and your colleagues there! Join us for excellent keynotes, sessions, and collaboration throughout our 3-day event. Mark your calendars & register today!! Early Bird Preregistration ends September 30th.
Register Today

Active Chapter Report Deadline
2025-09-30 | IL
Deadline to be submitted Annually to ICEC President and Treasurer September 30
Section IV, Article 4.2.1 of the ICEC Policies and Bylaws require the following information be submitted to maintain active chapter status:
Active Chapter Report Form

Ray Graham Memorial Grant Deadline
2025-10-15 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653

ICEC Officer Nominations Deadline
2025-10-23 | IL
ICEC Officer Nomination Form

ICEC 2025 Fall Convention
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-08 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653

ICEC School-to-Work Scholarship Deadline
2026-04-15 | IL
The ICEC School-to-Work Scholarship

The applicant must be a high school Illinois resident with a disability who plans to transition into a career setting.
Deadline for submission of scholarship applications is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

School-to-Work Scholarship Application

ICEC Post-Secondary Scholarship Deadline
2026-04-15 | IL
The ICEC Lesley P. Graham Post-Secondary Scholarship

The applicant must be a high school Illinois resident with a disability who plans to further their education in the higher education setting.
Deadline for submission of scholarship applications is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Lesley P. Graham Post-Secondary Scholarship

2026 Yes I Can Award Nomination Deadline
2026-05-15 | IL
Yes I Can Nomination Link

ICEC 2026 Fall Convention Call for Presentations Deadline
2026-05-29 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653
Call for Presentation Proposal Form
Call for Poster Proposal Form (Coming Soon)

77th ICEC Fall Convention
2026-11-05 - 2026-11-07 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653
