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X-WR-CALNAME:Springfield · education · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Trauma-Informed Care Training at JMH DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T191606Z UID:10026185-1789639200-1789646400@jacksonvilleil.org CATEGORIES:education,free DESCRIPTION:Memorial Health is offering free in-person and virtual trainin gs on trauma-informed care for people who work in community-based organiza tions\, healthcare or education settings or who work closely with people i n vulnerable populations. \nThe training will be offered in-person on Thur sday\, September 17 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Jacksonville Memorial Ho spital in Meeting Room 2. Attendees will learn about trauma’s complex im pact\, creative and compassionate responses and the importance of caring f or self. Continuing education credits are available. \n  \nFor more infor mation on both in-person and virtual trainings\, email peak.claire@mhsil.c om or register at Trauma-Informed Care Training | 17/09/2026 | Memorial He alth. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T191606Z LOCATION:Jacksonville Memorial Hospital\, 1600 W Walnut St\, Jacksonville\ , IL\, 62650\, United States URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/free-trauma-informed-care-training-at -jmh/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Jacksonville\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/experience/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tech Treks: Code Like a Pro in Canva DTSTART:20260917T203000Z DTEND:20260917T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182909Z UID:10005590-1789659000-1789662600@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Think Canva is just for graphics? Think again! Canva Code lets you build interactive HTML apps\, games\, classroom tools\, and learning experiences using AI—no coding experience required. Whether you want to create a classroom randomizer\, review game\, digital manipulative\, or cu stom learning tool\, Canva Code makes it possible with simple prompts. \nI n this interactive\, hands-on session\, your trail guide will show you how to turn ideas into working educational apps with Canva Code. You’ll bui ld\, test\, and refine your own classroom-ready project while discovering practical ways to create custom learning experiences. \n💡 What You’ll Experience: \n\nExplore Canva Code and generate interactive educational a pps from simple prompts\nBuild your own classroom-ready application\, game \, or learning activity—no programming experience needed\nTest\, edit\, and share your project using Canva’s AI-powered coding tools\n\nThis isn ’t your typical sit-and-get webinar. We’ll build together\, experiment in real time\, and you’ll leave with a custom educational app ready to use or continue developing. \nWe recommend using two devices for this webi nar: one to watch the presentation and one (like a laptop or tablet) to pa rticipate in the featured activity. We also recommend creating a free Canv a for Education account before attending this Tech Trek (if you don’t al ready have an account). \nIllinois educators who register here and attend live through Streamyard can earn 1.0 PD credit. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182909Z LOCATION:Online\, United States URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/tech-treks-code-like-a-pro-in-canva/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Learning Technology Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/ietc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Procrastination Domination" Workshop DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061123Z UID:10004662-1789660800-1789664400@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself putting things off to the very last possi ble second? Are you often scrambling to turn in quality work because you w aited too long to start? Don’t know how to break your bad procrastinatio n habits? Learn some strategies to help you prioritize\, motivate yourself and dominate procrastination! \n\n\n\nCall 309-438-7100 or stop by the Ju lia N. Visor Academic Center to register for this in-person workshop. THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD IN MILNER LIBRARY\, ROOM 213C. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T061123Z LOCATION:Illinois URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/procrastination-domination-work shop-2/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spr ingfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/academic-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unlock the Power of AI for Education: Leveraging Federal Grants & Copilot Integration DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260915T003047Z UID:10005730-1789689600-1789775999@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Join SHI for an informative webinar designed to help K-12 and higher education institutions navigate the evolving landscape of federal A I grants. Discover how you can strategically leverage these funding opport unities to acquire Copilot licensing and transform your educational enviro nment. Where the expert panel will walk you through the latest available A I grants\, eligibility criteria\, and proven strategies for maximizing you r institution’s investment in Copilot. Learn how integrating Copilot can enhance teaching and learning\, drive productivity\, and empower educator s and students with state-of-the-art AI tools. Don’t miss this opportuni ty to explore innovative funding solutions and revolutionize your institut ion’s approach to modern education! \n  \nPresented by\nJim Daniels\, D irector\, Microsoft Digital Innovation\, SHI and Linda Heiss\, Director of Funding & Community Strategy\, SHI LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T003047Z URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/unlock-the-power-of-ai-for-education -leveraging-federal-grants-copilot-integration/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Learning Technology Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/ietc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Redbird Career Trek: Visit to State Farm DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T001103Z UID:10003861-1789718400-1789732800@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Step inside the professional world with Redbird Career Treks! Join Career Services for an exclusive visit to State Farm headquarters—a behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s leading employers! \n\n\n \nOn this immersive trek\, you’ll: \n\n\n\n•             Di scover State Farm’s vibrant workplace culture \n\n\n\n•              Tour their dynamic office space \n\n\n\n•              Explore a wide range of career paths and majors they hire \n\n\n\n•             Connect directly with professionals and expand your network \n\n\n\nApplications required\n\n\n\nSpots are limited and all ma jors are encouraged to apply! Applications open August 10 and are due by A ugust 25. To be considered\, apply for Redbird Career Trek. \n\n\n\nTransp ortation is provided. Attendance is required for the entirety of the visit . \n\n\n\nThis is your chance to experience the energy of a real-world wor kplace\, ask questions\, and envision where your degree could take you. \n \n\n\nSpecial accommodations\n\n\n\nIf you need a special accommodation in order to participate\, contact Career Services at (309) 438-2200. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T001103Z LOCATION:Illinois URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/redbird-career-trek-visit-to-st ate-farm/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield- il X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/academic-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Banking and Budgeting Workshop DTSTART:20260921T163000Z DTEND:20260921T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180441Z UID:10000139-1789990200-1789993800@springfieldul.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Banking and Budgeting workshop is an interactive educational s ession designed to help participants master their personal finances by cre ating actionable “spending plans” (budgets) and optimizing their banki ng structure. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180441Z LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/banking-and-budgeting-workshop/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Springfield Urban League X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.springfieldul.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Manage your Time to Manage your Goals" Workshop DTSTART:20260921T210000Z DTEND:20260921T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T001213Z UID:10004266-1790006400-1790010000@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you create a schedule that works for Y OU. Find when you work best\, what your biggest challenges to time managem ent are and how to prioritize. This workshop will also help you make SMART goals\, learn the difference between long term and short term planning an d let you see that big picture. \n\n\n\nCall 309-438-7100 or stop by the J ulia N. Visor Academic Center to register for this in-person workshop. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T001213Z LOCATION:Illinois URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/manage-your-time-to-manage-your -goals-workshop-3/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/academic-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Note Taking" Workshop DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260921T235000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181516Z UID:10004339-1790013600-1790016600@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Note Taking and Textbook Reading discuss strategies on how to take effective notes based on your class environment and how to stay activ e while reading your textbook. Explore different methods of organizing you r notes and deciding what is important to write down. \n\n\n\nCall 309-438 -7100 or stop by the Julia N. Visor Academic Center to register for this i n-person workshop. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181516Z LOCATION:Illinois URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/note-taking-workshop-3/2026-09- 21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/academic-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Communicating with your Professor" Workshop DTSTART:20260922T010000Z DTEND:20260922T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181516Z UID:10004183-1790020800-1790024400@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Being able to communicate effectively with your professor both in and out of class can significantly impact your learning\, and ultimate ly your success. This interactive workshop will give you opportunities to ask questions and get tips on building a professional network. \n\n\n\nCal l 309-438-7100 or stop by the Julia N. Visor Academic Center to register f or this in-person workshop. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181516Z LOCATION:Illinois URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/communicating-with-your-profess or-workshop-3/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/academic-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ROE 51 & Beyond Tech Leadership Meetings DTSTART:20260922T150000Z DTEND:20260922T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002807Z UID:10005631-1790071200-1790078400@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an open forum to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology. This is a unique networking opportu nity for all ed-tech professionals—from technology directors to instruct ional coaches and everyone in between—to connect and discuss the evolvin g landscape of technology in our schools. \nWhile a brief presentation may kick things off\, the heart of this meeting will be a participant-led dis cussion. Come prepared to share your experiences\, tackle common challenge s\, and gain valuable insights from your peers. \nWe look forward to seein g you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002807Z LOCATION:ROE 51\, 2201 S Dirksen Pkwy\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703 4564 URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/roe-51-beyond-tech-leadership-meetin gs-5/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Learning Technology Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/ietc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Overcoming Test Anxiety" Workshop DTSTART:20260922T200000Z DTEND:20260922T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001430Z UID:10004453-1790089200-1790092800@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:You’ve studied for the exams\, you know your materials\, you even tutored your roommates\, but you got to the exam hall and you just b lanked out. You could not remember anything!! Test Anxiety is common to ma ny students. While everyone feels some degree of anxiety during tests or e xams\, it becomes an issue when anxiety makes you feel anxious\, ill or de velop brain freeze during an exam or test. This interactive workshop will explore the issue of anxiety from the students’ perspectives\, what it i s and how to overcome it. \n\n\n\nCall 309-438-7100 or stop by the Julia N . Visor Academic Center to register for this in-person workshop. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001430Z LOCATION:Illinois URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/overcoming-test-anxiety-worksho p-4/2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spring field-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/academic-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mission Impossible: How to Organize a Building-Wide Tech Challenge DTSTART:20260922T203000Z DTEND:20260922T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182909Z UID:10005591-1790091000-1790094600@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Ready to get your whole building excited about tech without it feeling like “one more initiative”? \nIn this webinar\, you’ll lear n how to design a building-wide tech challenge that staff actually want to participate in. We’ll cover how to keep it simple\, choose tasks that a re useful instead of overwhelming\, and build in ways to celebrate staff a long the way. \nThe goal isn’t just a fun challenge—it’s culture cha nge. When the whole building is included (teachers\, office staff\, paras\ , specialists\, admin\, and everyone else who keeps the school running)\, you start building a community where people are willing to try new things\ , share ideas\, and learn from each other. \nYou’ll walk away with a rea dy-to-use template for launching your own building-wide challenge\, plus p ractical ideas for turning it into a lasting culture of learning. \nIllino is educators who register here and attend live through Streamyard can earn 1.0 PD credit. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182909Z LOCATION:Online\, United States URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/mission-impossible-how-to-organize-a -building-wide-tech-challenge/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Learning Technology Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/ietc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Imagine\, Innovate\, Invent with the Illinois Student Invention Co nvention DTSTART:20260922T203000Z DTEND:20260922T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T003135Z UID:10005689-1790091000-1790092800@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Student Invention Convention is a transdisciplina ry K–8 program that engages students in hands-on\, real-world problem-so lving and phenomenon-based learning. It empowers youth to take ownership o f their learning while building skills in problem identification\, innovat ion\, entrepreneurship\, and creative thinking. Along the way\, students d evelop confidence\, resilience\, and leadership—preparing them to become the next generation of innovators. \nUsing a free\, standards-aligned cur riculum\, students follow a seven-step innovation process: identifying a m eaningful problem\, developing and testing solutions\, and ultimately crea ting a working prototype. Those interested can showcase their inventions i n state and national competitions. Training for educators is available thr oughout the year. Once you’ve attended a training\, you gain access to t he curriculum and resources available to bring this program to your studen ts! \n  \nJoin us to learn more about the Illinois Student Invention Conv ention and empower your students to become their own problem-solvers and i nventors! LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T003135Z LOCATION:Online\, United States URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/imagine-innovate-invent-with-the-ill inois-student-invention-a03ux00000nvwhtyac/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_me dium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Learning Technology Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/ietc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mock Interviews DTSTART:20260923T163000Z DTEND:20260923T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180441Z UID:10000140-1790163000-1790166600@springfieldul.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Mock Interviews: Help participants with hands-on training for job interviews. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180441Z LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/mock-interviews/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Springfield Urban League X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.springfieldul.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SOPPA/SDPC Back-to-School Updates DTSTART:20260923T180000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T182820Z UID:10005666-1790168400-1790172000@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:School is back in session\, but data privacy didn’t take the summer off. Join the LTC’s Technology Services team for timely updates on SOPPA and using SDPC\, including: \n\nNDPA v2.3 status\nResource Regist ry 2.0\nError reports for districts\nClean up progress and demo\n\nTune in to stay ahead of the curve on data privacy throughout the school year ahe ad. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182820Z LOCATION:Online\, United States URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/soppa-sdpc-back-to-school-updates/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Learning Technology Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/ietc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR