2024 Forum for Excellence - September 10 & 11, 2024
The Illinois Community College Board is excited to announce the 2024 Forum for Excellence on September 10 & 11, 2024, in East Peoria, IL.
The Forum for Excellence is Illinois’ premier professional development event. The conference highlights the continuing partnership of Career, Technical, and Adult Education in Illinois. The Forum is sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board and hosted by the Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support and the Southern Illinois Professional Development Center.
Suggested Audience:
Includes but is not limited to Postsecondary Perkins Directors/Coordinators, Adult Education Administrators/Coordinators, Deans, Chief Academic Officers, ABE/ASE/ESL Instructors, EFE System Directors, Superintendents, and Principals.
Event Details:
Conference Format: Hybrid
Theme: CTAE United We Serve
Date: September 10, 2024 & September 11, 2024
Location: Embassy Suites and Conference Center 100 Conference Center Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611
Pre-Conference:
Date: September 9, 2024
*Disclaimer*
Participants are encouraged to attend this year’s pre-conference events in-person; however, there will also be a remote option available for those who are unable to do so. Please note that your registration type i.e. In-Person or Virtual is final once you submit this form.
Conference Attendance & Registration:
Date: September 10 & 11, 2024A hotel block will be provided closer to the conference. Information will be sent out via our email listserv. If you want to sign up for our email listserv, please click here.
Recommended Hotel Accommodations:
There are several hotels in East Peoria and Peoria that are close to the Forum for Excellence. We do not have a room block at these hotels. We recommend attendees call and ask for the Governmental or Best Rate Available.
Nearby Hotels:
- Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria, an IHG Hotel, 101 Holiday Street, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-698-3333, 0.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Peoria Riverfront, an IHG Hotel, 1100 Bass Pro Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-694-9800, 1.0 miles
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott East Peoria, 200 Eastlight Court, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-699-4100, 1.2 miles
- Best Western Plus East Peoria, 300 Eastlight Court, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-694-4959, 1.2 miles
- Stoney Creek Hotel East Peoria, 101 Mariners Way, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-694-1300 (Select option 1), 4.0 miles
- Hampton Inn Peoria-East at The River Boat Crossing, 11 Winners Way, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-694-0711, 2.7 miles
- Mark Twain Hotel Downtown Peoria, 225 NE Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61602, 309-676-3600, 1.2 miles
- Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette, 501 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602, 309-637-6500, 1.3 miles