2025 Forum for Excellence - September 17 & 18, 2025

The Illinois Community College Board is excited to announce the 2025 Forum for Excellence on September 17 & 18, 2025, 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: In-Person

Date: September 17, 2025 & September 18, 2025

Location: Embassy Suites and Conference Center  100 Conference Center Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611

Conference Map 

Pre-Conference: 

Date: September 16, 2024 

  • Perkins Administrator Cohort Meeting 
  • Adult Education Administrator Meeting 

 

Request for Presentation: 

We invite you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2025 Forum for Excellence. This year's topic areas include data and accountability, partner development/service integration, mental health support, supporting student success, supporting effective classroom instruction, ICAPS highlights, digital transformation, and transitioning of students.

The deadline to submit a presentation proposal is May 5, 2025.

*If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor please email Amber Fornaciari This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.*

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