Advocacy to Access - IACEA Conference 2026

Name: Advocacy to Access - IACEA Conference 2026
Start: 2026-03-11T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-13T13:30:00-05:00
Location: 1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60563-1554, United States

Schedule

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60563-1554, United States | Naperville, IL

Join the Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators’ Association (IACEA) for our premier annual conference, Advocacy to Access, March 11–13. This three-day convening connects effective policy advocacy with ensuring equitable access for adult learners across Illinois.
As the Voice of Adult Education, IACEA brings together professionals across ABE, ASE, ESL, and ICAPS programs. The 2026 conference focuses on:
Leadership & Policy: Insights from state agencies to help you advocate for funding and policy changes.
Equity & Inclusion: Strategies to dismantle barriers and reach underserved populations.
Professional Development: Workshops on pedagogy, curriculum design, and program effectiveness.
Networking: Opportunities to collaborate with peers on the future of adult education.
Whether you are an administrator, instructor, counselor, or workforce specialist, your voice is needed. Register today to turn advocacy into access!