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Advance Illinois: Shape the Future of the Educator Pipeline

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (CST)

Virtual working session

* Registration open until 11/10/26 at 5:00 PM (CST)

Event Details

Advance Illinois: Shape the Future of the Educator Pipeline

School Personnel Administrators hold the front-line insights needed to solve Illinois' teacher shortage and retention challenges. Advance Illinois, in partnership with IASPA, invites you to plan the future of state teacher preparation and early-career support policy.

We are developing a 2-to-5-year Educator Roadmap focused on three core goals:
  • Increasing Pipeline Capacity & Diversity: Reaching more prospective educators across Illinois.
  • Elevating Preparation & Readiness: Ensuring new teachers enter the classroom confident and equipped.
  • Boosting Early-Career Retention: Strengthening district-level support systems to keep talented teachers in the profession.

Your real-world operational perspective is essential to ensure this roadmap addresses actual district needs. Join an interactive session to review our draft report, identify missing priorities, and refine recommendations.

Discussion Details

  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Who Should Attend: School HR Leaders
  • Registration: Advance registration is required
  • Cost: Free

Get Involved: 

  1. Review: Access and view the draft report prior to your session.
  2. Collaborate: Bring your direct feedback, critique, and district priorities to the discussion.
  3. Share: Pass this invitation to peer HR administrators who might be interested.

Session Details

Each working session requires a separate registration. Participants will receive information on how to access their virtual session after registering. Here are the available sessions:

  • 10/27/26, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
  • 11/04/26, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
  • 11/10/26, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

For questions or details, contact Jim O'Connor at joconnor@advanceillinois.org