Regional Workshops

2026-27 Regional Workshops

Led by ICTW training specialists, these workshops will explore identified needs throughout the state. Three sessions (north, central, south) will be available.

Cost is $40/person and registration is required. Space is limited.

All cancellations must be requested in writing on or before the event registration deadline, to receive a refund less 15% service charge. No refunds will be granted after the event's registration deadline date. If you do not cancel by the workshop deadline, you will still be responsible for payment—even if you do not attend. This applies to all payment methods, including those who selected the 'check' payment option. All requests for refunds should state the registrant’s name, employment information, and the amount of payment. Substitutes are welcome at any time.

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Plot Twist: Independent Living Skills ARE Employment Skills

Independent living skills are often viewed as a separate component of transition planning, yet research shows they play a critical role in employment and postsecondary success. Also referred to as adaptive or life skills, they encompass the knowledge and behaviors needed to navigate home, work, and community life. Skills such as community participation, executive functioning, self-advocacy, transportation, financial literacy, and personal care are essential for obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in employment. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the connection between independent living skills and career readiness, examine how these skills impact employment outcomes, and learn practical strategies for embedding them into transition programming. Participants will leave with evidence-based instructional practices, implementation tools, and actionable strategies for teaching essential independent living skills that better prepare students with disabilities for success in work, education, and adult life.

Presenters
Jessica Sipovic and Paula Bradford

Northern Illinois Workshop – September 29, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Alsip
5000 W. 127th Street, Alsip, IL 60803
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$40/person, Lunch included
Registration Deadline: Sept. 15, 2026, 5 p.m. CT

Central Illinois Workshop – October 7, 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria
101 Holiday Street, East Peoria, IL 61611
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$40/person, Lunch included
Registration Deadline: Sept. 23, 2026, 5 p.m. CT

Southern Illinois Workshop – October 22, 2026
Thelma Keller Convention Center at the Holiday Inn
1202 N Keller Drive, Effingham, IL 62401
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$40/person, Lunch included
Registration Deadline: Oct. 8, 2026, 5 p.m. CT

Participants may earn up to 4.00 ISBE-approved professional development hours for attending this workshop.

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