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ICEARY 2026 is March 5th-6th.

SEE YOU THERE!

Networking

Why This Conference Matters

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Each year, the ICEARY Conference unites more than 700 educators, administrators, and youth advocates from across Illinois — all dedicated to supporting at-risk youth and helping every student find success.

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At the 2025 conference in Bloomington, keynote speakers inspired attendees to see new possibilities, celebrate progress, and expand how we support young people facing adversity. Participants left with:

  • New strategies tailored to diverse student needs

  • Renewed energy and purpose in their work

  • Expanded networks and lasting partnerships

  • Actionable ideas ready to implement ​

 

The impact extends far beyond the event — rippling through schools, communities, and students’ lives across Illinois.

This is the premier gathering for professionals who serve at-risk youth across Illinois. Through powerful keynote speakers, hands-on breakout sessions, and statewide networking, you’ll gain fresh strategies, inspiration, and connections that enhance your day-to-day work.

  • Earn meaningful professional learning that you can immediately put into practice

  • Hear from nationally recognized keynote speakers who understand the challenges and potentials in this space

  • Engage with peers, share successes and struggles, and build your support network

  • Return to your school or program reinvigorated, with concrete tools and ideas

  • Be part of a community that advocates for at-risk youth’s futures​

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