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Building Your Toolbox to PTA

Fall 2026 Statewide Training

Virtual, flexible, and free.

PTA training is for all members but most especially PTA leaders. All sessions are held via Zoom, allowing you to participate from anywhere.

Whether you’re a brand-new officer or a longtime member, there’s something for you:

PTA 101 (great for everyone!)
Role-specific officer training
National PTA program overviews—and more!

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Launch Your Leadership! The new school year is almost here, and there’s no better way to start than at the Illinois PTA Launch Tour 2026. This isn’t just another meeting—it’s an opportunity to connect with PTA leaders from across Illinois, exchange ideas, discover new resources, and return to your PTA energized and ready for a successful year. You’ll also experience three fast-paced leadership sessions packed with practical takeaways you can use right away:

Point Taken –A game that turns debate into a structured, written dialogue to make disagreement productive, respectful, and actually worth having.
Quick Start Kit – Practical compliance tips and essential resources to start the year with confidence.
Who’s Doing What? – Team-building strategies to help volunteers understand their roles, strengthen teamwork, and retain engaged volunteers.

Whether you’re a new officer, experienced leader, committee chair, or dedicated volunteer, you’ll leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and renewed confidence to lead your PTA. Choose the city, date, and time that works best for you, then complete the registration below.

We can’t wait to see you at the Illinois PTA Launch Tour 2026!

We are proud to partner with the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families—bringing families and professionals free access to nationally recognized experts who provide practical, research-based guidance on today’s most important topics. With over 50 programs annually, offered at noon and 7 p.m. CT in four languages, GPS supports families at every stage—from childhood through college and career. Explore upcoming programs and resources at GPSParentSeries.org and join us in building stronger, healthier communities.

Les’s Top 3:

Empower THURSDAY, AUG. 27 at noon and 7 pm Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff in conversation with Hunter Clarke-Fields Dopamine Kids: Understand Addictive Triggers and Rewire Young Brain.
Engage WEDNESDAY*, SEPT. 30 at noon and 7 pm Dr. Nicholas Epley A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness and Connection
Advocate WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7 at noon and 7 pm Dr. Katie Rose Pryal Your Kid Belongs Here: Insights on Parenting Neurodiverse Children

*In person at College of DuPage at noon and at Glenbard West in Glen Ellyn, IL at 7 PM

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Photo by Ivan Haralanov

SPOTLIGHT Save the Date: Saturday, April 24, 2027

Free. In Person. Statewide.

Spotlight is a joyful celebration of creativity, expression, and student voice. We created it for families to experience together. Centered around a vibrant art display, the event showcases K–12 students’ interpretations of the theme “What My Culture Means to Me” across five artistic mediums. Families are invited to explore the artwork, participate in hands-on workshops, and share in a meaningful moment as students are recognized alongside their peers and loved ones.

Location: Addison Trail High School

213 N Lombard Rd, Addison, IL 60101

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It's Thursday, Let's Talk

Illinois PTA Live: Federal Policy & Education: What You Need to Know — October 16!

Join us for an important conversation with Advance Illinois about federal policy developments shaping education — from funding and accountability to district-level decision-making.

Featuring Kelsey Bakken, Director of Policy at Advance Illinois

Gain actionable insights and understand what these federal shifts could mean for your local schools.
Thursday, October 16 – 7PM

Region Annual Meetings Coming Up…

Each year, Illinois PTA regions hold an annual meeting to conduct business in the region. The business will include either an election of the nominating committee members or an election of the director.

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Building Your Toolbox to PTA

Fall 2026 Statewide Training

Virtual, flexible, and free.

Les’s Top 3:

SPOTLIGHT Save the Date: Saturday, April 24, 2027

Learn More

It's Thursday, Let's Talk

Illinois PTA Live: Federal Policy & Education: What You Need to Know — October 16!

Region Annual Meetings Coming Up…

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