Events

Your Convention, Your Voice: Let’s Get Ready!

This interactive session is your opportunity to learn more about the upcoming business items for the April 22 virtual convention. Bring your questions, share your perspectives, and help shape the decisions that guide our work. Your voice plays a vital role in helping every child reach their full potential.

The purpose of this Zoom meeting is to provide members with a dedicated space to ask questions and raise concerns about the proposed business items that will be presented at the convention.

We look forward to your participation!

Meeting Agenda

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Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Register: HERE

2026 Illinois PTA Convention

Free. Virtual. Statewide.

We are a 126-year-old, membership-driven organization, and our structure works best when PTA members actively participate in Convention. To make attending simple and accessible for all families we planned the 122nd Illinois PTA Convention to be virtual, free, and just two hours long. All business, elections, and recognition of individual PTA accomplishments will take place in one cohesive session. Learn More.

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Location: Zoom| Register: HERE

Business Items

SPOTLIGHT

Free. In Person. Statewide.

Reflections State Advancers who received email instructions can register now, general registration opens Friday, March 20.

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 “I Belong” 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. Learn More

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Time: 12-4 PM (doors open at 11.30 AM)

Location: Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, 3805 Winston Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

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Building Your Toolbox to PTA

Statewide Training Sessions Resume in June 2026.

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.