Institute Day 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025

This spring, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) will continue to serve as a site for the Multi-County Institute Days where over 300 Illinois educators will visit campus to engage in professional learning. This FREE event is open to all Illinois educators including classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, and other school personnel. This year, IMSA will host sessions with a focus on 6th-12th Grade research, math, science, engineering, and technology while also including workshops on topics related to experiential learning, equity,  history and social sciences. We look forward to welcoming presenters and educators from around Illinois to share their knowledge and instructional practices! Participants that attend the entire conference and fulfill all ISBE required tasks are eligible for 5.0 hours of professional development credits.
Here’s what else you can expect at Institute Day 2025:
  • Sessions lead by IMSA Faculty and Staff, Center for Teaching and Learning Specialists, and local Illinois educators
  • Engaging lessons and research-based practices to enhance your practice and take back to your classroom
  • Customize your learning experience with over 30 unique sessions

Here’s how to register:

  • Check out the Conference Schedule and Conference Program to view the offerings for this year’s conference.
  • Select one presentation for each session. Not that while most sessions are 60 minutes, there are a select number of extended 130 minute sessions.
  • Click on the button below to register for Institute Day 2025 at IMSA and build your schedule.

Please contact Lindsey Herlehy at lherlehy@imsa.edu or (630) 907-5294 with questions.

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