• 13th Biennial Conference
  Celebrating the Past
  Embracing the Future
  October 2-4, 2013
  Crowne Plaza
  Springfield, IL
— Register Today —
for the 2013 Conference
• Conference Coordinators:
  Tom Renk & Tracy Hodge
  Phone: 630-369-7784
  Fax: 630-369-3773
• Past Conferences
• STARnet’s Top Ten Tips (PDF)
• Tips for First Time Conference Attendees
• What others are saying about Sharing a Vision
• 2013 Conference Sponsors:
  
  
  
  
  
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  Exhibitor/Sponsor Invitation (PDF)

13th Biennial Conference

Register Today for the 2013 Conference

Conference Hotel Information

Celebrating the Past
Embracing the Future
October 2-4, 2013
Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL

Registration Brochure (PDF)
      Updated: June 4, 2013

Coordinated by Illinois Division for Early Childhood (IDEC) and sponsored by ISBE, IDHS, IDEC and Illinois Head Start.

• Preconference Opportunity (PDF)
      Posted: September 25, 2012
• Exhibitor/Sponsor Invitation (PDF)
      Updated: February 15, 2013
• Booths Available for Exhibitors—Interactive Floor Map (Excel Document)
        Updated: May 10, 2013

Showcasing

Showcasing is an opportunity for participants to present unique features about their programs, innovative ideas or techniques, or share the results of research and evaluation efforts. The Showcasing application deadline has been extended to May 24, 2013.

• Showcasing Cover Letter (PDF)
        Posted: February 20, 2013
• Showcasing Guidelines (PDF)
        Posted: February 14, 2013
• Showcasing Application Form (PDF)
        Posted: February 14, 2013

Creative Expressions Art Gallery

The Creative Expressions Art Gallery will feature the “exhibition and raffle” of young children’s artwork gathered from around the State of Illinois.

The following are available in PDF format:

• Advertisement
• Email Blast
• ECE Provider Letter
  (Also in Spanish)
• Parent/Guardian Letter
  (Also in Spanish)
• Parent/Guardian Consent Form
  (Also in Spanish)
• Exhibit Card

Conference Coordinators:
Tom Renk & Tracy Hodge
Phone: 630-369-7784
Fax: 630-369-3773

2013 Keynote Speakers

Jim Gill
Can’t Wait To Celebrate! 20 Years of Music Play!

Kathy Buckley
No Labels, No Limits!

View Previous Sponsors:

• 2011 Sponsors
• 2009 Sponsors
• 2007 Sponsors

View the 2013 conference's
Exhibitor/Sponsor Invitation (PDF)