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Everyone Belongs Here: Embracing Intersectional Identities

October 8-10, 2025 | East Peoria, IL

Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration is Now Open! 

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Attendee Registration will open in Spring 2025.

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General Session Speaker: Jen Newton

Jen Newton is an associate professor at Ohio University. Dr. Newton’s research interests include anti-racist, anti-ableist education, early childhood inclusion, and inclusive teacher preparation. She regularly presents locally, regionally, and nationally on a range of inclusive educational topics.

About Sharing A Vision

This exceptional conference is planned to meet the needs of early childhood professionals and families in the state and is coordinated by the Illinois Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, in collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Thank you to our sponsors!