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IRC Conference planned for March 11-12, 2027 in Springfield, Illinois!
Join literacy advocates, educators, and researchers who will gather from March 11-12, 2027 for the 58th Annual IRC Conference at the Bank of Springfield Center and President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield, Illinois.
IRC is thrilled to learn from our diverse list of featured speakers who will help teachers, specialists, and administrators from every grade-level and content area. Registration will open by July 1, 2026!
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ILLINOIS STATEWIDE YOUNG AUTHORS CONFERENCE
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The Illinois Reading Council is excited to share that we will be hosting a new version of the Illinois Statewide Young Authors Conference at the Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival. We will be celebrating the written work of students in kindergarten through twelfth grade with the Illinois Reads authors. All students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, including those in special programs, are encouraged to participate. In the spring, schools are encouraged to select their young authors who will attend and be celebrated at the Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival. Registration closes on April 5th.
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ILLINOIS READS AND YOUNG AUTHORS BOOK FESTIVAL
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Join IRC at the 2026 Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival on April 25, 2026 at Tinley Park High School in Tinley Park, Illinois. Plan now to bring your families, students, and all book lovers to this free and fun family event. Authors will be present. Bring your books and have them signed! Books will also be available for purchase from Anderson’s Bookshops. At this event, IRC will also be honoring the Young Authors at a special celebration!
To find out more, visit the Illinois Reads Website that will have the complete schedule of author appearances and plans for the upcoming Book Festival.
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IRC PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
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The Illinois Reading Council is a premier reading organization that offers Professional Learning and Development Consulting Services. IRC PL&D Consulting Services offer custom programs, exceptional engaging speakers, timely topics, and informative programs to assist you and your school and district faculty in reaching all your educational goals.
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IRC WEBINAR SERIES
IRC offers monthly webinars for members only. Members can watch the live or recorded webinars to earn PD clock hours. Mark your calendars to take part in this convenient, free membership benefit.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PADLET
IRC Professional Learning Committee is working on a new resource bank of teaching and literacy tools to support the best practices in literacy learning. Please take some time to check out this new and exciting resource.
SPRING 2026 IRC BOOK CLUB
On March 22, 2026, members can join the online book discussions for the Building Bigger Ideas book club, the Punished For Dreaming book club, and/or the Educating Emergent Bilinguals book club.
DONATE TO THE IRC ANGEL FUND
The Angels Fund’s goal is to ensure that IRC continues to carry out its mission of providing support and leadership to all who promote and teach lifelong literacy. Please consider becoming an Angels Fund Supporter today.
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