Illinois New Teacher Collaborative

Join INTC this June for the 2026 Leadership and Mentor Conferences! Each one-day experience is packed with practical tools and meaningful connections that will inspire you, challenge you, and remind you why the work you do matters. Spots are limited - register today:

https://appserv7.admin.uillinois.edu/FormBuilderSurvey/Survey/uiuc_college_of_education/illinois_new_teacher_collaborative/conferences_2026/Survey

Group Rates are available! Email [email protected] to learn more.

We’re accepting proposals for the 2026 INTC Leadership and Mentor Conferences. We’re looking for sessions that center relationships, belonging, and practices that help new teachers thrive.

If you have ideas, strategies, or stories that can support leaders and mentors in this work, we’d love to hear from you.

Proposal deadline: February 20

Submit your proposal here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVjpb3rpTWUF6TWiaLCBgnYdKjG63My62oINuN_Wp3G3tI2Q/viewform

Join us next month as we kick off our spring Mentor Learning Series to dive deeper into these mentor tips and more! Register here: https://appserv7.admin.uillinois.edu/FormBuilderSurvey/Survey/d17f64e2-7bb3-4d45-bce9-b074011c00a4/Survey

❤️ Teachers are the apples of our eyes! Happy Valentine’s Day from INTC! ❤️

Are you teaching Black History in your classroom this month? Check out some of these free resources to make your lessons engaging and informative!

https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/students/nmaahc-learning-labs

https://picturingblackhistory.org/

https://www.blackhistorybuff.com/

https://images.penguinrandomhouse.com/teachers_guides/9780593307359.pdf

https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/black-power-mixtape-1967-1975/

Calling all educators, speakers, and presenters with expertise to share! INTC invites you to share your ideas, lessons learned, and promising practices at our 2024 Summer Conferences! Submit your proposal here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfEYRbkOBVIkp.../viewform

Honoring Black History all month in our classrooms and our communities! INTC is proud to join the many educators across Illinois who work everyday to build a future where education uplifts and unites.

Join the Illinois New Teacher Collaborative for a series of professional learning sessions focused on effective mentoring practices. This interactive hybrid series will meet March 19, 2024 (in-person), April 11, 2024 (virtual), and May 2, 2024 (in-person). Both in-person sessions will be held at the Regional Office of Education 3 in Vandalia, IL. Early bird pricing ends tomorrow! Register today: https://appserv7.admin.uillinois.edu/FormBuilderSurvey/Survey/d17f64e2-7bb3-4d45-bce9-b074011c00a4/Survey

❗️Save the Dates for the 2024 INTC Conferences! Join us for two days of featured keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and more.

Leadership Conference - June 10, 2024
Reflect. Reimagine. Rejoice: Supporting Excellence in New Teachers

Mentor Conference - June 11, 2024
Mentoring Matters: Building Relationships and Cultivating Your Skills

❓Are you an educator, speaker, or presenter with expertise to share? INTC invites you to share your ideas, lessons learned, and promising practices as we seek to identify and build upon the assets that are already present in our schools, districts, and universities. Submit your proposal here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEYRbkOBVIkpKs2DnRx4H3YrQONGOHY894XwdXH0LOP-dkMg/viewform

Early Bird Pricing for INTC's Mentor Learning Series is closing soon! Join us once a month in March, April, and May to explore the mentor-mentee relationship and how you can better support new teachers. https://appserv7.admin.uillinois.edu/FormBuilderSurvey/Survey/d17f64e2-7bb3-4d45-bce9-b074011c00a4/Survey

Today we honor Dr. King’s life, wisdom, and legacy. May we be guided by his words today and everyday.