Upcoming Events
ICOY hosts training, policy forums, special events and other meetings for our membership, direct service providers contracted through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and service administrators. See a calendar of all our upcoming events and training.
Week of Events
Sunday, April 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026 -Positive Youth Development
Positive Youth Development
Understanding Youth Development: Harnessing the Power to Transform Individuals and Communities: History / Core Concepts / Practical Application. This module provides participants the opportunity to ground themselves within the history and theory that have led to positive youth development. Core principles and concepts of youth development as a model to create organizational and community change…
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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April 22, 2026 -Executive Leadership as Human Work
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April 22, 2026 -Navigating Grief
Executive Leadership as Human Work
Executive leadership in the nonprofit sector requires far more than strategic thinking and operational oversight—it calls for the sustained human work of guiding people, navigating uncertainty, and carrying responsibility for mission and community impact. This webinar explores the often-overlooked personal side of executive leadership and the realities leaders face as they balance the expectations of…
Navigating Grief
This in-person interactive workshop offers a supportive space to explore the experience of grief and loss. Through guided reflection, discussion, and practical exercises, participants will learn about common grief responses and develop tools for coping with and supporting themselves and others through difficult emotions. Three continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with…
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 -Disrupting Bias: Bias Impacting Underserved Community Development
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April 23, 2026 -Neurodiversity 101
Disrupting Bias: Bias Impacting Underserved Community Development
Designed for organizations working in and with under-resourced communities, this session helps participants identify how bias shapes development outcomes for youth. It offers practical tools to advocate for more equitable investment and program design. Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC).…
Neurodiversity 101
This training will give providers a foundational understanding of what neurodiversity means and methods of accommodation for a spectrum of youth. This session will also help practitioners develop their own plan for their youth that is culturally responsive and non-punitive. In a field where IEPs and 504 are often not shared outside of the school…
Friday, April 24, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
No events on this day.