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, May 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, May 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 -Community Asset Mapping: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
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May 12, 2026 -Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Community Asset Mapping: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
This interactive, introductory-level training will explore the fundamentals of Community Asset Mapping as a powerful tool for identifying local strengths, resources, and opportunities to support partnership development and long-term sustainability. Join us to connect, collaborate, and map your way to stronger partnerships and more resilient programs. Over the course of two hours, participants will:– Gain…
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: Values, Ambivalence, Empathy, the Spirit of MI, O.A.R.S, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main focus of motivational interviewing is to partner with the individual to enhance motivation and utilize ambivalence to build a successful plan for making change. Compared…
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -Understanding Diversity and Inclusion Using Emotional Intelligence
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May 13, 2026 -Neurodiversity 101
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May 13, 2026 -ICOY Monthly Member Call
Understanding Diversity and Inclusion Using Emotional Intelligence
This training is designed to help individuals enhance their understanding of diversity and inclusion through the application of emotional intelligence (EI). Participants will learn how to use EI to navigate and embrace diversity, foster an inclusive environment, and improve interpersonal relationships within the workplace. Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with…
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…
ICOY Monthly Member Call
Register below for ICOY’s monthly member call where we’ll provide updates from state and federal agencies on topics related to your work. If you don’t currently belong to a member organization but would like to participate, reach out to ICOY’s Senior Manager of Communications & Outreach, Conor Van Santen, at cvansanten@icoyouth.org.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 -Grant Writing 101
Grant Writing 101
This introductory session is designed for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers with little or no experience writing a grant proposal. Participants will learn: how to discern if a funding opportunity is a good fit for their organization; about the difference between public- and private-sector grants; about the current trends in grant making; how to…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -Child Welfare Coalition Call
Child Welfare Coalition Call
Join ICOY and other member organizations on a call to discuss key changes in the child welfare and youth-led arena. The goal is to create a child welfare system that prepares youth to become successful and self-sufficient. Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) seeks to focus the attention of Illinois’ elected officials in all branches of…
Saturday, May 16, 2026
No events on this day.