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Leadership Workshops in Illinois for K-12 Educators

There are 4 upcoming workshops from 1 organizer in leadership in Illinois. The next is It's the Little Things: Build the Culture You Need to Get the Good Ones to Stay on Nov 5 in Oak Lawn, IL. The most common topic is leadership.

Updated October 25, 2026

Browse upcoming in-person leadership workshops across Illinois, from Oak Lawn, Addison and Naperville. Sessions for teachers and students, hosted by 1 organizer. Register directly with each organizer.

Upcoming leadership workshops in Illinois

School leaders discussing staff culture and retentionLeadershipFor teachers
Thu · Nov 59:00 AM–3:00 PM CT· Oak Lawn, IL

It's the Little Things: Build the Culture You Need to Get the Good Ones to Stay

Little things. Big impact. Lasting culture. Explore how intentional culture-building — through the big decisions and the small everyday gestures — creates an environment that attracts and keeps talented educators. Examine what truly makes people stay in a job, what drives them to leave, and how leaders can define the staff they want to retain and build an environment that supports them. Leave with take-home strategies for shaping a culture where teachers feel valued, supported, and inspired to stay. For principals, department heads, instructional coaches, teachers, and administrators. 5 PD hours; free parking, lunch on your own.

JF
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$269
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School leaders building community and trustLeadershipFor teachers
Tue · Dec 19:00 AM–3:00 PM CT· Naperville, IL

Forward Together: Moving Schools From Conflict to Community in Contentious Times

How do you build trust and lead meaningful change when your community feels divided? Based on his book Forward, Together, leadership expert George Couros shares practical strategies for creating stronger, more connected communities in any environment. Learn to build trust through empathy and intentional reflection, shift from surface-level compliance to deeper commitment, navigate change while maintaining strong relationships, and support your team while encouraging growth and innovation. For teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, school teams, school boards, and community leaders. Registration includes Administrator Academy Credit or 5 PD hours, continental breakfast, lunch, and parking.

GC
$269
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School leaders in a leadership development cohortLeadershipFor teachers
Tue · Jan 199:00 AM–3:00 PM CT· Oak Lawn, IL

LEAD: Leadership for Educators, Administrators and Decision-Makers

A five-session leadership cohort running January through April 2027, designed to prepare and support new leaders — and give experienced leaders a powerful reboot. Three full-day in-person sessions in Oak Lawn (Jan 19, Mar 16, Apr 27, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM) alternate with two virtual morning sessions (Feb 16, Apr 13, 9:00–11:00 AM). Topics span relational trust, instructional leadership, data-driven school improvement, the human side of leadership, and sustaining your impact, each with a hands-on Leadership Lab. Registration includes Administrator Academy Credit, PD hours, parking, breakfast and lunch on in-person days, and session materials. For emerging instructional leaders, new administrators, and department heads.

SO
$1,200
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Instructional leaders practicing coaching conversationsLeadershipFor teachers
Tue · Jan 269:00 AM–3:00 PM CT· Addison, IL

Fast-Track Coaching for Leaders Who Coach with Jim Knight

How to coach when you don't have much time. Real change rarely happens because of a single conversation or workshop — it usually requires ongoing coaching, yet many people expected to coach don't have enough time to do it well. Fast-Track Instructional Coaching is a practical approach that promotes meaningful change through four focused coaching conversations, and explores how AI can accelerate parts of the coaching process. For principals, assistant principals, instructional leaders, and department chairs. 5 PD hours; includes parking, continental breakfast, and lunch. Presented by Jim Knight, founder of the Instructional Coaching Group.

JK
$269
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Frequently asked questions

Are these workshops free?
The leadership workshops in Illinois listed here are paid sessions. Each listing shows its price, and some organizers offer group, member or early-bird discounts.
How do I register?
Registration is handled by the organizer, not by K-12 Workshops. Open any listing and use the registration link to book your place directly on the organizer's own site.
Who can attend?
These are professional development sessions for K-12 teachers, instructional coaches and school leaders. Each listing shows the grade band it is designed for.
When is the next workshop?
It's the Little Things: Build the Culture You Need to Get the Good Ones to Stay, on Nov 5 in Oak Lawn, IL, followed by Forward Together: Moving Schools From Conflict to Community in Contentious Times on Dec 1.
Where are they held?
Upcoming leadership workshops in Illinois are in Oak Lawn, IL, Addison, IL and Naperville, IL. This page updates automatically as workshops are added or pass.