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2025 Region III Leadership Conference

Registration Rates: 

         Early-bird (through 3/15)            Regular (through 5/15)           Late (after 5/15) 
Member 

 $275

 $325

 $375
Non-Member

 $375

 $425

 $475
       

 

 

Pre-Conference Workshops: $100 - Monday, June 9th, 1:30PM - 4:00PM

  • AI in Action - Practical Applications for CTE
  • Equity in CTE: Strategies for Supporting Special Populations
  • Expanding Work-Based Learning: Best Practices & Regional Collaboration

 

Tours: Complimentary - Tuesday, June 10th, 1:30PM - 5:00PM

  • Constellation Energy
  • Joliet Junior College - Agriculture
  • Joliet Junior College - Culinary
  • Joliet Junior College - Health & Human Services
  • Joliet Junior College - OET & Industrial Technology
  • Operating Engineers Training Site
  • WeatherTech

 

Region III Social: $15 - Tuesday, June 10th, 5:30PM - 9:00PM
When
6/9/2025 5:30 PM - 6/11/2025 12:30 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Rock Run Convention Center 1471 Rock Creek Blvd Joliet, IL 60431

Program

Monday, 09 June 2025

Description
AI in Action - Practical Applications for CTE
In this 2.5-hour preconference workshop, we will explore some of the most popular AI resources utilized in CTE. Throughout FY ’25, TREES has hosted a series of AI Roundtables where educators have tested and integrated various AI tools to enhance both classroom learning and professional productivity. This session will highlight key takeaways from these discussions, showcasing real-world applications, teacher-tested strategies, and innovative ways AI is being used to streamline tasks, engage students, and improve instructional outcomes. Participants will gain hands-on experience with select AI tools and leave with actionable insights to implement in their own classrooms.
Time
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1:30 PM
Equity in CTE: Strategies for Supporting Special Populations
Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms are rich with diversity, and ensuring all students have access to meaningful learning experiences is essential. This session provides practical strategies for engaging and supporting students from special populations, including those with disabilities, English language learners, and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Learn how to implement inclusive teaching practices, differentiate instruction, and create an accessible, career-ready classroom where all students can thrive. Walk away with actionable tools to enhance learning for every student in your CTE program!
Time
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1:30 PM
Expanding Work-Based Learning: Best Practices & Regional Collaboration
Join the newly established Illinois Work-Based Learning Division and experienced local practitioners for an engaging pre-conference workshop focused on expanding and enhancing Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities. This interactive session will highlight best practices from across Illinois, showcasing successful models and innovative strategies that connect students with meaningful career experiences. Participants will also have the opportunity to collaborate and network with WBL specialists from across Region III, engaging in discussions that address challenges, share insights, and explore solutions for strengthening WBL programs. Whether you’re looking to refine an existing program or launch new initiatives, this session will provide valuable tools, resources, and connections to support your efforts.
Time
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1:30 PM

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Description
Region III Awards Luncheon
Constellation Energy Tour
Step into the world of renewable energy at Constellation Energy, a leader in sustainable power solutions. This tour provides insight into how clean energy is generated, managed, and distributed, with a focus on nuclear and other low-carbon technologies. Gain an understanding of the skills needed to thrive in this innovative industry and how students are being prepared for employment opportunities at Constellation.
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM
Joliet Junior College Agriculture Tour
Discover the innovation at Joliet Junior College’s Agriculture program, where education meets sustainability. Tour the college’s working farm, greenhouses, and agribusiness training spaces to see how students are trained in modern agricultural practices, precision farming, and agri-technology.
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM
Joliet Junior College Culinary Tour
Experience the vibrant Culinary Arts program at Joliet Junior College. Tour commercial-grade kitchens, bakeries, and classrooms where students refine their craft. Learn about the program’s commitment to producing skilled chefs and hospitality professionals through hands-on training and real-world applications.
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM
Joliet Junior College Health & Human Services Tour
Visit the state-of-the-art Health and Human Services facilities at Joliet Junior College. This tour highlights simulation labs, collaborative learning spaces, and programs designed to prepare students for careers in nursing, allied health, and social services, addressing critical workforce needs in health care and human services.
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM
Joliet Junior College OET & Industrial Technology Tour
Explore Joliet Junior College’s Operations Engineering and Industrial Technology (OET) facilities, which showcase advanced training in manufacturing, automation, and engineering technologies. Attendees will see cutting-edge equipment and learn about hands-on programs that prepare students for in-demand careers in these high-tech fields.
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM
Operating Engineers Training Site Tour
Tour the Operating Engineers Local 150 training site, a premier facility for developing heavy equipment operators and mechanics. Visitors will see the virtual trainers and a possible demonstration of cranes, bulldozers, and/or other machinery and learn how apprentices receive hands-on training in this critical skilled trade.
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM
WeatherTech Tour
Explore the WeatherTech manufacturing facility to see how premium automotive accessories are designed and produced. The tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at precision manufacturing, advanced materials, and quality craftsmanship, all supported by a commitment to American-made products and sustainability.
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM
Region III Social
Join Us for a Night at the Ballpark! Kick back and connect with fellow educators and colleagues at the Region III CTE Conference Social Event! Enjoy an evening of fun, networking, and baseball from the comfort of an exclusive suite at the Joliet Slammers game. A $15 ticket purchase covers your entry to the game. Thanks to the generosity of the Region III Policy Committee, food and beverages will be provided at no additional cost! All conference attendees are welcome—we hope to see you there for a relaxing evening filled with good company and great baseball!
Time
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
5:30 PM