Description
Since 2020, ideaU has served as a summer sanctuary for educators, a short, hybrid event designed to reignite passion, deepen knowledge, and build community through dynamic sessions led by fellow educators and visionary partners. But IDEA never stands still. We believe professional learning should be responsive, inclusive, and available when you need it most. That’s why we’ve reimagined ideaU as a monthly series of on-demand videos, each centered around a timely theme that speaks to the heart of today’s educational landscape.
By purchasing the entire 2025-2026 ideaU Series, you'll get access to all 10 months for $249/year for members | $259/year for non-members. Not interested in the full series, you can register for individual months that are most relevant to you here. Monthly playgrounds are available at $29/month for members | $39/month for non-members
How it works:
- 2–3 hours of themed content released on the 1st of each month
- Earn PDHs for each completed video*
- Enjoy the flexibility to learn whenever and wherever it suits you with access to content until June 30, 2025
Included in this ideaU Series:
August | Back to Basics: August's theme is Back to Basics which will spotlight simple tools that fuel powerful learning. This month’s collection reimagines what it means to engage with “the basics.”
September | AI in Education: This month we are focusing on the practical uses of AI to enhance teaching and learning
October | Student Engagement: In October, we'll learn strategies for active learning, voice, and choice.
November | Equity & Inclusion: November is all about culturally responsive teaching and accessible design.
December | Joyful Classrooms: December is about bringing fun, creativity, and celebration into learning.
January | Data-Driven Instruction: Start off 2026 with learning to use data to guide decisions and personalize learning.
February | Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy: February is about teaching students to think critically and act responsibly online.
March | SEL & Well-being: In March, we'll talk about supporting student AND educator mental health and emotional growth.
April | Project-Based Learning: April's learning is about authentic, cross-curricular, student-centered learning.
May | Reflect & Celebrate: As the school year is winding down, let's talk about end-of-year reflections, showcasing growth, and planning forward.
Whether you subscribe month-by-month or dive into a full year, you'll discover fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and a community of educators who share your spark. It’s learning that celebrates innovation and keeps your fire burning all year long by helping you rekindle your spark.
Terms & Conditions:
- Pricing: $249/year for members | $259/year for non-members.
- You have until June 30, 2025 to watch the recordings and complete your evaluations to receive the evidence of completion.
- If you don’t complete the videos by June 30, 2025, you’ll need to repurchase the series to regain access.
- There are no refunds for this purchase.
*Illinois Digital Educators Alliance is authorized to issue professional development hours to Illinois educators as an approved provider through ISBE. If you are not an Illinois educator, we recommend checking with your state department of education as many states have reciprocal policies that allow an educator to submit an evidence of completion from an out-of-state provider for credit.
