Education Workshops and Conferences

Events for Educators

April 4, 2023 | 5 – 9 p.m.
University of St. Francis, Main Campus (Joliet)
DARA Studio, Tower Hall 4th Floor

  • 5 – 7 p.m. Ableton certified trainer, Jack Murray presents Ableton concepts and teaching strategies 
  • 7 – 9 p.m. Ableton clinic with artist Moldover and DARA Os Electronic Ableton Ensemble.
  • Dinner will be provided
  • Register here for this clinic/workshop

Moldover is a professional musician, artist, and inventor of musical instruments. He is best known for coining the term controllerism and supporting its adoption with a diverse body of work including live performances, eclectic compositions, educational videos, and the creation of totally new kinds of electronic instruments. As an innovator, educator, and devout lover of all things creative, Moldover’s goal is to share inspiration and to bridge the gap between traditional musicianship and modern music cultures.  More at moldover.com.

Educators attending IDEAcon 2023 have the option to enroll in the following experiential learning course to earn one 1) hour of graduate credit. The course is an opportunity to extend, apply, and demonstrate learning from the conference experience with activities aligned to academic outcomes and applicable state and national standards.

  • Information on this page is specific to the dates and requirements for individuals pursuing optional graduate credit.
  • Dates noted for the course reflect the official start and end dates for the ELC opportunity.

RECT 695 Engaging Students with Technology (1)
February 13 – April 24, 2023 | online course | $195
Sample Course Syllabus

Educators are required to provide evidence of conference PD clock hours prior to enrollment. Please complete the form below to express your interest in the graduate course and validate your IDEAcon 2023 PD hours. Once hours are confirmed by USF, an email notification will be sent to the address provided with access to the course registration and payment form.

This email will be used to confirm receipt of your submission as well as subsequent communication regarding the registration process.
This will not commit you to enrollment in any of the courses. It allows us to send you the registration information for the courses in which you are currently interested once evidence of completion for experiential requirements are confirmed.

What happens once my course registration is submitted?
Information regarding student account access, Canvas (online learning system), and other useful details is available here: Preparing for Your Course

Educators attending IL-ASCD PreK & Kindergarten Conference 2023 have the option to enroll in the following experiential learning course to earn one (1) hour of graduate credit. The course is an opportunity to extend, apply, and demonstrate learning from the conference experience with activities aligned to academic outcomes and applicable state and national standards.

  • Information on this page is specific to the dates and requirements for individuals pursuing optional graduate credit.
  • Dates noted for the course reflect the official start and end dates for the ELC opportunity.

RECT 695 Best Practices in Early Childhood Education (1)
March 2 – April 24, 2023 | online course | $195
Sample Course Syllabus

Educators are required to provide evidence of conference PD clock hours prior to enrollment. Please complete the form below to express your interest in the graduate course and validate your IL-ASCD PreK & Kindergarten Conference 2023 PD hours. Once hours are confirmed by USF, an email notification will be sent to the address provided with access to the course registration and payment form.

This email will be used to confirm receipt of your submission as well as subsequent communication regarding the registration process.
This will not commit you to enrollment in any of the courses. It allows us to send you the registration information for the courses in which you are currently interested once evidence of completion for experiential requirements are confirmed.

What happens once my course registration is submitted?
Information regarding student account access, Canvas (online learning system), and other useful details is available here: Preparing for Your Course

The University of St. Francis (USF) recognizes that profound learning occurs in a variety of formal and informal settings. The College of Education is pleased to work with the following organizations to offer experiential graduate credit for select learning experiences outside the traditional classroom structure.