• Virtual Teacher Training: Dairy and Pork

    Join IL Ag in the Classroom for their second professional development training of the 2021-22 school year. In the After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge), participants will learn more about Dairy and Pork production in Illinois. Participants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. Register here

  • Virtual Teacher Training: IL History

    Join IL Ag in the Classroom for a virtual teacher training! In this After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge) webinar, participants will learn more about Illinois History and connections to Ag. Participants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. Register here

  • Maitland Ag Awareness Grant Deadline

    McLean County teachers can apply for a grant up to $1,000 to incorporate agriculture in their classroom. Applications are accepted October 4 - November 19, 2021. Since 2002, University of Illinois Extension and the family of retired Illinois Senator John Maitland have sponsored this grant in his honor. Click here for details & to apply.

  • Virtual Teacher Training

    Join IL Ag in the Classroom for a virtual teacher training! In this After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge) webinar, participants will learn more about Illinois' top crops - corn & soybeans. Participants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. Register here

  • Summer AITC Workshop

    Join us June 6-9 for our 2022 Summer AITC Workshop for Teachers! 4 Days of field trips, tours & hands on lesson ideas Geared for pre-K to grade 12 educators Earn 30 PDCHs (professional development clock hours), plus 2 graduate level college credit hours available (optional/additional fee) Learn about FREE resources for STEM lessons aligned with Common Core & Next