Each year, elected and appointed government officials and administrators from across the state improve their knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities offered by University of Illinois Extension. Participants benefit from the advanced instruction and broad expertise that instructors bring to all our programming. In 2020, over 7800 local government officials, public sector professionals, and community leaders participated through webinars and program recordings.
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Upcoming Programs:
Legislative Updates
January 12, 2021 - State of Illinois: Legislative Update (recording)
January 27, 2021 - National Association of Counties' Federal Legislative Update
Telehealth Series
January 21, 2021 - Rural Partners Telehealth Series (Part 1): 10AM-12PM Remarks and Presentation
February 12, 2021 - Rural Partners Telehealth Series (Part 2): The COVID-19 Telehealth Sea Change and New Opportunities
February 17, 2021 - Rural Partners Telehealth Series (Part 3): The Value of Telehealth to Rural Economies
DEI Series
February 25, 2021 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education Policy Series (Part 1): Leading with Equity
March 17, 2021 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education Policy Series (Part 2): Equitable Employee Management Practices
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2021 Webinars: Recordings Available in ARCHIVES
January 12 - State Legislative Update
2020 Webinars: Recordings Available in ARCHIVES
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January 23 – State Legislative Update
January 30 - Federal Legislative Update
February 20 - Using a “Stress Testing” Approach to Measuring the Fiscal Sustainability of Local Governments
March 26 – Preparing for Extreme Weather
April 3 - COVID-19 Update for Local Officials
April 9 – Spring Thaw: Ticks, Disease, Public Health, and Landscaping Practices
April 23 - Inclusion: Disabilities in Workforce Development Programming
May 1 - COVID-19 Update: HR and Worker's Compensation for Local Officials
June 5 - COVID-19 Response: Cutback Budgeting for Local Officials
June 18 - Diversity, Equity, and Green Infrastructure
July 15 - Fiscal and Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Illinois
July 16 - Racial Equity: From Agency-wide Initiatives to Social Service Delivery Programs
August 6 - Public Service Motivation
August 20 - Energy Policy and Programs in Illinois (Part 1) Elevate Energy and Citizens Utility Board
August 27 - Energy Policy and Programs in Illinois (Part 2) Ameren
September 10 - Energy Policy and Programs in Illinois (Part 3) ComEd
September 29 - Going Global: ISTEP and CARES Act Funding for Illinois Small Business Exporters: Southern Region Updates
October 8 - The Impacts of Dollar General on Rural Illinois Communities
October 22 - Workforce Investment Opportunity Areas and Offerings in Illinois
October 29 - Illinois Municipal Budgets: During and After COVID-19
November 10 - The 2020 Presidential and Congressional Elections: Rural America’s Impact and Stake
November 10 - Export assistance and leveraged programs under CARES Act for small businesses in Illinois
Recordings Available in ARCHIVES