2026 - Workforce Week State of Education
Friday, October 2, 2026 (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM) (CDT)
Description
Join us as we kick off the new school year with an update on the state of both public K-12 education and higher education in McLean County, presented by Regional Office of Education #17!
Attendees will hear directly from local superintendents and university presidents as they share successes, discuss challenges ahead, and explore new ways to strengthen collaboration between business and education.
Schedule:
7:00 AM | Breakfast & Networking
7:30 – 9:00 AM | Panel Discussion
- Bryce Hansen – Bloomington Career Academy
- Dr. Mouser – District 87
- Dr. Kendrick-Weikle – Unit 5
- Jeff Baughman – LeRoy CUSD #2
- President Keith Cornille – Heartland Community College
- President Aondover Tarhule – Illinois State University
- President Sheahon Zenger – Illinois Wesleyan University
Education leaders are eager to celebrate recent accomplishments, grow partnerships with the business community, and work together to identify opportunities that support continued academic excellence.
Please note, food and beverage is NOT allowed in the auditorium.
$15 - Members
$25 - Nonmembers
1500 W Raab Rd
Normal, IL 61761 United States
7:00 AM | Breakfast & Networking
7:30 – 9:00 AM | Panel Discussion
