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Illinois Communication and Theatre Association

ICTA is a professional association for high school and higher education teachers and coaches of commu

The goals of ICTA are:

To advocate the communication and theatre disciplines as independent, yet interdependent, components of education and society in general. To develop, support, and advance communication and theatre education, instruction, and pedagogy. To prepare students for further education, social and career opportunities, by developing critical thinking, research, oral & written commu

nication, and technological skills. To identify & serve the needs of a diverse membership through a variety of professional programs and activities. To become well known, highly valued, and frequently consulted by educational, organizational, and public audiences (such as Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board) on such topics as certification, professional development, and high stakes testing. To foster the development of future teachers of communication, theatre, and language arts. To collaborate with other professional organizations such as Illinois Association for the Teaching of English, Illinois Theatre Association and the Illinois Arts Alliance. To secure and manage financial and human resources that support our priorities effectively. To increase state and regional membership by being accessible and responsive to current and prospective members. To develop and disseminate print and electronic resources that serve members, as well as larger academic and public communities.

08/19/2026

…and the rest are gold 🏆

Hey ICTA! We are still accepting nominations for our annual awards. This is your chance to recommend a colleague or student whom you believe best represents the following professional and student awards:

W.P. Sanford Presidential Award
Edith Harrod Award
Jerry Mathis Young Educator Award
Connie Link Outstanding Mentor Award
L.E. Norton Higher Education Undergraduate Student Award
L.E. Norton Higher Education Graduate Student Award
Richard A. Hunsaker Outstanding High School Student Award

Deadline for all nominations is Monday, August 24th.

To nominate a person for an award, complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecKbaNU87L1I-zO0jYXZElzXaynQZbvXvEvyimbnB3toftNg/viewform

08/18/2026

Step right up 🏆

Did you know ICTA offers raffle and auction prizes at convention? Here’s your chance to win!

Don’t miss out, register for convention and join us at Harper College on September 17-19.

See you soon, detectives 🔍

https://www.illinoiscta.org/2026-Annual-Convention

08/17/2026

Hey ICTA!

Hope you are all enjoying the final days of summer break and back-to-school prep. We are officially one month away from our 2026 convention, and we are SO excited to reconnect with everyone soon.

Friendly reminder, registration for the convention is NOW OPEN. Join us at Harper College, on September 17-19, for a weekend filled with awesome panels, raffles, and a community of passionate educators, coaches, and students.

Here’s a peek of what to expect this year:

https://www.illinoiscta.org/2026-Annual-Convention

08/14/2026

🎭 Spotlight Panel Reveal 🎭

Shakespeare did not just write plays; he embedded performance directly into the language. In this highly interactive workshop, Kevin Long (Harper College) will guide actors, directors, teachers, and students to explore the Folio Technique and gain practical tools for decoding Shakespeare's language, uncovering action and subtext, and bringing the plays to life in rehearsal and the classroom.

Registration for the 2026 convention is NOW OPEN. Join us at the Wojcik Conference Center in Harper College, on September 17-19🕵️‍♀️🫆

https://www.illinoiscta.org/2026-Annual-Convention

08/07/2026

🚨Panel Reveal🚨

Communication classrooms often bring together students with vastly different comfort levels, learning styles, and support needs. This panel explores inclusive teaching practices that better support anxious, neurodivergent, and underserved students while maintaining academic rigor. Attendees will leave with strategies for building more equitable and accessible learning environments.

Registration is NOW OPEN. Join us at the Wojcik Conference Center in Harper College, on September 17-19🕵️‍♀️🫆

https://www.illinoiscta.org/2026-Annual-Convention

08/06/2026

🚨Panel Reveal🚨

Personal storytelling can empower students to connect lived experiences with larger cultural and social conversations. This panel explores how autobiographical narrative can be used to foster reflection, empathy, identity exploration, and advocacy within communication and theatre classrooms. Presenters will discuss ethical considerations alongside practical assignment ideas.

Registration for the 2026 convention is NOW OPEN. Join us at the Wojcik Conference Center in Harper College, on September 17-19🕵️‍♀️🫆

https://www.illinoiscta.org/2026-Annual-Convention

08/05/2026

🚨Panel Reveal🚨

As our students increasingly consume and communicate through digital platforms, this panel explores how educators can incorporate emerging media into coursework while maintaining critical analysis and academic rigor. Presenters will discuss assignments, media literacy, and strategies for connecting classroom content to students’ lived media experiences

Registration for the 2026 convention is NOW OPEN. Join us at the Wojcik Conference Center in Harper College, on September 17-19🕵️‍♀️🫆

https://www.illinoiscta.org/2026-Annual-Convention

08/04/2026

🚨Panel Reveal🚨

The floor is yours. Group Interpretation is one of the most artistic and collaborative events in the state. This panel brings together coaches and performers to discuss performance techniques, staging approaches, and ways to sustain strong participation in GI - and we need your perspective!

Want to help us solve the case? Registration is NOW OPEN. Join us at the Wojcik Conference Center in Harper College, on September 17-19🕵️‍♀️🫆

https://www.illinoiscta.org/2026-Annual-Convention

08/03/2026

🚨Panel Reveal🚨

Hey ICTA! This year, we are committed to discovering how generative AI has reshaped education. This panel explores assignment designs that emphasize interaction and critical thinking in ways AI cannot replicate, by sharing strategies that maintain academic rigor, in a rapidly changing technological classroom environment.

Want to help us solve the case? Registration is NOW OPEN. Join us at the Wojcik Conference Center in Harper College, on September 17-19🕵️‍♀️🫆

https://www.illinoiscta.org/2026-Annual-Convention

07/20/2026

🚨Panel Reveal🚨

Hey ICTA! This year, we are showcasing not one… but TWO graduate research sessions. Come support master’s and doctoral students from the University of Illinois Chicago, Northwestern, and Northern Illinois who will gather to present their research to those eager to learn about problems within communication.

Want to help us solve the case? Registration is NOW OPEN. Join us at the Wojcik Conference Center in Harper College, on September 17-19🕵️‍♀️🫆

https://www.illinoiscta.org/2026-Annual-Convention

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202 S. Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL
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Telephone

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Website

http://www.illinoiscta.org/

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