2025 TEACH Academy, July 16-17, 2025
Presented by the Campus-Community Compact, the TEACH Academy is a 2-day interactive experience designed to strengthen instructional practices using a lens that focuses on student-centered educational practices. The TEACH Academy consists of two keynote presentations that are open to all Champaign County community members, educators and TEACH Scholars. A light breakfast will be provided for all keynote attendees. During the afternoon sessions, TEACH Scholars will have the opportunity to further engage with keynotes and other participants in a series of workshops and informational sessions.
2025 Keynote Speakers
Marlee Bunch, Ed.D.
Interdisciplinary educator, scholar and author of The Magnitude of Us
Margarita Machado-Casas, Ph.D.
SDSU Professor of Dual Language and English Learner Education
Location and Parking
The TEACH Academy will take place at the Campus Instructional Facility on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. Free parking will be provided for all participants at the North Campus parking structure on Level 2 or above: 1201 W University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801.
TEACH Academy Schedule
8:00 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Registration, sign in, and continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. -9:00 a.m. Welcome and greeting from the University and participating districts
9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Keynote addresses
- Wednesday, July 16 – Marlee Bunch, Ed.D.
- Thursday, July 17 – Margarita Machado-Casas, Ph.D.
10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. TEACH Academy Scholars Program
- Conversation and discussion time with keynotes
- Break out sessions bridging theory to classroom practice
- Identifying the components of a successful collaboration with the Center for Education in Small Urban Communities
- Networking opportunities with colleagues in other participating districts