ASTD is a leading association of workplace learning and performance professionals, forming a world-class community of practice. The Central Illinois Chapter's members come from a variety of organizations--Fortune 500 corporations, medium-sized and small businesses, government, academia, consulting firms, and product and service suppliers.  The Central Illinois Chapter covers west from Springfield Decatur, north to Bloomington/Normal, east to Danville and south to Charleston/Mattoon.

To build a learning community through wide ranging opportunities:

•         Collaboration

•         Application

•         Transfer of Learning

•         Personal Growth

•         Professional Growth

2005 Annual Plan

2005 Annual Report

2006 Annual Report

Since its formation in the 1960's, the Central Illinois Chapter has won recognition from ASTD national for its service to its members. 

         The award to the left was received for Best Newsletter in Group I in 1973.              

  This recognition was received in 1991 for "Achievement in Contribution to ASTD".  Similar awards were received in 1990 and 1992 (see links below).

1990 Achievement Award

1992 Achievement Award in Communication

              In 1995 this plaque was received by the chapter for special projects.  Since the establishment of "CORE" requirements for chapters in  the late 1990's, the Central Illinois Chapter has been among the chapters regularly recognized for meeting CORE requirements.