ICL Educational Programs

Study Groups

The core of the ICL experience lies in its Study Groups. Each session, a wide variety of Study Groups topics and presentation styles are offered. Study Groups may use a peer-led format, lecture or video format. Some include participant discussion, visiting speakers, and/or panel discussions.

• • Study Groups meet for 2 hours, once each week, for up to 9 weeks in the Spring, Summer, and Fall, and for up to 5 weeks in the Winter (Winter Study Groups meet via Zoom only)
  • Each Study Group explores a specific topic and is coordinated by an ICL member or members.
  • There are no prerequisites, no exams, nor is there academic credit for participating in a Study Group — just learning and fun!
  • Advance registration is required! Register online or via mail, or in person.
  • Some Study Groups have limited enrollment and some have nominal materials or other fees.
  • Some include field trips to locations related to the Study Group topic.
  • No limits are placed on the number of Study Groups for which a member can register.

Class descriptions are:

• • Posted online here
  • Available to members in advance of each Study Group session
  • Available in the ICL Office, Rm. 705.

Links / Forms

• • Propose a Study Group:  Online Form  PDF Download Word Download
  • Past Study Group Brochures
  • Study Group Topic Ideas
  • Dates for Study Group Sessions
  • 2024 Winter Study Group Brochure. Study Groups begin Tuesday, January 9th.  Registration is required.  Some Study Groups will be available on Zoom and the access links will be forwarded to ICL Members in the Saturday Virtual Class Announcements.
  • Study Group Instructions to Register Online Online member registration will begin November 24th.

Virtual Classes*

Virtual Classes are offered as part of the Study Groups. They are typically listed as “Zoom” classes.

Links / Forms

• • How to Join a Virtual Class PDF

*Note: registration is not required for Virtual Classes.

Lectures

• • ICL’s Winter Lecture Series is presented from mid-January to mid-March.
  • Features professional speakers on a variety of topics, sponsored by David Sterner of The Sterner Group, Merrill Lynch, A Bank of America Company, Schaumburg, IL
  • Non-members are welcome to request attendance at one of the upcoming Winter Lecture Series presentations. It’s a great way to see ICL in action.  The 2024 brochure link is posted below. Just send an email to officemanager@iclru.org with the specific presentation you wish to attend.

Links / Forms

• • Instructions to Register Online for the Winter Lecture Series
  • 2024 Winter Lecture Series Brochure

Incentives for Coordinators

• • Study Group Coordinators and Co-Coordinators receive a 50% reduction in dues (requires at least 4 weeks of class presentations).
  • The 50% dues reduction applies if, at the time of renewal, the Coordinator has completed the 4 weeks of presentations requirement within the previous 12 months.
  • Coordinators are invited to the Appreciation Luncheon.