Professional Development Agencies
The Authorized Entity (AE) application process was created to provide organizations with an efficient, effective outlet for submitting and scheduling their trainings. Entities that deliver professional development training relevant to those serving children and families may apply to become a “Gateways Registry Authorized Entity”. This designation provides an option for the trainings offered by the entity to be submitted as Registry-approved trainings. The process validates that the entity’s trainer and training selection process meets the criteria established by the Registry.
If your organization offers professional development, has policies and procedures in place for selecting trainers and trainings, and your trainings have learning objectives and methods to assess those objectives, please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an Authorized Entity Application.
Registry Members
As a Registry member, it is important to recognize that trainings offered by Authorized Entities are Registry-approved and will therefore show up on your Professional Development Record in Section 3. It is possible that not every training offered by an Authorized Entity will be Registry-approved. The trainings that are approved will have an attendance sheet for Registry members to sign. For ease, you may add your Registry Member ID # if you have it available.
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Multilingual Education Conference
April 26, 2025
WIU - Quad Cities Campus
Moline, IL
Submit Workshop Proposal - Due March 21, 2025
A Gateways to Opportunity Registry Verified Conference is one that has undergone a review of the conference workshop selection process to ensure quality standards are met and attendance has been verified by the Registry. Conference attendees will receive credit on Section 4 of their Professional Development Record for each session they attend at the conference. Some of the conference sessions may also be Registry-Approved, which means that the presenters have gone through an additional content review process. This process is initiated by the session presenter.
To learn about the Registry Verified Conference process, please watch this video tutorial.
Please contact the Training Administration Coordinator after viewing the presentation to request a Registry Verified Conference Scheduling Form.
If you are interested in presenting a session at an Illinois conference, click here to find current Conference Requests for Proposals.