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Education & Training

The success of the Supportive Living Program (SLP) depends on the knowledge and competence of staff within each community. AALC periodically offers continuing education courses and other training opportunities for professionals involved in SLP.

In partnership with Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine, AALC hosts training programs that awards continuing education credits for social workers, professional/clinical counselors, clinical psychologists, nursing home administrators, and dietitian/nutrition counselors.

Recent topics include:

  • Infectious disease mitigation and prevention
  • Marketing strategies and techniques in the era of COVID-19
  • Ethics for health care leaders
  • Medicaid and managed care organizations (MCOs) 

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AALCs 2026 Annual Meeting      May 6-7, 2026                Springfield, IL     

Join AALC owners, operators, and staff this Spring for our 2026 Annual Meeting.

Over two days, we’ll explore the latest in Supportive Living, dive into key topics shaping our field, hear about healthcare changes, and highlight the moments that make this model so meaningful—for residents, families, and communities.


Upcoming events

  • Sponsorship - 2026 Annual Meeting

    • 6 May 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • 7 May 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Springfield, IL
    Register

    Become a Sponsor of AALC's 2026 Annual Meeting!

    Join AALC owners, operators, and staff as we meet in person for our Annual Meeting on May 6-7, 2026 in Springfield, IL.

    Join us for two impactful days where you can highlight your company, engage with key conversations in Supportive Living, gain insight into evolving healthcare trends, and experience how every moment truly matters for residents and providers across Illinois.

    VIEW SPONSORSHIP LEVELS HERE

    All sponsorships will include (1) registration into the 2026 Annual Meeting.*

    *Please note: Individuals seeking CE Credits will need to register for the Annual Meeting.



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  • 2026 Annual Meeting

    • 6 May 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • 7 May 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Springfield, IL

    Join AALC’s Annual Meeting for two days of inspiring speakers, valuable networking, friendly competitions, and more! 

    Date: May 6-7, 2026
    Location: Abraham Lincoln Library, 112 N. Sixth Street, Springfield, IL

    The meeting will feature:
    • Full agenda of speakers
    • Networking breaks, evening reception, buffet breakfast & lunch
    • Vendor Expo
    • Wii Bowling championship viewing
    • Trivia championship viewing
    • CE credits available through SIU School of Medicine

    Don't miss out on this event!  Register Today!
    Learn more about the meeting.
    Become a sponsor!
    Book your room soon! Limited block.


    CEU Information CEU is jointly provided by SIU School of Medicine and AALC.

    Credit

    SIU School of Medicine is preapproved as a continuing nursing education provider pursuant to Section 1300.130, subsection c), 1), B) and P) of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Nurse Practice Act.  Nurses may receive a maximum of TBD contact hours for completing this activity.

     

    SIU School of Medicine is a licensed provider for continuing education for nursing home administrators (license #139-000027), social workers (license #159-000106), professional counselors/clinical counselors (license number 197-000073), and dietitians/nutrition counselors (license # 199.000121).  This program offers a maximum of TBD CE hours.

    All other attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation.


    Disclosure Policy
    It is the policy of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine that speakers, planners and anyone in control of content disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s).  The SIU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Professional Development has policies in place that will identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to this activity.  Detailed disclosure will be provided prior to the start of the activity.

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Affordable Assisted Living Coalition
P.O. Box 1245
Springfield, IL  62705


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AALC ACKNOWLEDGES & APPRECIATES THE SUPPORT OF OUR 2026 CROWN MEMBER


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