The Northern Illinois Computing Educators Chapter of the Illinois Computing Educators (NICE) provides support to computing professionals involved in education in northern Cook County, Chicago and parts of surrounding counties. NICE encourages the development, growth and use of technology in all facets of the educational process, and extends an invitation to educators to band together to further this process. It is dedicated to presenting programs meeting the needs and interests of its membership and to providing a forum for informal communication and support. Meetings are held at a variety of times and locations throughout the area. NICE sponsors its biggest event, the annual Mini-Conference, on Saturday, January 28, 2012. More than 350 educators attended 25+ sessions this year.

Our mission

• Promote the development, growth, and use on computers and technology in all facets of the educational process.
• Assist in the professional growth and development of its members and other interested parties in the use of computers and technology.
• Facilitate the dissemination of information concerning computing and technology.

NICE Mini-Grant program - Apply now!

One way that NICE can support the teachers in the north suburban Chicago region is to provide
resources in the form of a Mini-Grant program that will promote innovation and provide
opportunities that may not be available otherwise. Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded and
paid to the school employing the grant applicant(s). The deadline for submitting an application is March 30, 2012. Download the application: .pdf OR .doc file.