Upcoming Workshops
2024-2025
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August
8-7-24 and 8-9-24 (9:00-3:30 each day)
2-day Back to School New and Veteran Teacher Bootcamp @ Carlinville ROE office
Presenters: Dr. Kelly D. Stewart – McKendree University
Dr. Crystal Haselhorst – Triad Middle School
To start your school year off on the right foot, join us as we delve into strategies presented in Dr. Harry & Rosemary Wong's book titled: The First Days of School, How To Be An Effective Teacher. This book has been called a "must-read" not only for beginning teachers but also for skilled and veteran teachers as well. The first days of school set the foundation for the entire school year! The training also reflects Todd Whitaker’s Your First Year: How to Survive and Thrive as a New Teacher, This Teacher Bootcamp will provide tips, tools, and tricks to help pave the way for a great school year.
8-8-24 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
Curriculum Alignment and Pacing for Curriculum Teams @ Jerseyville ROE office
Curriculum alignment and pacing are crucial components of effective education systems. Alignment refers to the process of ensuring that curriculum objectives, content, and assessments are interconnected and aligned to the Illinois State Standards and/or National Standards. When curricula are aligned, students experience a more integrated and meaningful learning experience, enhancing their understanding and retention of knowledge. Additionally, pacing refers to the planned rate at which curriculum content is delivered to students. Proper pacing ensures that students neither feel rushed nor left behind, promoting equitable opportunities for learning and academic success. Together, curriculum alignment and pacing empower educators to create engaging and well-structured learning environments, aiming to improve student's academic growth and achievement.
Join Dr. Kate Sievers as she assists your educators by taking them through a progression of activities where the alignment and pacing processes are broken down into smaller increments.
September
9-4-24 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
AA 3752 TITLE IX: RESPONDING TO DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN K-12 SCHOOL SYSTEMS @ The Gateway Center - Collinsville, IL
Stay up to date on the federal changes to Title 9 with this workshop and administrator academy.
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (20 USC §1681 et seq.) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity, including K-12 public schools. Title IX was first signed into law on June 23, 1972 and is considered a civil rights statute. The new regulations and requirements for K-12 school systems will be addressed in this course.
9-12-24 (9:00-3:00 p.m.)
Digital Literacy, Social Media, AI and SEL @ Jerseyville ROE office
Julie Smith, author of "Master the Media" and a faculty member at Webster University, will provide a full day of PD consisting of the connection between media literacy and SEL. The day will feature all the ways our media consumption affects our SEL: how misinformation causes cynicism, ads that trivialize human relationships, negative political coverage causing hopelessness, lack of trust because of online bot pervasiveness, online filters that cause body image issues, doubt caused by AI and deep fakes...the list goes on. The workshop will include tactics that educators can use regardless of grade level or subject area. These tactics will help a student's critical thinking which will turn their media experience into an active one rather than a passive one.
9-19-24 (9:00-3:00 p.m.)
Shaping a Sturdier Generation of Students @Jerseyville ROE office
Let’s face it– your own school experience is not your current student’s experience. Social media has dramatically changed the middle school & high school landscape, leaving many students feeling anxious, lonely, and misunderstood. The good news–this narrative can be changed! Join Erin Shook, Psychology teacher at Freeburg High School, in examining research from the “The Anxious Generation,” neuroscience, Positive Psychology, and mental health trends to educate teachers and provide tools to empower students in the classroom.
9-26-24 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
Navigating the Essentials: Classroom Management, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Beyond @ Jerseyville ROE office
Are you a relatively new teacher looking to enhance your classroom management skills and foster a collaborative relationship with parents? Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to equip you with the practical strategies and tools they never taught you in college. In this engaging session, we will dive into the ins and outs of effective classroom management, uncovering the best practices for creating a positive and productive learning environment. You'll learn proven student engagement techniques that not only enhance classroom dynamics but also lead to better academic outcomes. We will also focus on the critical skill of conducting successful parent-teacher conferences. Discover strategies to build a strong parent-teacher team, fostering a supportive network that contributes to each student’s success. Participants will walk away with actionable ideas and ready-to-use materials for both classroom management and parent-teacher interactions, setting the stage for a successful school year.
Mindful Monday's w/ Matt - FREE
Join ROE #40 for Mindful Mondays where we will learn, explore, discuss, challenge boundaries, and move with intention. Come prepared to write a little bit, join in online discussions, learn what it means to be human, and participate in self-care strategies including breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, and yoga. Registered Yoga Teacher and ROE 40 Mindfulness/SEL Coach Matt Weld will lead these one-hour virtual sessions brought to FREE you by the ISBE SEL hub grant. Participants will receive an hour of PD for each session they attend. Each session will be different so feel free to attend as many as you'd like.
September 23 & 30
October 7 & 28
November 4 & 18
December 2 & 16
October
10-2-24 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
Mental Health First Responders Conference @ The Gateway Center - Collinsville, IL
Calling all mental health professionals for a day of professional development with keynote speakers, collaboration and sharing of local resources! All mental health first responders are encouraged to attend - teachers, social workers, counselors, community based providers, administrators, mental health specialists, etc.
10-9-24 and 10-10-24 (9:00-3:30 p.m., must attend both days)
AA4050 Illinois Performance Evaluation: Evaluator Initial Training & Retraining for Principals and Assistant Principals @Jerseyville ROE office
Beginning July 1, 2024, this is the ISBE-required two-day course for those those wishing to be able to evaluate Principals and Assistant Principals, AND the required refresher course for those that already have the credential. It will cover all aspects of evaluation for Principals and Assistant Principals, including professional practice and student growth data.
Please Note: There is a prework requirement for all participants of 2-3 hours that must be completed prior to admittance to the two-day face-to-face training. The required Application/Dissemination piece will be completed at the end of day 2 for academy credit.
January 2025
1-6-25 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
AA 3000 Illinois Performance Evaluation Retraining: Student Growth @Jerseyville ROE office
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. This workshop in combination with a teacher practice admin academy (such as #1448, #1451, #1452, or #1801) meets ISBE's retraining requirements for teacher evaluators.
March 2025
3-11-25 (9-3:30 p.m.)
AA #1801 Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model @ Jerseyville ROE
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. This academy, in combination with administrator academy 3000, satisfies the teacher evaluator retraining requirement.
3-28-25 (9:00-11:00 a.m.)
Dyscalculia: Brain Science, Characteristics, and Strategies that Work - Virtual Session
This presentation will explore the brain science behind dyscalculia. We will talk about attributes of students that have dyscalculia, and we will discuss the multi-modal techniques that work best for these students. Participants will be given basic free screeners that can help teachers to identify areas of student weakness, and participants will be empowered with instructional practices that can meet the needs of students with specific learning disabilities.
8-7-24 and 8-9-24 (9:00-3:30 each day)
2-day Back to School New and Veteran Teacher Bootcamp @ Carlinville ROE office
Presenters: Dr. Kelly D. Stewart – McKendree University
Dr. Crystal Haselhorst – Triad Middle School
To start your school year off on the right foot, join us as we delve into strategies presented in Dr. Harry & Rosemary Wong's book titled: The First Days of School, How To Be An Effective Teacher. This book has been called a "must-read" not only for beginning teachers but also for skilled and veteran teachers as well. The first days of school set the foundation for the entire school year! The training also reflects Todd Whitaker’s Your First Year: How to Survive and Thrive as a New Teacher, This Teacher Bootcamp will provide tips, tools, and tricks to help pave the way for a great school year.
8-8-24 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
Curriculum Alignment and Pacing for Curriculum Teams @ Jerseyville ROE office
Curriculum alignment and pacing are crucial components of effective education systems. Alignment refers to the process of ensuring that curriculum objectives, content, and assessments are interconnected and aligned to the Illinois State Standards and/or National Standards. When curricula are aligned, students experience a more integrated and meaningful learning experience, enhancing their understanding and retention of knowledge. Additionally, pacing refers to the planned rate at which curriculum content is delivered to students. Proper pacing ensures that students neither feel rushed nor left behind, promoting equitable opportunities for learning and academic success. Together, curriculum alignment and pacing empower educators to create engaging and well-structured learning environments, aiming to improve student's academic growth and achievement.
Join Dr. Kate Sievers as she assists your educators by taking them through a progression of activities where the alignment and pacing processes are broken down into smaller increments.
September
9-4-24 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
AA 3752 TITLE IX: RESPONDING TO DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN K-12 SCHOOL SYSTEMS @ The Gateway Center - Collinsville, IL
Stay up to date on the federal changes to Title 9 with this workshop and administrator academy.
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (20 USC §1681 et seq.) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity, including K-12 public schools. Title IX was first signed into law on June 23, 1972 and is considered a civil rights statute. The new regulations and requirements for K-12 school systems will be addressed in this course.
9-12-24 (9:00-3:00 p.m.)
Digital Literacy, Social Media, AI and SEL @ Jerseyville ROE office
Julie Smith, author of "Master the Media" and a faculty member at Webster University, will provide a full day of PD consisting of the connection between media literacy and SEL. The day will feature all the ways our media consumption affects our SEL: how misinformation causes cynicism, ads that trivialize human relationships, negative political coverage causing hopelessness, lack of trust because of online bot pervasiveness, online filters that cause body image issues, doubt caused by AI and deep fakes...the list goes on. The workshop will include tactics that educators can use regardless of grade level or subject area. These tactics will help a student's critical thinking which will turn their media experience into an active one rather than a passive one.
9-19-24 (9:00-3:00 p.m.)
Shaping a Sturdier Generation of Students @Jerseyville ROE office
Let’s face it– your own school experience is not your current student’s experience. Social media has dramatically changed the middle school & high school landscape, leaving many students feeling anxious, lonely, and misunderstood. The good news–this narrative can be changed! Join Erin Shook, Psychology teacher at Freeburg High School, in examining research from the “The Anxious Generation,” neuroscience, Positive Psychology, and mental health trends to educate teachers and provide tools to empower students in the classroom.
9-26-24 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
Navigating the Essentials: Classroom Management, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Beyond @ Jerseyville ROE office
Are you a relatively new teacher looking to enhance your classroom management skills and foster a collaborative relationship with parents? Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to equip you with the practical strategies and tools they never taught you in college. In this engaging session, we will dive into the ins and outs of effective classroom management, uncovering the best practices for creating a positive and productive learning environment. You'll learn proven student engagement techniques that not only enhance classroom dynamics but also lead to better academic outcomes. We will also focus on the critical skill of conducting successful parent-teacher conferences. Discover strategies to build a strong parent-teacher team, fostering a supportive network that contributes to each student’s success. Participants will walk away with actionable ideas and ready-to-use materials for both classroom management and parent-teacher interactions, setting the stage for a successful school year.
Mindful Monday's w/ Matt - FREE
Join ROE #40 for Mindful Mondays where we will learn, explore, discuss, challenge boundaries, and move with intention. Come prepared to write a little bit, join in online discussions, learn what it means to be human, and participate in self-care strategies including breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, and yoga. Registered Yoga Teacher and ROE 40 Mindfulness/SEL Coach Matt Weld will lead these one-hour virtual sessions brought to FREE you by the ISBE SEL hub grant. Participants will receive an hour of PD for each session they attend. Each session will be different so feel free to attend as many as you'd like.
September 23 & 30
October 7 & 28
November 4 & 18
December 2 & 16
October
10-2-24 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
Mental Health First Responders Conference @ The Gateway Center - Collinsville, IL
Calling all mental health professionals for a day of professional development with keynote speakers, collaboration and sharing of local resources! All mental health first responders are encouraged to attend - teachers, social workers, counselors, community based providers, administrators, mental health specialists, etc.
10-9-24 and 10-10-24 (9:00-3:30 p.m., must attend both days)
AA4050 Illinois Performance Evaluation: Evaluator Initial Training & Retraining for Principals and Assistant Principals @Jerseyville ROE office
Beginning July 1, 2024, this is the ISBE-required two-day course for those those wishing to be able to evaluate Principals and Assistant Principals, AND the required refresher course for those that already have the credential. It will cover all aspects of evaluation for Principals and Assistant Principals, including professional practice and student growth data.
Please Note: There is a prework requirement for all participants of 2-3 hours that must be completed prior to admittance to the two-day face-to-face training. The required Application/Dissemination piece will be completed at the end of day 2 for academy credit.
January 2025
1-6-25 (9:00-3:30 p.m.)
AA 3000 Illinois Performance Evaluation Retraining: Student Growth @Jerseyville ROE office
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. This workshop in combination with a teacher practice admin academy (such as #1448, #1451, #1452, or #1801) meets ISBE's retraining requirements for teacher evaluators.
March 2025
3-11-25 (9-3:30 p.m.)
AA #1801 Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model @ Jerseyville ROE
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. This academy, in combination with administrator academy 3000, satisfies the teacher evaluator retraining requirement.
3-28-25 (9:00-11:00 a.m.)
Dyscalculia: Brain Science, Characteristics, and Strategies that Work - Virtual Session
This presentation will explore the brain science behind dyscalculia. We will talk about attributes of students that have dyscalculia, and we will discuss the multi-modal techniques that work best for these students. Participants will be given basic free screeners that can help teachers to identify areas of student weakness, and participants will be empowered with instructional practices that can meet the needs of students with specific learning disabilities.
ROE 40 Professional Development
Director of School Improvement ROE #40
Dr. Ryan Wamser - [email protected]
Dr. Ryan Wamser - [email protected]
![]() TeachIllinois is a 100% online, center for educator professional development. Educators can either self-register, or districts can bulk register their staffs. Upon completion of the material, learners will complete the ISBE Seminar Evaluation Form, after which, the official ISBE Evidence of Completion form will be made available. Many of the e-learning courses are currently free. New content is added every month, and we welcome suggestions for future courses. Our e-learning platform is robust enough that a PD provider (such as a District) could subscribe and create their own ‘channel’.
For questions, please contact Matt Weld, Director of Learning Technology for Area 5: [email protected] FREE - Online Book Studies 100% Asynchronous 2024-25 |
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