Professional Development/Meetings
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Many events have minimum registration requirements, please share with others you think may be interested!
Many events have minimum registration requirements, please share with others you think may be interested!
Director of ROE #40 Professional Development
Debbie Poffinbarger - dpoffinbarger@roe40.com
Debbie Poffinbarger - dpoffinbarger@roe40.com
Depression and Suicide Prevention
Event Date: January 28, 2020
Event Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office
Lunch Provided
5 Hours Evidence of Completion
Description: Educators attending this powerful, full-day seminar will learn and discuss the most up-to-date information on child/adolescent depression and suicide. Participants will learn about, explore and plan, proven, effective depression/suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies that they can bring back to their individual schools and districts. Participants will examine the primary causes and signs of Childhood/Adolescent depression, including those that are less apparent or “masked”. Evidence-based strategies for individual counseling and mentoring, and classroom and school accommodations will be discussed. Educators in attendance will practice a strength-based intervention model, involving the utilization of Development Assets.The instructors will guide educators in developing school-wide social/emotional learning strategies. All participants will be given time and direction in establishing their own action planning, based upon individual needs assessments in their schools.
REGISTER by 1/26/19
Event Date: January 28, 2020
Event Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office
Lunch Provided
5 Hours Evidence of Completion
Description: Educators attending this powerful, full-day seminar will learn and discuss the most up-to-date information on child/adolescent depression and suicide. Participants will learn about, explore and plan, proven, effective depression/suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies that they can bring back to their individual schools and districts. Participants will examine the primary causes and signs of Childhood/Adolescent depression, including those that are less apparent or “masked”. Evidence-based strategies for individual counseling and mentoring, and classroom and school accommodations will be discussed. Educators in attendance will practice a strength-based intervention model, involving the utilization of Development Assets.The instructors will guide educators in developing school-wide social/emotional learning strategies. All participants will be given time and direction in establishing their own action planning, based upon individual needs assessments in their schools.
REGISTER by 1/26/19
Transitional Math
Presenter: J. Sheppard
Event Date: January 30, 2020
Event Time: 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office
5 Hours of Evidence of Completion
Description: Participants in this workshop will work alongside representatives from the Illinois State Board of Education to take a deep dive into the WHY and HOW of Transitional Math. Topics will include overview of the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act and the Transitional Math Statewide Competencies and Policies Document, the three transitional math pathways and college placement, advising and placing students, the role of a local advisory panel, the creation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and portability and course document submission. After lunch, participants will experience a transitional math task as a student and then examine the instructional shifts, professional learning, and resources necessary to make this program successful. At the end of the day, time will be provided for collaboration and creation of local Transitional Math courses and/or memorandum of understanding with local community college and high school staff if available.
Register by 1/26/20
Presenter: J. Sheppard
Event Date: January 30, 2020
Event Time: 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office
5 Hours of Evidence of Completion
Description: Participants in this workshop will work alongside representatives from the Illinois State Board of Education to take a deep dive into the WHY and HOW of Transitional Math. Topics will include overview of the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act and the Transitional Math Statewide Competencies and Policies Document, the three transitional math pathways and college placement, advising and placing students, the role of a local advisory panel, the creation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and portability and course document submission. After lunch, participants will experience a transitional math task as a student and then examine the instructional shifts, professional learning, and resources necessary to make this program successful. At the end of the day, time will be provided for collaboration and creation of local Transitional Math courses and/or memorandum of understanding with local community college and high school staff if available.
Register by 1/26/20
Unsatisfactory Evaluation
Presenter: Shane Jones, Tueth Keeney Law Firm
Event Date: February 12, 2020
Event Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office
3 Hours of Evidence of Completion
Description: This workshop is open to all interested. You will be updated on the new guidelines and laws of unsatisfactory evaluation.
REGISTER by 2/10/20
Presenter: Shane Jones, Tueth Keeney Law Firm
Event Date: February 12, 2020
Event Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office
3 Hours of Evidence of Completion
Description: This workshop is open to all interested. You will be updated on the new guidelines and laws of unsatisfactory evaluation.
REGISTER by 2/10/20
Paper Tigers Screening
Presenter: Kristen Kaufman
Event Date: Feb. 13, 2020 (AM Session)
Event Time: 9 am to 11:30 am
Event Address: ROE #40 Jerseyville Office
Lunch on Your Own
2.5 Hours of Evidence of Completion
Description: Paper Tigers is an intimate look into the lives of selected students at Lincoln High School, an alternative school that specializes in educating traumatized youth. Set amidst the rural community of Walla Walla, WA, the film intimately examines the inspiring promise of Trauma Informed Communities - a movement that is showing great promise in healing youth struggling with the dark legacy of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). This movie is a "must see" for anyone who works with children and families. A post film discussion of ACES and overcoming childhood trauma will be facilitated at the conclusion of the screening.
REGISTER by 2/11/20
Presenter: Kristen Kaufman
Event Date: Feb. 13, 2020 (AM Session)
Event Time: 9 am to 11:30 am
Event Address: ROE #40 Jerseyville Office
Lunch on Your Own
2.5 Hours of Evidence of Completion
Description: Paper Tigers is an intimate look into the lives of selected students at Lincoln High School, an alternative school that specializes in educating traumatized youth. Set amidst the rural community of Walla Walla, WA, the film intimately examines the inspiring promise of Trauma Informed Communities - a movement that is showing great promise in healing youth struggling with the dark legacy of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). This movie is a "must see" for anyone who works with children and families. A post film discussion of ACES and overcoming childhood trauma will be facilitated at the conclusion of the screening.
REGISTER by 2/11/20
Resilience Screening
Presenter: Kristen Kaufman
Event Date: Feb. 13, 2020 (PM Session)
Event Time: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Event Address: ROE #40 Jerseyville Office
Lunch on Your Own
2.5 Hours of Evidence of Completion
Description: “Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the RESILIENCE documentary reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time and early death. RESILIENCE, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress — and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.” We will end the day with HOPE as we discuss small steps we can take to have a positive impact within our schools and communities.
REGISTER by 2/11/20
Presenter: Kristen Kaufman
Event Date: Feb. 13, 2020 (PM Session)
Event Time: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Event Address: ROE #40 Jerseyville Office
Lunch on Your Own
2.5 Hours of Evidence of Completion
Description: “Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the RESILIENCE documentary reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time and early death. RESILIENCE, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress — and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.” We will end the day with HOPE as we discuss small steps we can take to have a positive impact within our schools and communities.
REGISTER by 2/11/20
Many events have minimum registration requirements, please share with others you think may be interested!
MORE ROE 40 Professional DevelopmentDirector of ROE #40 Professional Development
Debbie Poffinbarger - dpoffinbarger@roe40.com Art of Communication: Body Language and Other Essential Skills Everyone Believes They Know How to Communicate Effectively
Event Date: February 18, 2020 Event Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office Lunch is Provided - Must have 20 participants 5.5 Hours of Evidence of Completion Description: Unfortunately, we are incorrect. Even the best communicators fail to connect with their audience most of the time. Working with peers in a human laboratory, our talents come alive, versus reading the concepts from the written page. The work of effective communication is exhausting, but the rewards of acquiring skills last a lifetime. We become better educators, better co-workers, and better people. Why improve as communicators? It is crucial to improve the quality of our lives, and the lives of those around us. REGISTER by 2/16/20 STEM: Engineering Design
Presenter: Brad Christensen Event Date: February 20, 2020 Event Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Jerseyville Office Must have 15 participants 4 Hours of Evidence of Completion Description: Engineering design- electric car challenge- design electric vehicles, carve models from clay and then take measurements and "crunch the numbers" to figure out performance. REGISTER by 2/16/19 Math Round Table
Event Date: February 21, 2020 Event Time: 9 am to 3 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office. Contact us at (217)854-4016 Lunch on Your Own 5 Evidence of Completion Description: This is an opportunity to collaborate with other Math Teachers. Please bring with you 5 items to share and be ready to take in the many great ideas that others are doing. These items can be a lesson, a practice, a tool, and even a video of you teaching. We will also take a look at best practices in Math, sharing insights of striving to become better at what we do. This workshop is open to all K-12 teachers. We will work in small groups throughout the day. REGISTER BY 2/19/20 Legal Updates for Secretaries
Presenter: Merry Rhoades and/or Elizabeth Kelly, Tueth Keeney Law Firm, Edwardsville Event Date: February 25, 2020 Event Time: 9 a.m. to Noon Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office 3 Hours of Evidence of Completion Description: This workshop is open to all interested. You will be updated on the new guidelines and laws reflective of the role of the secretary. REGISTER BY 2/23/19 Legal Updates for Counselors & Social Workers
Presenter: Merry Rhoades and/or Elizabeth Kelly, Tueth Keeney Law Firm, Edwardsville Event Date: February 26, 2020 Event Time: 9 a.m. to Noon Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office 3 Hours of Evidence of Completion Description: This workshop is open to all interested. You will be updated on the new guidelines and laws reflective of the role of the counselor and social worker. REGISTER BY 2/24/20 Restorative Practices
Presenter: Angela Reeter Event Date: February 28, 2020 Event Time: 9 am to 3 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office. 5 Hours of Evidence of Completion Lunch on Your Own Description: New thinking, new practice, new result...This workshop is a practical guide for educators interested in implementing restorative practices, an approach that proactively builds positive school communities while dramatically reducing discipline referrals, suspensions and expulsions. We will discuss the restorative practices continuum, implementation guidelines, and how and why the processes work. The focus will be on effective language, effective questions, and small impromptu conferences. This will be a highly engaging workshop as we work together in a circle to show how restorative practices promote strong interpersonal relationships and community building and provide students with meaningful opportunities to be accountable for their actions and responsible for helping to make their school a safe and nurturing place. REGISTER by 2/26/19 Task Based Instruction for Math
Event Date: March 5 2020 Event Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office Must have 15 participants Lunch on Own 5 Hours of Evidence of Completion Description: “Traditional math instruction has often been text-book driven and teacher-centric. This workshop, for math educators in grades K-12, will explore strategies for task-based instruction that promote productive struggle, perseverance, problem-solving skills, and a deeper conceptual understanding. We will discuss steps that educators can take to make their instruction more student-centric as they find the balance of procedural instruction and problem-solving experiences. Attendees should bring a laptop/Chromebook and any math resources for upcoming lessons.” REGISTER BY 3/3/20 Courage to Lead: Integrity, Authenticity, and Vunerability
Event Date: March 18, 2020 Event Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office Must have 15 participants Lunch Provided 5.5 Hours of Evidence of Completion Description: We lead by example. Our youth and young adults are in need of role models who exemplify courage, integrity, authenticity, and vulnerability. Messages of fear and hate become attractive to youth who are disenfranchised, disconnected, afraid, and emotional wounded. We will explain the research and practices that invites us to be courageous leaders and role models. We will focus on experiences and deep dialogue that allow us to model and invite youth to experience the strength of integrity, authenticity, and vulnerability. Leadership, like all human activity, comes from self and social awareness into those we serve. We seek to build meaningful and trusting relationships. Servant leadership comes from integrity, authenticity, and vulnerability. In every interaction, our ability to connect depends more and more on time honored Social Emotional Learning skills. We must be willing to be open to the service of raising healthy, contributing members to society. Audience: Educators, Mental Health Professionals, Community Leaders, Parents, Youth Group Leaders REGISTER by 2/15/20 STEM: Smart Grid
Presenter: Brad Christensen Event Date: March 20, 2020 Event Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Jerseyville Office Must have 15 participants 3 Hours of Evidence of Completion Description: Smart Grid for schools- a program sponsored by ComEd and Ameren to help K-12 learn about how electricity is generated, how it gets to the house, how it is used in the house, and what changes will happen with smart meters. We require 3 hours of training but pay $200 to each participant. We ship the whole thing free and send the teacher a $200 stipend for using it. REGISTER by 3/16/20 ELA Round Table
Event Date: March 25, 2020 Event Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office Lunch on Own 5 Hours of Evidence of Completion Description: This is an opportunity to collaborate with other Reading and Writing Teachers. Please bring 4 items that you would like to share and be ready to take in the many great ideas that others are doing. These items may be a lesson, practice, tool, or even a video of you teaching. We will also take a look at best practices in Reading and Writing programs. This workshop is open to all K-12 teachers. REGISTER by 3/23/20 Poverty: Cycles of Risk
Presenter: Kristen Kaufman Event Date: March 26, 2020 Event Time: 9 am to 3 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Jerseyville Office. Lunch on Your Own 5 Hours of Evidence of Completion Description: This training session will allow participants to gain a deeper understanding of how poverty often reinforces other issues, such as exposure to violence, complex trauma, homelessness, and substance abuse and how living in poverty can impact the most vulnerable families in communities we serve. Participants will explore their own attitudes and beliefs about poverty and the people who are identified as living in poverty. Participants will explore the underlying conditions of poverty and how that impacts our communities. During the training, participants will take part in a poverty simulation. Finally, participants will learn and discuss strategies to change these underlying conditions within their community. REGISTER by 3/24/20 Data Dive into Summative Designations to Identify Next Steps for School Improvement
Event Date: March 30, 2020 Event Time: 10 am to 1 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Jerseyville Office 3 Evidence of Completion Hours Purpose: The data dive will be an opportunity to come together with peers to jointly look at designation data and better understand the factors driving a school’s designation. Attendees should bring any available local data as well 2019 summative designation scores report which can be found in SIS. Attendees should also bring an electronic device to get into the Student Information System during the meeting. Outcome: The session will assist school and district leaders with identifying what data suggests the school should do next in the development or implementation of their school improvement plan. Targeted audience: Instructional leaders (e.g., principal, assistant superintendent, curriculum and data directors) REGISTER by 3/24/20 Special Education Round Table
Event Date: March 31, 2020 Event Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Jersey Office Lunch on Own 5 Hours of Evidence of Completion Description: This is an opportunity to collaborate with other Special Education Teachers. Please bring 4 items that you would like to share and be ready to take in the many great ideas that others are doing. These items may be a lesson, practice, tool, or even a video of you teaching. We will also take a look at best practices in content area programs. This workshop is open to all K-12 teachers. REGISTER by 3/29/20 Administrator's Guide to the Fundamentals of Health Life Safety and Compliance - AA3700
Facilitators: Patrick Durley & Ralph Grimm Event Date: April 23, 2020 Event Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Event Address: ROE #40 Carlinville Office Lunch on Your Own 6 Hours of Evidence of Completion ($150 Fee for AA Credit) What You Get: Numerous useful documents and activities to assist in developing a useful/practical understanding and in-depth working knowledge of the “Ins and Outs” of these required processes. • Get all stakeholders involved to develop a better understanding and practical working knowledge of the systems • Useful “takeback” summary and guidance documents, and handbooks to help make sense of things • Deep dive into your current 10-year surveys and IWAS • Make sense of items, forms, processes, and requirements • Walk away with beneficial tools and a deeper working knowledge of HLS, Building Permitting, 10-year Survey, Compliance, and Amendment processes • Networking session and a listserve will be built for Facility Managers and Head Custodians • Activities directly related to familiarization and understanding of HLS & Compliance handbooks and requirements • A means to communicate with your constituents to improve their understanding of the whys, cans, and can not’s of what you do or don’t do • Administrator Academy Credit or Professional Learning Credit Hours Summary: This is an activity and collaboration-filled Academy. The purpose of this course is to provide Administrators and other school personnel with an in-depth look, and discovery into, topics related to Health Life Safety and Compliance. You will gain a better understanding of all things related to the processes and also will build a Facility Manager network for collaboration. Audience: Anyone involved with fulfilling HLS and Compliance processes and requirements: Regional Superintendents and Assistants, New and experienced Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Principals, Facility Managers/Head Custodians, Architects… REGISTER by 4/15/20 Evaluation Re-Trainings |
Other Professional Development For your convenience we have included some workshops hosted by other organizations that may be of interest to you. Click on the green link for more information regarding fees, dates, presenters, registration and locations. For all off-site workshops, please use the contact listed for that event if you have additional questions.
Illinois Service Resource Center
offers FREE online training where educators can earn FREE Professional Development hours! Check out all of the options at https://www.isrc.us/isrc-elearning-academy 
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Needing additional CPDUs? Having trouble finding workshops in your area? Would you rather earn CPDUs at your own pace? In your own home? Then check out Illinois Virtual School: http://www.ilvirtual.org/pd/index.cfm
TeachIllinois is a brand new, 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. All e-learning courses are currently free, although in the near future TeachIllinois will start charging a nominal, per-PD-hour fee. 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 the Area 5 Learning Technology Center: mweld@roe41.org. 
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