Upcoming Scheduled PD
  • ​*Math Monday for Elementary Teachers (December Session)                                                                                                     Context is Critical: K-5 Three-Act Math Tasks
    • ​Monday, December, 9th, 3:30-4:30 pm (Virtual)
    • Hosted in Collaboration with the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)
    • Description: Mathematicians view mathematics within interesting and natural contexts. In this session, participants will engage and explore Three-Act Math Tasks; a story-telling pedagogical strategy that elicits student curiosity, collaboration, and questioning while redefining the term “real-world context” and the role that students play in the learning process. Resources will be provided!!
    • **Registration Information (1 IL PD credit to all **ICTM Members)
      • **Note: ROE 40 is partnering with the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) to offer 1-year FREE ICTM memberships to teachers who teach within the ROE 40 region and are new to ICTM or would like to re-connect to ICTM. Teachers from the ROE 40 region who are not already ICTM members should contact Kelly Remijan ([email protected]) ASAP to receive a special code that will allow them to join ICTM at no cost, connect to a network of resources across the state, and receive PD credit for attending this webinar and future PD events hosted in collaboration by ROE 40 & ICTM.  ​
  • High School (9-12) Math Curriculum & More Roundtable 
    • Tuesday, December 10th, 9:00 - 10:30 am (Virtual)
    • Hosted by ROE 40
    • Facilitated by Kelly Remijan, ROE 40 STEM Initiatives Director
    • Registration (1.5 IL PD credit to all attendees)
    • Description:  ROE 40 will host a virtual HIGH SCHOOL MATH roundtable, via Zoom, for districts to have the opportunity to share and discuss high school math curriculum, math classes offered to students, systems in place to help Tier 3 and special needs students to complete Algebra and Geometry, advanced placement classes/partnerships, challenges, celebrations, strategies for recruiting/developing/retaining math teachers, etc.  Dr. Kelly Remijan, former high school math teacher, Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board Member, and current ROE40 STEM Intiatives Director, will also share math-focused resources, services being offered to ROE40 schools, and tips for helping teachers be recognized as teacher leaders of mathematics. Math teacher leaders, department chairs, curriculum directors, instructional coaches, principals, superintendents, etc. are invited!  Districts are encouraged to have at least one representative to share information.  Attendees will receive 1.5 PD hours.  A zoom link will be provided when registering. 
  • Connecting Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence 
    • ​Tuesday, January 14, 3:30-5:00 pm (Virtual)
    • Hosted in Collaboration with ROE 45
    • Presented by Sarah Phelps, Illinois Learning Technology Center
    • Registration (1 IL PD credit to all attendees)
    • Description: Dig into resources that help students see under the hood.  We will train our own AI model and explore connections between AI and computer science.
  • How to Launch and Sustain a Successful STEM Club
    • Thursday, January 23rd, 3:30-4:30 pm (Virtual)
    • Hosted by ROE 40
    • Presented by Jackie Blumer (STEM Trailblazer Educator of the Year, Classroom Teacher, & STEM Club Sponsor)
    • Registration (1 IL PD credit to all attendees who pre-register)
    • Description: This presentation will guide educators and program leaders through the essential steps of creating and maintaining a successful STEM club that inspires students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in education, award-winning educator Jackie Blumer will share practical insights into 1) Establishing a clear mission and goals that align with student interests, 2) Integrating interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking and innovation, 3) Building partnerships with local and global STEM organizations to expand resources and provide mentorship opportunities, 4) Securing funding and materials through grants, sponsorships, and community support, 5) Engaging students in hands-on activities that spark curiosity and promote STEM career pathways, 6) Creating inclusive environments that encourage participation from underrepresented groups. Participants will leave equipped with proven strategies, access to valuable resources, and a renewed commitment to fostering student enthusiasm for STEM learning.
  • Tinkercad & Other Tech Tools to Engage Students with STEM Concepts (4th-12th grade)
    • Thursday, January 30th, 9-3:30 pm (Carlinville ROE)
    • Co-led by Kelly Remijan (ROE 40) & Lisa Schwartz (LTC-West Central Illinois)
    • Registration (5.5 IL PD credit to all attendees)
    • Description: Teachers (4th-12th grade) will learn how to incorporate Tinkercad into the math or computer classroom. Teachers will design their very own object with TinkerCad which will be printed using a 3D printer.  Teachers will also discover other tech tools that add in the teaching, learning, and application of STEM topics.  Classroom teachers and technology teachers can attend this workshop together or individually. Attendees should bring their own laptop! ​​
  • Drones in the Classroom: Coding, STEM, & Preparing for the Future 
    • ​Tuesday, April 1st, 9-3:30 pm (Jerseyville ROE)
    • Led by Lisa Schwartz (LTC-West Central Illinois)
    • Registration (5.5 IL PD credit to all attendees) 
      Description: The use of drones is rapidly expanding across various industries, presenting new and exciting opportunities for students to engage in STEM learning and develop skills relevant to the future workforce. This hands-on workshop will explore how codeable drones can be seamlessly integrated into the classroom to foster coding skills, spark an interest in STEM, and prepare students for the ever-changing technological landscape. This workshop is only open to the first 10 registrants!
  • Other Potential PD Topics (PLCs, PD presentations, or workshops)
    • Books and Storytime to Build Math Skills (K-2) 
    • Engaging Students with Number Talks to Develop Number Sense (K-5th grade)
    • Building Math Skills & Making Math Connections Across the Curriculum (K-5th grade)
    • Activities & Connections to STEAM Up the Math Classroom (6th-12th grade)
    • Best Practices for Teaching Mathematics (5th-12th grade)
    • ​Engaging Students & Connecting Math Across All Subjects (K-12th grade, teachers of all subjects)
    • Making Math Delicious (K-5th grade or (6-12th grade)
    • Design-Focused Projects to Enhance Student Motivation & STEM Learning (6th-12th grade)
    • ​Brainstorming & Planning for STEM Night (K-5th grade)
    • PD Playtime w/ Tech - Activities using Tech to Engage Students with Math Concepts (K-5th grade)
    • Aviation Integration: Math Concepts & Career Connections (4th-12th grade)
    • Math & Construction (5th-12th grade)
    • Aviation Integration (4th-12th grade)
    • Math & Machining (5th-12th grade)
    • STEM & Our Military (5th-12th grade)
    • Designed-Focused Projects to Motivate & Engage Students (6th-12th)
    • Math & Crash Reconstruction (8th-12th grade)
    • PD Play Time w/ Tech - Home Sweet 3D (4th-12th grade)
    • Be Recognized as a Teacher Leader of Mathematics (K-12th grade)
    • Let's Talk Math: Open Middle Math (Elementary, Middle School, or High School)
    • Let's Talk Math: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly (K-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, or 9th-12th grade)
  • Potential Future PD Topics 
    • Math Along the River (TBD)
    • Math on the Farm (TBD)
  • Previous PD
    • *Math Monday for Elementary Teachers (September Session) -                                                                                               Unlocking Mathematical Thinking: Number Sense Routines for All Learners
      • ​Monday, September 30th, 3:30-4:30 pm (Virtual)
      • Co-Presented by Toni Galassini, Professional Learning Specialist-Chicago Public Schools, EC-6th ICTM Director & Shanteau Allen, Math Specialist & EC-6 ICTM Director
      • Hosted in Collaboration with the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)
      • *Registration (1 PD credit given to **ICTM Members.)
        • **Note: ROE 40 is partnering with the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) to offer 1-year FREE ICTM memberships to teachers who teach within the ROE 40 region and are new to ICTM or would like to re-connect to ICTM. Teachers from the ROE 40 region who are not already ICTM members should contact Kelly Remijan ([email protected]), on or before October 11th, to receive a special code that will allow them to join ICTM at no cost, connect to a network of resources across the state, and receive PD credit for attending this webinar and future PD events hosted in collaboration by ROE 40 & ICTM.  
      • Description: Are you looking for purposeful and discussion-rich number sense routines to support students with building flexibility with numbers, deepening their understanding of operations, promoting student discourse, and addressing gaps in prior learning? Number sense involves subitizing, comparison, counting, one-to-one correspondence, cardinality, and other concepts. It also lays the foundation for place value, estimation, computation, and algebraic reasoning skills. Join us as we explore engaging math routines that will have your students learning and having fun as you launch a lesson!his webinar is part of the ICTM "Math Mondays for Elementary Teachers" fall series occuring 1x each month. The webinar is free to everyone but only ICTM members are eligible to receive 1 hour of IL PD credit for attending. ​
  • *Unlock the Power of AI in Your Math Classroom!
    • Thursday, October 2nd, 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Virtual)
    • Presented by Kevin Hopkins, Senior Training Specialist at Next Level Solutions, Former Math Teacher
    • Hosted in Collaboration with the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)
    • ​ Description: AI is taking the world by storm, but where does it fit in your math classroom? This session explores three cutting-edge AI chat tools—ChatGPT, ClaudeAI, and Google Gemini—and shows you how to harness their power. Discover how to craft smart prompts that can help you build course outlines, design engaging lesson plans, create dynamic presentations, and even tailor assessments to your students' needs. Enhance your teaching with AI, one prompt at a time! This webinar is free to everyone but ICTM members are eligible to receive 1 hour of IL PD Credit for attending
    • *Registration (1 PD credit given to **ICTM Members.)
      • **Note: ROE 40 is partnering with the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) to offer 1-year FREE ICTM memberships to teachers who teach within the ROE 40 region and are new to ICTM or would like to re-connect to ICTM. Teachers from the ROE 40 region who are not already ICTM members should contact Kelly Remijan ([email protected]), on or before October 11th, to receive a special code that will allow them to join ICTM at no cost, connect to a network of resources across the state, and receive PD credit for attending this webinar and future PD events hosted in collaboration by ROE 40 & ICTM.  . ​​
  • *Math Monday for Elementary Teachers (October Session)-                                                                                                      Opening Up Math Problems
    • ​Monday, October 21st, 3:30-4:30 pm (Virtual)
    • Hosted in Collaboration with the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)
    • Presented by Annie Forest, Experienced Educator, Finalist for the Presidential Award Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching, Former ICTM President, & Consultant 
    • Description: Can a math problem have more than 1 right answer? Yes! Open problems encourage critical thinking, creativity, and communication. This webinar will explore ways to use more open problems using your current math materials and give access to grade-level math to all students.  
    • **Registration info (1 PD credit to all **ICTM Members)
      • **Note: ROE 40 is partnering with the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) to offer 1-year FREE ICTM memberships to teachers who teach within the ROE 40 region and are new to ICTM or would like to re-connect to ICTM. Teachers from the ROE 40 region who are not already ICTM members should contact Kelly Remijan ([email protected]) ASAP to receive a special code that will allow them to join ICTM at no cost, connect to a network of resources across the state, and receive PD credit for attending this webinar and future PD events hosted in collaboration by ROE 40 & ICTM.  
  • Integrating Computer Science in Grade 3-8 
    • ​Tuesday, October 22nd, 3:30-5:00 pm (Virtual)
    • Hosted in Collaboration with the ROE 45
    • Presented by Sarah Phelps, Illinois Learning Technology Center
    • Registration (1.5 PD credit to all attendees)
    • Description: Discover engaging CS lessons for grades 3-8 to introduce students to CS concepts & tools while complementing existing lessons related to reading, math, social studies, and science lessons
  • STEM & Career Connections- Police Work & STEM Connections: Crash Reconstruction & Crime Scene Investigation 
    • Thursday, November 7, 2024, 3:30-4:30 pm (Virtual)
    • Hosted by ROE 40 CTE/STEM Initiatives in collaboration with the Illinois State Police
    • Presented by Master Sgt Bradley Brachear (Crash Reconstruction Div) & Acting Master Sgt Leslee Nissen (CSI)
    • Registration (1 IL PD credit to all attendees)
    • Description: Did you know that National STEM Day is in November and National Career Development Month is in November?!  As such, November is a perfect time for teachers to learn about various STEM-related careers and to highlight interdisciplinary connections within math, science, or CTE classes. With the help of the Illinois State Police, teachers will learn about STEM careers connected to police work involving crash reconstruction & crime scene investigation.  Officers from the Illinois State police will lead a live powerpoint presentation sharing what they do, qualities/skills/training needed for the job, how math & science is applied in their field, what technology is used, how they got interested in pursuing their careers, and suggestions for teachers on how they can help introduce or prepare students for the career, activities, etc. Following the presentation, time will be given for teachers to ask questions.  Don't miss this great opportunity to increase your knowledge & take back what you learn to broaden your students' knowledge of class to career connections!​​
  • ​Building Math Skills & Making Math Connections Across the Curriculum (K-5th grade)
    • ​Thursday, Nov 14th, 9-3:30 pm (Jerseyville ROE)
    • Led by Kelly Remijan, Math Instruction/Professional Development Specialist, ROE 40
    • Registration (5.5 IL PD credit to all attendees)
    • ​Description: K-5th grade teachers will discover math connections and hands-on activities that can help students develop math skills as well as connect mathematical concepts to science, social studies, engineering, art, and everyday play involving: catapults, candy, flags, helicopters, superpower wristbands, etc. Math concepts include: counting, addition/subtraction/multiplication/division, polygons, circles, 3D shapes, nets, geometric analysis, data collecting/making graphs, perimeter, area, volume, fractions, angles, measurement, etc. ​
  • Activities & Connections to STEAM Up the Math Classroom (6th-12th Grade)
    • ​Thursday, Nov 21st, 9-3:30 pm (Jerseyville ROE)
    • Led by Kelly Remijan, Math Instruction/Professional Development Specialist, ROE 40
    • Registration (5.5 ILPD credit to all attendees)
    • Description: 6th-12th grade math teachers will discover activities & tech to integrate science, tech, engineering, and art connections with math concepts to make math more meaningful for students. Activities/Tech involve Barbie/Ken, Golden Ratio, Google Sheets, Desmos, Phylets.org/Tracker, Bouncing Balls, Propeller Cars, Catapults, and so much more.  Math concepts addressed include: Ratios and ratio reasoning to solve problems;  measuring, collecting data, graphing scatterplots, recognizing linear relationships, exploring non-linear relationships, solving equations; creating tables, regressions, and more.  Attendees should bring their own laptop! ​​
  • *Math Monday for Elementary Teachers (November Session)                                                                                                      Using Literature to Launch into Math 
    • ​Monday, November, 25th, 3:30-4:30 pm (Virtual)
    • Hosted in Collaboration with the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)
    • Presented by Maura Brueggmann, Math Coach/Interventionist, & Erin Connolly, Reading Coach/Interventionist, teachers leaders at Whiteside Elementary School in Belleville, IL 
    • Description: Be prepared to launch into math via the language strand of Scarborough’s rope.  Using math literature, we will explore vocabulary in order to provide our students with the background knowledge necessary to be successful with math concepts.
    • **Registration info (1 IL PD credit to all **ICTM Members)
      • **Note: ROE 40 is partnering with the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) to offer 1-year FREE ICTM memberships to teachers who teach within the ROE 40 region and are new to ICTM or would like to re-connect to ICTM. Teachers from the ROE 40 region who are not already ICTM members should contact Kelly Remijan ([email protected]) ASAP to receive a special code that will allow them to join ICTM at no cost, connect to a network of resources across the state, and receive PD credit for attending this webinar and future PD events hosted in collaboration by ROE 40 & ICTM.  ​​
For more info regarding
ROE 40 STEM Initiatives, 
please contact:
​Dr. Kelly Remijan
Director of STEM Initiatives
[email protected]