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Explore ways to connect adolescent readers to books that will name their hearts. Study the practices that help all students develop a reading habit to increase stamina and joy in independent reading, leading to increased engagement in challenging, complex texts. Independence is at the heart of the Common Core Standards. Adolescents must develop a reading […]

This workshop will be held at Wolf Branch Middle School (Library) 410 Huntwood Rd. Swansea. Time will be given for lunch (on your own). Join Mascoutah # 19 Grant Project Director Jeanine Sheppard as you will uncover the power of AI tools to decode Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for elementary educators. With a focus […]

We all want students who write clearly and powerfully. We can teach this through daily practice with passages from books and a close look the decisions authors make to craft those texts. We lead students to see a book as a treasure chest of writing craft moves—the moves that skilled writers use. Students will learn […]

Our Littlest Learners have so much to learn while at school and oftentimes behaviors get in the way of that! Come to this workshop to hear some classroom friendly ways to help with behaviors for the entire classroom as well as for some of the little guys and gals that need an individual plan as […]

Free for all - lunch will be provided on site Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and […]

Come learn how ADHD is perceived by all of those involved in educating kiddos in K-5 with this neurodivergent disability (including the child). Having a better understanding of how this disability impacts the child, the teacher, and the parent can positively influence your interactions with them and that improves their successes and social/emotional wellbeing. Additionally, […]

In this engaging and interactive workshop, educators will explore the significance of productive struggle as a catalyst for cognitive growth and mathematical proficiency. By investigating the latest research and pedagogical insights, participants will gain a profound understanding of how well-designed struggles can enhance problem-solving skills, resilience, and critical thinking in their students. Educators will leave […]

Unlock the potential of your instructional time in this dynamic session tailored for educators seeking practical strategies to optimize their time during core content blocks. This will help ensure that every instructional minute contributes significantly to student learning in both mathematics and English language arts (ELA). Participants will leave with time management strategies and engaging […]

This workshop will be held at Wolf Branch Middle School (library) 410 Huntwood Rd. Swansea. Time will be given for lunch (on your own). Join Mascoutah # 19 Grant Project Director Jeanine Sheppard as you will unlock the potential of AI tools to unravel Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for educators in grades 6-12. Delving […]