ISBE, ROE # 50 and ROE #45 are proud to partner and offer this free workshop, which is designed for individuals responsible for preparing and submitting the transportation claim. Depending on the district, this role may be filled by a superintendent, business manager, bookkeeper, transportation director, or other administrative staff.

While not required, participants are encouraged to bring a laptop so they can follow along, access relevant systems, and look up information during the session. Attendees may also benefit from bringing the documents they typically use when completing their transportation claim. Having these materials on hand will make it easier to engage with the presentation and allow time for addressing specific questions. When possible, we will work through participant questions during the session, especially if supporting documentation is available. Various topics that will be covered by ISBE Regional Financial Consultant, Sarah Healy & ISBE Supervisor of School Business Services, Julie Harrelson:

• Timeline
• Data Needed for Completion of Claim
• Pupil Headcount
• Mileage
• Expenditures
• Depreciation Schedule
• Revenue
• Formula
• Questions

Peg Grafwallner, M.Ed., is an Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with nearly 30 years of experience. As an English teacher, at-risk educator, instructional coach and reading specialist, she has taught advanced English and developing readers. Currently, Peg collaborates with teachers to seamlessly embed literacy (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) into their discipline without disrupting the integrity of the content.

When collaborating with educators, Peg models, coaches, and assists teachers in creating comprehensive literacy lessons meant to enhance skill-building. As the parent of a son who was labeled “gifted-and-talented” and a daughter who received special education services, Peg offers a unique educational lens that focuses on supporting students of all abilities in realizing their potential in the classroom and beyond.

Peg is a blogger, author, national, and international presenter whose topics include coaching, literacy, pedagogy, and inclusion. Her articles have appeared in Exceptional Parent, The Illinois Reading Journal, The Missouri Reader, The Wisconsin English Journal, and the WSRA Journal. She has written for several websites and blogs including: Edutopia, Cult of Pedagogy, Education Week’s Q&A with Larry Ferlazzo, and many more. She has also appeared on numerous podcasts including: Anchored in Education with Dr. E. Scott England, Class Tech Tips with Dr. Monica Burns, Cult of Pedagogy with Jen Gonzalez, and several others.

 Peg is the author of Lessons Learned from the Special Education Classroom: Creating Opportunities for All Students to Listen, Learn and Lead; Ready to Learn: The FRAME Model for Optimizing Student Success; Not Yet … And That’s Ok: How Productive Struggle Fosters Student Learning and most recently, Clearing the Path for Developing Learners: Essential Literacy Skills to Support Achievement in Every Content Area.

Peg received a bachelor’s degree in English from Cardinal Stritch University and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, a mentoring certification, and an alternative education certification from Marian College. In addition, she earned a reading specialist certification from UW-Milwaukee.

Peg Grafwallner was named one of the 20 best teacher bloggers in 2017 by KQED.

• Time will be given for lunch (on your own).