Please join us in this PLN where you will network with fellow AP’s, Deans, Directors & Supervisors where you will walk away with leadership tools and return to your school with resources, ideas, solutions and inspiration! ROE Instructional Literacy Coach Emily Sackett will provide an overview of the K-12 IL Literacy Plan and potential opportunities for on-site professional development.

This will be followed by retired OTHS # 203 Principal Rich Bickel will facilitate a session on Effectively Managing School Crisis: Preparation and Response. 

This session will focus on how administrators, supervisors, directors and leaders can implement effective professional practices in preparing for, and managing, crisis scenarios in the school environment.  Participants will delve into strategies, protocols, and best practices for navigating and responding to various crisis situations that may arise within educational settings.  From planning and preparation, to implementation, to execution – every facet of effectively managing crisis scenarios will be discussed.  Join Rich Bickel, former High School Principal of the Year (IPA Southwestern Region and former ISBE Teacher of the Year Finalist) as these pro-active and practical strategies have been proven to foster effective preparation, communication and response, promote a positive and nurturing school climate, and best of all can be implemented immediately. Upon the conclusion of this session time will be given to debrief and collaborate with fellow colleagues. Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.