Events

Join Sarah Healy, ISBE Regional Financial Consultant for School Business Services as she leads this free informative session for Illinois school district bookkeepers.  This workshop will provide fundamental knowledge and skills that include a Basic Bookkeeper Guide which outlines daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and why these are important for financial purposes. More knowledge and information including Illinois Accounting Rules - Part 100, Fund Transfers, Cash Flows and Workbook Review, State Budget Form, Annual Statement of Affairs (ASA), Grant Expenditure Reporting and Due Dates, and FRIS System and Reporting. Attendees can bring items such as (but not limited to) budget forms, ASA forms, prior year or current year AFR, ledgers from their accounting system, or any additional relevant documents.

  Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the workshop unless tickets are sold out.

This event is free for all thanks to an SEL Grant.  Join newly retired administrator's Dr. Emma Cornelius and Melissa Rebmann in this professional development session.  Your unique role as a school social worker or counselor always involves wearing MANY hats. With your fellow colleagues, you will explore effective strategies to cultivate an environment that supports both students and staff.  Discover innovative strategies to create a nurturing environment that fosters collaboration and support, enhancing the overall school culture. In this dynamic course, you’ll gain essential tools to build strong connections and consistency within your learning community, leading to improved outcomes for everyone involved. Experience firsthand how a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere can transform instructional practices, staff wellness. culture, climate and overall student success. Don’t miss this opportunity to become a catalyst for positive change in your school. Together, we can cultivate a thriving educational community! This professional development course equips you with tools to build a collaborative and empowering learning community, leading to improved outcomes for everyone involved.  Registration will close 4-5 days prior to the session date, CEU's will be issued.

Calling all preschool educators! You are invited to attend this FREE workshop presented by Erin Hoffman.  This workshop will include Tips and Tricks for Preschool for All based programs from a 7-time, Gold Circle of Quality Rated Program. Learn how to set up classroom environments, provide in-depth questions, collect portfolios and more to meet ECERS standards.   Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event!

This virtual session is free thanks to the IL SLDS Project.  Through this interactive workshop, participants will explore the intersectionality of language acquisition and learning disabilities while gaining insights into the unique challenges faced by this population.  Attendees will learn culturally responsive instructional approaches, differentiated instruction techniques, and collaborative strategies to create inclusive learning involvements that foster academic success.  By the end of the training, educators will feel empowered to implement tailored interventions and accommodations to support multilingual students with learning disabilities while promoting equity and access in education. A virtual link will be sent prior to the event date. Registration will close 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.