Events

The simulation enables participants to examine poverty from various angles and then recognize and discuss the potential for change within their local community. The simulation offers a glimpse into the structural barriers of poverty, transforming participants' perspectives about their communities. These transformed perspectives are designed to inspire action toward positive community change. ROE 50 hopes that by offering this training to the public, St. Clair County can begin to bridge the gap from misconception to understanding when addressing poverty in our communities.   Please note that this registration will close July 3, 2025 promptly at NOON. Cancellations must be made by July 3, 2025 at NOON or there will be a forty-dollar invoice sent to your school/organization on your behalf. Questions? Contact Christa Stoner 618-825-3913.

Join Mascoutah High School # 19 Instructional Coach Tara Sulcer in this extremely informative and hands-on professional development session where you will gain the confidence and expertise to navigate Illinois social studies standards in grades 6-12! Designed for educators who want to deepen their understanding of standards-based instruction, this course will provide practical strategies for unpacking standards, designing aligned assessments, and creating engaging lessons that challenge students at various Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels.  Participants will explore best practices for crafting meaningful learning experiences, ensuring rigorous yet accessible instruction that meets state expectations. Additionally, this session will introduce innovative ways to integrate AI tools to streamline lesson planning, assessment design, and data-driven instruction.  Walk away with a clear roadmap for implementing standards effectively, fostering critical thinking in your students, and leveraging technology to enhance your teaching practice! Participants will need to bring a fully charged device, registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.

Join Mascoutah High School # 19 Instructional Coach Tara Sulcer as you transform your 6-12 social studies classroom into a hub of inquiry, discussion, and critical thinking! This dynamic professional development session is designed for educators who want to seamlessly integrate effective literacy strategies and student engagement techniques into their daily instruction.  Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, participants will explore innovative ways to strengthen students’ reading, writing, and analytical skills while deepening their understanding of social studies content. Learn how to use primary and secondary sources more effectively, foster meaningful classroom discourse, and implement high-impact strategies that boost comprehension and retention.  Walk away with ready-to-use tools, practical lesson ideas, and a renewed approach to making social studies more interactive, engaging, and accessible for all learners! Participants will need to bring a fully charged laptop to this event. Registration closes 4-5 days prior unless tickets are sold out.

This workshop is geared towards an educator that has LITTLE to NO understanding regarding DoK. Furthermore, this workshop is designed to help educators understand the basic concepts of Depth of Knowledge (DoK), its impact on student learning, and how it can be used to enhance teaching strategies. During this session, participants will explore what DoK is, why it is effective, and how the DoK Wheel can be leveraged to improve classroom practice. Key Topics Covered:

1. What is Depth of Knowledge (DoK)?
   • Introduction to the four levels of DoK (Recall & Reproduction, Skills & Concepts, Strategic Thinking, and Extended Thinking).
   • How DoK helps in evaluating the rigor of tasks, questions, and activities in the classroom.
2. The DoK Wheel: A Tool for Planning and Instruction
   • What the DoK Wheel is and how it can be used for instructional planning.
3. Addressing Common Misconceptions and Criticisms
   • Discussing misconceptions about DoK, such as the belief that higher DoK levels are always harder or that it’s only about complex questions.
   • Criticisms of DoK and how to address concerns in the classroom to ensure it is used effectively to promote student learning

Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date.

This session will provide a hands-on approach to implementing Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DoK) in the classroom. Those attending should have a basic to moderate understanding of DoK. Key Topics Covered:

• Integrating Bloom's Taxonomy and Webb's Depth of Knowledge - comparisons, contracts and applications
• Rolling with the Wheel - tasks as indicators of student knowledge and skill acquisition
• Designing Learning activities - benefits of KoK in curriculum, unit and lesson design
• Questioning and Dok - designing questions across DoK levels
• Assessing students' DoK - addressing class, school, district, and state implications
• Anticipating the future, experience, experts and signs on the road ahead

Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date.