Events

Want to earn 10 PD hours while lounging in your PJs? Are you eager to learn more about the science of reading? Or where all the controversy about reading started? “Sold a Story” is a 10-part podcast that will answer a lot of questions you may have about the history and the impact of how we teach reading. Participants will be able to choose and preview 8 of the 10 podcasts at their leisure and submit a brief reflection after each session! Join Emily Sackett, ROE # 50 Instructional Literacy Coach who will facilitate two virtual meetings on October 28th and November 18th from 4:00-5:00 pm to discuss what you've learned (a virtual link will be sent prior to the event dates). When and where you listen to the podcast is up to you! Who should attend? K-8 administrators (strongly encouraged), reading interventionists, instructional coaches, general and special educators. Participants must attend both virtual sessions and complete the 8 podcasts in order to earn pd credit. Partial pd credit will not be issued.   Registration closes October 21, 2024.

This session is free thanks to the IL SLDS Project.  A virtual link will be sent out prior to the event date.  The What Works Clearinghouse screened over 3500 studies on grades 6-12 writing instruction and has developed instructional recommendations based on the rigorous research criteria.  In this virtual session, participants will obtain evidence-based recommendations that will be broken down with specific examples and strategies that can be used in your classroom the very next day.   Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.  

PD Co-op member districts $ 185.00, Non PD Co-op member districts $200.00 (lunch is included on site) Participants will learn how to utilize current evaluation data for all licensed staff to create individual, targeted small group, and school-wide professional development plans. The academy will emphasize the importance of collaboration skills in working with groups of teachers to achieve comprehensive plans. Participants will use Professional Learning Plan (PLP) tools to develop detailed plans aligned with school improvement goals to address defined needs. This academy requires 1 hour of pre-work before attending the session.  Attendees will need to bring a fully charged device to this academy.  The application/dissemination must be submitted prior to departure on 12.2.24. Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance, or the event is non-refundable.

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. This professional development course equips you with tools to build a collaborative and empowering learning community, leading to improved outcomes for everyone involved. During the session, you will gain a foundation to building consistency, connection, and community for a solid school culture to lead directly to instructional outcomes that you can immediately take back to apply in your role. 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.    

Starting 2025 off right with our second Curriculum Director Roundtable. Whether your role is at the central office, a principal, assistant principal, director, specialist or instructional coach, we welcome everyone to this free event. Joe Cipfl, ROE # 50 Director of Computer Science Development Programs will present the following session: Join us for an enlightening conversation about Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on content and curriculum.  As technology, and specifically AI, continues to evolve, educators must adapt and integrate cutting-edge digital tools to engage the modern learner effectively.  During this discussion, we will delve into the world of AI-powered content creation, which can transform current static teaching materials into dynamic and interactive resources. This will be followed by discussions regarding curricular updates/resources, professional development along with ISBE, IARSS, ROE and local district updates.  Registration will close 4-5 days prior to the event date.

PD Co-op Member District $185.00, Non PD Co-op District $200.00 (lunch included on site) This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Instructional Framework in an evaluation setting in order to more effectively: 1. Identify evidence at the component level during formal and informal observations; 2. Use evidence, with minimal bias, to effectively rate staff on the levels of performance for each component in domains 2 and 3; 3. Increase inter-rater reliability in all phases of the evaluation process; 4. Acquire strategies to support effective collaborative conferencing around formal and informal observations; and 5. Learn techniques, strategies, and protocols to use when conferencing with staff to promote improvement in instructional practice. Attendees will need to bring a fully charged device to this academy.  The application/dissemination must be submitted prior to departure on 1.9.25. Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance, or the event is non-refundable.