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County Institute: K-12 Music Educators-Teaching Music as a Language!
Central Jr. High School Band Room - Belleville # 118 1801 Central School Rd., Belleville, IL 62220, ILThis FREE event will be held at Central Junior High School (Music Room) 1901 Central School Rd. Belleville 62220.
This workshop will allow music educators to explore THEIR own voice in creating meaningful lessons and experiences for their students. When we look at music through the lens of language development, opportunities for creativity, communication, and self-improvement abound. Bring your instrument (if applicable)!! Keyboards and percussion equipment will be provided. In addition, we will be taking the mystery out of improvisation, and help you find YOUR unique skill set in all music education settings!
Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date unless tickets are sold out.
County Institute – School Nurses: Darkness to Light Training – Stewards of Children®
Shiloh Middle School (library) 1 Wildcat Crossing, Shiloh, IL
Note this event will be held at Shiloh Middle School (library) 1 Wildcat Cross Shiloh, IL 62269
Kerengende Foundation is an Authorized Facilitator for Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children ® training. Stewards of Children ® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two-hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse . Through interviews with child sexual abuse survivors, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children ® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.
Stewards of Children ® is approved nationally for two hours of continuing education for nurses.
Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.
Effectively Managing Difficult Conversations
St. Clair ROEEffective communication is a cornerstone of effective leadership. This session led by retired OTHS # 203 Principal Rich Bickel will focus on helping administrators, and other leaders, create an effective, productive, and positive framework for engaging in difficult conversations. Whether it be in person, on the phone, or through email, specific strategies and real-life examples will be shared to help increase confidence and lower stress while most effectively engaging with colleagues, parents, students, and others. These practical strategies have been proven to foster effective communication, promote a positive school climate, and best of all can be implemented immediately. Targeted audience: Administrators, Supervisors, Directors, Educators, Related Support Personnel
Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date unless tickets are sold out.McKinney Vento Homeless Education for School Office Staff, Counselors & Social Workers (K-12)
St. Clair ROE
Calling all social workers, counselors, front office staff and those who will encounter homeless children and families! Come and learn some tricks and tips on how to support one of our most vulnerable populations, our homeless children and youth. You will leave with the knowledge on how to identify these students, how to support them with their basic needs and how to connect them with available McKinney-Vento resources. CEU's will be issued, registration closes 4-5 days prior to event date.
Unpacking IAR & ISA Results to Inform Instructional Practices – A Hands-on Workshop
St. Clair ROEJoin ISBE for an interactive professional learning workshop designed to delve into the purpose and intended applications of the IAR and ISA. This professional learning opportunity is tailored to support district and school teams as they unpack their Spring 2024 ELA/L and mathematics (IAR) and science (ISA) results to inform current instructional activities and offer insights into the resources available to help support interpretation.
This is a hands-on workshop, crafted to help school leadership teams identify patterns and trends in student achievement, reflect on instructional practices, and translate those insights into actionable classroom activities. A suggested protocol for unpacking IAR and ISA results will be shared. Teams are encouraged to bring a fully charged device, the last two years of district- and/or school-level reports so that they can be supported through the unpacking process.
Those in attendance will get a sneak peak of the new enhancements for the Illinois Administration Platform for Spring 2025. In-depth training opportunities will be provided in January 2025 with Pearson Representatives also on site. LUNCH will be provided on site by Pearson!
Spots are limited, registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.
K-12 Social Workers/Counselors: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth
St. Clair ROE
This session is very limited with the number of spots available, if you are interested, register at your earliest convenience. The Brown School at Washington University will be presenting this two-day training (October 22 8:30am-3:30pm & October 23 8:30am-3:00pm). Attendees must attend both days, CEU credit will be issued for attending the full duration of the two-day training, failure to attend both days will result in a no-show invoice). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children is a structured, evidence-based approach aimed at addressing emotional and behavioral issues. It focuses on helping children understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. A key component of CBT for children is the development of emotion regulation skills. These skills include recognizing and labeling emotions, understanding the triggers for these emotions, and learning healthy coping strategies to manage intense feelings. Techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and cognitive restructuring are commonly used to help children gain control over their emotional responses. By building these skills, children can improve their emotional resilience, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and enhance their overall well-being.
Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the date unless tickets are sold out.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
St. Clair ROEThis workshop is free for all to attend, lunch will be provided on site.
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care. WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS LEARN? The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder. Participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan: • Assess for risk of suicide or harm • Listen nonjudgmentally • Give reassurance and information • Encourage appropriate professional help • Encourage self-help and other support strategies WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE? The course is designed for adults who regularly interact with adolescents (teachers, school staff, coaches, youth group leaders, parents, parole officers, etc.).
AA #3000 Illinois Performance Evaluation Retraining: Student Growth
St. Clair ROE
PD Co-op Member Districts $155.00 Non PD Co-op District $185.00 (lunch included on site)
This is the one required student growth retraining course for teacher and administrator evaluators who are renewing their designations required to evaluate educators. Participants will learn how to: 1. Use assessments and measurement models identified by the joint committee in determining the student growth attributable to individual teachers/principals and understand how different types of assessments are used for measuring growth; 2. Use data from the evaluation rubric, other evidence collected, and best practices relative to evaluating student growth to link teacher/principal and school-level professional development plans to evaluation results; 3. Create, in collaboration with teachers/principals, supportive, targeted professional development plans that consider past results, contribute to professional growth, and assist teachers/principals in aligning professional development and goal-setting to school improvement goals; and 4. Communicate evaluation outcomes and findings in constructive and supportive ways that enable teachers/principals to set goals and improve practice.
NOTE: Participants must bring a fully charged device to this academy, complete and submit the application/dissemination prior to departure.
PD in Your PJ’s: Sold A Story Podcast
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.
Novice Teacher Academy – Let AI Be Your TA: Practical Tips for New Teachers
St. Clair ROE
Participants must bring a fully charged device to this session.
Are you ready to revolutionize your teaching approach and captivate your students with innovative content? Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance your teaching materials. As technology continues to evolve, educators must adapt and integrate cutting-edge tools to engage the modern learner effectively. In this hands-on workshop, join Joe Cipfl, ROE # 50 Director - Computer Science Development Program as he will delve into the world of AI-powered content creation, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to transform your teaching materials into dynamic and interactive resources. We will guide you through various AI applications, demonstrating how to leverage them to develop captivating presentations, immersive simulations, personalized assessments, and interactive visual aids that cater to diverse learning styles. Embrace the future of education and join us for this transformative workshop that will leave you well-equipped to inspire and engage your students like never before.
Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.
