Events

This free session is provided by the IL SLDS. Are you stuck on what to do with your universal screening data? Unsure of what skills to target during intervention sessions? Struggling on how to provide interventions that address foundational reading skills? This session is for you. Participants will learn how to collect diagnostic data on foundational reading skills. you will learn how to use the data to design and implement intervention sessions grounded in the science of reading.  Participants will leave with assessment resources, an intervention plan to address students’ individual needs and tools for implementing your intervention plans.  This session is designed for special educators, reading interventionists, reading coaches, RtI coordinators, and general educators working with at-risk students for a reading disability or identified as needing assistance with foundational reading skills. Registration will close 4-5 days prior to the event date unless tickets are sold out.

This workshop is free thanks to the IL SLDS.  In this intermediate level co-teaching course, special educators and general educators who have prior understanding of the six models of co-teaching and their application should attend.  Participants will develop proficiency in teaching strategies that cater to the entire class while addressing the specific needs of students with learning disabilities through specially designed instruction.  Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless ticket sales are sold out.

This event is free thanks to an SEL Grant.  Join Dr. Catherine Daus, SIUE Professor and Program Director, in this session titled, 'Stress & Coping with Workplace Attitudes'. As Instructional Coaches many times you are the frontline person that intercepts various workplace drama or complaints.  Your jobs can be stressful; however, your role often serves as a way to ease the stress of those you support.  This session will cover the basics of stress response and its role in the workplace along with identifying stressors.  Additionally, we will examine the importance of workplace attitudes, including job satisfaction/morale, organizational commitment and work engagement. We will cover several healthy coping strategies which can be easily implemented with work life. Prior to this session you will be asked to fill out a few self-report measures regarding workplace personality and workplace stressors which will be used as a part for reflection. While this session is geared towards Instructional Coaches, all are welcome to anyone attend. Registration closes 4-5 days prior to this event.

Join Mascoutah # 19 administrative team to explore how they successfully implemented effective Learning Walks into classrooms. Discover the purpose and goals behind Learning Walks, designed to enhance instructional practices and foster collaborative learning environments.

We will cover essential guidelines for purpose, planning and preparation, including selecting focus areas, scheduling, and best practices for conducting walks. Additionally, we’ll share techniques for data collection and analysis to identify trends or areas for improvement, as well as strategies for providing meaningful feedback and facilitating reflective discussions after each visit.

Participants will gain actionable insights to support professional growth and improve student outcomes, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement Learning Walks in their own schools.

Join your fellow Instructional Coaches for the last symposium of the 2024-2025 school year! This event is a two-part symposium to support Instructional Coaches and the various roles encountered in the daily school setting. Coaches should bring a fully charged device and early drafts of a Coaching Model Handbook. The first session will be facilitated by Joe Cipfl, Computer Science Director for ROE # 50: Transformative Coaching: Integrating AI to Innovate Teaching and Learning

This free virtual event is thanks to the IL SLDS Project.  Basic attributes of students at all ages with specific learning disabilities in math will be addressed.  The presentation will include brief ideas to help with the screening process for at risk students. Selecting specific strategies that can help these students access math will be discussed. A virtual link will be sent prior to the event. Registration will close 4-5 days prior to the event.

 How can we take students beyond being thermometers that “take the temperature” of issues in their community to being thermostats that take civic action to “change the temperature?”  Join this interactive workshop led by Mary Ellen Daneels (National Board Certified Teacher and Director of the Illinois Civics Hub & Illinois Democracy School Network) where you will explore how students can take the L.E.A.D. across disciplines through service learning to have a real-world impact- right from their own classroom! A mix of digital and hands-on tools will be demonstrated to help students Learn, Engage and Explore what is true for their community, take Authentic Action, and Digest and Demonstrate learning.

Join in on this interactive workshop led by Mary Ellen Daneels (National Board Certified Teacher and Director of the Illinois Civics Hub & Illinois Democracy School Network) where participants will experience Kagan Cooperative Learning strategies from a certified Kagan trainer. Learn how to leverage positive interdependence, individual accountability, equitable opportunities to participate, and synergy (PIES) to go beyond “group work” to implement research-based pedagogy to enhance your current practice.

Instead of just surviving the stressors of your life, wouldn't you love to begin thriving despite them. Join retired principal Stacy Mesnard as she facilitates this free session (thanks to the SEL Grant) that will prioritize your well-being, positivity and self-care.  In today's fast-paced world and the school environment, taking time for self-care is essential for maintaining balance and mental health. In this workshop, you will discover the link to health and our attitudes, while examining wellness surveys that will raise awareness of your self-care needs. Walk away with self-care strategies that will in turn, reduce stress. Join your fellow colleagues in the field as you connect, share experiences and build a supportive network focused on wellness.  Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event.

Join us for an engaging workshop that delves into the complex role of homework in education. This session, facilitated by retired Principal Stacy Mesnard will explore both the benefits and drawbacks of homework, encouraging participants to critically assess its impact on student learning, well-being, and family dynamics. Objectives:

• Understand the Purpose: Discuss the intended goals of homework and how it can reinforce classroom learning.
• Identify Challenges: Explore common issues associated with homework, including stress, time management.
• Share Perspectives: Foster an open dialogue regarding the appropriate amount and attributes of quality assignments.
• Develop Strategies: Brainstorm innovative strategies to ensure homework is relevant and purposeful versus busy work.

Who Should Attend: Administrators, educators, and anyone interested in the educational landscape. Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event.