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SUMMARY:K-12 Principal Breakaway
DESCRIPTION:Discover the 7 Commitments that great teams must make to build trust\, foster connection\, overcome adversity\, and achieve extraordinary success. The 7 Commitments of a Great Team is an interactive program facilitated by Dr. Kelly D.  Stewart\, IASA 2014 Illinois Superintendent of the Year\,that gives leaders and teammates the tools they need to build a great team together. Participants will learn:  \n\nThe secret to building unshakable trust. \nWhy positive leadership is the competitive advantage. \nThe best way to hold your team accountable. \nThe formula for giving your best. \nHow to turn challenges and change into growth. \nThe mindset shift that leads to long-term success\n\nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date. Note: any/all leaders may attend this session\, it is not limited to just building principals.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/k-12-principal-breakaway-8/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T190138Z
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SUMMARY:The Game Changer: Boosting K-12 Engagement with Gamification
DESCRIPTION:Ready to transform your classroom into an interactive learning adventure? This workshop\, facilitated by Emily Flach\, from the Illinois LTC\, will explore the powerful impact of integrating game elements into your teaching. We’ll demystify the difference between gamification (adding game-like elements to existing lessons\, like points and badges) and game-based learning (using actual games as the core instructional tool\, like simulations or role-playing). Discover how both approaches can boost student motivation\, foster collaboration\, and enhance learning outcomes across any subject area\, K-12. We’ll delve into the psychology behind these strategies and explore practical tools and platforms that can help you implement them effectively. Leave inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to introduce game-based principles into your daily lessons\, making learning more fun and effective for everyone. Participants should bring a fully charged device to this session. \n  \nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/the-game-changer-boosting-engagement-with-gamification/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260205T205008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184401Z
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SUMMARY:K-12 AP/Dean/Director Breakaway
DESCRIPTION:Discover the 7 Commitments that great teams must make to build trust\, foster connection\, overcome adversity\, and achieve extraordinary success. The 7 Commitments of a Great Team is an interactive program facilitated by Dr. Kelly D.  Stewart\, IASA 2014 Illinois Superintendent of the Year\,that gives leaders and teammates the tools they need to build a great team together. Participants will learn: \n\nThe secret to building unshakable trust.\nWhy positive leadership is the competitive advantage.\nThe best way to hold your team accountable.\nThe formula for giving your best.\nHow to turn challenges and change into growth.\nThe mindset shift that leads to long-term success\n\nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date. Note: any/all leaders may attend this session\, it is not limited to just building administrators or directors.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/k-12-ap-dean-director-breakaway-4/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260312T145628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T145943Z
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SUMMARY:Engagement 2.0 - Minds ON
DESCRIPTION:Engagement 2.0 – Minds ON \nAre you frustrated because your students do not think critically and have difficulty problem-solving?  Are they disengaged?  If so\, this is the workshop for you!  Dr. Kelly Stewart will help define critical thinking and cognitive engagement based on Rebecca Sobaugh’s book 50 Strategies to Boost Cognitive Engagement: Creating a Thinking Culture in the Classroom. These strategies will be modeled throughout the workshop and suggest ways they can be used in the classroom. This will be a hands-on workshop where you can participate in using these strategies first-hand. Walk away with useful strategies at your fingertips to encourage students to think and problem-solve and be actively engaged in their learning. \n  \nRegistration closes September 23 at 10:00am.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/engagement-2-0-minds-on/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260219T162603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T162603Z
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SUMMARY:AA # 3828 Leading Positive School Culture: Prioritizing Self-Care\, Staff Wellness and Compassion Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This academy is being presented by the Illinois Masonic Foundation at a discounted rate of $50.00 per person(lunch is included on site). Administrators can earn pd credit OR academy credit\, teachers can attend and earn pd hours\, social workers/counselors may attend and earn ceu’s. In this academy\, school leaders will learn the importance of self-care while building their understanding of the role they play in creating a culture that supports staff wellness. School leaders will work to assess their own levels of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. Based on this assessment\, leaders will focus on their individual self-care plan that promotes compassion resilience. In addition we will focus on assessing and building a culture for supporting staff wellness while utilizing the core components of a multi-tiered system of support. This flexible framework will guide administrators in promoting wellness for all through the use of data\, systems and practices. School leaders will leave with a plan on how to engage existing teams to promote and prioritize a culture of staff wellness. Participants should bring a fully charged device to this session. The application/dissemination must be completed and submitted at the conclusion of the event. Registration closes Wednesday\, September 23 at 12:00pm.  Cancellations must be made by Wednesday\, September 23 at 12:00pm or the amount paid is non-refundable.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/aa-3828-leading-positive-school-culture-prioritizing-self-care-staff-wellness-and-compassion-resilience-3/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260303T215137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T154416Z
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SUMMARY:Prioritizing Proficiency in a 6-12 World Language Classroom
DESCRIPTION: \nThis session explores how classroom practices in grades 6-12 can align with national proficiency expectations and support students in reaching recognition benchmarks such as the Seal and Commendation toward Biliteracy. Participants will examine instructional shifts that move classrooms toward input-rich\, proficiency-driven learning environments and experience practical strategies that promote measurable language growth.\n\nSession facilitator Carrie Toth is currently a Spanish teacher in Salem\, IL and 32 years later\, serves in the classroom and as a local\, regional\, national workshop presenter and keynote speaker. In 2006\, Toth received National Board Certification in Spanish and later earned a Master’s Degree in Spanish Education. In 2011\, she was named the IPA Horace Mann Innovative Educator of the Year followed by ICTFL  and Central States Teacher of the Year.  In 2014 Toth represented CSCTFL at ACTFL as a finalist for the 2015 ACTFL TOY! In 2017\, she received National Geographic certification and uses this experience to create cross curricular experiences for her students. Carrie has nine published readers\, and many teacher guided materials geared toward language proficiency goals. She is also a curriculum writer for the Sr. Wooly Company while running her LLC\, Somewhere to Share. \n\nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/prioritizing-proficiency-in-a-6-12-world-language-classroom/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
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SUMMARY:Supporting Autistic Youth: Regulation\, Connection\, and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Connection and regulation are two key players in supporting autistic youth\, but they are too often forgotten or overlooked. To become neurodiversity-affirming professionals\, we need to become sensory-informed while working to understand how our students experience the world. In this engaging and empowering Professional Development\, we will discuss our sensory systems\, Autistic Culture\, affirming terminology\, authentically connecting with our Autistic students\, and how all of these affect communication and progress!\n\nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/supporting-autistic-youth-regulation-connection-and-communication/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260305T170122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T145418Z
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SUMMARY:K-12 RTI Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow RTI colleagues in and around St. Clair County in this information sharing roundtable.  Discussions will focus on best practices\, challenges\, successes\, resource sharing and more.  Bring a fully charged device with you to this collaborative event. Registration closes September 25 at 12:00pm.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/k-12-rti-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:St. Clair ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260219T170109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T170109Z
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SUMMARY:AI for ELA: Crafting Compelling Content & Critical Readers in Grades 5-12 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This free virtual workshop\, facilitated by Emily Flach of the Illinois LTC\, is designed for English Language Arts teachers ready to leverage Artificial Intelligence for practical classroom applications and responsible integration. Dive into hands-on techniques for generating differentiated reading passages\, crafting engaging writing prompts\, creating targeted vocabulary lists\, and even designing custom rubrics! We’ll explore how AI can enhance instruction and student engagement through personalized learning and initial writing feedback. Critically\, this session will equip you to navigate the ethical landscape of AI\, with discussions around academic integrity\, bias\, and data privacy. You’ll gain strategies to foster AI literacy in your students\, empowering them to critically evaluate information and use AI responsibly\, ensuring you leave with actionable ideas for your ELA classroom. \nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/ai-for-ela-crafting-compelling-content-critical-readers-in-grades-5-12-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260303T205844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T154159Z
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SUMMARY:County Institute: Rhythm & Real Talk: A K–8 Music Educator Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:This free session will be held at Central Jr. High School (music room) 1801 Central School Rd. Belleville\, 62220. \nJoin fellow K–8 music educators for an interactive roundtable designed to spark practical solutions and fresh ideas. We will focus on three primary topics: classroom management\, how to make practice more enjoyable and useful\, and all things percussion. Please come with any/all questions and discussion ideas related to these topics. Time willing\, we can explore other topics as well. \nThis collaborative session centers on shared expertise — participants are encouraged to contribute their experiences\, challenges\, and successes to augment the prepared presentation. We are all experts worth being heard. \nYou are also invited/encouraged to bring any percussion-related equipment that you have any questions about (including tuning\, maintenance\, how to use\, what is it\, etc.). We will troubleshoot and problem-solve together and will be provided with practical solutions when possible. Let’s share\, learn\, and build stronger music programs — one conversation at a time. \nRegistration closes October 5 at 10:00am.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/county-institute-rhythm-real-talk-a-k-8-music-educator-roundtable/
LOCATION:Central Jr. High School Band Room – Belleville # 118\, 1801 Central School Rd.\, Belleville\, IL 62220\, IL\, 62220\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260304T154025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T154025Z
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SUMMARY:County Institute: Putting Our Best Foot Forward: Building on Shared and Diverse Experiences in the Art Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This free session will be held at Shiloh Middle School (art room) 1 Wildcat Cross Shiloh\, IL 622269.  In this learning session\, art teachers will gather to share\, discuss\, and shamelessly steal one another’s best trade secrets in order to improve one another’s classroom practices. All participants will create their own needle felted artwork for part of the session\, collaborate with art teachers from all grade levels in other schools\, and take home ideas and tricks that can be utilized immediately in their own classrooms. Learning will be led by Dr. Jennifer Fisher\, Associate Teaching Professor of Art Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.\n\nRegistration closes October 5 at 10:00am.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/county-institute-putting-our-best-foot-forward-building-on-shared-and-diverse-experiences-in-the-art-classroom/
LOCATION:Shiloh Middle School
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260206T190533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T190533Z
UID:35261-1792398600-1792422000@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:Jim Kestner will present his nationally recognized program in a high-energy session dedicated to helping experienced teachers address a wide range of classroom management issues. Teachers who attend will find strategies that lead students to make good choices\, replacing controlling behaviors with strategies that lead students to monitor and take responsibility for their own behavior. Specifically\, the session will address the following:\n* What teachers should know about teaching Generation Z\n* Developing character-based discipline\n* Addressing common challenging behaviors\n* Difference between controlling behaviors and building good decision-making skills\n* Consistency\n* Developing and implementing effective classroom policies\n* Establishing a character-building classroom environment\n* Teaching self-respect\, self-discipline\, and responsibility\n* Self-esteem vs. self-respect\n* Grading systems that encourage student effort and engagement\n* Assessing student behavior\n* Parent and administrator involvement \n  \nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date – time will be given for lunch (on your own).
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/advanced-classroom-management/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260407T193623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T193623Z
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SUMMARY:MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT for Math and Science Teachers
DESCRIPTION:This same session was presented virtually in January of 2026. \nGain a deeper understanding of the new Enhanced ACT through the lens of MasteryPrep’s Mastery Pyramid!  \nMath and Science teachers will explore how to make ACT prep a natural part of the classroom culture through micro-practices\, subject-specific strategy lessons\, and isolated skill review.  \nSubject-specific cohorts will collaborate to develop a Time\, Test\, and Content Mastery ACTion Plan for immediate classroom implementation. \nEach participant will receive a copy of MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT workbook and access to printable lesson plans and resources.  \n  \nRegistration closes September 28\, 2026 at 10:00am to allow ample time to order and ship the manuals.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/masterypreps-unofficial-teachers-guide-to-the-act-for-math-and-science-teachers/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260407T203950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T205105Z
UID:35927-1792497600-1792508400@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT: A Closer Look at Math and Science Content Mastery
DESCRIPTION:MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT: a closer look at Math and Science Content Mastery \nEducators who have participated in either the virtual (January 2026) or in-person (October 20\, 2026 8:30am-11:30am) MasteryPrep Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT workshop are invited to take a closer look at Content Mastery in this afternoon PD session! \nMath and Science teachers will walk in their students’ shoes with a mini test experience\, learn how to analyze ACT questions by task and isolated skill\, and discuss how and when strategies can be effective.  \nCohorts will look closely at the tiered isolated skills of their subject area and decide which skills should be covered in the ACTion plan.  \nTime wil be reserved for individual and team planning with the available consultation of our MasteryPrep presenter.  \nRemember to bring your MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT workbooks! \n  \nRegistration closes September 28. 2026 at 10:00am in order to have ample time to order/ship the manuals.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/masterypreps-unofficial-teachers-guide-to-the-act-a-closer-look-at-math-and-science-content-mastery/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260407T204510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T204510Z
UID:35931-1792571400-1792582200@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT for ELA Teachers
DESCRIPTION:This same session was presented virtually in January of 2026.  Gain a deeper understanding of the new Enhanced ACT through the lens of MasteryPrep’s Mastery Pyramid!  ELA teachers will explore how to make ACT prep a natural part of the classroom culture through micro-practices\, subject-specific strategy lessons\, and isolated skill review.  Subject-specific cohorts will collaborate to develop a Time\, Test\, and Content Mastery ACTion Plan for immediate classroom implementation. \nEach participant will receive a copy of MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT workbook and access to printable lesson plans and resources.  \n  \nRegistration closes 9.28.26 at 10:00am to give ample time for ordering/shipping the manuals. \n 
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/masterypreps-unofficial-teachers-guide-to-the-act-for-ela-teachers/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260407T204915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T205025Z
UID:35935-1792584000-1792594800@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT: A Closer Look at English and Reading Content Mastery
DESCRIPTION:Educators who have participated in either the virtual (January 2026)or in-person (October 21\, 2026 8:30am-11:30am) MasteryPrep Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT workshop are invited to take a closer look at Content Mastery in this afternoon PD session! \nELA teachers will walk in their students’ shoes with a mini test experience\, learn how to analyze ACT questions by task and isolated skill\, and discuss how and when strategies can be effective. Cohorts will look closely at the tiered isolated skills of their subject area and decide which skills should be covered in the ACTion plan. Time will be reserved for individual and team planning with the available consultation of our MasteryPrep presenter.  \nRemember to bring your MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT workbooks! \n  \nRegistration closes 9.28.26 at 10:00am to provide ample time to order/ship the manuals.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/masterypreps-unofficial-teachers-guide-to-the-act-a-closer-look-at-english-and-reading-content-mastery/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260218T202519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T202519Z
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SUMMARY:AA # 1801 Evaluator Retraining: Gathering Evidence During Observations & Conferencing Using the Danielson Model
DESCRIPTION: \nPD 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 10.22.26. Registration closes Friday\, October 16 at 10:00am. Cancellations must be made by Friday\, October 16 at 10am or the amount is non-refundable.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/aa-1801-evaluator-retraining-gathering-evidence-during-observations-conferencing-using-the-danielson-model-2/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260311T152201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T152201Z
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SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Section 504: Developing a Defensible Plan
DESCRIPTION:This session will take a deep dive into the identification\, eligibility\, and legal factors in maintaining compliance with Section 504 in the school environment. Critical issues and practices will be outlined as it pertains to avoiding discrimination and developing Section 504 Plans that are comprehensive and appropriate.\nDr. Sepiol has had a variety of careers in education\, including serving as a special education teacher\, building principal\, assistant director in a special education cooperative\, legal counsel for parents in special education matters\, due process hearing officer\, and legal counsel for school districts throughout the state of Illinois. Dr. Sepiol is a nationally recognized speaker on issues involving special education law\, disability rights\, and student issues. Dr. Sepiol has also served as an adjunct professor in various universities where she has focused her coursework on special education and the law. She earned her education degree and law degree from Loyola University and her doctoral degree in educational leadership from National Louis University. She is a member of the Illinois Bar Association and has served on the Illinois Council of School Attorney’s Committees on Special Education and the No Child Left Behind Act.  Ms. Sepiol is the author of Section 504: A Legal Guide for Educators: Practical Applications for Essential Compliance (PESI\, 2015)\, copies of this book will be raffled off in this session.\n\nRegistration closes October 16\, at 10:00am.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/a-deep-dive-into-section-504-developing-a-defensible-plan/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260309T143921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T143921Z
UID:35612-1793089800-1793113200@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:Alleviating Anxiety in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Anxiety is a major issue inside and outside the classroom. Join Dr. Brandy Hempen in examining different ways to address anxiousness and strategies that can be used to reduce and even prevent it from occurring in the first place. All grade levels and subject areas will benefit from this workshop because the strategies are open-ended and widespread in their use. Classroom management techniques are highlighted in a way to surely help your students better navigate difficult or uncomfortable situations with confidence.   \nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/alleviating-anxiety-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260219T165641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T170350Z
UID:35363-1793106000-1793115000@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:AI for Social Studies: Navigating Narratives & Building Citizens in Grades 5-12 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This free virtual workshop\, facilitated by Emily Flach of the Illinois LTC\, is for Social Studies teachers ready to harness AI for critical inquiry and dynamic engagement. Get hands-on with AI to differentiate primary source analysis\, generate diverse perspectives on complex events\, create interactive “interviews” with historical figures\, and simulate civic dilemmas and debates. Discover practical ways AI can deepen disciplinary concepts and inquiry skills by helping students identify issues\, pose questions\, and weigh evidence. Critically\, we’ll address AI’s profound impact on media literacy\, examining how it can both democratize information and inadvertently shape historical and civic narratives. You’ll gain strategies to empower students to critically evaluate AI-generated information\, identify bias\, promote academic integrity\, and protect data\, leaving you with actionable ideas to transform your classroom. A virtual link will be sent out prior to the event date. Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/ai-for-social-studies-navigating-narratives-building-citizens-in-grades-5-12-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260310T134224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T134240Z
UID:35635-1793262600-1793275200@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:K-12 Administrator Breakaway: Navigating Life as a School Leader
DESCRIPTION:In this administrator breakaway session\, Chicago principal Jason Major leads a morning of reflection and practical learning for school and district leaders. Participants will explore ready-to-use reflective tools and strategies designed to help leaders pause\, clarify priorities\, and sustain a healthy leadership pace throughout the school year. This session has been described as…”exactly what I needed today.” \nTargeted audience: Administrators\, Department Chairs\, Directors/Supervisors\, anyone in a school leadership position. \nRegistration closes Friday\, October 23 at 10:00am.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/k-12-administrator-breakaway-navigating-life-as-a-school-leader/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260218T203928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T203928Z
UID:35342-1793867400-1793874600@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:Effectively Managing Difficult Conversations in a Leadership Role
DESCRIPTION:Effective communication is a cornerstone of effective leadership.  This session 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\, shared by veteran administrator Rich Bickel\, have been proven to foster effective communication\, promote a positive school climate\, and best of all can be implemented immediately. \n  \nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/effectively-managing-difficult-conversations-in-a-leadership-role/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260206T172600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T182118Z
UID:35246-1794904200-1794916800@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:K-12 AP/Dean/Director Breakaway - Shaping Teachers’ Perspectives for Positive Classroom Management: Promoting a Culture That Builds Respect\, Discipline\, and Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:Administrators face a variety of challenges related to classroom management\, including not only student behavior\, but also teacher consistency and support\, diversity\, parental involvement\, technology\, and more. Jim Kestner will bring his nationally recognized perspectives in this session titled: Shaping Teachers’ Perspectives for Positive Classroom Management: Promoting a Culture That Builds Respect\, Discipline\, and Responsibility.  Jim will share strategies in this interactive session that are related to effective classroom management\, student character\, and school culture that encourages administrators and/or any leader to share challenges and solutions in a dynamic setting that focuses on perspectives that encourage teachers to support and adopt school-wide perspectives while retaining their own individual freedoms. The result is a school culture that encourages problem-solving\, community\, and consistency essential for students’ personal and academic development. \nThis session is not just for AP’s\, Deans or Directors – we encourage behavior interventionists\, social workers\, etc or related support personnel who feels this session would be beneficial to attend! \nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the session.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/k-12-ap-dean-director-breakaway-shaping-teachers-perspectives-for-positive-classroom-management-promoting-a-culture-that-builds-respect-discipline-and-responsibility/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260330T202522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T202522Z
UID:35873-1794990600-1795001400@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:Walking in Their Shoes: Navigating Parent Personalities with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Parent-teacher relationships can make or break the classroom experience. In this engaging session\, we’ll examine common parent archetypes through a creative lens\, helping educators better understand behaviors\, motivations\, and communication styles. Participants will leave with actionable tools to respond effectively\, set boundaries\, and foster collaboration—even in challenging situations. \nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/walking-in-their-shoes-navigating-parent-personalities-with-confidence/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260219T161841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T161841Z
UID:35354-1795077000-1795087800@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:K-12 Social Worker Symposium: The Ethics of Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:On June 1\, 2021\, substantive changes went into effect in NASW’s Code of Ethics regarding the imperative of self-care. As licensed social workers and mental health professionals\, we have an ethical responsibility to engage in effective self-care\, both professionally and personally. \nThis workshop\, led by Amy Maus\, MSW\, LCSW of West County Psychological Associates\, will review these changes in the Code of Ethics and explore various strategies of self-care that social workers and other helping professionals can utilize for themselves as well as employ with those we serve.  Using the Wheel of Self-Care\, we will discuss effective strategies for physical\, emotional\, social\, spiritual\, and professional self-care.  Participants will be invited to share helpful resources and effective self-care strategies that they use personally and in their own practice settings. \n  \nCEU or pd hours are available. Registration for this session will close Friday\, November 13 at 12:00pm.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/k-12-social-worker-symposium-the-ethics-of-self-care/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260220T204211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181828Z
UID:35410-1795093200-1795102200@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:K-12 Behavior Interventionist/Coach Roundtable
DESCRIPTION: \n\nJoin Michael Horton\, M.S.\, BCBA\, LBA-IL Southern Illinois Autism Coach from Illinois State University in this free roundtable.  Mike will share information and a plethora of resources regarding the Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports (A+) and Center for Intensive Behavioral Supports (CIBS) projects which are funded through the Illinois state Board of Education and housed at Illinois State University.  During our time together\, our team will provide background on why and how the projects came to be\, offer an overview of the services and supports available through each project\, and allow time for you to explore the resources.The Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports (APLUS) project focuses on building educator capacity through professional development\, coaching\, and practical autism evidence-based tools. APLUS supports the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve educational outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across Illinois.The Center for Intensive Behavioral Supports (CIBS) project provides targeted training and resources to help school teams reduce the use of restraint and time out. CIBS emphasizes proactive\, evidence-based approaches to addressing challenging behaviors\, with the goal of fostering safe\, supportive\, and inclusive learning environments for students with intensive behavioral needs. \n\nRegistration will close 4-5 days prior to the event date.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/k-12-behavior-interventionist-coach-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260218T195719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181635Z
UID:35335-1796113800-1796124600@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:K-12 Administrator Breakaway
DESCRIPTION:This breakaway we will have Emily Flach (Regional Educational Technology Coordinator from the Illinois Learning Technology Center) present a free session on “The Day the Internet Dies: Keep Your K-12 Building Running Amidst a Cyber Attack.” In an age where connectivity is vital\, the possibility of a cyber attack crippling the internet infrastructure is a growing threat. This workshop provides essential strategies to maintain your building’s operations in the face of such an incident. What if your teachers have non-digital resources and textbooks? What if you’re hit by a cyber attack during state testing? Learn actionable steps to ensure the continuity of critical services like communication\, instruction\, and student safety during an internet outage caused by a cyber event. Participants will gain insights into offline communication protocols\, data backup solutions\, emergency power plans\, and other best practices to safeguard operations and minimize downtime. Who should attend? Administrators in any capacity! Participants should bring a fully charged device to this session. After this session\, we will debrief with IARSS\, ISBE and local district updates.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/k-12-administrator-breakaway/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260309T144447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T144447Z
UID:35616-1801125000-1801148400@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:Classroom Management Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Effective classroom management is essential to creating an environment where students can thrive. In this workshop\, Dr. Brandy Hempen shares practical strategies for strengthening K-8 classroom management\, with a focus on everyday procedures\, smooth transitions\, purposeful instructional strategies\, and proactive behavior support. \nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/classroom-management-techniques-2/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260309T145102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T145102Z
UID:35621-1801557000-1801580400@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:Reading Strategies and Resources to Increase Student Achievement
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Brandy Hempen\, in this virtual\, self-paced workshop reviewing different strategies and resources to increase K-8 student achievement in reading. Real classroom videos\, classroom discussions\, and student examples are embedded throughout this workshop discussing the following topics:  Increasing fluency and comprehension  Incorporating ready-to-use reading resources  Reaching struggling readers  Differentiating reading lessons  Implementing classroom management strategies  Managing daily classroom procedures  Setting classroom expectations  Creating meaningful\, standards-based assessments \n  \nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date.  
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/reading-strategies-and-resources-to-increase-student-achievement/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270203T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183352
CREATED:20260206T173320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181551Z
UID:35252-1801643400-1801656000@sccroe50.org
SUMMARY:K-12 Principal Breakaway – Shaping Teachers’ Perspectives for Positive Classroom Management: Promoting a Culture That Builds Respect\, Discipline\, and Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:Administrators face a variety of challenges related to classroom management\, including not only student behavior\, but also teacher consistency and support\, diversity\, parental involvement\, technology\, and more. Jim Kestner will bring his nationally recognized perspectives in this session titled: Shaping Teachers’ Perspectives for Positive Classroom Management: Promoting a Culture That Builds Respect\, Discipline\, and Responsibility.  Jim will share strategies in this interactive session that are related to effective classroom management\, student character\, and school culture that encourages administrators and/or any leader to share challenges and solutions in a dynamic setting that focuses on perspectives that encourage teachers to support and adopt school-wide perspectives while retaining their own individual freedoms. The result is a school culture that encourages problem-solving\, community\, and consistency essential for students’ personal and academic development. \nThis session is not just for Principals – we encourage behavior interventionists\, social workers\, etc or related support personnel who feels this session would be beneficial to attend! \nRegistration closes 4-5 days prior to the session.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/k-12-principal-breakaway-shaping-teachers-perspectives-for-positive-classroom-management-promoting-a-culture-that-builds-respect-discipline-and-responsibility/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Kelly%20West":MAILTO:kwest@sccroe50.org
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