Events

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.

There’s a better way to work! This workshop for daily Google Workspace users will help you develop a workflow to improve efficiency, cut down on the clutter, and help you get stuff done. We’ll practice strategies that help you prioritize tasks, organize files, manage emails, collect and analyze data, and run efficient meetings. Most of our focus will be on Google Workspace tools such as Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Keep, Tasks, and Chrome. This workshop will combine tech tips with strategic choices that will help you improve efficiency and work smarter. Participants should bring a laptop or Chromebook to the workshop to practice the skills as they learn.

A link will be sent to you prior to the event date. Registrations will close 4-5 days prior to the event date unless tickets are sold out.

Please join us in this PLN where you will network with fellow AP's, Deans, Directors & Supervisors where you will walk away with leadership tools and return to your school with resources, ideas, solutions and inspiration! Retired OTHS # 203 Principal Rich Bickel will facilitate a session on Effectively Managing School Crisis: Preparation and Response.  This session will focus on how administrators, supervisors, directors and leaders can implement effective professional practices in preparing for, and managing, crisis scenarios in the school environment.  Participants will delve into strategies, protocols, and best practices for navigating and responding to various crisis situations that may arise within educational settings.  From planning and preparation, to implementation, to execution – every facet of effectively managing crisis scenarios will be discussed.  Join Rich Bickel, former High School Principal of the Year (IPA Southwestern Region and former ISBE Teacher of the Year Finalist) as these pro-active and practical strategies have been proven to foster effective preparation, communication and response, promote a positive and nurturing school climate, and best of all can be implemented immediately. Upon the conclusion of this session time will be given to debrief and collaborate with fellow colleagues. Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.

Join Joe Cipfl, ROE # 50 Computer Science Development Program Director in this informative session applicable to all K-12 school administrators. This combined presentation and workshop will provide an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in K-12 schools. Participants will learn the background of AI generative tools, the benefits and challenges of using AI in education, and how to develop a policy and vision for AI in their schools. The workshop will also include hands-on activities to help participants apply AI concepts to their own schools. Participants will need to bring a fully charged device to this session. Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.

This is a free workshop provided by Tracy Hancock (Community Outreach Specialist) from Chestnut Health for administrators, social workers, school counselors, educators and related support personnel. The first portion of this workshop will focus on a breakdown of trends in substance use by youth both at the national level and locally. Madison and St. Clair County data is included.  Substances including alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, prescription drugs, and opioids are covered in addition to myths and misconceptions surrounding the use of NARCAN. The second portion will provide a detailed view of e-cigarettes, their effects and goes a step further in explaining how to recognize signs of use in youth. We will also explore how to talk to youth about substance use and how to address use if they are already a current user.  Strategies for parental involvement and steps for schools and communities to partnership will also be shared. CEU's will be offered. Registrations close 4-5 days prior to the event date unless tickets are sold out.

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!