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PreK, K, 1 Summit: Active Minds, Busy Hands – Building Skills with Morning Work and Movement

St. Clair ROE IL
Get ready to revolutionize your classroom with a wealth of innovative strategies designed to captivate your students and transform your teaching with Kindergarten teacher Marsha McGuire! This session will explore dynamic morning work bins that set a positive tone for the day, movement-infused activities that keep energy high while reinforcing key skills, and practical handwriting tips that promote legibility and fluidity. You’ll also discover how to create literacy centers that foster independence and spark a love of reading and writing. Walk away with a toolbox full of engaging, easy-to-implement techniques that will make your classroom more interactive, exciting, and effective. Perfect for educators looking to inspire students and streamline their daily routines! Marsha is the author behind Differentiated Kindergarten https://differentiatedkindergarten.com/. Marsha has a master's degree in early childhood education with a focus on Differentiated Instruction. While Marsha has taught preschool and first grade, she has spent most of her 20-year teaching career in Kindergarten in Michigan. Registration will close 4-5 days prior to registration unless tickets are sold out (40 minutes will be provided for lunch (on your own).
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AA # 820 Legal Updates

CAVE 7645 Magna Drive, Suite 1, Belleville 
This Administrator Academy is free for all to attend. Academy credit or professional development hours can be issued. Note this academy will be held at the Center for Academic & Vocational Excellence ("CAVE") 7645 Magna Drive, Suite 1 Belleville, IL 62223. Breakfast 8:00-9:00am, Academy 9:00am-12:00pm. This course provides information to school administrators on standards for the conduct, ethics and rights of school personnel. This course discusses the various standards an administrator needs to be aware of in the everyday course of doing their job; including laws, regulations, and mandates for the management of school personnel. Registration closes 7.31.25 at 12:00pm.
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Level Up Your Teaching: Google Educator Level 2 Certification Bootcamp

St. Clair ROE IL

Are you looking to maximize your use of Google tools in education? Join our Google Educator Level 2 Certification Workshop and discover how to effectively integrate a wide range of Google tools to enhance your teaching practices and engage 21st-century learners.

Join facilitator Emily Flach (Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Learning Technology Center) in this workshop where you will:

  • Dive deep into Google's educational tools: Explore advanced features in Gmail, Slides, Drawings, Scholar, Books, Google Arts & Culture, Earth, Maps, Sites, Blogger, YouTube, Classroom, Keep, and Trends.

  • Master advanced skills: Learn organizational strategies for Drive, explore learning models to help personalize the learning experience, build collaborative lessons with Docs, conduct research with Scholar, analyze data with Sheets, create assessments with Forms, utilize advanced search techniques, and learn how to effectively utilize Chrome Add-ons and Extensions.

  • Prepare for the certification exam: We'll break down the exam requirements and provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to pass confidently.

  • Boost your teaching toolkit: Even if you don't plan to take the exam, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies for integrating Google tools in your classroom.

This workshop is perfect for educators of all levels who want to:

  • Expand their knowledge of Google for Education tools.

  • Develop effective technology integration strategies.

  • Enhance their teaching practices and engage students.

  • Earn Google Educator Level 2 certification.

Prerequisites:

  • Bring a fully charged Chromebook or laptop with access to a Google for Education account.

  • No prior certification is required.

Don't miss this opportunity to level up your teaching! Reserve your spot today.

Learn more about the certification: https://edu.google.com/teacher-center/certifications/educator-level2/?modal_active=none

Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date unless tickets are sold out. 35 minutes will be given for lunch (on your own).
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Deepening K-12 NGSS Implementation: Evaluating Resources for Alignment”

St. Clair ROE IL

This workshop is an extension of the April 29 workshop (Navigating the K-12 Illinois Standards for Science: A Deep Dive into NGSS Principles with Dr. Jeff Spencer, Science Instructional Coach, ROE # 17, Bloomington.

 

In this second meeting, participants will build off of material covered in the first NGSS training, offered in Spring 2025. This session will include a model activity to ground discussion on considering how to evaluate resources based on a nationally-recognized, peer-reviewed rubric to determine alignment with the NGSS. This session will establish a framework where participants can assess and become a critical consumer of science resources to help meet the vision of the NGSS.

In this workshop, participants will:

  • Be introduced to a rubric that considers NGSS alignment

  • Evaluate a model activity using the rubric

  • Understand if teaching or curricula are aligned to the current standards.

  • Consider ways to shift your current teaching to better align with the NGSS

Registration will close on August 19 at 3:00pm. Time will be given for lunch (on your own).
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It IS Your Business – State Mandates, Faith’s Law & Beyond

St. Clair ROE IL
This workshop will cover topics such as but not limited to Title IX, Mandated Reporting & Faith's Law.  Any adult working in public schools is highly recommended to attend this session with Michelle Denault.  This sessions builds on the foundational 'Groomining 101 - A Predator's Playbrook,' and offers an in-depth exploration into the complexitites of grooming and sexual abuse. This session delves deeper into the risk factors, signs to watch for, and the lasting impacts on victims. It aims to educate adults about the nuances of grooming and the critical steps that can be taken for prevention and intervention.  This comprehensive initiative is designed to empower participants with a profound understanding of predatory behaviors and the grooming process, thereby enabling attendees to safeguard the well-being of children and young adults effectively. Registration closes August 21 at 12:00pm unless tickets are sold out.    
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Building a Restorative Culture as a K-12 School Administrator

St. Clair ROE IL
Join John Converse, Education Plus Director of Restorative Practices in the first administrator breakaway of the 2025-2026 school year.  John is an International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Certified Trainer and has worked in education for over 13 years as an administrator and educator in a high-risk, low-income district for more than 10 years.
The term Restorative Practices has taken on many forms over the years and some forms have placed a bad taste in the mouth of its recipient.  Our job as a school administrator is to help set the tone for a successful culture in the building.  One way we can do this is by creating a Restorative environment for all.  But "how" is the big question.  Let's explore what a Restorative Culture can mean and what it takes to get it going in your K-12 school community.
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The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness ~ Virtual Book Study

Note - the book must be purchased independently and the entire book must be read on or before September 9, 2025.  Registration closes September 3, 2025.  Participants must attend all 4 sessions (no exceptions) and complete the requirements to earn the full 12 pd hours (partial pd hours will not be given). If you are not able to attend all 4 sessions, please do not register. Failure to attend a session will result in a $40.00 invoice and you will be removed from the event.
    • September 9, 2025 (4:00-5:00 p.m.)
      • Focus Areas:  Introductions and Technology
    • September 16, 2025 (4:00-5:00 p.m.)
      • Focus Area:  Play
    • September 23, 2025 (4:00-5:00 p.m.)
      • Focus Area:  Independence
    • September 30, 2025 (4:00-5:00 p.m.)
      • Focus Area:  Overall and Action
Don’t walk but run to get your hands on the book everyone is talking about. Author and social psychologist, Jonathan Haidt, is challenging readers to consider how social media, phones, and a reduction in a “play-based childhood” has “rewired” our youth. Not only does Haidt make a case that parents can do better, but he argues schools can do better. Join St. Clare School Principal Monica Ybarra for four sessions where you will focus on Technology, Play, Independence, and how we can put ideas into action. Important: Participants must purchase the book (The Anxious Generation How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt) independently.  The entire book must be read on or before September 8, 2025.  Book study facilitator, Monica Ybarra will provide questions prior to each session to ensure engaging conversations occur, but also, participants will leave each session with an action plan. Details and virtual links will be sent prior to September 9, 2025.  
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Effective Questioning Techniques

St. Clair ROE IL
This is a free workshop on behalf of the Illinois Masonic Foundation.  Statistics show the average teacher asks between 300-400 questions per day. Utilizing effective questioning is a key aspect of the teaching and learning process, as the kinds of questions we ask determine the level of thinking we develop. It is also a key tool in assessment when checking for pupil understanding and keeping them engaged. To have the desired effect, these questions need to be well-considered and challenging. Utilizing effectivequestioning in the classroom creates opportunities for students to analyze their own thinking, is crucial to opening conversations, inspires deeper intellectual thought, and promotes student-to-student interaction. Targeted audience: General, Special Educators, Interventionists, Coaches, Related Support Personnel    
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One Size Does Not Fit All – Differentiating Instruction at the Elementary Level

St. Clair ROE IL
This is a free workshop on behalf of the Illinois Masonic Foundation.  How is it possible for teachers to divide their limited time, resources, and efforts to effectively instruct all of their students? Although much has changed in schools over the past few years, the power of differentiated instruction has remained the same. There is no secret formula or recipe that works for all learners at all times. With that in mind, many differentiated instructional strategies will be shared in this session as well as insightful guidance on what to differentiate, how to differentiate, and how to bring differentiation into your classroom.
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Avoiding Due Process in Special Education: Tips From the Trenches

St. Clair ROE IL

Navigate the complexities of special education law and avoid costly litigation by sharpening your legal knowledge and enhancing your parent communication strategies. In this comprehensive and interactive session, you'll learn proactive steps to minimize the risk of due process hearings and other legal challenges.  Hosted by a former due process hearing officer and school district attorney, this workshop will provide practical, real-world strategies to ensure that your special education processes and procedures are legally sound and defensible. Participants will gain valuable insights into strengthening IEPs, handling disputes effectively, and fostering positive relationships with parents, all while reducing the likelihood of legal action. Join us for an engaging, solution-oriented session designed to equip educators, administrators, and special education professionals with the tools they need to protect their district and better serve students with disabilities.

Christina Sepiol, J.D. Ed.D, currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services at Indian Prairie School District # 204.  Dr. Sepiol also serves as the assistant director of the SWCCCASE Cooperative. Prior to her position within the cooperative, Ms. Sepiol was legal counsel for numerous school districts throughout the State of Illinois, focusing her practice in matters related to special education, student discipline and disability rights. Ms. Sepiol graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in education. She received her J.D. from Loyola, and her Master's degree in Educational Leadership from DePaul University. Her educational experiences have included teaching in the field of special education at the elementary through high school levels and serving as a building principal in an alternative day school setting. 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. Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event unless tickets are sold out.
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