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K-12 Social Worker/School Counselor Symposium
St. Clair ROE
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.
Discover innovative strategies to create a nurturing environment that fosters collaboration and support, enhancing the overall school culture. In this dynamic course, you’ll gain essential tools to build strong connections and consistency within your learning community, leading to improved outcomes for everyone involved. Experience firsthand how a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere can transform instructional practices, staff wellness. culture, climate and overall student success. Don’t miss this opportunity to become a catalyst for positive change in your school. Together, we can cultivate a thriving educational community! This professional development course equips you with tools to build a collaborative and empowering learning community, leading to improved outcomes for everyone involved. Registration will close 4-5 days prior to the session date, CEU's will be issued.
Summative Designation: Analysis of School Report Cards
St. Clair ROEReport Card 2024 will provide the third data point for summative designation since RC19. Understanding the indicators utilized for the calculation can assist schools with improving their designation. This presentation will show schools where to find their data, how the calculations are completed, and resources for tracking local data. This is a shortened version of the Administrator Academy #3754. Participants will need to: bring a lunch (we will have a working lunch) and a fully charged laptop/device. Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event or until tickets are sold out.
K-12 Behavior Interventionist/Coach/Specialist Roundtable
St. Clair ROE
This newly formed roundtable is to allow a space for those with a specific behavior job title to collaborate. Who should attend? Any person serving in your district as a Behavioral Coach/Specialist/Interventionist who is looking to build a network. We will work to problem-solve and share information that will be of benefit to our school community.
Goals:
1. Establish a collaboration group for those serving in this role
2. Find PD presenters that will help us further expand this role and the topics we find we need support in
3. Discuss roles and responsibilities and what resources you are using in your district
K-12 Paraprofessionals: Schools’ Hidden Gems (Virtual)
This virtual session is free for all thanks to the Illinois Masonic Foundation. In today's schools, the paraprofessionals entrusted with empowering students in the bustling realm of general education hold a role of unparalleled significance, shaping futures with every interaction. Whether they provide individualized support for particular students or assist in various capacities within the classroom, their role is crucial in ensuring the effectiveness of inclusion for their students. They are truly hidden gems within the school system. This workshop equips paraprofessionals with effective instructional and behavioral management techniques tailored for diverse student populations, including those from low-income backgrounds and those with a history of trauma. Participants will leave with a broader understanding of their role as a paraprofessional, enhanced skills to collaborate with students and staff, and a toolbox full of strategies to help them support student learning. Registration closes 4-5 days before the event date, a virtual link will be sent prior to the event date.
EdTech for All: Creating Accessible Digital K-12 Content (Virtual)
As so many educators have shifted their curriculum to include more blended, technology-rich instruction, are you creating more digital content than ever before? Is your digital content truly accessible to all students? Would your content be accessible to students with visual/hearing impairments or neurodiversity? By intentionally and thoughtfully considering accessibility in the initial phases of content design, we can develop content that is available to all learners. Join us to explore the qualities of creating accessible digital curricular content that works for everyone. With so many avenues for digital content and communication, it can be difficult to know how to make each accessible. In this session, we'll discuss the best practices for creating accessible titles, headings, formatting, hyperlinks, and visual content across a variety of apps… plus, the edtech tools that will make implementing a breeze. Registration will close 4-5 days prior to the event, a virtual link will be sent out prior to event date.
K-12 Curriculum Director Roundtable
St. Clair ROE
Starting 2025 off right with our second Curriculum Director Roundtable. Whether your role is at the central office, a principal, assistant principal, director, specialist or instructional coach, we welcome everyone to this free event. Joe Cipfl, ROE # 50 Director of Computer Science Development Programs will present the following session: Join us for an enlightening conversation about Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on content and curriculum. As technology, and specifically AI, continues to evolve, educators must adapt and integrate cutting-edge digital tools to engage the modern learner effectively. During this discussion, we will delve into the world of AI-powered content creation, which can transform current static teaching materials into dynamic and interactive resources.
This will be followed by discussions regarding curricular updates/resources, professional development along with ISBE, IARSS, ROE and local district updates. Registration will close 4-5 days prior to the event date.
