Events

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: * What teachers should know about teaching Generation Z * Developing character-based discipline * Addressing common challenging behaviors * Difference between controlling behaviors and building good decision-making skills * Consistency * Developing and implementing effective classroom policies * Establishing a character-building classroom environment * Teaching self-respect, self-discipline, and responsibility * Self-esteem vs. self-respect * Grading systems that encourage student effort and engagement * Assessing student behavior * Parent and administrator involvement   Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date - time will be given for lunch (on your own).

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!  Math 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.  Subject-specific cohorts will collaborate to develop a Time, Test, and Content Mastery ACTion Plan for immediate classroom implementation. Each participant will receive a copy of MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT workbook and access to printable lesson plans and resources.    Registration closes September 28, 2026 at 10:00am to allow ample time to order and ship the manuals.

MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT: a closer look at Math and Science Content Mastery Educators 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! Math 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.  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 wil be reserved for individual and team planning with the available consultation of our MasteryPrep presenter.  Remember to bring your MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT workbooks!   Registration closes September 28. 2026 at 10:00am in order to have ample time to order/ship the manuals.

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. Each participant will receive a copy of MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT workbook and access to printable lesson plans and resources.    Registration closes 9.28.26 at 10:00am to give ample time for ordering/shipping the manuals.  

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! ELA 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.  Remember to bring your MasteryPrep’s Unofficial Teacher’s Guide to the ACT workbooks!   Registration closes 9.28.26 at 10:00am to provide ample time to order/ship the manuals.

 

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.   Registration closes 4-5 days prior to the event date.

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.