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SUMMARY:County Institute: Designing Meaningful K–12 Physical Education: Activities\, Illinois Standards\, Assessment & Collaborative Practice
DESCRIPTION:This free session is for K-12 pe educators which will be held at Wingate Elementary (150 Wingate Blvd. Belleville\, IL 62221) and will be structured with two sessions and presenters. \nThe first session will be facilitated by Maria Pessman: \n\nInstant Activities – Do you need activities to get your students moving right away? These instant activities are simple\, use minimal equipment\, and are fun! Come prepared to move and learn in a meaningful PE way!\nIncorporating Activities within Meaningful PE K-12 – Get ready to move\, laugh\, reflect\, and learn in this session! Participants will be immersed in the Meaningful PE framework through hands-on\, active experiences that highlight the core features of MPE: fun\, challenge\, social interaction\, motor competence\, and personal relevance. Participants will explore practical strategies to create learning experiences that prioritize student voice\, autonomy\, and connection.\n\nThe second session will be facilitated by Steve Paxson: \n\nDeconstructing Illinois K-12 Physical Education Standards with Assessments-During this session attendees will take part in a deconstructing standards activities to better understand the standards and to be able to self-assess their own physical education programs to make assertions of potential changes needed.  A practice in the bedrock needs of curriculum design!\n SBG Assessment Design Pair and Share- Are you grading on dress in PE? Come discover grading practices for objective grading within the affective\, cognitive and psychomotor domains. Come to this session to collaborate with colleagues on current grading practices. You will leave this session with data-driven assessments to increase student motivation.\n Debrief conversations and collaboration\n\n  \nSteve Paxson\, sppaxso@ilstu.edu\, Health and Physical Education\, ISU Lab Schools/University High School. \nSteve teaches within the Illinois State University Laboratory Schools at University High School in Normal\, Illinois.  He has taught at U-High for 13 years and about to begin his 31st and has taught at three other Illinois public schools.  Half of Steve’s career has been at the k-8 level and the other half at high school. He has developed a passion for assessment and assessment design in Health and PE. His specialization surrounds Health and PE curriculum and assessment design and practice\, standards deconstruction\, and standards based grading practice and implementation at all K-12 levels. \nMaria Pessman\, mpessma@ilstu.edu\, Health and Physical Education\, ISU Lab Schools/University High School. \nMaria teaches within the Illinois State University Laboratory Schools at University High School in Normal\, Illinois. She has taught at U-High for 19 years and has been teaching physical education for 22 years. She is the current IAHPERD President\, the 2025 SHAPE Midwest High School Teacher of the Year\, Nationally Board Certified\, and has completed her Doctorate Degree in Education with an emphasis on physical literacy in 2022. Topics of specialization for her include assessment design\, standard based practices\, curriculum design\, physical literacy\, and meaningful PE. She loves presenting\, networking\, and sharing information with colleagues.  \nRegistration closes October 5\, 2026 at 10:00am.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/county-institute-designing-meaningful-k-12-physical-education-activities-illinois-standards-assessment-collaborative-practice/
LOCATION:WIngate Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T170000
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom (Virtual Book Study)
DESCRIPTION:“Language teaching is unlike any other type of teaching because language acquisition is not the same as learning anything else.” Common Ground\, pg. 12 \nAs a World Language teacher you know this is true! Our classrooms are exciting\, lively places full of games\, communication\, and learning\, and it takes a lot of work! With all that work\, it can be difficult to stay up to date on the best practices and current research in the field of language acquisition.  Join us for a four week book study on this practical book that bridges the gap between theory and regular\, every day classroom practice.  We’ll learn together as educators as we read and reflect\, share our experiences\, and construct new ideas and visions for our classrooms.  Participants must purchase their own copy of the book and participate weekly in the shared Google Doc that will help guide our discussion time.    \n  \nSession 1: Introduction\, Community Building & Goal Setting  \nThursday\, Oct. 15 4:00-5:00pm  \n**no reading needs to be completed for this session\, but feel free to read ahead!  \n  \nSession 2: Section I: SLA and Pedagogy  \nThursday\, Oct 22 4:00-5:00pm   \nFor this session\, participants should have read pages 3-64 \n  \nSession 3: Section II: Interpretive Communication \nThursday\, Oct. 29  4:00-5:00pm  \nFor this session\, participants should have read pages 67-131 \n  \nSession 4: Section III: Presentational and Interpersonal Communication \nThursday\, Nov 5 4:00-5:00pm  \nFor this session\, participants should have read pages 135-195 \nParticipants will need to purchase the book individually. Registration closes October 9\, 2026.  Partial pd hours will not be issued. Participants must complete all virtual sessions and assignments to earn the full 11 pd hours. A virtual link will be sent prior to the event date.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/common-ground-second-language-acquisition-theory-goes-to-the-classroom-virtual-book-study/
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
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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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED: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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260407T203950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T154428Z
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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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260407T204510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T154343Z
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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260407T204915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T154230Z
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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260218T202519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T154136Z
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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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260311T152201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T154058Z
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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.\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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260309T143921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T154028Z
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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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260219T165641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T153948Z
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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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260218T203928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T153825Z
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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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260206T172600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T153731Z
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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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260219T161841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T153702Z
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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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260220T204211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T153619Z
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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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260218T195719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T153531Z
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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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260417T151705Z
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Roundtable: Backward Planning for Impact: Meetings\, SIP\, Institute & Early Release Days
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend? Curriculum Directors\, Instructional Coaches\, Interventionists\, Administrators and/or anyone responsible for organizing professional development and/or School Improvement days/goals. \nFocus: Intentional planning and alignment of time and priorities\nAligned Standards: 1 – Mission\, Vision & Improvement | 6 – Professional Capacity \nMaximize the impact of every meeting and professional learning experience. This session introduces backward design as a leadership strategy to align School Improvement Plans\, staff meetings\, and professional development. Participants will learn how to start with outcomes and design structures that ensure time is purposeful\, efficient\, and directly connected to student learning goals. \nParticipants Will: \n\nDesign meetings and PD with clear outcomes\nAlign SIP goals to daily practices\nCreate efficient\, focused agendas and learning experiences\n\nRegistration closes December 2\, 2026 at 10:00am.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/curriculum-roundtable-backward-planning-for-impact-meetings-sip-institute-early-release-days/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260511T165259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T153416Z
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SUMMARY:Instructional Coach/Interventionist Symposium: The Power of No: Leading with Focus and Priority
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session will be facilitated by Dr. Diane Wolf with a focus on time management\, prioritization\, and strategic leadership.\nAligned Standards: 1 – Mission\, Vision & Improvement | 5 – Ethics & Professional Norms \nIn a role filled with competing demands\, knowing what to say “no” to is essential. This session helps instructional coaches\, interventionists and/or school leaders prioritize what matters most\, set boundaries\, and align decisions to their mission and goals. Participants will explore how focus and clarity enhance leadership effectiveness and protect time for what truly impacts teaching and learning. \nParticipants Will: \n\nIdentify high-impact priorities\nDevelop strategies for managing time and competing demands\nPractice decision-making aligned to mission and goals\n\nRegistration closes January 4 at 8:30am.
URL:https://sccroe50.org/event/instructional-coach-interventionist-symposium-the-power-of-no-leading-with-focus-and-priority/
LOCATION:St. Clair County ROE
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260309T145102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T151513Z
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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270203T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T015444
CREATED:20260206T173320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T151438Z
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="Kayla Carnes":MAILTO:kcarnes@sccroe50.org
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