DETAILS

Date: June 7, 2022

Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Willowbrook High School, Villa Park, IL1250 Ardmore Ave.

Villa Park, 60181

Cost: $99 per person

Group Discounts:

3 – 5 participants from same district | $856 – 10 participants from same district | $75

11 or more participants from same district | $65

5 PD hours Available

Introducing and Implementing Restorative Practices

Presented by Dr. Amy Tucker – Dean of Students, Niles West High School, and Tim Dykes, Dean of Students, Niles West High School

This session will provide participants with examples of successes and areas of growth in the process of introducing restorative practices in a Chicagoland area high school. There will also be specific examples of restorative outcomes for behavior incidents.

Coaching for SEL

Presented by Dr. Tim Dohrer – Director, Teacher Leadership, Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy

This workshop will address the importance of social and emotional learning in schools. It will begin by defining SEL and its impact on students, staff, and school climate. We will look at our own SEL skills and how those skills can impact our professional roles and various relationships. Most importantly, we will explore how we can help others develop their own SEL skills and how the school system itself can be improved through an intentional and explicit focus on social and emotional learning.

Danielson Framework for Teaching: Beyond Speculation

Presented by Dr. Kay Dugan – Educational Consultant

The presentation will actively engage participants in discussions regarding the nuances of the Danielson Framework. Along the way, myths and misunderstandings will be dispelled. Inclusion of pending changes to the Framework will occur as available from the Danielson Group.

Identity, Equity and Leadership

Presented by Dr. Tiffany Brunson – Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Rockford Public Schools

How does exploring and deeply understanding our racial, gender and cultural identity make us better advocates for creating equitable learning environments and how this guides our school leadership?

Failure to Launch: How to Stop Avoiding Difficult Conversations

Presented by Dr. PJ Caposey – Superintendent of Schools, MCUSD 223

This session will focus on the WHY behind many people’s avoidance of meaningful conversations. In addition, we will work through practical strategies to make these interactions less intimidating and more impactful.

Creating Belonging through Student Activities on Your Campus

Presented by Sally Phillip – Director of Student Activities, and Brian Verisario – Illinois Director of Student Activities

Come learn about the IDSA and how we can help support administrators and club sponsors on your campus to create inclusive and engaging activities that cultivate a positive environment throughout the year.