Ed Leaders Network offers on-demand professional learning for educators and has partnered with ISBE to provide free access to all public school educators in Illinois.
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course introduces practical applications of learning science for the remote classroom.
(4 PD Hrs.) Understanding the purposes, characteristics, benefits and processes of authentic assessment are necessary competencies for all early childhood professionals.
Authentic Assessment in Early Childhood Part 2: ISBE Components
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will introduce the three Portfolio Components required by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE): Utilizing a Research-Based Assessment.
(2 PD Hrs.) Fit and healthy leaders embrace a balance between their professional and personal lives in the dimensions of physical, emotional, creative, environmental, financial, occupational, intellectual, social, and psychological wellness.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that emphasize generosity, kindness, and service to others. Participants explore strategies for supporting the needs and development of those they lead.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that prioritize the well-being of individuals and the broader community. Participants explore strategies for ensuring that the needs and interests of others remain central to leadership decisions.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the role of self-awareness in effective leadership. Participants explore reflective practices that strengthen decision-making, confidence, and the ability to communicate with clarity and intention.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership practices that support strategic thinking and decision-making. Participants explore strategies for anticipating challenges, aligning priorities, and guiding organizations toward long-term success.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership practices that develop and sustain a shared vision for school improvement. Participants examine strategies for inspiring stakeholders and aligning efforts toward a collective future.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership practices that support data-informed decision-making. Participants explore strategies for collecting, analyzing, and applying data to guide educational improvement.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership practices that strengthen clear and effective communication. Participants explore strategies for conveying vision, expectations, and values to stakeholders.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership behaviors that demonstrate understanding and compassion. Participants explore strategies for recognizing and responding to the emotions and perspectives of others.
(6 PD Hrs.) Black Girl Blues exposes participants to the historical, cultural, and social factors behind girl bullying in the African American culture.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Linda Lyman - This course will address principals' current leadership needs to understand the implications of educational neuroscience for learning and leading.
Building a Community of Writers in Grades K-6 Classroom
(3 PD Hrs.) by Taylar Wenzel, Center for the Collaborative Classroom
In this course, the presenter shares the "Elements of Effective Instruction Tool" and an overview of the "Writing Workshop".
(4 PD Hrs.) By Jim Burgett - This course outlines four fundamental attributes for successful school leaders. They are: making ethical decisions; being visible at the building level; creating positive relationships; and invoking positive attitudes.
Bullying Litigation Protection: Prevention and Response
(2 PD Hrs.) By Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis -This course will provide participants information related to the ever-changing legal parameters when bullying, harassment and intimidation become problems for students.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Jill Brown. Close Reading is a portion of the Text Complexity Model found in the Common Core State Standards. This course will define close reading, identify its components, and provide practice and resources for classroom implementation...
(3 PD Hrs.) The purpose of this course is to introduce educators to the process of conducting district assessment audits. District assessment audits help educators evaluate assessments and determine which assessments are necessary for essential...
(3 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership practices that foster innovation and organizational learning. Participants examine strategies for building systems that support creativity, new ideas, and continuous improvement.
Creating Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Plans in PreSchool Setting
(3PD Hrs.) This introductory course will provide teachers with the foundational information needed to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for preschool children.
(2 PD Hrs.) by Tim Dohrer and Tom Golebiewski
This course will define mental health and explore ways of supporting mental health in schools among students, staff, and parents.
Cyberbullying: 21st Century Problems and Solutions
(2 PD Hrs.) By Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis. Electronic harassment is a problem for students of all ages, and educators often need guidance related to when and how an appropriate intervention should occur.
(4 PD Hrs.) The purpose of this course is to introduce educators to the process of designing quality classroom assessments. Guidelines for designing selected response, written response, performance assessment, and personal communication methods will be...
(3 PD Hrs.) This online course will guide participants to recognize and identify signs of dyslexia, interpret and analyze research as well as tips and tricks for best practices.
(5 PD Hrs.) This online course will guide participants to recognize and identify signs of dyslexia, interpret and analyze research as well as tips and tricks for best practices.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership strategies for establishing clear expectations and measurable goals. Participants explore systems that support accountability, monitoring, and continuous organizational improvement.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that ensure coherence among curriculum, instruction, and learning goals. Participants explore strategies for strengthening alignment and communicating curriculum expectations across the school...
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores the role of reflection in leadership development and continuous improvement. Participants assess their leadership practices and examine strategies for fostering reflective growth within themselves and across their school...
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. The purpose of this course is to provide educators with an overview of Illinois’ accountability plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Fostering Learner Independence
(3 PD Hrs.) This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to nurture and support classroom environments where learners have a heightened awareness of their roles and responsibilities in the learning process.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that ensure alignment among curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Participants explore systems and strategies that support meeting the diverse academic needs of all students.
(0 PD hrs.) This Illinois Terrorism Task Force video discusses how various school districts in Illinois are providing mental health services to students, and the role this plays in a school violence prevention plan.
Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy - Coaching Tools
(2 PD Hrs.) By Martha Morris, College Board. This course describes the Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy Coach Tools, how to access them, and how to use them to support students.
Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy - Introduction
(2 PD Hrs.) By Martha Morris, College Board. This course explains how educators can use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy to support students as they build their college and career readiness skills.
(3Hrs) From Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education. Opioid abuse and deaths among youth have sky-rocketed. States and school districts are including drug prevention awareness within the K-12 curriculum.
(5 PD Hrs.) By Adam Geisen and Mike Wielgus, Triad CUSD #2. This course guides the participant in creating a personalized professional development planning model driven by an analysis of available data and the interests/needs of the professional staff.
PLC's Part I - Laying the Foundation for Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course provides an overview of the foundations of Professional Learning Communities. Participants can examine the current realities of their school/district in order to assess their readiness to implement or improve PLC...
PLC's Part II - Building the Structure to Support Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course is designed with the principal in mind. It is intended to help the principal or other school leaders to assess the current culture and work of teams, and provide tools and procedures to move forward with PLC...
(4 PD Hrs.) This course explores the key components of effective instructional practice and the role leadership plays in supporting it. Participants examine strategies for guiding and strengthening instructional quality across the school.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on strategies for identifying, recruiting, and selecting high-quality educators. Participants explore research-based hiring practices and collaborative processes that support building strong school teams.
(4 PD Hrs.) This course explores the role of reflection in leadership development and continuous improvement. Participants assess their leadership practices and examine strategies for fostering reflective growth within themselves and across their school...
(3 PD Hrs.) By Deb Greaney. This course provides a definition, benefits, and an overview of the SLO process, and the role an SLO can play as part of a teacher evaluation framework.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that place the needs and experiences of students at the center of decision-making. Participants explore strategies and policies that strengthen student engagement, voice, and success.
Study Skills Integrated & Aligned to Learning Styles
(2 PD Hrs.) Participants in this course will compare and contrast study skills for the three common learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners); produce and integrate these strategies/activities that are best for each type of learner.
(4 PD Hrs.) Dr. Loraine Stewart. This course introduces the participant to techniques that help with personal organization of schedules, setting of priorities, and carrying out goals related to teaching.
Transforming Lessons and Learning Through Technology Integration
(3 PD Hrs.) By Aida Awad. This course will guide classroom educators as they journey along a pathway toward implementing SAMR levels and 21st Century Skills into an instructional technology integrated lesson.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course is designed to help educators understand the concept of mindset and how it relates to student achievement.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Loraine Stewart, Virginia Commonwealth University. This course will cover three sections: 1) Motivating From the Inside Out, 2) Overcoming the Myths of Motivation, 3) Motivating Classroom; and will provide educators with practical...
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course introduces practical applications of learning science for the remote classroom.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on evaluating how physical space, resources, and organizational practices influence teaching and learning. Participants explore strategies for improving learning environments to support student and teacher success.
(2 PD Hrs.) Fit and healthy leaders embrace a balance between their professional and personal lives in the dimensions of physical, emotional, creative, environmental, financial, occupational, intellectual, social, and psychological wellness.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that emphasize generosity, kindness, and service to others. Participants explore strategies for supporting the needs and development of those they lead.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that prioritize the well-being of individuals and the broader community. Participants explore strategies for ensuring that the needs and interests of others remain central to leadership decisions.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the role of self-awareness in effective leadership. Participants explore reflective practices that strengthen decision-making, confidence, and the ability to communicate with clarity and intention.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership practices that support strategic thinking and decision-making. Participants explore strategies for anticipating challenges, aligning priorities, and guiding organizations toward long-term success.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership behaviors that build credibility and trust. Participants reflect on personal actions, attitudes, and strategies that strengthen trust within the school community.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership practices that develop and sustain a shared vision for school improvement. Participants examine strategies for inspiring stakeholders and aligning efforts toward a collective future.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership practices that support data-informed decision-making. Participants explore strategies for collecting, analyzing, and applying data to guide educational improvement.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership practices that strengthen clear and effective communication. Participants explore strategies for conveying vision, expectations, and values to stakeholders.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership behaviors that demonstrate understanding and compassion. Participants explore strategies for recognizing and responding to the emotions and perspectives of others.
(6 PD Hrs.) Black Girl Blues exposes participants to the historical, cultural, and social factors behind girl bullying in the African American culture.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Linda Lyman - This course will address principals' current leadership needs to understand the implications of educational neuroscience for learning and leading.
Building a Community of Writers in Grades K-6 Classroom
(3 PD Hrs.) by Taylar Wenzel, Center for the Collaborative Classroom
In this course, the presenter shares the "Elements of Effective Instruction Tool" and an overview of the "Writing Workshop".
(4 PD Hrs.) By Jim Burgett - This course outlines four fundamental attributes for successful school leaders. They are: making ethical decisions; being visible at the building level; creating positive relationships; and invoking positive attitudes.
(2 PD Hrs.) Resilience describes the ability to bounce back from adversity in life. A more comprehensive and complex definition identifies resilience as a protective or positive process that is employed to reduce the negative outcomes that are possible...
(3 PD Hrs.) This course is designed to help educators understand the accountability requirements concerning chronic absenteeism, and will discuss resources and strategies to improve student attendance and engagement.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course guides educators in building a positive classroom culture through clear expectations, consistent procedures, and trusting relationships.
Collaborating with Families During Remote Instruction
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. The purpose of this course is to discuss opportunities for educators to collaborate with and support students and their families during times of remote instruction.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership practices that foster innovation and organizational learning. Participants examine strategies for building systems that support creativity, new ideas, and continuous improvement.
Creating Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Plans in PreSchool Setting
(3PD Hrs.) This introductory course will provide teachers with the foundational information needed to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for preschool children.
(2 PD Hrs.) by Tim Dohrer and Tom Golebiewski
This course will define mental health and explore ways of supporting mental health in schools among students, staff, and parents.
Cyberbullying: 21st Century Problems and Solutions
(2 PD Hrs.) By Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis. Electronic harassment is a problem for students of all ages, and educators often need guidance related to when and how an appropriate intervention should occur.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will help educators understand common cybersecurity threats, responses, security tips and will provide foundational best practices to secure student data.
(3 PD Hrs.) In this course, participants will recognize the diversity of learners in today's classroom, understand the four key areas of differentiated instruction, and identify specific strategies to implement differentiated instruction.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership strategies for establishing clear expectations and measurable goals. Participants explore systems that support accountability, monitoring, and continuous organizational improvement.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores the role of reflection in leadership development and continuous improvement. Participants assess their leadership practices and examine strategies for fostering reflective growth within themselves and across their school...
(3 PD Hrs.) This course engages leaders in examining personal beliefs and professional practices that influence equitable outcomes for students and stakeholders.
(2 PD Hrs.) Dr. Tammy Milby, Virginia Commonwealth University
This course will cover 4 sections: 1) Developing a Relationship with a Mentor 2) Teamwork, 3) Professional Renewal, and 4) Coping with Stress.
(2 PD Hrs.) Feedback is an objective and targeted description of a student or teacher’s work intended to guide future work. The presenter will describe effective, high-quality feedback and will summarize the purpose of giving feedback and its impact...
(4 Hrs.) This course explores leadership strategies that promote empathy, perspective-taking, and appreciation for diverse cultures and viewpoints. Participants examine ways to embed global awareness within school culture and learning environments.
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. The purpose of this course is to provide educators with an overview of Illinois’ accountability plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Fostering Learner Independence
(3 PD Hrs.) This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to nurture and support classroom environments where learners have a heightened awareness of their roles and responsibilities in the learning process.
PLC's Part I - Laying the Foundation for Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course provides an overview of the foundations of Professional Learning Communities. Participants can examine the current realities of their school/district in order to assess their readiness to implement or improve PLC...
PLC's Part II - Building the Structure to Support Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course is designed with the principal in mind. It is intended to help the principal or other school leaders to assess the current culture and work of teams, and provide tools and procedures to move forward with PLC...
(4 PD Hrs.) Participants will understand the Ten Elements of Principal Knowledge needed to create a collaborative culture. The five sections will define and apply the principles of effective dialogue and reflect on usage, identify and apply effective...
(3 PD Hrs.) This course explores structures, protocols, and leadership practices that strengthen relationships with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will demonstrate the use of restorative circles with a student government organization and a cheerleading team as both groups set goals and work through problems and conflict resolution.
Study Skills Integrated & Aligned to Learning Styles
(2 PD Hrs.) Participants in this course will compare and contrast study skills for the three common learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners); produce and integrate these strategies/activities that are best for each type of learner.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership strategies for establishing meaningful traditions and celebrations that strengthen school culture. Participants examine ways to promote inclusivity, belonging, and shared community identity.
Transforming Lessons and Learning Through Technology Integration
(3 PD Hrs.) By Aida Awad. This course will guide classroom educators as they journey along a pathway toward implementing SAMR levels and 21st Century Skills into an instructional technology integrated lesson.
(2 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course introduces educators to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and explains the impact these traumatic experiences have on health and behavioral outcomes for children.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Loraine Stewart, Virginia Commonwealth University. This course will cover three sections: 1) Motivating From the Inside Out, 2) Overcoming the Myths of Motivation, 3) Motivating Classroom; and will provide educators with practical...
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course introduces practical applications of learning science for the remote classroom.
(4 PD Hrs.) Understanding the purposes, characteristics, benefits and processes of authentic assessment are necessary competencies for all early childhood professionals.
(2 PD Hrs.) Fit and healthy leaders embrace a balance between their professional and personal lives in the dimensions of physical, emotional, creative, environmental, financial, occupational, intellectual, social, and psychological wellness.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the role of self-awareness in effective leadership. Participants explore reflective practices that strengthen decision-making, confidence, and the ability to communicate with clarity and intention.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership practices that strengthen clear and effective communication. Participants explore strategies for conveying vision, expectations, and values to stakeholders.
Building a Community of Writers in Grades K-6 Classroom
(3 PD Hrs.) by Taylar Wenzel, Center for the Collaborative Classroom
In this course, the presenter shares the "Elements of Effective Instruction Tool" and an overview of the "Writing Workshop".
(2 PD Hrs.) Resilience describes the ability to bounce back from adversity in life. A more comprehensive and complex definition identifies resilience as a protective or positive process that is employed to reduce the negative outcomes that are possible...
(2 PD Hrs.) This course guides educators in building a positive classroom culture through clear expectations, consistent procedures, and trusting relationships.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Jill Brown. Close Reading is a portion of the Text Complexity Model found in the Common Core State Standards. This course will define close reading, identify its components, and provide practice and resources for classroom implementation...
Collaborating with Families During Remote Instruction
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. The purpose of this course is to discuss opportunities for educators to collaborate with and support students and their families during times of remote instruction.
(3 PD Hrs.) The purpose of this course is to introduce educators to the process of conducting district assessment audits. District assessment audits help educators evaluate assessments and determine which assessments are necessary for essential...
(2 PD Hrs.) By Daniel Frederking - This course covers best practice in classroom assessment design, creation, and modification of assessments while exploring three phases: Planning for the assessment, designing the assessment, and post-assessment.
Creating Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Plans in PreSchool Setting
(3PD Hrs.) This introductory course will provide teachers with the foundational information needed to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for preschool children.
(4 PD Hrs.) The purpose of this course is to introduce educators to the process of designing quality classroom assessments. Guidelines for designing selected response, written response, performance assessment, and personal communication methods will be...
(3 PD Hrs.) In this course, participants will recognize the diversity of learners in today's classroom, understand the four key areas of differentiated instruction, and identify specific strategies to implement differentiated instruction.
(3 PD Hrs.) This online course will guide participants to recognize and identify signs of dyslexia, interpret and analyze research as well as tips and tricks for best practices.
(5 PD Hrs.) This online course will guide participants to recognize and identify signs of dyslexia, interpret and analyze research as well as tips and tricks for best practices.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership strategies for establishing clear expectations and measurable goals. Participants explore systems that support accountability, monitoring, and continuous organizational improvement.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that ensure coherence among curriculum, instruction, and learning goals. Participants explore strategies for strengthening alignment and communicating curriculum expectations across the school...
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores the role of reflection in leadership development and continuous improvement. Participants assess their leadership practices and examine strategies for fostering reflective growth within themselves and across their school...
(2 PD Hrs.) Feedback is an objective and targeted description of a student or teacher’s work intended to guide future work. The presenter will describe effective, high-quality feedback and will summarize the purpose of giving feedback and its impact...
(4 Hrs.) This course explores leadership strategies that promote empathy, perspective-taking, and appreciation for diverse cultures and viewpoints. Participants examine ways to embed global awareness within school culture and learning environments.
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. The purpose of this course is to provide educators with an overview of Illinois’ accountability plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
(3 PD Hrs.) By Laura Beltchenko. The National Council on Measurement in Education, American Federation of Teachers, and National Education Association collaboratively developed the Standards for Teacher Competence in Educational Assessment of Students.
Leading Teaching and Learning - Student Engagement
(2 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course supports school leaders' development of stronger evaluation skills in recognizing intellectual student engagement in the classroom.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Effective Classroom Discussions
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and evaluate effective classroom discussions and discussion techniques used to facilitate a collaborative classroom culture.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Facilitating Outcome-Based Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course will strengthen a school leader’s ability to facilitate conversations with staff in order to nurture professional growth.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Fostering Learner Independence
(3 PD Hrs.) This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to nurture and support classroom environments where learners have a heightened awareness of their roles and responsibilities in the learning process.
Leading Teaching and Learning: High-Quality Questioning
(4 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and evaluate effective questions and questioning techniques designed to deepen student thinking and learning.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Highly-Effective Instruction
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course supports school leaders’ understanding and recognition of the instructional shifts present in highly effective classrooms.
Classroom Voices is a video series which covers the Illinois Learning Standards and their best practices implementation into the classroom. All videos related to ELA standards will be presented in this course for viewing.
Classroom Voices is a video series which covers the Illinois Learning Standards and their best practices implementation into the classroom. All videos related to mathematics standards will be presented in this course for viewing.
Classroom Voices is a video series which covers the Illinois Learning Standards and their best practices implementation into the classroom. All videos related to the Next Generation Science Standards will be presented in this course for viewing.
Classroom Voices is a video series which covers the Illinois Learning Standards and their best practices implementation into the classroom. All videos related to the social studies standards will be presented in this course for viewing.
(3 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. The purpose of measuring student’s academic growth is to immediately inform the instructional process in order to increase student learning and close achievement gaps.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that ensure alignment among curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Participants explore systems and strategies that support meeting the diverse academic needs of all students.
(0 PD hrs.) This Illinois Terrorism Task Force video discusses how various school districts in Illinois are providing mental health services to students, and the role this plays in a school violence prevention plan.
Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy - Coaching Tools
(2 PD Hrs.) By Martha Morris, College Board. This course describes the Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy Coach Tools, how to access them, and how to use them to support students.
Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy - Introduction
(2 PD Hrs.) By Martha Morris, College Board. This course explains how educators can use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy to support students as they build their college and career readiness skills.
(3Hrs) From Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education. Opioid abuse and deaths among youth have sky-rocketed. States and school districts are including drug prevention awareness within the K-12 curriculum.
This informational service has been created for paraprofessionals. The intent of this ELN service is to be used as a resource, not as a strict set of “rules” that must be followed.
PLC's Part I - Laying the Foundation for Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course provides an overview of the foundations of Professional Learning Communities. Participants can examine the current realities of their school/district in order to assess their readiness to implement or improve PLC...
PLC's Part II - Building the Structure to Support Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course is designed with the principal in mind. It is intended to help the principal or other school leaders to assess the current culture and work of teams, and provide tools and procedures to move forward with PLC...
(2 PD Hrs.) Participants in this course will examine, identify and analyze the roles and responsibilities of an effective paraprofessional and will utilize instructional strategies and assess behavioral strategies and/or activities that provide support...
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the leadership role of collaboration in strengthening instructional practice. Participants explore leadership strategies that foster collaborative teaching, professional learning communities, and shared instructional...
(4 PD Hrs.) This course explores the key components of effective instructional practice and the role leadership plays in supporting it. Participants examine strategies for guiding and strengthening instructional quality across the school.
(4 PD Hrs.) Participants will understand the Ten Elements of Principal Knowledge needed to create a collaborative culture. The five sections will define and apply the principles of effective dialogue and reflect on usage, identify and apply effective...
(3 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on strategies for identifying, recruiting, and selecting high-quality educators. Participants explore research-based hiring practices and collaborative processes that support building strong school teams.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will demonstrate the use of restorative circles with a student government organization and a cheerleading team as both groups set goals and work through problems and conflict resolution.
(3 PD Hrs.) By Deb Greaney. This course provides a definition, benefits, and an overview of the SLO process, and the role an SLO can play as part of a teacher evaluation framework.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that place the needs and experiences of students at the center of decision-making. Participants explore strategies and policies that strengthen student engagement, voice, and success.
Study Skills Integrated & Aligned to Learning Styles
(2 PD Hrs.) Participants in this course will compare and contrast study skills for the three common learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners); produce and integrate these strategies/activities that are best for each type of learner.
(6 PD Hrs.) Dr. Tammy Milby, Virginia Commonwealth University. This course will cover four sections: 1) Engagement 2) Questioning 3) Learning Formats 4) Feedback and will provide educators with practical classroom instructional strategies, tools, and...
(4 PD Hrs.) Dr. Loraine Stewart. This course introduces the participant to techniques that help with personal organization of schedules, setting of priorities, and carrying out goals related to teaching.
(2 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course introduces educators to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and explains the impact these traumatic experiences have on health and behavioral outcomes for children.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Loraine Stewart, Virginia Commonwealth University. This course will cover three sections: 1) Motivating From the Inside Out, 2) Overcoming the Myths of Motivation, 3) Motivating Classroom; and will provide educators with practical...
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course introduces practical applications of learning science for the remote classroom.
(2 PD Hrs.) Fit and healthy leaders embrace a balance between their professional and personal lives in the dimensions of physical, emotional, creative, environmental, financial, occupational, intellectual, social, and psychological wellness.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that prioritize the well-being of individuals and the broader community. Participants explore strategies for ensuring that the needs and interests of others remain central to leadership decisions.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the role of self-awareness in effective leadership. Participants explore reflective practices that strengthen decision-making, confidence, and the ability to communicate with clarity and intention.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership practices that support strategic thinking and decision-making. Participants explore strategies for anticipating challenges, aligning priorities, and guiding organizations toward long-term success.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership behaviors that build credibility and trust. Participants reflect on personal actions, attitudes, and strategies that strengthen trust within the school community.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership practices that develop and sustain a shared vision for school improvement. Participants examine strategies for inspiring stakeholders and aligning efforts toward a collective future.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership practices that support data-informed decision-making. Participants explore strategies for collecting, analyzing, and applying data to guide educational improvement.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership practices that strengthen clear and effective communication. Participants explore strategies for conveying vision, expectations, and values to stakeholders.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership behaviors that demonstrate understanding and compassion. Participants explore strategies for recognizing and responding to the emotions and perspectives of others.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Linda Lyman - This course will address principals' current leadership needs to understand the implications of educational neuroscience for learning and leading.
(4 PD Hrs.) By Jim Burgett - This course outlines four fundamental attributes for successful school leaders. They are: making ethical decisions; being visible at the building level; creating positive relationships; and invoking positive attitudes.
Bullying Litigation Protection: Prevention and Response
(2 PD Hrs.) By Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis -This course will provide participants information related to the ever-changing legal parameters when bullying, harassment and intimidation become problems for students.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course is designed to help educators understand the accountability requirements concerning chronic absenteeism, and will discuss resources and strategies to improve student attendance and engagement.
(3 PD Hrs.) The purpose of this course is to introduce educators to the process of conducting district assessment audits. District assessment audits help educators evaluate assessments and determine which assessments are necessary for essential...
(2 PD Hrs.) By Karen Wagnon. In this course, you will identify and understand the different types of conflict: intra-personal, interpersonal, personal-role and personal group.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership practices that foster innovation and organizational learning. Participants examine strategies for building systems that support creativity, new ideas, and continuous improvement.
(2 PD Hrs.) by Tim Dohrer and Tom Golebiewski
This course will define mental health and explore ways of supporting mental health in schools among students, staff, and parents.
Cyberbullying: 21st Century Problems and Solutions
(2 PD Hrs.) By Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis. Electronic harassment is a problem for students of all ages, and educators often need guidance related to when and how an appropriate intervention should occur.
(3 PD hrs.) This course will help administrators understand common cybersecurity threats and appropriate responses. This course will also provide foundational best practices to secure student data.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will help educators understand common cybersecurity threats, responses, security tips and will provide foundational best practices to secure student data.
(4 PD Hrs.) The purpose of this course is to introduce educators to the process of designing quality classroom assessments. Guidelines for designing selected response, written response, performance assessment, and personal communication methods will be...
(3 PD Hrs.) By Rachel Z. Fisher. The participants in this course will interpret how conversations, emotions, motivations, and perceptions with staff will create an environment that can either raise them to higher levels of achievement or push them down.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the principles and practices that help build and sustain an ethical work culture. Participants explore strategies for establishing norms and expectations for ethical behavior, creating routines for the responsible use of...
(3 PD Hrs.) This course engages leaders in examining personal beliefs and professional practices that influence equitable outcomes for students and stakeholders.
(2 PD Hrs.) Dr. Tammy Milby, Virginia Commonwealth University
This course will cover 4 sections: 1) Developing a Relationship with a Mentor 2) Teamwork, 3) Professional Renewal, and 4) Coping with Stress.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Brian Schwartz - This course outlines school districts' obligations concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Illinois School Student Records Act which gives parents certain protections concerning their student's...
How to Save a Life: Preparing for a Heart Emergency at Your School
(3 PD Hrs.) While it is required for high school students to be trained in CPR/AED, there is not a requirement for teachers or staff to receive training.
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. The purpose of this course is to provide educators with an overview of Illinois’ accountability plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will enable the practioner to obtain the ability to cultivate a commitment to and support for social and emotional wellness, established systems for self-assessment and data collection on student, staff, and community wellness,...
Leadership@Work Part I - Becoming a Dynamic and Effective Leader
(3 PD Hrs.)By Karen Wagnon - Improve your personal intelligence! Becoming a dynamic and effective leader is about understanding behaviors and leadership styles. This course offers you vital insights towards becoming a greater leader.
Leadership@Work Part II - Understanding Needs and Drives to Become a More Effective Leader
(3 PD Hrs.) By Karen Wagon. In this course, the participants will have an understanding and distinguish the difference between ”internal needs" and "external drives" necessary to become a more effective leader.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership strategies for guiding organizations through change and uncertainty. Participants examine ways to develop a shared vision, build stakeholder acceptance, and strengthen organizational capacity to support...
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership strategies that promote wellness across the school community. Participants examine ways to integrate social, emotional, and physical well-being into school culture and organizational practices.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course provides educators with a clear definition of effective parent communication as well as practical communication strategies intended to promote home and school collaboration.
(5 PD Hrs.) By Adam Geisen and Mike Wielgus, Triad CUSD #2. This course guides the participant in creating a personalized professional development planning model driven by an analysis of available data and the interests/needs of the professional staff.
(4 PD Hrs.) Participants will understand the Ten Elements of Principal Knowledge needed to create a collaborative culture. The five sections will define and apply the principles of effective dialogue and reflect on usage, identify and apply effective...
(3 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on strategies for identifying, recruiting, and selecting high-quality educators. Participants explore research-based hiring practices and collaborative processes that support building strong school teams.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course explores structures, protocols, and leadership practices that strengthen relationships with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will demonstrate the use of restorative circles with a student government organization and a cheerleading team as both groups set goals and work through problems and conflict resolution.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Joan Rhodes, UVC. This course discusses roadblocks in the workplace and identifies strategies for overcoming those roadblocks. In addition, this course also provides strategies for dealing with difficult people in the workplace.
(4 PD Hrs.) This course explores the role of reflection in leadership development and continuous improvement. Participants assess their leadership practices and examine strategies for fostering reflective growth within themselves and across their school...
(4 PD Hrs.) This course examines the knowledge, skills, and leadership practices needed to create and sustain an equitable learning environment for all students.
(4 PD Hrs.) Dr. Loraine Stewart. This course introduces the participant to techniques that help with personal organization of schedules, setting of priorities, and carrying out goals related to teaching.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership strategies for establishing meaningful traditions and celebrations that strengthen school culture. Participants examine ways to promote inclusivity, belonging, and shared community identity.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course is designed to help educators understand the concept of mindset and how it relates to student achievement.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course provides an education on electronic nicotine delivery systems or ENDS, also known as vapes. Participants will review emerging trends in adolescents who use these devices and have the opportunity to expand discussions associated...