October 2019
***This Event Is FULL*** Illinois Performance Evaluation – Teacher Evaluation Training
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). Participants MUST register at least 10 days before the 1st session to allow time to complete ISBE-required pre-work.
Find out more »**CANCELLED** Responding to Crisis: Attending to Mental Health & Wellness in Schools Today **CANCELLED**
Every school needs a mental health action plan for students, staff and parents. This workshop gives school leaders a framework and the knowledge to create a comprehensive plan and learn more about essential topics such as mental illness, depression, suicidal ideation, intervention and prevention strategies.
Find out more »Equity & Racial Literacy for School Leaders & Staff to Maximize Student Learning
Wondering how you will provide a staff in-service on implicit racial bias? Start here! Learn to lead your school community through a process that assesses the adaptability of your organization. Model what it means to be a life-long learner as you move from colorblindness to color consciousness in preparing students for a global 21st century world that is far from race neutral. Begin building an equitable learning environment by examining how your personal experiences and attitudes impact your professional practices.…
Find out more »**CANCELLED** Data Literacy: Using Information to Improve Student Outcomes **CANCELLED**
Schools are awash in data. Do you know how to classify, locate, access, organize, analyze, evaluate and otherwise leverage data to create meaningful change in your schools? If not, this academy will walk you through these steps and give you skills and tools for making sense of and making use of your data.
Find out more »THIS EVENT IS FULL ***FREE*** ECE Administering High Quality ISBE Preschool For All Block Grant Programs
Good to Great! Learn the keys to implementing and supporting a high quality preschool program. Using the ISBE Compliance Checklist, this academy will review the required components of the ISBE Preschool for All Grant. Online Registration PDF Registration Form
Find out more »Legal Best Practices for Administrators and SRO’s in Responding to Student Behavior and Communicating with Parents
Research indicates that there are almost a half million incidents of violence in our schools annually with more than 1 out of 5 of students in grades 9-12 reporting that they have been bullied. School safety and security is much more than just placing police officers in our schools – it is about connecting with students and parents. The presenter, Dr. Steve Webb is an award winning veteran school administrator, but is also a police officer where he is an…
Find out more »Classroom Management Strategies that Support Restorative Practice
It’s a great time in history to be an educator, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges along the way. If consequences alone were the answer, the issues surrounding managing student behavior would have been solved years ago. This interactive learning opportunity will focus on practical and strategic ways to support students and staff in a classroom that is focused on academic achievement, student voice, and restorative practices. Online Registration PDF Registration Form
Find out more »November 2019
Illinois Performance Evaluation – Teacher Evaluation Training
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). Participants MUST register at least 10 days before the 1st session to allow time to complete ISBE-required pre-work. Online Registration PDF Registration Form
Find out more »Illinois Performance Evaluation – Teacher Evaluation Training
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). Participants MUST register at least 10 days before the 1st session to allow time to complete ISBE-required pre-work. Online Registration PDF Registration Form
Find out more »Practical Guidance on Section 504: Developing a Defensible Plan
This Academy will review 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. Special emphasis will be on the interplay and differences between the IDEA and Section 504. Online Registration PDF Registration Form
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