The Regional Office of Education is offering FREE three-hour trainings required for short-term substitute teacher certification.  Prospective substitute teachers must have an Associate's degree OR have completed 60 or more semester hours of college coursework. You must complete this training and then you are ready to apply. You will be able to substitute in all…

Brain Series: Regulation for Safety and Calm In this first session of the Brain Series, participants will explore how understanding brain science can transform the way we approach behavior, stress, and connection. Using Dr. Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model, we’ll examine how the brain organizes from the bottom up and why regulation must come before reasoning.…

Come together monthly to network, share, and discuss current Social Emotional Learning and Trauma Invested research, strategies, and resources. Explore Maia Szalavitz and Dr. Bruce Perry’s book Born for Love which offers a comprehensive exploration of how empathy develops, why it is essential both to human happiness and for functional society, and how it is…

Unlock the power of the crucial first 10 minutes of your math class! This virtual presentation offers practical strategies to transform the start of your lessons into a dynamic learning experience.   We'll explore how to efficiently address core standards (not typically reached), foster rich mathematical discussion, cultivate critical thinking skills, and incorporate simple writing…

Brain Series: Building Connections through the Emotional Brain Our words have power — they can either calm or ignite the emotional centers of the brain. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how communication shapes connection through the limbic system, especially the amygdala, which interprets tone, safety, and emotion long before logic steps in. Participants will…

This 7-part series will explore the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan and instruction that supports its 7 essential components.    This session will focus on vocabulary instruction. You will learn ways to boost your students’ vocabulary with engaging and research-based instructional approaches.    Please note that when you sign up, you will receive an email that…

Come together monthly to network, share, and discuss current Social Emotional Learning and Trauma Invested research, strategies, and resources. Explore Maia Szalavitz and Dr. Bruce Perry’s book Born for Love which offers a comprehensive exploration of how empathy develops, why it is essential both to human happiness and for functional society, and how it is…

Brain Series: De Escalation with the 3 Rs In this session, we dive into the Neurosequential Model of Education to explore practical strategies for de-escalating challenging moments. Using the framework of the 3 Rs — Regulate, Relate, Reason — participants will learn how to move from reactive responses to thoughtful, brain-informed interventions. You will discover…