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…

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…

This 7-part series will explore the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan and instruction that supports its 7 essential components.    This session will focus on comprehension instruction. You will discover tools to support meaning across texts and genres to empower your students and you!   Please note that when you sign up, you will receive an…

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…

In this session, we’ll explore research-based Math Language Routines (MLRs) that provide students with repeated, supported opportunities to process, discuss, and make sense of math concepts. These routines are designed to promote clarity, precision, and engagement to empower students of all levels to express their mathematical thinking and deepen their understanding. Whether you're new to…

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…

This 7-part series will explore the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan and instruction that supports its 7 essential components.    This session will focus on writing instruction. You will learn ways to help your students be confident writers and how to support their writing across the curriculum.    Please note that when you sign up, you…

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…