Brain Based Classrooms
211 W. STATE STREET JACKSONVILLE,IL CONFERENCE ROOMIn this exciting and interactive workshop you will explore the brain science related to childhood adversity, understand the circumstances that impact the stress response system, practice brain-friendly regulatory strategies, and…
SEL Series: Using Change to Create a Resilient You
Virtual Via ZoomNo matter what stage of life we are in, we can count on CHANGE. We can let it defeat us, or we can have the courage to face it head…
SEL Series: Implementing Play and Celebration for a Joyful Peaceful Life
Virtual Via ZoomWithout joy, life is just BLAH. Humans need play, fun, and celebration to have an anchor in difficult moments. Come explore the concept of play and celebration as an aid…
Short-Term Substitute Training
VirtualThe 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…
Book Study: “Every Student, Every Day: A No-Nonsense Nurturer Approach to Reaching All Learners”
Virtual Via ZoomBook study begins May 29, 2024. This book study is back by popular demand! No-Nonsense Nurturers are educators who build life-altering relationships, set high expectations, and expect high achievement. This…
Book Study: “Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom”
Virtual Via ZoomThe much- awaited “Shifting the Balance” book for upper grades is here! This book delves into the research behind the Science of Reading and the shifts needed in the upper…
Writing Across the Curriculum
Virtual Via ZoomThis is an active workshop where participants will learn a variety of strategies for teaching content-specific language and writing, practicing incorporating them into lesson plans as Bell-Starters/Do-Nows, comprehension checks, and…
Lunch & Learn: Strategies for Engaging Students Who Might Be “Too Cool for School”
Virtual Via ZoomEngaging adolescent students in the learning process is essential for creating an effective educational environment. In this session, educators will explore innovative strategies and practical techniques to cultivate student engagement…
Lunch & Learn: Whole Brain Child Strategies for Every Educator
Virtual Via ZoomJoin Erica Kirlin, ROE #1 SEL Coach, for an introduction and overview of the strategies in The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Dan…
When Reading Comes Alive: Interactive Read Alouds
QPS Board Office (Room 231),1416 Maine St., QuincyWhether it’s a chapter book you read together over time, or a picture book you start and finish in one session, interactive read alouds support all levels of literacy development,…