Upcoming Professional Development Workshops
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Book Study: Shifting the Balance – 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom
Education is a research-based profession. However, learning about research can be difficult when dealing with so many other responsibilities. This book study will help you understand the Science of Reading research and what shifts you can make in your classroom to help your students be the best readers they can be. This book study will include coursework on Teachable. Teachable course work will be worth 10 PDH. There will also be Zoom meetings on June 27 and August 1 @ 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Each Zoom meeting will be 1 PDH each. Registration closes June 8, 2023.
Note: Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book for this book study.
Book study coursework will be available beginning June 2, 2023.
Book Study: Every Student, Every Day- A No-Nonsense Nurturer Approach to Reaching All Learners
No-nonsense nurturers are educators who build life-altering relationships, set high expectations, and expect high achievement. This book will share the lessons, mindsets, strategies, and expectations these types of teachers use to support the students they serve and have a classroom where everyone (including the teacher) thrives! There will also be Zoom meetings on June 28 and August 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Each Zoom meeting will be 1 PDH each. Registration closes June 7, 2023.
Note: Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book for this book study.
Book study coursework will be available beginning June 2, 2023.
Lunch and Learn: Attachment Basics
This presentation will provide attendees with an understanding of what the term “Attachment” means, what the different attachment styles are, and how they develop in early childhood. We will explore what happens when a child develops an insecure attachment style and provide a clearer definition of Reactive Attachment Disorder. The presentation will conclude with strategies that can be used to build connections and foster a secure attachment with students.
Engagement & Productive Struggle Through Rigorous Math Tasks
Students spend more time away from us than with us, so how they spend their time independently is crucial for their math development and understanding. Participants will learn about different types of independent math tasks that will engage students and create stronger mathematicians. It is suggested that participants bring their math materials.
Registration closes on June 2, 2023.
Utilizing Free Educational Websites in Your Classroom to Help Your Students and You
Blooket! Better Lesson! Freckle! Edutopia!
What do all those words have in common? They are just some of the free websites available to use with your students and for lesson preparation. This workshop will help you discover some of the many free internet resources available! You will have time to explore different sites and see how they can help you and your students.
Registration closes on June 5, 2023.
A Project Based Learning Tasting: Sampling a Dynamic and Engaging Instructional Approach that Makes Learning Come Alive
Take a glimpse into the world of Project Based Learning (PBL), a research-based teaching method where students learn by taking part in real world and personally meaningful projects. In this hands-on session, you will experience a PBL unit, learning why this cutting edge approach develops deep content knowledge, and builds critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills.
Presenter: Jeff Fessler, Teacher at Western Elementary School
Jeff is a former international educator with experience in Africa and Asia, former teacher of the year for Florida’s Palm Beach County, and former national teacher trainer.
Registration closes on June 6, 2023.
Lunch and Learn Series: Regulation Resets
This presentation will provide you with creative ways of thinking about emotional regulation for yourself and the children you work with. We will follow the concepts and strategies as outlined by Dr. Dan Siegal in The Whole-Brain Child. We will discuss ways to apply these discoveries to everyday interactions, so you can turn any outburst, argument, or tantrum into a chance to integrate the child’s brain and foster a calmer sense of self.
How are YOU Doing?
This is a look into self-care from the perspective of an administrator at a wonderful school, husband to an amazing wife, and father of four fantastic children. Dealing with the daily needs put on you by your job, spouse, and children – where is the time for YOU?
How can you make time for yourself? How do you want to be treated? Dealing with those tough questions will help you get what you need to be fulfilled in your daily life.
Registration closes on June 6, 2023.
Classroom Strategies for English Language Learners (ELL)
As educators, we all want to do what is best for our students. This can feel impossible when you have an ELL student and don’t know what strategies to use to help. This session will take you through general ELL classroom strategies as they align to best practices and then guide you through specific ways you can accommodate your ELL students to help them flourish.
Registration closes on June 7, 2023.
Collaboration, Creativity, and a Touch of Crazy: Addressing Classroom Management Through Cooperative Learning
It’s not your grandmother’s classroom anymore! Creating a dynamic, well-managed classroom doesn’t have to mean rows of silent desks with silent kids staring at the teacher. Come explore how you can reimagine your classroom and your teaching through the research-based practice of cooperative learning. This hands-on, active experience provides you with unique collaborative techniques that can increase student achievement, build critical thinking skills, foster on-task behavior, and bring joy (and a little bit of crazy) to your classroom.
Registration closes on June 8, 2023.
Presenter: Jeff Fessler, Teacher at Western Elementary School
Jeff is a former international educator with experience in Africa and Asia, former teacher of the year for Florida’s Palm Beach County, and former national teacher trainer.
Lunch And Learn Series: Understand the Modern Caregiver and Nurture the Home/School Connection
This session will delve into understanding the 21st century caregiver. “Seek first to understand then to be understood” is a famous quote from Stephen Covey. It’s famous for a reason. To work well with others, it is important to first acknowledge their perspectives. This Zoom presentation will help you form good relationships with the families of your students through understanding and relationships.
Understanding and Teaching Children Affected by Poverty
This training is designed for educators and community members who wish to build a deeper understanding of the needs of children and families affected by poverty. Poverty is not merely a financial situation, but also includes emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical aspects. We will examine the critical role that support systems, resources, relationships, and role models play as intervening factors.
*Paid for by the Area 3 SEL Hub
Lunch and Learn Series: Be a Positive Communicator-No Matter What
Unfortunately, not all communication with a child’s caregiver is easy. Sometimes there is a need to have discussions that deal with hard topics or situations. Dealing with those tough conversations can be trying even for the most experienced professional. This workshop will give you tips on managing your body language, message, and tone in difficult situations.
Illinois PaCE (Postsecondary and Career Expectations) Overview
This session will provide an overview of the Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Act legislation, an in-depth explanation of the PaCE framework, the steps involved with creating and implementing your own school/district specific PaCE aligned framework, as well as additional PaCE support and resources available through IASC.
The Night Before A Trauma-Informed Experiential Training
4821 Oak St
Quincy, IL 62305
Participants will be immersed in a domestic violence case and will work collaboratively to understand the core concepts for understanding traumatic stress in children & families. This is an interactive event.
Steps to Respect
Every teacher wants respectful students. But did you know there is a developmental progression that builds to respectful behavior? This workshop will introduce participants to Dr. Bruce Perry’s 6 Core Strengths. After this workshop, participants will be able to define and describe each of those six strengths. Participants will also walk away with strategies to support students at each level of development leading towards respect.
Registration closes on June 14, 2023.
The Night Before A Trauma-Informed Experiential Training
Participants will be immersed in a domestic violence case and will work collaboratively to understand the core concepts for understanding traumatic stress in children & families. This is an interactive event.
Starting Strong: What Teachers Need to Know and Do Before the First Day
This fast paced, practical one-day workshop will help you prepare for your first day, week, and month of school. Identify routines, develop your classroom management, and learn first day of school activities. You’ll be set to look and feel confident on the first day of the rest of your life!
Registration closes on June 15, 2023.
Lunch and Learn Series: Stress and the Brain
Stress and the Brain: Overview
This session will focus on the core concepts of the brain and discuss the impact of various types of stress on the brain.
By the end of the session:
– Participants will be able to define the ways stress can occur and the impact of each
– Participants will be able to define the sequence of engagement and describe how this impacts them and their students.
Restorative Practices
This interactive workshop will introduce you to Restorative Practices that can be implemented in the classroom and school. Come prepared to practice activities and strategies that will help your students create a supportive and positive climate.
ROE #1 Worskhop Payment Information
All workshop payments must be made electronically in advance via credit/debit card or school purchase order.
ROE #1 Workshop Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be provided for workshops.
ROE #1 reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to low registration enrollment, presenter cancellation, and/or other unforeseen circumstances. All fees will be returned if a workshop is cancelled.
