July 29th, 2021
The PWR Act establishes a system for school districts to award college and career pathways endorsements on high school diplomas. State agencies and employers have coordinated to identify minimum career competencies to incorporate into endorsement programs along with identifying 10 Essential Employability Competencies, formerly known as "soft skills". College and ...read more
July 29th, 2021
Through a collaborative process of learning, use the Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework and the On PaCE to Thrive community guide to impact the college and career readiness of your students. Outcomes include a plan to implement college and career readiness activities aligned to the new PaCE Framework, which ...read more
July 29th, 2021
Several key sets of skills and attitudes provide a strong foundation for achieving school and life success. Students begin developing these skills as social emotional learning competencies as described in the SEL standards and then transform them into the "soft skills" adults need in the workforce - Essential Employability Skills. ...read more
July 12th, 2021
Stress is high during these times and having to spend hours on end with your family can be hard! During this session you'll learn how to de-stress, how to build relationships stronger during CoVID, and how to solve disagreements in a healthy manner.
Facilitated by JJ Wett, Youth Service Bureau
July 12th, 2021
Learning about the three types of stress and how not to pass that stress on to your children.
Facilitated by Jacque Haacker, Youth Service Bureau
May 21st, 2021
Build strength and stamina in this fun, family workout! This class is all about variety! All of the activities are designed to make you stronger, healthier and more confident in your abilities. This class is suitable for people of all fitness levels, abilities, and ages.
Presented by Kishwaukee YMCA staff onsite ...read more
May 21st, 2021
It’s a high-energy, motivating, Latin-flavored dance party that fuses aerobic fitness with fast and slow rhythms to burn calories and tone the body. You will leave feeling empowered and energized, regardless of your fitness level or age.
Presented by Kishwaukee YMCA staff onsite at Kishwaukee YMCA
May 17th, 2021
This FREE event consists of TWO sessions.
Session 1 (9:00 - 12:00): Building Joyful Rigorous Classroom Spaces Through Play by Kristi Mraz - As we reflect and recover from a year like no other, it is easy to linger on the things we lost. This year also presents us with an ...read more
May 17th, 2021
This FREE event consists of TWO sessions.
Session 1 - Culturally Responsive Self-Care for Early Childhood Professionals
Dr. Julie Nicholson and Dr. LaWanda Wesley
This training begins by discussing why self-care should be understood as a central component of quality and ethical work in serving young children and their families and the importance ...read more
May 7th, 2021
A commonly overlooked aspect of our health is hydration. While it might not sound as important as nutrition and exercise, staying well hydrated is critical to overall health and well-being. This means that many of us likely aren’t drinking as much water as we should—and we can’t perform our best ...read more