April 2nd, 2021
	
	 
	
	This Spring Early Learning Summit is a networking event that will allow early childhood educators working with children birth to 3rd grade to connect, recharge, and gain inspiration with one another. We will begin and end our event with some mindful moments led by Mimi Ojaghi. We will explore early ...read more	
		
	
	
										
	
		April 1st, 2021
	
	 
	
	This workshop will provide training that is comprehensive for all Title IX or Title IX-related personnel to ensure they are knowledgeable about Title IX policy and procedures and are able to perform their roles free from any conflict of interests or bias. The workshop will meet the training requirements of ...read more	
		
	
	
										
	
		March 18th, 2021
	
	 
	
	TEACHER EVALUATORS – This academy, in combination with ONE of the following meets ISBE’s retraining requirements for teacher evaluators: AA#1448, AA#1451, AA#1452 OR AA#1801.
PRINCIPAL EVALUATORS – This academy, in combination with AA #1865 meets ISBE’s retraining requirements for principal evaluators.
Administrator Academy: This is the one required student growth retraining course for principal ...read more	
		
	
	
										
	
		February 1st, 2021
	
	 
	
	Mindfulness and meditation aren’t the same thing and don’t require you to sit in complete silence, free of all concern, on a cushion.  Join us for an opportunity to explore some practical  mindful movement to help us navigate strong emotions, stress, and anxiety.
Facilitated by Mimi Ojaghi, DeKalb ROE 
	
		
	
	
										
	
		February 1st, 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,  build stronger relationships,  and how to solve disagreements in a healthy manner.
Facilitated by JJ Wett, DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau 
	
		
	
	
										
	
		January 27th, 2021
	
	 
	
	Join Rachel Koroscik from Center for Culinary Health, to learn about what foods may help improve your mood! Seasonal Spring recipes will be demonstrated that can boost your serotonin and lower your cortisol levels.
Facilitated by Rachel Koroscik, Northwestern Medicine 
	
		
	
	
										
	
		January 27th, 2021
	
	 
	
	Join Kim Hinzy, LCSW and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide to hop out from behind your screen and into nature for an introduction to promoting wellness and reducing stress and anxiety (for you and your kiddos) through engagement with nature and sensory experiences. Outdoor session will be dependent on ...read more	
		
	
	
										
	
		January 27th, 2021
	
	 
	
	We will discuss the signs & symptoms of compassion fatigue & burnout, evaluate your own level of burnout, and develop strategies to address compassion fatigue and methods of implementing self-care for you, your peers, and your students.
Facilitated by Trevor Kramer, B.A. MHP, Manager of Behavioral Health Services DeKalb County (AID) 
	
		
	
	
										
	
		January 25th, 2021
	
	 
	
	Participants will have opportunities to understand risk factors and identify parental protective factors to improve outcomes with children/families.
Facilitated by Dahlia Roman, NIU Child Development and Family Center 
	
		
	
	
										
	
		January 25th, 2021
	
	 
	
	Enjoy the lighter side of life and take time to laugh because these things are good for you!! Learn about the physical and psychological benefits of laughter and ways to build emotional habits that keep you smiling. The workshop will include Laughter Yoga exercises, which can be done in casual ...read more