Supporting Students with Trauma
Learn about trauma, how trauma manifests in children, and how to best support students that you feel may be experiencing trauma in and out of the classroom. Facilitated by Lynnea Erickson Laskowski
Archive: Professional Development
Local Support and Resources for Surviving & Thriving During a Pandemic
Join us for the kickoff of our FREE weekly brain health and wellness series where you will learn about local resources and strategies for addressing the many challenges to brain health and wellness as we live & teach through a pandemic. Facilitated by Patrick McMillion, AdventureWorks
The Science of Surviving & Thriving Despite the Pandemic
Yes, we know 2020 was traumatic. Now what do we DO with that trauma? This session will bring together SEL, equity, and neuroscientific concepts that help support a growth mindset in the face of fear, uncertainty, and change. Facilitated by Mimi Ojaghi, DeKalb ROE
Words, Words, Words: Their Importance in Literacy Development
This session will briefly examine the research surrounding language and literacy development from birth through 5th grade. It will explore instruction that honors cultural practices and supports literacy achievement. Facilitated by Anne Almburg, DeKalb ROE
Tapping Student Curiosity with the Question Formulation Technique–POSTPONED
In this session teachers (primary: K-3) will learn about the steps for using the QFT (Question Formulation Technique) to encourage students to ask more precise questions to aid in their inquiry-based learning. Facilitated by Debbie Bible, DeKalb ROE
Less is More in Math Instruction
As we plan and facilitate math instruction, we want to ensure that we provide high impact strategies to engage our students quickly. We will discuss four strategies that include students in the learning the entire time so that we minimize distraction. Facilitated by Crystal Wash, DeKalb ROE
High Expectations Teaching: Turning Mindset into Action
How do we prepare our students to be financially independent adults? In this session, we will focus on using student agency and targeted instructional strategies to engage students in their own learning and convince them they are capable of learning at high levels. Facilitated by Margo Sickele, DeKalb ROE
Writing Tips Pre K-2
In this session teachers will learn about the developmental stages of writing and how to prepare pre-writing and writing activities to encourage young writers. Facilitated by Debbie Bible, DeKalb ROE
Inquiry Focused Learning: Teaching “What” In An Authentic Way
Problem-, Project-, and Inquiry-Based learning are all highly effective teaching methods. This workshop will provide teachers with tools you can use to grow a culture of inquiry in your classroom. Facilitated by Margo Sickele, DeKalb ROE
Developing Educator Resilience; An Introduction to Elena Aguilar’s Onward
As we wrap up the rollercoaster that was the 2020-2021 academic year, there’s no better time to get familiar with E. Aguilar’s work on educator resilience. Participants will learn about the framework of her year long series, practice some sample activities, and even have some fun as they plan to ...