For our complete website, visit roe.dekalbcounty.org
for more information call: 815-217-0460
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 ...
Genius Hour supports students to choose learning experiences based on personal interests while targeting 21st century skills. In this training, we will investigate how to empower students to use their interests to gain research and presentation skills, while targeting 21st-century skills like critical thinking, communication, flexibility, adaptation, and self-direction.
Facilitated by ...
The Annual Kindergarten Readiness Forum is a way to inform our community on the state of Kindergarten Readiness in DeKalb County. This event is meant for early childhood providers/educators, community service agencies, policy changers, decision makers, parents, and community members! We all have a part in preparing your youngest learners ...
What is a parent cafe? It’s a place where parents and caregivers can have the time and space to have meaningful conversations with other parents and caregivers on the joys and struggles of parenting and learn from each other. This café will feature one of the five Basics- Maximize Love, and ...
It’s time to take good care of ourselves so we can keep taking good care of each other. This presentation will provide a Cliff's Notes guide to practicing healthy self-parenting, including mindfulness, boundaries, emotion regulation, and compassion. Facilitated by Annie Alesandrini, MS, LMFT, Northwestern Medicine
Mainstream media is saturated with chatter surrounding mindfulness. These promotions typically feature a woman in a yoga pose looking full of bliss, or children all peacefully doing breathing exercises on yoga mats at school. Is this reality? Let's talk! Join Adventure Works' Associate Director, Kim Hinzy, LCSW, to learn practical ...
In this training we will be utilizing the time to better understand the characteristics of compassion fatigue, one of the major reasons we struggle with self-care and burnout. We will discuss the signs & symptoms, evaluating your own level of burnout as well as methods for addressing self-care needs for you, ...
Join staff from the Northwestern Medicine Leishman Center for Culinary Health, to learn about what foods may help improve your mood! Seasonal Autumn recipes will be demonstrated, that can boost your serotonin, and lower your cortisol levels. Facilitated by Rachel Koroscik, Northwestern Medicine
Enjoy the lighter side of life and take time to laugh because it's 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 or professional ...
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 the pandemic, and how to solve disagreements in a healthy manner.
Facilitated by J.J. Wett, M.S., LMFT, CCTP ...
For our complete website, visit roe.dekalbcounty.org
for more information call: 815-217-0460
