Archive: Professional Development

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human service works, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.  Participants learn to support ...read more

Equity through MTSS: Engaging in Student Group Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement

This professional learning opportunity will provide collaborative learning and networking for grade level data teams and individual problem solving teams. This session targets student group data rather than aggregated district/school level data. Participants will deepen their understanding of data analysis using student group data, ESSA proficiency and growth targets, and ...read more

Mindfulness in the Elementary Classroom

Participants will revisit/ be introduced to the basic tenets of mindfulness and how they align with the Illinois SEL standards. With an emphasis on leading by example and being practitioners themselves, they will learn about, discuss, and practice specific contemplative strategies and activities for incorporation into the classroom. This session ...read more

Introduction to Mindfulness for Educators

Students, standards, and stress, oh, my! Teaching and serving students in other capacities are among some of the most stressful professions and yet few of us have healthy (and calorie free) strategies for addressing this reality. Join us to discuss the relevance of mindfulness in the era of social media and ...read more

Guided Reading for Grades 3rd-5th

Attendees will learn how guided reading in grades 3-5 differs from primary grade guided reading and be given tools and ideas for how to use lit circles as a apart of guided reading. Facilitated by Debbie Bible, DeKalb ROE

Relationships Matter! An Intro to Restorative Practices

CANCELLED. Check back later for a rescheduled date. Come for an overview of restorative practices. Learn practical strategies to build strong, healthy relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Restorative practices has proven to provide positive outcomes in a variety of settings. Restorative circles improve behavior and decrease bullying and violence in ...read more

Guided Math: You’ve Launched–Now What?

Participants will learn how to implement Guided Math into already-existing district math curriculum. Topics such as how to manage student data, and how Guided Math improves teaching practices will be discussed. The April 17th "Launching Guided Math" workshop is recommended, but not required. Facilitated by Mandy Taxis, Somonauk CUSD 430 and ...read more

Launching Guided Math

Participants will learn how to launch Guided Math in the Elementary classroom, including tips for organization management of materials. Learn from teachers who have gone through the process, made key mistakes and addressed them through reflection, to ultimately improve student growth. Facilitated by Mandy Taxis, Somonauk CUSD 430 and DeKalb ROE