Archive: Professional Development

KIDS Overview for Preschool and Day Care Providers

An overview of the KIDS Kindergarten readiness assessment will be presented to attendees in order to see alignment with pre-school programs and understand the expectations for entering Kindergarten. Facilitated by Peggy Potthoff Join us for this FREE professional development. Snacks and Gateways Credit also provided.

Google Level 1 Educator Certification Workshop

The Level 1 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 1 certification exam. Level 1 certification indicates a fundamental understanding of using Google Tools in the classroom and confirms standard technology implementation skills. Educators who pass the certification test will be able to advertise their status ...read more

Google Level 1 Educator Certification Workshop

The Level 1 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 1 certification exam. Level 1 certification indicates a fundamental understanding of using Google Tools in the classroom and confirms standard technology implementation skills. Educators who pass the certification test will be able to advertise their status ...read more

Trauma-Informed Approach for Educators , Part II

This two-part Trauma-Informed Approach for Educators focuses on informing educators about the effects of early childhood adverse events on students and ways they can better support students. Session 1, February 26, 2019, deals with brain development and the effect of ACES (adverse childhood events) on cognitive and emotional development. The ...read more

Trauma-Informed Approach for Educators , Part I

This two-part Trauma-Informed Approach for Educators focuses on informing educators about the effects of early childhood adverse events on students and ways they can better support students. Session 1, February 26, 2019, deals with brain development and the effect of ACES (adverse childhood events) on cognitive and emotional development. The ...read more

Bingo! Finding the Perfect Strategy to Engage Students!

This fun and fast paced session highlights a variety of tech-based and tech-free engagement strategies for any content and any grade level. Participants will leave this session with several new ways to spice up lessons and a master list of over 30 ideas that we've tested ourselves. Come play BINGO ...read more

Instruction for Equity in the Elementary Classroom

To create an equitable learning environment, educators must have materials, activities, and teaching strategies that are culturally relevant to the students in their classroom. This session will focus on student-centered strategies, tips, and approaches to close the equity gap and support the whole student. Facilitated by Melissa Irick, DeKalb ROE and ...read more

Elementary Administrators PLC on KIDS Assessment Data Usage and Analysis

Come for a KIDS Data Use overview presented by ROE consultants, and collaborate with other elementary administrators about the "why" behind your KIDS Assessment data. Other assessments being using to measure kindergarten readiness will also be a topic for discussion. Facilitators: Melissa Irick and Debbie Bible, DeKalb ROE

MTSS Networking and Training

This professional learning opportunity will provide peer-to-peer collaborative learning. Participants will explore problem-solving, procedures for data analysis and action planning. Optional afternoon activities will include opportunities for district and building-level teams to action plan and analyze data with MTSS presenter support. Facilitator: Terry Schuster, Illinois MTSS Network

Substitute Teacher Workshop Day 2 (must attend Day 1 and Day 2)

This workshop is an opportunity for ANY substitute teachers in DeKalb County to obtain valuable professional development. The workshop also qualifies as the required training for the new "Short Term Substitute Teaching License." You MUST attend both sessions on 12/10 and 12/11 and you must register for BOTH. Registration payment is ...read more