Archive: Professional Development

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

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