February 5th, 2019
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
December 21st, 2018
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
December 21st, 2018
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
December 21st, 2018
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
December 21st, 2018
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
December 21st, 2018
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
December 21st, 2018
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
December 21st, 2018
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.
December 17th, 2018
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
December 17th, 2018
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