Archive: Professional Development

Trauma Awareness

This two-part Trauma-Informed Approach focuses on informing educators about the effects of early childhood adverse events on students and ways they can better support students. Session 1, October 30, 2018, deals with brain development and the effect of ACES (adverse childhood events) on cognitive and emotional development. The second session ...read more

Kindergarten Networking Session with KIDS Coach

Kindergarten teachers and administrators will be provided a free networking opportunity and professional development on successful KIDS implementation. Topics to be discussed include: authentic data collection, KIDS reports, communicating with parents, and resource sharing. Breakfast will be provided. Presenter: Peggy Potthoff

The Interactive Classroom Ages 3-8

In the Interactive Primary Classroom Workshop teachers will learn how to bring movement and play back into their day through the use of items they already have or inexpensive items they can purchase at a dollar store. In addition, teachers will brainstorm ways they can include movement and play into ...read more

Guided Reading in the Primary Grades

In this workshop teachers will explore the what and how of guided reading in the primary classroom. We will explore basic ideas related to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom management. Presenter: Deb Bible, DeKalb ROE

Engagement in the Elementary Classroom

Participants will explore elementary student engagement through classroom management models, classroom culture-building strategies, and inquiry-based approaches to teaching content. Students need what will support them individually succeed. Building deeper teacher/student relationships, cultivating student-to-student engagement, and giving students choice and ownership are a few ways to establish individualized learning. Presenter: Melissa Irick, ...read more

MAP Data 101

Participants will understand how to read & use the Achievement Status Growth report for MAP and use the MAP Learning Continuum, including providing entry points for each student, and using the MAP Continuum to inform small group instruction. Presenters: Crystal Wash, DeKalb ROE and Malorie Dragonuk, Hiawatha 426

Implementation of the Accelerated Placement Act

Receive guidance in implementation of the new Accelerated Placement Act. Presenter will provide the APA and ISBE guidelines, a sample policy and procedure documents, and implementation options. Intended audience: Administrators Presenter: Jeanine Buishas, DuPage ROE and Illinois Association of Gifted Children

Experiencing the Illinois Learning Standards for Science

Join the ISBE Science Content Specialists for a day of professional learning focused on implementing the Illinois Learning Standards for Science in the classroom. The morning session will contain information on the foundation documents, major shifts in the standards, instructional strategies, and resources. The afternoon session will be a breakout into ...read more

2nd Annual Early Learning Summit

This is the 2nd Annual Early Learning Summit that arose out of the DeKalb County Community Foundation Kindergarten Readiness Initiative. DeKalb ROE continues to foster collaboration by inviting DeKalb County early childcare providers, home visitors and parent educators, elementary school teachers and administrators, and community social service agencies. Part of ...read more

The Basics with Dr. Ron Ferguson

Early child development is a community issue. Join the DeKalb ROE and a nationally acclaimed presenter for this event designed to bring together stakeholders across the community who hold positions where they are integral to healthy child development. The Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways to help all of our children ...read more