Archive: Professional Development

Social Emotional Learning Institute–Secondary

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) takes many forms in the classroom. This institute will focus on ways to integrate Growth Mindset, the new Social Studies standards, and the Social Emotional Learning standards into your content area planning. Practice and learn how to create classrooms where students take responsibility for their own ...read more

Social Emotional Learning Institute–Elementary

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) takes many forms in the classroom. This institute will focus on ways to integrate Growth Mindset, the new Social Studies standards, and the Social Emotional Learning standards into your unit and lesson planning. Practice and learn how to create classrooms where students take responsibility for their ...read more

Principal/Teacher Evaluator Retraining: Student Growth (Academy #3000,3001, or 3002)

Administrator Academy: This is the one required student growth retraining course for principal and teacher evaluators who are renewing their designations required to evaluate staff. Evaluators will be required to participate in a pre-session webinar that will review Part 50 Administrative Rules as they relate to student growth. Participants will ...read more

Principal/Teacher Evaluator Retraining: Student Growth (Academy #3000,3001, or 3002)

Administrator Academy: This is the one required student growth retraining course for principal and teacher evaluators who are renewing their designations required to evaluate staff. Evaluators will be required to participate in a pre-session webinar that will review Part 50 Administrative Rules as they relate to student growth. Participants will ...read more

ESSA Implementation

This expert-delivered session will cover implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act state plan. This session is offered at two times for your convenience. Presenter/Facilitator: Melina Wright, Director of Implementation and Advocacy, North Cook ISC

ESSA Implementation

This expert-delivered session will cover implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act state plan. This session is offered at two times for your convenience. Presenter/Facilitator: Melina Wright, Director of Implementation and Advocacy, North Cook ISC

Rebels with Applause: Brain Compatible Approaches for Motivating Reluctant Learners

This full-day training on brain-compatible instructional design and engagement strategies for motivating reluctant learners is an interactive workshop that addresses the common issues that arise when working with under-motivated students who seem to have the hardest time paying attention and getting work done. The training will give dozens of practical ...read more