December 19th, 2017
Google Classroom and other Google apps can expand your classroom toolbox, and ultimately increase your efficiency and student engagement. Learn how to create and grade assignments, removing paper copies and increasing feedback to both students and their guardians. All Google doc types will be discussed and how they each can ...read more
December 19th, 2017
While educators often focus on academic standards, we all know that the emotional and behavioral needs of our students also lead to huge successes or failures. Designed for all types and levels of teachers, this session will explore the use of effective communication during critical moments to help de-escalate conflicts ...read more
December 19th, 2017
As early as K-2, schools can begin preparing students for college and career readiness. We will review the college, career readiness framework and learn critical strategies to prepare and nurture students to develop a mindset that prepares them to be college and career ready. Participants will learn strategies to create ...read more
December 19th, 2017
Are you interested in learning a student-centered, active learning approach to teach science concepts? Designed for all grade levels, the 5E model of instruction will turn your teacher-centered lessons into active student-centered learning. We will extract DNA from food, test the conservation of mass, model Earth and moon rotations, and ...read more
November 14th, 2017
This workshop will focus on goal-setting using assessment data (such as MAP) to guide and drive instruction in the classroom.
November 14th, 2017
Through a collaborative process of learning, use the Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework and the On PaCE to Thrive community guide to impact the college and career readiness of your students. Outcomes include a plan to implement college and career readiness activities aligned to the new PaCE Framework, which ...read more
October 16th, 2017
This workshop is Day 2 of the Foundations of Mentoring as started in October. Continued practice using mentor language. Learn the coaching cycle in order to observe and give feedback to new teachers. Tips on how to focus on student learning and engage in challenging conversations. Participants from Sandwich, Hiawatha, ...read more
October 10th, 2017
The Principal ROE Meeting/PLC will be held at the DeKalb Regional Office of Education, 2500 North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115 in Blank Slate.
Topics delivered by ROE: Truancy Intervention and McKinney -Vento services for homeless students
PLC topics as determined by last meeting: interventions, culture and climate
September 28th, 2017
New teachers need support in order to be most effective with their students early in their careers and to promote retention and professional growth. Learn the foundations of mentoring a new teacher. This workshop is led by experienced mentors and based on the Induction for 21st Century Educators mentor training. ...read more
August 23rd, 2017
Writing can often be challenging for students. Strategies for making writing engaging for your students will be presented and discussed. Bring your favorite strategy and get one in return! Emphasis will be on how to imbed social emotional learning strategies into writing.
This class will be held at the DeKalb Regional ...read more