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WS#: 5953
Rockford University, 5100 Building,
Room 128
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL
[W] Dynamic Discipline Strategies
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 (4:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Golden Apple Presenters
Cost: $10
Topics include:
Credit Options
2 PDC
• Creative discipline strategies for managing a productive classroom
• Strategies for dealing with inappropriate behavior
• Using the Power of Words to encourage positive student behavior
The session will include information pertinent to the common core for both
elementary and secondary teachers.
WS#: 6009
KIDS Technology Learning Center
300 Heart Boulevard
Loves Park, IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[W] Text Complexity: Grades K - 8
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 (4:15 pm - 6:15 pm)
Presenter(s): Anita Hughes / Renee Guse
Cost: None
This workshop is designed to provide participants with not only an overview of text
complexity as described by the Common Core State Standards (New Illinois
Learning Standards), but to provide participants with the opportunity for a more in
depth application of the measures for text complexity. Theory and application will
be modeled in the workshop.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 5969
KIDS - Main Training Room
300 Heart Boulevard
Loves Park, IL
Credit Options
1.5 PDC
[W] Khan Academy - Part III
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 (4:30 pm - 6:00 pm)
Presenter(s): Susan Uram
Cost: $15
This training will have tips for making the most of Khan Academy with your
students. Besides Math, the Khan Academy subjects include Science, History,
Economics, Art History and Computer Programming. Explore the many possibilities
in these content areas.
Participants should bring a laptop to use in class, and they should also have a gmail account that can be used to access Khan.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 6020
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[W] Academic Vocabulary: Grades K-8
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 (4:15 pm - 6:15 pm)
Presenter(s): Debra Anderson / Linette Hultman
Cost: None
This workshop is designed to provide participants with not only an overview of
effective vocabulary instruction as described by the Common Core State Standards
(New Illinois Learning Standards), but to provide participants two different methods
of academic vocabulary instruction. Theory and application will be modeled in the
workshop.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6029
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
2.5 PDC
[W] Academic Vocabulary: Grades 6-12
Thursday, November 20, 2014 (8:30 am - 11:00 am)
Presenter(s): Nancy Leifheit
Cost: None
This workshop is designed to provide participants with not only an overview of
effective vocabulary instruction as described by the Common Core State Standards
(New Illinois Learning Standards), but to provide participants two different methods
of academic vocabulary instruction. Theory and application will be modeled in the
workshop.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6030
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
2.5 PDC
[W] Text Complexity: Grades 6-12
Thursday, November 20, 2014 (12:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
Presenter(s): Nancy Leifheit
Cost: None
This workshop is designed to provide participants with not only an overview of text
complexity as described by the Common Core State Standards (New Illinois
Learning Standards), but to provide participants with the opportunity for a more in
depth application of the measures for text complexity. Theory and application will
be modeled in the workshop.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 6017
KIDS - Main Training Room
300 Heart Boulevard
Loves Park, IL
Credit Options
4.5 PDC
[W]
Teacher Evaluation: PERA Part 50 & Joint Committee Decisions for
All (Modules I & II) - Loves Park, IL
Friday, November 21, 2014 (10:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Jody Ware / Joe Hazen
Cost: None
Module 1: PERA Rules and Regulations - The purpose of this module is to
introduce teachers and administrators to Part 50 (Evaluation of Certified
Employees) of the Illinois Administrative Code. Following this module, participants
will be able to demonstrate knowledge of Illinois Administrative Code Part 50.
Module 2: Work of the Joint Committee - The purpose of this module is to provide
joint committees with guidance concerning the implementation of PERA. Following
this module, participants will be able to identify steps for the joint committees to
consider when determining the process for measuring student growth in the
teacher evaluation system.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6015
Woodstock PDC
112 Grove Street
Woodstock, IL
Credit Options
3.5 PDC
[W]
Using Data to Make Continuous Improvement Decisions Woodstock, IL
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 (8:30 am - 12:00 pm)
Presenter(s): Merri-lynne Seaburg & Trained Service Providers
Cost: None
This workshop will help administrators and improvement teams review
Data from IIRC/School Report Card. Through this process, schools/districts will be
asked to analyze and interpret data in order to not only summarize, but to plan
how the data will drive the improvement process in terms of selecting priority
objectives that match what the school data is telling them. This is an important
first step of the continuous improvement process.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 6023
Woodstock PDC
112 Grove Street
Woodstock, IL
Credit Options
3 PDC
[W]
Using Data to Make Continuous Improvement Decisions: Team
Work Time (Woodstock, IL)
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 (12:45 pm - 3:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Merri-lynne Seaburg & Trained Service Providers
Cost: $25
Participants will have team work time to apply the information covered in the
morning session. Coaches trained in The Continuous Improvement Process will
work with teams to analyze and interpret their individual district/ school data to
plan how the data will:
• drive the improvement process
• select priority objectives that match what the data is telling them
Participants are required to register for “Using Data to Make Continuous
Improvement Decisions” held on the morning of December 2nd to attend this
workshop.
WS#: 6033
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
3.5 PDC
[W]
Balanced Assessment: Ensuring Student Success thru Assessment
Design (DeKalb, IL)
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 (8:30 am - 12:00 pm)
Presenter(s): Donnette Nailor & Trained Service Providers
Cost: None
Teachers and administrators will learn how to strategically use formative, interim
and summative assessments to create a balanced system. Topics addressed will
include:
• Purposes of assessment and examples of formative, interim and summative
assessments
• Review of current local assessment systems in relation to a balanced system
• The use of claims to insure alignment to the New Illinois Learning Standards and
PARCC assessment items
• Accessibility features of the PARCC and incorporation of their use into daily
instruction
School teams are encouraged and each participant should bring an electronic
device to the session.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 6034
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
[W]
Balanced Assessment: Team Work Time for Unit/Lesson Redesign
(DeKalb, IL)
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 (12:45 pm - 3:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Donnette Nailor & Trained Service Providers
Cost: $25
Each participant will bring a lesson or series of lesson plans to the afternoon
session. Participants will apply the information covered in the morning session to
review and redesign the assessments included in their plans. Classroom
instructional plans will be reviewed for alignment to the New Illinois Learning
Standards, well-designed and balanced assessments, and appropriate incorporation
of PARCC accessibility features. Coaches trained in balanced assessment will be
available to provide input and support.
Credit Options
2.5 PDC
Participants are required to register for “Balanced Assessment: Ensuring Student
Success thru Assessment Design” held on the morning of December 2nd to attend
this workshop.
WS#: 5990
McHenry County Regional Office of
Education, Room 104A
667 Ware Rd
Woodstock , IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[W] Ready or Not, Math PARCC is Here! (Woodstock, IL)
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 (4:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Shellie Kamminga
Cost: None
Topics Include:
• Tips for preparing math students and yourself for PARCC test
• Learn to use and navigate the PARCC website
***Please bring a laptop or tablet.***
Audience: 6-12 math teachers, administrators, curriculum developers
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6043
Woodstock PDC
112 Grove Street
Woodstock, IL
Credit Options
3 PDC
[W] Close Reading: Grades K-5
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 (8:30 am - 11:30 am)
Presenter(s): Bill Ware
Cost: None
Close Reading is the ONE instructional strategy that a teacher can implement into
his or her classroom to activate almost every Common Core State Standard (New
Illinois Learning Standards). This workshop will cover how to implement close
reading successfully into a classroom using complex texts and text-dependent
questioning skills.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 6044
Woodstock PDC
112 Grove Street
Woodstock, IL
Credit Options
3 PDC
[W] Text Complexity: Grades K-5
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Bill Ware
Cost: None
This workshop is designed to provide participants with not only an overview of text
complexity as described by the Common Core State Standards (New Illinois
Learning Standards), but to provide participants with the opportunity for a more in
depth application of the measures for text complexity. Theory and application will
be modeled in the workshop.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6018
KIDS - Main Training Room
300 Heart Boulevard
Loves Park, IL
Credit Options
4.5 PDC
[W]
Teacher Evaluation: Performance Evaluation and Student Growth
Measurement Using Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) (Module III)
Thursday, December 4, 2014 (10:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Jody Ware / Joe Hazen
Cost: None
The purpose of this module is to introduce the Student Learning Objective Process
as part of the Teacher Evaluation. Upon completion of this training, the
participants will demonstrate knowledge of the SLO process and supporting
materials.
PERA Joint Committees are encouraged to attend as well as teachers and
administrators involved in performance evaluation.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6039
Nippersink District Office
4213 US Hwy 12
Richmond, IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[W] Welcome to 21st Century Math: Grades K-8
Thursday, December 4, 2014 (4:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Linda Caudle
Cost: None
Have you noticed the changes in the New Illinois Learning Standards for Math
(Common Core)? This workshop will equip participants with tools for navigating
and implementing the 3 major shifts of math: Coherence, Focus, and Rigor.
Participants will engage in an exploration of the connections between PARCC, the
new math standards, and the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practice. Participants
will have the opportunity to collaborate and leave the session equipped with
practical and simple tools for implementing the New Illinois Learning Standards and
preparing for PARCC.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 5979
Belvidere School District Office
1201 Fifth Ave
Belvidere, IL
[W] Professional Practices in RtI Implementation - Tier 3
Friday, December 5, 2014 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Presenter(s): Terry Schuester
Cost: None
Theme for 2014-2015: Development and Implementation of Tier 3 Support
Systems, special education entitlement, and sustainable practices.
Credit Options
3 PDC
Content will be provided about best practices and guiding principles in the effective
implementation of Response to Instruction (RtI) within school settings. In addition
to content, there will be time set aside for application activities and discussion.
Action planning for your school will conclude each meeting.
Audience: Anyone interested in learning more about effective practices in RtI.
WS#: 5993
Pheasant Run Resort
4051 E. Main St.
St. Charles, IL 60174
Credit Options
Various (Various Contact Hours)
WS#: 6010
KIDS Technology Learning Center
300 Heart Boulevard
Loves Park, IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[C] Raising Student Achievement Conference
Dates: 12/08/2014, 12/09/2014
Times: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Presenter(s): National, State & Local Presenters
Cost: None
Conference registration available at http://www.roeachievementconference.org.
RSAC 2014 will address the multifaceted issues facing all school districts in pursuit
of academic success for every student. Keynote addresses, featured schools,
featured speakers and more than 100 breakout sessions will provide the most
recent thinking on proven best practices to help attendees enhance and refine
current programs, and to inspire change where it is needed in every instructional
area. The theme, “Moving All Children Forward,” reflects both the spirit and
content of the conference. ADMINISTRATORS' ACADEMY session available on
Monday.
[W] Narrative Writing: Grades K - 8
Thursday, December 11, 2014 (4:15 pm - 6:15 pm)
Presenter(s): Anita Hughes / Renee Guse
Cost: None
This workshop is designed to give teachers background information on expectations
for student achievement with the Common Core State Standards (New Illinois
Learning Standards) in the area of narrative writing. Participants will leave with an
understanding of an introduction and differences of narrative writing types as well
as instructional resources responsive to the demands of the Common Core State
Standards (New Illinois Learning Standards).
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 6037
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
4.5 PDC
[W]
Teacher Evaluation: Performance Evaluation and Student Growth
Measurement Using Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) (Module III)
Thursday, December 11, 2014 (10:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Jody Ware / Joe Hazen
Cost: None
The purpose of this module is to introduce the Student Learning Objective Process
as part of the Teacher Evaluation. Upon completion of this training, the
participants will demonstrate knowledge of the SLO process and supporting
materials.
PERA Joint Committees are encouraged to attend as well as teachers and
administrators involved in performance evaluation.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6040
Nippersink District Office
4213 US Hwy 12
Richmond, IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[W] EQUIPPED for Math PARCC Success?: Grades K-8
Thursday, December 11, 2014 (4:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Linda Caudle
Cost: None
Overwhelmed with resources for teaching the new math standards? Frustrated with
your textbook because it lacks rigor in teaching the new standards? Not sure of
what to do with those 8 Standards for Mathematical Practices? This interactive
workshop will EQUIP participants with skills and learning resources that go deeper,
reach the intended rigor of CCSS, and build stamina for PARCC.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6031
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
2.5 PDC
[W] Writing From Sources: Grades 6-12
Thursday, December 18, 2014 (8:30 am - 11:00 am)
Presenter(s): Margaret Jankauskis
Cost: None
Further your knowledge of the Common Core State Standards (New Illinois
Learning Standards) for ELA & Literacy by analyzing appropriate ways to have
students write from sources. The session will focus on the emphasis on writing
from sources, becoming familiar with the CCSS for argument and informative
writing, and understanding the relationship between the CCSS reading standards
and writing standards. Several different classroom activities and examples will be
presented.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 6032
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
[W] Narrative Writing: Grades 6-12
Thursday, December 18, 2014 (12:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
Presenter(s): Margaret Jankauskis
Cost: None
This workshop is designed to give teachers background information on expectations
for student achievement with the Common Core State Standards (New Illinois
Learning Standards) in the area of narrative writing. Participants will leave with an
understanding of an introduction and differences of narrative writing types as well
as instructional resources responsive to the demands of the Common Core State
Standards (New Illinois Learning Standards).
Credit Options
2.5 PDC
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6047
DeKalb ROE - Conference Room West
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
3.5 PDC
[W]
Teacher Evaluation: Performance Evaluation and Student Growth
Measurement Using Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) (Module III)
Thursday, December 18, 2014 (9:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Jody Ware / Joe Hazen
Cost: None
The purpose of this module is to introduce the Student Learning Objective Process
as part of the Teacher Evaluation. Upon completion of this training, the
participants will demonstrate knowledge of the SLO process and supporting
materials.
PERA Joint Committees are encouraged to attend as well as teachers and
administrators involved in performance evaluation.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6045
Woodstock PDC
112 Grove Street
Woodstock, IL
Credit Options
3 PDC
[W] Informational Texts: Grades K-5
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 (8:30 am - 11:30 am)
Presenter(s): Bill Ware
Cost: None
This workshop is designed to provide participants with not only an overview of
informational text instruction as described by the Common Core State Standards
(New Illinois Learning Standards), but to provide participants with ideas to increase
informational text in the classroom as well as instructional strategies.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 6046
Woodstock PDC
112 Grove Street
Woodstock, IL
Credit Options
3 PDC
[W] Academic Vocabulary: Grades K-5
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Bill Ware
Cost: None
This workshop is designed to provide participants with not only an overview of
effective vocabulary instruction as described by the Common Core State Standards
(New Illinois Learning Standards), but to provide participants two different methods
of academic vocabulary instruction. Theory and application will be modeled in the
workshop.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6038
Crystal Lake CORE
300 Commerce Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Credit Options
4 PDC
[W]
Teacher Evaluation: PERA Part 50 & Joint Committee Decisions for
All (Modules I & II) - Crystal Lake, IL
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Presenter(s): Brenda Cox / Greg Buchanan
Cost: None
Module 1: PERA Rules and Regulations - The purpose of this module is to
introduce teachers and administrators to Part 50 (Evaluation of Certified
Employees) of the Illinois Administrative Code. Following this module, participants
will be able to demonstrate knowledge of Illinois Administrative Code Part 50.
Module 2: Work of the Joint Committee - The purpose of this module is to provide
joint committees with guidance concerning the implementation of PERA. Following
this module, participants will be able to identify steps for the joint committees to
consider when determining the process for measuring student growth in the
teacher evaluation system.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 5962
Rockford University
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[W] Tech Trends for Teachers
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 (4:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Golden Apple Presenters
Cost: $10
• Learn to utilize FREE web-based applications
• Explore interactive online classroom management
• Effectively blend technology with curriculum
The session will include information pertinent to the common core for both
elementary and secondary teachers.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 6035
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
2.5 PDC
WS#: 6036
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
2.5 PDC
WS#: 5980
Creekside Middle School
3201 Hercules Rd
Woodstock , IL
Credit Options
3 PDC
[W] Text Dependent Questions: Grades 6-12
Thursday, February 5, 2015 (8:30 am - 11:00 am)
Presenter(s): Nancy Leifheit
Cost: None
What are dependent questions? How do I create text-dependent questions? Why
should I be developing and asking text-dependent questions? Focusing on text
dependent questions is one of the shifts that needs to occur in order to implement
the Common Core State Standards (New Illinois Learning Standards) for ELA.
During this workshop, participants will learn what is a text dependent question,
why we should ask text dependent questions and how to create text dependent
questions. Theory and application will be modeled in the workshop.
[W] Content Area Literacy: Grades 6-12
Thursday, February 5, 2015 (12:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
Presenter(s): Margaret Jankauskis
Cost: None
Content Area Literacy applies not only to ELA but also to math, science, social
studies, and other disciplines in which reading and writing can be used to shift
curriculum, making it more supportive of expectations for NILS/Common Core.
This workshop will help participants to deepen their understanding of ways in which
reading and writing strategies are applicable to content area subjects and to assist
in the development of strategies to increase cross-curricular support and
participation in the goals of literacy as spelled out in the Common Core State
Standards (New Illinois Learning Standards).
[W] Professional Practices in RtI Implementation - Tier 3
Friday, February 6, 2015 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Presenter(s): Terry Schuester
Cost: None
Theme for 2014-2015: Development and Implementation of Tier 3 Support
Systems, special education entitlement, and sustainable practices.
Content will be provided about best practices and guiding principles in the effective
implementation of Response to Instruction (RtI) within school settings. In addition
to content, there will be time set aside for application activities and discussion.
Action planning for your school will conclude each meeting.
Audience: Anyone interested in learning more about effective practices in RtI.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 6026
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[W] Writing From Sources: Grades K-8
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 (4:15 pm - 6:15 pm)
Presenter(s): Debra Anderson / Linette Hultman
Cost: None
Further your knowledge of the Common Core State Standards (New Illinois
Learning Standards) for ELA & Literacy by analyzing appropriate ways to have
students write from sources. The session will focus on the emphasis on writing
from sources, becoming familiar with the CCSS for argument and informative
writing, and understanding the relationship between the CCSS reading standards
and writing standards. Several different classroom activities and examples will be
presented.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 6041
DeKalb ROE - 5 Seasons
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[W] Informational Texts: Grades K-8
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 (4:15 pm - 6:15 pm)
Presenter(s): Debra Anderson / Linette Hultman
Cost: None
This workshop is designed to provide participants with not only an overview of
informational text instruction as described by the Common Core State Standards
(New Illinois Learning Standards), but to provide participants with ideas to increase
informational text in the classroom as well as instructional strategies.
This program is paid for with grants from the US Department of Education (using
No Child Left Behind Title I Funds) and Illinois State Board of Education System of
Support (SSOS) funds.
WS#: 5963
Rockford University
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[W] Innovative Teaching Strategies
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 (4:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Golden Apple Presenters
Cost: $10
• Empower your students by engaging them in their learning
• Maximize understanding and achievement
• Discover strategies you can use in your classroom tomorrow!
The session will include information pertinent to the common core for both
elementary and secondary teachers.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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WS#: 5981
Belvidere School District Office
1201 Fifth Ave
Belvidere, IL
Credit Options
3 PDC
[W] Professional Practices in RtI Implementation - Tier 3
Friday, April 10, 2015 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Presenter(s): Terry Schuester
Cost: None
Theme for 2014-2015: Development and Implementation of Tier 3 Support
Systems, special education entitlement, and sustainable practices.
Content will be provided about best practices and guiding principles in the effective
implementation of Response to Instruction (RtI) within school settings. In addition
to content, there will be time set aside for application activities and discussion.
Action planning for your school will conclude each meeting.
Audience: Anyone interested in learning more about effective practices in RtI.
WS#: 5964
Rockford University
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL
Credit Options
2 PDC
[W] Strive, Revive & Survive Through the End of the Year
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 (4:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Presenter(s): Golden Apple Presenters
Cost: $10
• Rejuvenate yourself and your classroom.
• Gain strategies for keeping the "lid" on and keeping it fresh through the end of
the year.
• Finish Strong!!!
The session will include information pertinent to the common core for both
elementary and secondary teachers.
KIDS provides professional development to educators through the
Boone/Winnebago, DeKalb and McHenry Regional Offices of Education
300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 636-3040 - Fax: (815) 636-3069 - www.kidsroe.org
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