Join us for a monthly networking series designed specifically for math educators! Connect with fellow teachers, share best practices, and collaborate on innovative approaches to math instruction. Each session will provide a welcoming space for discussion and idea exchange, helping you enhance your teaching and support your students.

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Date: January 21- May 2025
Time: 1 hour per month (to be determined)
Location: ROE Moline & Zoom
Cost: $75.00
Hours: 5
Audience: All Math Educators
Presenter: Tami Kelley
Registration Deadline: December 13, 2024

In this book, the author shares some ways to support deep thinking and implementation to Rekindle your Fire. When you are stressed out and exhausted, it's hard to find the patience, positive energy, and enthusiasm necessary to practice the best instruction. Recharge your battery by focusing on basic needs such as healthy eating, hydration, sleep, safety, exercise, and rest and relaxation to improve your health. This book study is available for 15 PD hours or 1 grad credit through University of St. Francis at an additional cost of $100. You are responsible for purchasing your own copy of the book.

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Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Zoom and Padlet
Cost: $100.00
Hours: 15 or 1 grad credit
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Deb Taber
Registration Deadline: January 15, 2025

In this hands-on workshop, teachers of all grade levels will explore the use of AI for image creation and discuss the importance of digital citizenship in this new era of AI-generated content. Participants will learn how to use AI tools to create engaging and educational content for their students, while also developing strategies for teaching students how to navigate the ethical and responsible use of AI.

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Date: January 28, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Cost: $40.00
Hours: 3
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Ben Sondgeroth
Registration Deadline: January 21, 2025

It's your choice! Choose 1 of the 5 books to read or read all 5. Choose 4 activities from the Choice Board to complete. Select the Movie Connection activity for an additional 2 hours of PD. Submit all 4 activities in one email. Receive anywhere from 6-12 PD hours depending on the book choice. These activities need to be completed by May 2, 2025. Please note that the cost is $55 per title. Book choices are as follows:

• The Coffee Bean and How to be a Coffee Bean by Jon Gordon - 6 PD hours

• Small but Mighty: How Everyday Habits add up to more Manageable and Confident Teachers by Miriam Plotinski - 8 PD hours

• Fish by S. Lundin - 6 PD

• Positive Mindset Habit for Teachers by Grace Stevens - 8 PD

• Define your Why by Barbara Bray - 10 PD

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Date: February 26 - May 2, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Zoom and choice board
Cost: $55.00 each book
Hours: Various depending on book title
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Deb Taber
Registration Deadline: February 19, 2025

This workshop introduces educators to AI tools designed to streamline teaching tasks. Participants will learn how to integrate AI into lesson planning, grading, and student engagement, making their workload more manageable. We will aim to equip teachers with practical skills to enhance their teaching methods through technology using tools like Google Gemini, Magic School AI, Canva's Magic Studio, and more! Join us for a full day of learning specific AI tools that can help you!

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Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Cost: $40.00
Hours: 3
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Ben Sondgeroth
Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025

This book will equip educators with a discussion framework that will make students actively engaged communicators and collaborators. When educators provide explicit instruction, guidance, and feedback to students and let them steer the dialogue, students develop essential critical-thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning skills. Participants will identify key points, raise questions for consideration, assess condition in a school and suggest steps to promote a healthy classroom of communicators. This book study is available for 15 PD hours or 1 grad credit through University of St. Francis at an additional cost of $100. You are responsible for purchasing your own copy of the book.

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Date: March 6, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Zoom and Padlet
Cost: $100.00
Hours: 15 PD or 1 grad credit
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Deb Taber
Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025