This book will focus on strategies for facilitating and enhancing discussions in the classroom that will encourage students to own their learning, build a growth mindset, and develop deeper conceptual understanding. Participants will explore a framework for implementing student-led classroom discussions that improve student learning, motivation, and engagement across all levels and subject areas. One grad credit is available through University of St. Francis for an additional cost with more information at the first meeting. You are responsible for purchasing your own copy of the book.

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Date: March 31, 2025
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Cost: $100.00
Hours: 22 or 1 grad credit
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Tami Kelley and Deb Taber
Registration Deadline: March 24, 2025

This book study invites educators to explore The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, which examines the rise in anxiety among young people and its impact on learning and development. Participants will engage in both online and in-person discussions, reflecting on key concepts from the book. Educators will gain strategies to support anxious students and foster more resilient learning environments. The first meeting of April 1, 2025 will be in person at the ROE from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.

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Date: April 1, 2025
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: RIROE
Cost: $50.00
Hours: 22 or 1 grad credit
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Jessica White
Registration Deadline: March 25, 2025

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. Participants will purchase a copy of their own book for this workshop. One grad credit will also be available at an additional cost through University of St. Francis, with more information available at the Zoom meeting on the 9th.

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Date: April 9 - May 30, 2025
Time: April 9 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Zoom and Google Sites
Cost: $100.00
Hours: 15 or 1 grad credit
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Deb Taber
Registration Deadline: April 2, 2025

Are you looking for new ways to make math more engaging and accessible for all students? Join us for an interactive HandsOn Math Manipulatives Training, where you'll discover how to bring math to life with practical tools and strategies! Gain practical, ready-to-use strat3egies for your classroom; help students see, touch, and experience math in action; support students who struggle with abstract concepts; build your confidence in using manipulatives effectively. By the end of this session, you'll walk away with innovative techniques and tools to transform math instruction-making learning more interactive, meaningful, and fun for students!

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Date: April 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
New Location: RIROE
Cost: $50.00
Hours: 3
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Tami Kelley
Registration Deadline: April 8, 2025

Administrators or coordinators in charge of ESL programming will learn the state requirements for district ESL programs, have the opportunity to ask questions, and will begin getting their district more into compliance (if needed).

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Date: April 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $80.00
Location: ROE Moline
Hours: 3
Audience: All ESL Staff
Presenter: Kelsey Erickson
Registration Deadline: 4/8/25

Teachers with English learner students in their content-area classes will learn ways to make their content accessible to these students. They will have time to ask questions and work on tweaking an existing activity, assignment, or assessment so that it is accessible to all students.

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Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Cost: $70.00
Location: ROE Moline
Hours: 2
Audience: All ESL Staff
Presenter: Kelsey Erickson
Registration Deadline: 4/15/25

This session is an experience that builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on the early brain development-what promotes it, what derails it, with what consequences for society.

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Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: RIROE
Cost: $25.00
Hours: 4
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Jessica White
Registration Deadline: April 22, 2025

Introduction of three best practice strategies for cross-curricular achievement that can begin in the ELA classroom (Organization for Learning Development, Higher Order Thinking Skills, and the Study of Successful people). These strategies are particularly beneficial for high ability leaners, but can be utilized in a heterogenous classroom to benefit all.

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Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: TBD
Cost: $40.00
Hours: 1
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Rebecca Anderson
Registration Deadline: April 22, 2025

In this session teachers will learn simple and effective ways to help students who struggle with math. They'll discover how to identify areas where students need extra support and how to use specific strategies to address those needs. The session will include practical activities and examples to show how to adjust lessons and work with small groups to support each student. By the end, teachers will have a toolkit of proven interventions to help all learners build confidence and improve their math skills.

Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Cost: $40.00
Location: RIROE
Hours: 2 PD
Audience: All Educators
Presenter: Tami Kelley
Registration Deadline: 4/30/25

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