July
7/30/2020
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Asking the Right Questions (2-hour online) - CancelledRegistration ClosedThis session is designed for new teachers, helping them work through all of the orientation materials and understanding when, how, and whom to approach with questions. This, too, is primarily for those teachers who did not get a full student teaching experience.
August
8/28/2020
- 9/28/2020
September
9/2/2020
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
9/16/2020
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Leadership Coaching and Networking w/Dr. Lionel Allen, Jr. Registration ClosedLeadership is second only to classroom instruction among all school-related factors that impact student achievement. Come meet Dr. Lionel Allen, Jr. who will be facilitating monthly leadership coaching and networking sessions at the Macon/Piatt Regional Office of Education #39 during the 20-21 school year. This opportunity is open to new principals, principals in new positions, and any experienced principals who want to boost their leadership skills and make connections with local leaders. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Reedy at jreedy@roe39.k12.il.us or 217-872-3725.
October
10/1/2020
- 10/30/2020
Questioning and Engagement for In-person or Virtual Learning (3-hour online, self-paced training)Registration ClosedDESCRIPTION: The Common Core State Standards and the Illinois Assessment of Readiness IAR Test strongly focus on students gathering evidence, knowledge, and insight from what they read, view, hear, or experience. Writing text-dependent question specifically asks a question that can be answered by referring explicitly back to the information gathered by the student through text, video, audio, artwork, cartoon, photo, documents, or other materials. Literal and Inferential questions can be written to be text dependent. This training will support teachers of all grades on setting up questions that are aligned to CCSS and IAR. Text-dependent questions should ensure that readers remain faithful to and come to understand the author’s views. Students don’t have to agree with the author, but we want students to understand the points the author has made so they can challenge it with evidence. This training will walk participants through asking challenging questions that keep students engaged in the information presented to them.
NOTE: Once registered, Barb Preston will send you the online training link and directions. Questions? Email Barb at prestonb@roe39.k12.il.us
10/1/2020
- 10/30/2020
Writing and the IAR Test Training (5-hour online, self-paced training) Registration ClosedDESCRIPTION: Writing Tasks on the IAR Test can be difficult for students if they have not grappled with that type of writing inside their own classrooms. This training will help you understand:
• Reading and writing must go together
• IAR Writing Tasks are a specific type of writing.
• Common academic vocabulary, common graphic organizers, and a common writing vocabulary should be approached by collaborating in grade bands so that students are carefully mastering and building from grade level to grade level ON THEIR WRITING AND READING SKILLS.
• Strategies for each type of writing and a chance to write an essay that 6-8th grade students could be asked on the IAR test.
This training will support participants’ efforts for adding more writing into their curriculum.
NOTE: Once registered, Barb Preston will send you the online training link and directions. Questions? Email Barb at prestonb@roe39.k12.il.us
10/6/2020
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
AA #3000 Teacher and Administrator Evaluator Retraining: Student GrowthRegistration ClosedThis is the one required student growth 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 learn how to use assessments and measurement models, use data from teh evaluation rubric, create targeted professional development plans, and communicate evaluation outcomes in constructive and supportive ways.
AA Credit or 6 PDHs
10/13/2020
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
10/28/2020
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10/28/2020
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
10/29/2020
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
10/29/2020
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
November
11/1/2020
- 11/30/2020
11/10/2020
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
11/10/2020
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
December
12/1/2020
8:30 AM - 3:30 AM