(2 PD Hrs.) This course will help educators understand common cybersecurity threats, responses, security tips and will provide foundational best practices to secure student data.
Courses
Seizures – IL Public Act 101-0050
In this mandated course, participants will be introduced to the many types of seizures, what triggers seizures, medication, and treatment options. Participants will demonstrate knowledge of the Seizure Action Plan under Section 504 as outlined in Illinois Public Act 101-0050.
Introduction to Cultural Competency
By Sherri Jones, Equity Organizer, Illinois Education Association. This course is designed as an introduction to cultural competency. Cultural competency involves learning, communicating, and connecting respectfully with others regardless of differences. Culture can refer to an individual’s race, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, immigration status, or age. All of these...
Understanding Mindset
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course is designed to help educators understand the concept of mindset and how it relates to student achievement. In addition, this course will discuss strategies to support students’ adoption of a growth mindset.
Vaping
This course provides an education on electronic nicotine delivery systems or ENDS, also known as vapes. Participants will review emerging trends in adolescents who use these devices and have the opportunity to expand discussions associated with the negative health consequences of vapes.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Facilitating Outcome-Based Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will strengthen a school leader’s ability to facilitate conversations with staff in order to nurture professional growth. Participants will analyze the impact and influence such conversations have on instruction as well as investigate the skills necessary to lead outcome-based discussions effectively.
Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom (2019 – 2020)
(2 PD Hrs.) This course is a conversation about bias and microaggressions, their impact, and how to circumvent it. It reveals the power of words and unpacks the fact that sometimes things not said can be just as impactful as the things that we do. The way we word things...
Attendance and Student Engagement (2019-2020)
(2 PD Hrs.) This mandated course is designed to help educators understand the implications of the 2018 amendments to Illinois Senate Bill 3466 or Public Act 100-0810 related to student attendance, engagement, and discipline. This course will also discuss strategies to encourage student attendance and engagement.
The Art and Science of Communication for School Leaders
(4 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr. P.J. Caposey- Superintendent MCUSD 223 This course is designed to build knowledge and skills in effective communication. Participants will assess present skills and develop a plan for improvement. Processes, structures, and mechanisms to engage all stakeholders will be reviewed. Finally, participants will examine current...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 1
The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allow educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation. Training time will vary - PD hrs awarded locally.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 4 Mathematics
The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allow educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation. Training time will vary - PD hrs awarded locally.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade HS Social Studies
The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allow educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation. Training time will vary - PD hrs awarded locally.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade K
The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allow educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation. Training time will vary - PD hrs awarded locally.
Using SAT Data to Inform Improvement
This course provides an overview of the types and uses of data from the SAT K-12 Reporting Portal. Processes for examining that data and making reliable, informed decisions to guide school improvement and accountability, curriculum and instruction, and learner outcomes are presented in the form of two simple data analysis...
Effective Conversations
The participants in this course will interpret how conversations, emotions, motivations, and perceptions with staff will create an environment that can either raise them to higher levels of achievement or push them down.
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