Recorded Webinars

Presented by Charles Williams on March 3, 2026.
Every strong school begins with a strong leader. This interactive session led by Dr. Charles Williams will help you cut through the noise of daily demands and focus on what truly matters. You’ll learn how to lead with clarity, reclaim your capacity, and cultivate care for both your team yourself.

Presented by Dylan Farley on September 24, 2026
The Whole School Approach (WSA) is a research-based framework that engages the entire school community including teachers, staff, families, and administrators to support both students’ academic growth and social-emotional learning (SEL). Rather than isolating interventions to specific programs or personnel, WSA integrates curriculum, school culture, and community partnerships to ensure all students have equitable access to support. The research conducted by presenter Dylan Farley and others shows that schools implementing WSA see improvements in academic outcomes, student engagement, and emotional well-being. By fostering shared responsibility and coordinated strategies, WSA creates a consistent, supportive environment where students can thrive academically and socially. This approach is practical and adaptable, providing schools with actionable strategies to address diverse student needs effectively.

Presented by Dr. Neil Lesinski on February 10, 2026
Effective communication is one of the most powerful tools school leaders have to shape culture, build trust, and strengthen community partnerships. In this session, Dr. Neil Lesinski will explore strategies for aligning internal and external communications so that messages are clear, consistent, and engaging. Participants will also learn how to empower staff, parents, and students to serve as authentic ambassadors, amplifying your district’s story and reinforcing a shared vision. Practical examples and actionable takeaways will help your team elevate communications from routine updates to meaningful connections.

Presented by Jeff Sefcik on January 27, 2026.
During this session, presenter Jeff Sefcik will share Stanton School's story of being a targeted school due to chronic absenteeism to earning a commendable status in just one year. Last year, with Jeff at the helm, Stanton School received its second consecutive commendable rating because of the committed work he and his staff did and continue to do as a trauma-informed school. Jeff will share how his staff, including the bus drivers, became certified trauma-informed specialists, how to improve daily routines and practices by being resilience-focused, and how changing the mindset from punitive to "Opportunities to Be Better" have impacted the student's behavior and social emotional growth. Stanton School's growth is validated by the data through significant improvements in student behaviors and daily attendance.

Presented by Desi Kobayashi on January 20, 2026.
This professional development session led by Desi Kobayashi will support school leaders in building knowledge, language, and strategies to effectively respond to harmful identity-based language and behaviors. Through this interactive session, participants will gain both conceptual understanding and practical tools to recognize and interrupt harmful language by cultivating practices that build empathy, cultural competence, and community responsibility. Using restorative circles, community agreements, and language resources, participants will learn how to speak up, listen deeply, repair harm, and strengthen relationships across differences.

Presented by Tracy Harrison on 1/13/26
Are you spending more time correcting challenging behaviors than acknowledging positive ones? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of negativity that seems impossible to break? Are you supervising teachers and support staff who struggle to find the good in students?

Join presenter Tracy Harrison to discover how the science-backed ratio of positive to corrective interactions can dramatically transform your classroom climate and student behavior. You'll learn practical strategies to assess your current interaction patterns and implement simple techniques to achieve the ideal 5:1 positive-to-corrective ratio. Through data collection tools, technology aids, and specific praise techniques, you'll develop skills to "catch students being good" and pivot your attention strategically. Leave with ready-to-use methods that not only improve student behavior but also enhance your relationships with students and increase your own job satisfaction.

Presented by Dr. Brandi Kelly on Deember 16, 2025
Discover how hope can transform your leadership. In this 60-minute webinar presented by Dr. Brandi Kelly, you’ll explore the science of hope, learn the H.O.P.E. System for building resilience, and gain practical strategies to overcome obstacles and lead with purpose. Walk away inspired, equipped, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

Presented by Dr. Mark Lahr and Zach Kettlekamp on December 4, 2025.
The Illinois State Police (ISP), Office of Firearms Safety (OFS) is proud to announce the launch of the Firearms Restraining Order (FRO) Outreach and Training Program, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen public safety and save lives. Through this program, OFS will provide training and education to law enforcement agencies, school administrators, and community resource centers across Illinois. The goal is to raise awareness of the Firearms Restraining Orders as a viable tool for preventing gun violence and self-harm, while also ensuring that those who may petition for or enforce a FRO have the knowledge and resources to do so effectively. The program will also work to promote statewide consistency in how FROs are implemented. Special attention will be given to addressing inequities, ensuring that high-risk individuals and communities facing barriers to support have access and information to the protection FROs can provide. This initiative reflects the Illinois State Police's commitment to preventing tragedies before they occur and fostering strong partnerships with communities across the state.

Presented by Jane Kim on December 2, 2025
Devices, social media, and AI are designed to hook us into overuse, and no one is immune. This has snowballed into a time-consuming, costly burden on schools. This session, led by Jane Kim, shares a systems approach to social media and AI literacy that can change behaviors and school culture.

Presented by Dr. Stephanie Fike on November 18, 2025
This webinar, led by Dr. Stephanie Fike, is designed to help school districts understand the significant advantages of hiring and supporting second-career educators. Attendees will learn how these professionals bring diverse perspectives, a wealth of real-world experience, and a unique set of skills that can enrich the learning environment. The session will highlight the value of tapping into this untapped talent pool, emphasizing how second-career educators often possess strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. Additionally, the webinar will provide strategies for school districts to better support, and retain these educators, ensuring that they feel valued and equipped to thrive in their new roles. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how second-career educators can strengthen their teaching teams and positively impact student outcomes.

Presented by Dr. Stacie Chana on November 6, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shaping the future of education, yet without critical engagement, it risks reinforcing systemic biases and widening technological inequities. This session, led by Dr. Stacie Chana, empowers educational leaders to approach AI with a lens of equity and cultural responsiveness, ensuring that all learners are protected and informed about the challenges and opportunities AI presents. Participants will explore practical strategies for identifying AI bias, implementing responsible AI-driven decision-making, and developing policies that support ethical AI integration. This session will equip leaders with the knowledge needed to critically assess AI tools, advocate for fair and just technology use in schools, and guide students in becoming discerning users of AI.

Presented on November 4, 2025 by Denise Mytko
The world of work is changing fast. As school leaders, we have a unique opportunity to help students not just keep up but thrive by developing the skills they will need to navigate an ever-changing future.
Denise Mytko from Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development invites you to a webinar that will introduce labor market trends likely to shape future job opportunities and share strategies for fostering career exploration within a school community. You’ll learn practical ways to help students identify their strengths, explore a range of career paths, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities in the workforce.
This session is perfect for school leaders looking to build a culture of career readiness and equip educators with tools to actively engage students in their career exploration at any age.

Presented by Andrew Marotta on October 28, 2025
It is a whirlwind! An emergency room. A speeding highway of events, happenings, moving parts, and more--and you are in charge of it! You need this course in your life--Your Systems, Your Leadership by Andrew Marotta. This course has the "top 10" of techniques, strategies, and mindsets you need to survive and thrive in your day, week, month, and school year. Join Andrew for this fun, practical, and purposeful session.

Presented by Ilana Sherman on October 7, 2025
A recent study on Youth Help-Seeking Around Mental Health examines the impact of mental health education curricula in grades 5-12. The data is from student pre/post evaluations focusing on the identification of trusted adults and the students comfort in speaking with a trusted adult. The study and presentation from Shantal Saldaña provide clear recommendations for educators, classrooms and schools. Participants will learn about the latest data, impact of classroom-based interventions, and how to leverage data in their own classrooms to improve outcomes.

Every young person should have a trusted adult in their life. The Erika’s Lighthouse universal, Tier-1 depression education programs are effective at increasing help-seeking behavior by helping youth recognize additional prospective trusted adults and increasing their comfort level in speaking to a trusted adult about mental health.

Presented by Kimber Larson on September 30, 2025
This powerful presentation explores the lived experiences of elementary school principals who have faced unexpected, traumatic loss—and how those experiences influenced their emotional intelligence and leadership style. Through their deeply personal narratives, four key themes emerged: the importance of human connection, emotional insight, service to others, and finding purpose beyond loss. Join presenter Kimber Larson to discover how these leaders transformed grief into growth, offering fresh insights for leadership development, self-awareness, and the role of empathy in education.

Presented by Rebecca Francis and Devon LaRosa on 9/23/25
This experience, led by Rebecca Francis and Devon LaRosa, is designed for educators and educational leaders who seek to deepen their impact by leading with authenticity, empathy, and intentionality. At its core, "Unlocking Human Potential" recognizes that storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we possess to humanize education and re-center connection in a system that too often prioritizes compliance over compassion.
Through storytelling, we move beyond transactional interactions and into transformational relationships. Stories invite us to name our struggles, celebrate our resilience, and embrace the complex, beautiful work of becoming. When educators and leaders share stories—of growth, challenge, identity, and change—we open the door for:
Resilience to take root in our school cultures,
Character to be modeled and nurtured in real, human ways,
Trust to be built authentically, not assumed,
And transparency to become a cultural norm, not an exception.
This session offers more than theory—it offers space. Space to reflect, to tell truth, to listen deeply, and to grow. It is an invitation to recognize the stories we carry and the stories our students and colleagues carry, and to use those narratives as bridges—toward belonging, equity, and possibility.
Because when we share our stories, we don’t just build community—we unlock human potential.

Presented by Barbara Applebaum on September 16, 2025
Technology is evolving faster than ever, and school leaders must navigate innovation while fostering a strong school culture — without feeling overwhelmed. This interactive session, led by Barbara Applebaum at The Social Institute, will explore how education leaders have adapted to past technology shifts and provide practical strategies for tackling today’s digital challenges, from A.I. in student work to misinformation and evolving school policies. Through real-world examples, engaging discussions, and hands-on activities, attendees will strengthen their leadership skills and ensure their school’s approach to technology remains proactive, not reactive.

Presented by Greg Christian on September 9, 2025.
This webinar is for principals who care about student well-being and want to explore what’s possible in the cafeteria. You’ll hear how school leaders are making small, smart changes that lead to fresher, healthier meals for kids, without needing to be food experts. Join presenter Greg Christian for easy next steps, real examples, and ideas you can use right away.

Presented by Jason Major on August 28, 2025
In this webinar, Jason Major of Chicago will go through each component of the wellness wheel and give practical tips and resources to help keep you fresh and mindful throughout the school year. He likes taking science-based ideas and making practical recommendations based on the webinar participants. Anyone looking to keeping themselves grounded or to do something different in the new school year would bet something from this webinar.

Presented by Jason Booher on August 26, 2025
As a 13-year-old teenager, Jason Booher survived the nation’s worst drinking and driving crash—the Carrollton Bus Crash—where 27 lives were lost in a fiery tragedy. With the support of public educators, he overcame unimaginable adversity and went on to achieve his dream of winning the KHSAA Sweet 16 Kentucky high school boys basketball state championship as a head coach. Now a superintendent, Jason shares his powerful journey of resilience, leadership, and the life-changing impact educators have on students, especially those facing hardship. This session will inspire, motivate, and remind educators that their influence extends far beyond the classroom—it can shape lives, build dreams, and create champions.

Presented by Kevin Spainhour on May 6, 2025
As the school year winds down, effective principals face the unique challenge of finishing strong while strategically planning for what’s next. This session led by Kevin Spainhour provides school administrators with practical tools, reflection templates, and leadership habits to help balance end-of-year priorities while helping to set a clear vision for the upcoming school year.

Participants will walk away with ready-to-use resources, a system for leadership planning, and actionable strategies to ensure the final months of school build momentum rather than burnout. Finish strong, plan smart, and lead your school with confidence.

Presented on April 29, 2025 by Patrick Wildman and Jessica Vargas
This presentation will explore the vital role of school counselors in fostering student success by collaborating effectively with administrators and teachers. Presenter Patrick Wildman will highlight how counselors support academic achievement, social-emotional development, and career readiness through proactive communication, data-driven interventions, and a team-based approach. Strategies for building strong partnerships, addressing student needs holistically, and creating a positive school climate will be discussed. Attendees will leave with practical insights on maximizing collaboration to ensure the success of all students.

Presented by Chad Dumas on April 22, 2025
Join presenter Chad Dumas to uncover the role, responsibilities, assumptions, and mindsets of effective teacher team leaders, plus explore a handful of simple, go-to moves, techniques, and strategies that will transform team collaboration. As a result of this experience, participants will…
- Understand the three key responsibilities of the team leader in a PLC
- Uncover assumptions and mindsets for successful team collaboration
- Explore a handful of simple actions that transform team functioning

Presented by Rebecca Francis on April 15, 2025
Authentic leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about influence, integrity, and self-awareness. This session explores how leading with authenticity unlocks potential in both leaders and those they serve, fostering deeper connections and sustainable impact.
1. Define and cultivate authentic leadership practices that align with personal values and organizational mission.
2. Empower others to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of trust, psychological safety, and accountability.
3. Apply reflective leadership techniques to continuously grow, adapt, and make purpose-driven decisions.

Presented by Shantal Saldana on April 8, 2025.
This session will provide attendees with practical tools to create inclusive school cultures around mental health, introduce auxiliary resources such as student and staff awareness into action activities, and offer opportunities to engage in activities that can be brought into school classrooms. These activities can be implemented in school buildings as part of a strategy to strengthen Tier 1 universal programming. Participants will learn how utilizing student voice can promote meaningful conversations around the topic of mental health and promote help-seeking as an early identification and prevention strategy. Participants will receive access to free Tier 1 mental health programs and resources.

Presented by Andrew Marotta on March 5, 2025
Speaking and leading a presentation is a skill. Why are some great and some tough to sit through? Join Andrew Marotta for this engaging and practical session on creating amazing presentations. Canva, Google Slides, flow, timing, interactive, using props, telling stories, and more. Andrew will break down the presentations and share usable tips, tricks, and strategies to make your next presentation AWESOME!

Presented by Phil Boyte on February 13, 2025
Ready to create a PEOPLE FIRST culture where everyone feels valued and energized? Join Phil Boyte—creator of Link Crew and the Breaking Down the Walls program—for an engaging webinar packed with simple, practical ideas to help leaders take care of themselves and their teams.

Phil will share real-world strategies to strengthen relationships, build trust, and make small moments matter. You’ll leave with fresh inspiration and tangible tools to foster a thriving, people-centered culture.

Presented by Andrew Marotta on 2/12/25
So, so, so many aspects to the ART of communication. Andrew Marotta dives deep into this subject, which can make or break you as an educator. Andrew breaks it down into three areas: The one-on-one meeting, the large setting, and everything else. Andrew explores storytelling, listening skills, and techniques to help you thrive in your communication and interactions with others in the school setting! He will share concepts such as E+R=O, 8-37-55, and how to tell the right story at the right time to the right people!

Presented by Ann Cummins Bogan on 2/4/2025
The session, led by Ann Cummins Bogan, will balance theory, research, and practical strategies for creating a collaborative systems approach that intentionally engages the perspectives of all members of the school community. We will share foundational research and theory about the impact of collaboration and partnerships on school climate and student achievement, providing an opportunity for reflection on current practice.

ACB’s Six Building Blocks for Effective Systems will be shared along with specific tools and strategies for creating or refining school leadership teams focused on the continuous improvement of teaching and learning with students at the center.

Presented by Andrew Marotta on 1/29/2025.
Join Andrew Marotta LIVE on this journey of becoming more self-aware of yourself as a person, educator, and leader. Andrew challenges your thinking and has you perform several powerful exercises to deepen your thoughts on your own emotional intelligence on the journey of uplifting and inspiring others. Looking back at events, projects, and contests and asking yourself and others: What went well, what didn't, and how could I have been better? How do we absorb feedback like this and grow from it? Andrew will walk you through the steps and even examine building your own personal motto/logo.

Presented by Amy Jackson on January 16, 2025
The Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan is a framework designed to support literacy development, ensuring that all students across the state have the best opportunities for becoming skilled readers. This webinar will share the purpose, goals, and the objectives of each goal, as well as how districts can begin addressing literacy reform within their own schools. Participants will have an understanding of the new initiative and a sense of direction for implementation. Attendees will gain knowledge and actionable next steps to set the foundation and continuum for literacy success! This webinar is ideal for administrators, teacher leaders, instructional coaches, and any educational leaders. Join us for this information-filled session and gain confidence in growing your district’s literacy!

Presented by Codi Conway, Heather Bowman, and Jill Hibbard on Januar 14, 2025.
This webinar on language comprehension focuses on the skills and knowledge students need to understand and interpret text. Participants will delve into the topic of language comprehension and discover how it sets the stage for students to develop proficient reading comprehension skills. With this, participants will learn why background knowledge and vocabulary are essential skills that translate into comprehension. This session is ideal for teachers looking to deepen their understanding and improve literacy instruction in alignment with Science of Reading research.

Presented by Codi Conway, Heather Bowman, and Jill Hibbard on December 17, 2024
This webinar on word recognition explores essential components like phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and sight recognition. Participants will delve into the research-based practices that underpin effective word recognition, enabling students to move from basic phonics to fluent reading. Through the webinar, attendees will learn structured techniques that help students recognize words quickly and accurately, which later provides a strong foundation for reading comprehension. This session is ideal for teachers looking to deepen their understanding and improve literacy instruction in alignment with Science of Reading research.

Presented by Matt Thomann on November 19, 2024
In this presentation, we explore John Gottman's "4 Horsemen," rebranded as "Team Toxins," to address common communication pitfalls among coworkers. These toxins—criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling—often surface during times of adversity and growth. By identifying and addressing these behaviors, educators can navigate conflict more effectively, foster healthier professional relationships, and build a stronger, more collaborative school environment.

Presented by Kevin Spainhour on November 14, 2024
This webinar will help participants identify and engage with numerous stakeholders to positively impact schools. Register to learn assessment strategies, tactics for engagement, and keys to positive changes in your school.

Presented by Dr. Neil Lesinski on November 12, 2024.
A learning organization thrives on psychological safety and accountability, where individuals feel comfortable sharing ideas and making mistakes while still being held to a high standard in the pursuit of high-performance outcomes. Building this culture requires fostering open communication, active listening, and empathy. This webinar will teach you how to develop a safe space for learning and growth that will enhance innovation, problem-solving, and overall performance through increased accountability and shared responsibility.

Presented by Brenda Yoho on October 24, 2024
With over two decades of experience as an educator and various school settings in positions, Brenda Yoho has cultivated a profound philosophy of education known as Two Rules. This philosophy serves as a foundation for fostering building wide support for social, emotional learning and mental health needs of students. Through the years of implementation, she witnessed the transformative impact of prioritizing these essential aspects of education contributing to a positive, nurturing, learning and solution-focused school environment.

Presented by Daniel Perry on October 8, 2024
Discover how psychological safety is the cornerstone of high-performing teams. This session will delve into the essential components of psychological safety, its impact on individuals and teams, and the crucial role of leadership in fostering a learning culture focused on impactful, continuous improvement.

Presented by Lauren Schoenberger on September 24, 2024.

Every day, students are hit with social media posts, comments from friends, changing tech trends, and a variety of pressures. Schools try to support student well-being and address social media and tech to foster productive learning environments, but it’s easy to make mistakes.

In this webinar presentation, The Social Institute will guide educators in cultivating modern life skills in their students for sustained success. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to build a systemic approach to contemporary life skills that also addresses one of the biggest influences on students: social media.

Evan Tingley presented this webinar on September 17, 2024
As leaders and colleagues, how much more would we get done if we weren’t always walking the delicate balance of honest feedback and emotional capacity to accept it? This professional development will help guide when and how we both give and receive feedback as well as developing a common interest around a championship vision both in the boardroom and the classroom.

Presented by Shantal Saldana on September 12, 2024
This session will allow participants to learn how mental health literacy offers an upstream, foundational approach to addressing youth mental health. Many schools implement social-emotional learning and then jump to suicide prevention. This leaves a significant gap in education and understanding of mental health. Mental health literacy can fill that gap so students are more receptive to intervention and supportive of their peers experiencing mental distress. Bridging SEL and suicide prevention allows students to take the knowledge they gained and expand it to promote conversations, reduce stigma, encourage good mental health and promote help seeking.

Presented by Andrew Marotta on September 10, 2024

Why do some people just stand out? Some just have that glow? Oh, they’re just born with that magnetic personality or that special talent. They’re so lucky that they can just ____(fill in the blank.) NO-they work at! They practice their skills. They learn from others. They work at bringing value and positive impact to others.

Join Andrew on this fun journey of exploring, dissecting, and diving deep into the strategies and intentional actions of being THAT one that people want to work with & be around. Andrew breaks down these topics and more in this session:

Connecting through stories.
Bring positive energy to the workplace.
Capitalizing on simple moments that can become important breakthroughs.
Taking care of yourself to bring your best self to your family and work.
Listening and being present for others.

Presented by Aubrey Durkin of the SLD Support Project on May 14, 2024


Characteristics of students with dyscalculia of all grade levels will be discussed. The content in the presentation will center on assisting students who have not mastered foundational math skills. Brain science behind the research will be explored and explained. Best practices for students struggling in math will be highlighted.

Presented by Dr. Clavon Byrd on April 25, 2024

Let’s take a comprehensive look at effective family engagement strategies based on Mapp’s Dual Capacity Building Framework. Participants in this webinar will review philosophies and practical strategies aimed at enhancing relationships between families and schools where collaboration and trust are imperative, ultimately leading toward improved student outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your approach to partnerships with your students’ families!

Presented by Andrew Marotta on April 18, 2024

Want to have better, stronger relationships with your stakeholders? Tired of getting/feeling ‘beat-up?’ Want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? Have people coming at you way too hard and not sure how to handle it and want some effective strategies? Feel like you are being too reactive instead of more proactive in your relationships? Come join Andrew Marotta and be part of the fun, interactive, and thought-provoking workshop The Partnership: Building better relationships through proactive and intentional actions.

Presented by Lindsey Hall and Sheila Greenwood on April 9, 2024

This webinar explores the whys and hows of having difficult conversations. The level of importance of this topic is very high because the consequences of avoiding tough conversations can have long-lasting and sometimes devastating effects on school districts. We will discuss how to start those conversations, develop open and honest communication patterns and provide a desired end-result of collegiality, teamwork and engagement.

Presented by Dr. Johnita Porter on April 2, 2024

Join this session to learn about The Virtual Educator Network (The VEN). The VEN is a virtual, interactive, and transformative experience for educators throughout the country. This research based model provides unparalleled support and offers an innovative PD experience to help educators thrive, ultimately ensuring a more restful and fulfilling professional journey, and successful outcomes for students.

Presented by Dr. Christopher Graves on March 28, 2024

Racial discrimination in schools in the U.S. has resulted in a disproportionate number of Black students receiving exclusionary and punitive consequences, in which they are more likely to end up part of the School-to-Prison Pipeline and less likely to graduate. In many situations, school leaders have found ways to both reduce the number of suspensions for their Black students and also the disparity in consequences between students of different racial backgrounds. This presentation will share themes that emerged from interviews with these successful school leaders, to be used as recommendations and reflections for consideration in your own school context.

Presented by Dr. Jack Singer on March 27, 2024.

During these difficult times, many educational professionals are struggling with a ton of unexpected stressors, such as unprecedented and unpredictable world events, trying to balance their work with their family’s needs, and dealing with the lingering new challenges in the classroom since the Pandemic. Burnout among educational professionals can easily rear its ugly head under these circumstances. In this career-saving webinar, Dr. Jack Singer will provide you with specific exercises for re-wiring your brain for maximum resilience and well-being.

Presented by Joyce Debrah on March 26, 2024

Applying MTSS to system-wide improvement is key to implementing sustainable practices in schools and school districts. Various stakeholders can use the MTSS framework, which is data-driven, to facilitate continuous improvement of systems and structures. Additionally, MTSS as a framework can determine professional learning as it relates to adults' and students' academic, behavioral, and social and emotional needs.

Presented by Andrew Marotta on March 11, 2024

Andrew Marotta is the leader of the Surviving & Thriving movement. Andrew is an energizing & impactful speaker, author, and school leader. He lives the words on his logo & strives to positively #IMPACT all he meets. A master storyteller, Andrew engages his audiences and fellow leaders with authentic and heartfelt stories, memorable props, and collaborative, fun, &, thought-provoking activities.
In High Performace Under Pressure, Andrew dives deep into powerful stories and experiences from his time as a Division One men’s college basketball official. He will take you through the ups and downs, successes and failures, and the journey of trying to be the best you can be under the spotlight and intense scrutiny.
Take-a-ways from the session are:
- How to be your best when it matters most.
- Next play--get the next one right.
- Empower: Be the mentor you wanted to have when you started.
- How to ‘make the right call’ in the toughest situations--and come out thriving.
- Our true job description: absorb chaos, create calm, and provide hope.

Presented by Kierra Pickens on March 5, 2024

As culture plays a role in the way we navigate the world, interact with one other and foster innovation on a larger scale. This webinar will be focused on understanding the 4 dimensions of cultural intelligence (metacognitive, cognitive, motivational and behavioral). Individuals will be able to assess and discover areas for improving levels of CQ. Educators and leaders will learn ways to employ culturally competent strategies in the classroom and school system.

Join Alison Maley (IPA Legislative Director) and Arlin Peebles (ELN Director) to hear about the new changes coming to Illinois state-mandated training and how to use Ed Leaders Network (ELN) to simplify the process. With the passing of HB 3690 many of the required training has moved to a five-year cycle instead of annual and bi-annual. ELN will be able to offer all of these courses on-demand and have expiration dates set so that educators will receive email notifications when it is time to complete the training again. The best news is that ELN is free to public school educators in the state of Illinois so you can achieve all of this efficiency at no cost.

Presented by Dr. Tinaya York on February 27, 2024

The state of Illinois has a new comprehensive literacy plan. What does this mean for school leaders? This webinar is designed to give administrators the information they need to understand what is in the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan and help them identify the key leadership moves they may need to make to lead the literacy work in their schools.

Presented by Dr. Tinaya York on February 20, 2024.

The state of Illinois has a new comprehensive literacy plan. What does this mean for school leaders? This webinar is designed to give administrators the information they need to understand what is in the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan and help them identify the key leadership moves they may need to make to lead the literacy work in their schools.

Live webinar presented by Justin Baeder on February 13, 2024.

This webinar will explore how to schedule time for classroom visits and deal with interruptions when "blocking off time" isn't working out. We will look at the three roles for differentiated feedback conversations that change teacher practice. We will also examine how to maximize teachers' intrinsic motivation with evidence-driven, open-ended questions. I will share best practices and case studies for building a long-term habit of visiting classrooms 500 times a year. Finally, we will cover the walkthrough myths and misconceptions that hold leaders back from having the greatest possible impact.

Presented on February 6, 2024, by Andrea Jenkins.

Anonymous social media accounts, passive-aggressive texts, and hurtful comments. Bullying in the modern world is more complicated than ever- and can have a direct impact on student academic performance. But there's hope: 57% of bullying incidents stop within 10 seconds when another person speaks up, according to a recent study by Cyberbullying.org. In this session, we’ll explore ways to strengthen your school culture, student well-being, and academic success by helping students take a stance against the ever-evolving world of cyberbullying.

Presented by Andrew Marotta on January 24, 2024.

Want to be a better leader? Want to be a more effective school administrator? Looking for something fresh and different? New to administration? Experienced yet need a reboot? Meet Andrew Marotta!

In this webinar, Andrew will invigorate you, challenge you, and inspire you. He will share stories, tips, hacks, and experiences from his 20 years as a building leader. This high-energy, enthusiastic presentation will be interactive, reflective, and purposeful for you, to help you in your role as a school leader. No one promised you that the job would be easy; but Andrew will help you make it more manageable, fun, and rewarding.

In this transformative session, Andrew will focus on: the power of storytelling, having more energy & enthusiasm, providing meaningful feedback, and how to better take care of your own well-being, while doing your best to serve others. You will grow and connect through different interactive and engaging activities. Andrew will look to move your emotions & stir your soul in this powerful webinar.

Presented by Carolyn Strong on January 23, 2024.

At its inception in 2010, Ighodaro and Wiggins defined curriculum violence as, “the deliberate manipulation of academic programming which compromises the intellectual or psychological well-being of learners.” Over the years we have come to know that intent matters very little when gauging the impact that curriculum violence has on learners. In this webinar, we will unpack how curriculum violence serves to create additional harm to marginalized groups within what should be the safety and sanctity of classrooms.

Presented by Devon LaRosa and Jennifer Cheatham on November 28, 2023

In this talk we will explore Dr. Jen Cheatham's newest work on equity-focused entry planning and determine what intentional moves leaders can make to support their schools' respective equity journey; by moving from passive conversations to purposeful and intentional actions that lift up students, family, and the school community. The conversation will leave leaders with actionable next steps to continue and sustain their work.

Presented by Ann Reynolds on 11/14/23.

This webinar will provide additional techniques for managing a classroom. Some specific information will be shared in handling particularly difficult students and underperforming classes. Multiple techniques will be shared to restart or re-engage students and classes.

Presented by Andrea Jenkins on 11/9/23

From ChatGPT to Snapchat’s My AI, new artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into our students' lives. And AI isn’t only changing students' experiences online, but it's revolutionizing the classroom experience too. Are you ready to learn how to use AI to take your classroom experience to the next level? Get ready for an interactive session where you'll learn practical ways to integrate AI tools, like ChatGPT and others, into your professional career for even greater success and ease.

Presented by Jordan Galerkin on 10/26/23

Looking to increase parent engagement at your school? Join Ed Leaders Network and Track it Forward for an informative webinar on ways to improve your parent engagement program and promote volunteerism among parents. This webinar will explore effective strategies to promote engagement using real-world examples and data.

In this webinar, you will learn:
- Top problems schools face when it comes to parent engagement
- Strategies to create a more engaging parent volunteer program
- How tools like Track it Forward can improve parent volunteer program efficiency

Presented by Lesley Rivers on 10/25/23

Social-emotional learning (SEL) provides youth with the skills they need to be healthy, happy humans. At this webinar, titled Youth and Self, attendees will understand the core SEL competencies and how they can create an environment that allow youth to understand, explore, and affirm their identities. We will hear from a panel of experts who work closely with diverse youth and will share strategies that help their youth understand their cultural, racial, and gender identities. Walk away with activities and ideas you can immediately incorporate into your classroom.

Presented by Barbara Marler on 10/3/23

This webinar is designed to orient participants to a framework that will help to modernize their EL program design. Participants will learn about an effective action plan to facilitate teamwork that is organized around three essential activities: discover, design, and deliver. Participants will also gain a greater appreciation of the importance of pairing legal parameters and evidence-based best practices to better meet unique and local needs. Finally, participants will examine practices that build consensus toward recommendations for change while staying mindful of perceptions and appearances from multiple vantage points.

Presented by Ben Sondergroth on September 21, 2023

As technology continues to reshape the educational landscape, this session delves into the transformative impact of AI within school environments, exploring its potential benefits, challenges, and the crucial task of developing comprehensive policies to ensure responsible and equitable AI integration. Discover how AI is revolutionizing teaching methods, personalizing learning experiences, streamlining administrative tasks, and shaping the future of education. Whether you're an educator, administrator, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of education, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic synergy between AI and schools. Prepare to gain a deeper understanding of AI's potential to enhance education and equip the next generation for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

Presented by Melissa Hinshaw on 9/19/2023

This webinar will explore best assessment practices for advanced learners with a focus on achievement measures (benefits and limitations); measuring learning readiness (for programming and instruction) as well as growth (in programs and over time).

Presented by Gwen Badgerow on 9/12/23

Based on the work of mediation experts, experts in negotiation, and experts in conflict resolution, the techniques presented here are time-tested, simple, and familiar. Takeaways will include a teacher-friendly hand-out (easily printable for quick reference) in a table format. This table lists each clinically tested technique used by experts in the mediation field to de-escalate conflicts. In addition, alongside each technique are language samples to use as models when struggling to find the right words to use when emotions are running high combined with “do’s” vs.“don'ts” that can help or hurt the outcomes. Taken from 30 years of experience in education, high stakes decision making, IEP meetings, and policy discussions, Gwen draws from her background working with parents and educators to give relevant examples of the complex emotions we feel when stakes are high, perceptions and beliefs differ and difficult decisions must be made.

Presented on September 5, 2023 by Lindsey Hall and Sheila Greenwood

In this one-hour presentation, participants will learn about the definitions of trust, and gain an understanding of why and how high levels of trust are a vital component of a healthy and positive school that supports the thriving and resilience of employees as well as student learning and achievement. Participants will also consider the damage done in low-trust environments, including the physiological implications of the stress related to working in this type of environment. Finally, participants will be able to identify and hopefully put into practice, in their buildings and/or district, the leadership behaviors that build and engender trust.

Presented by Rachel Hanley and Ebony Wrenn

The presentation begins with data showing the strong impact of visuals on children’s perceptions and behaviors. All visuals a child is exposed to send a message to the child so classroom visuals should be chosen with intentionality. Further, classroom visuals should be seen as an opportunity to build inclusion and identity with students. The presentation then reviews best practices for the types of visuals teachers should include in their classrooms taking into account differences in factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, religion, body type, and abilities. The presentation ends with resources for teachers to increase diverse representation in their classroom content, as well as a personal call to action to 1) continuously increase their exposure to different types of people, and 2) keep an open mind to recognize and address their own biases.

Presented by Nikki Michalak on May 16, 2023.

The Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports (A+) project at Illinois State University assists the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in addressing the significant behavior needs of children and youth with Autism Spectrum (ASD) and related behavior and communication disorders. Participants will learn about the background leading to the development of the project. Online resources are available to support students with autism will be presented, as well as intensive resources provided for identified programs.

Presented by Nikki Gillani on May 2, 2023

Community partnerships are an integral part of the success of an out-of-school time (OST) program as they offer additional infrastructure as well as expertise in program implementation. School districts, now more than ever, have an opportunity to engage their communities in efforts to expand opportunities for youth in the OST space. This training will present (i) the benefits of utilizing partnerships to create sustainable opportunities in afterschool; (ii) how to identify the right type of partnership; (iii) a tutorial on how to build a strong, healthy community partnership; (iv) methods to increase the longevity of established partnerships; and (v) provide resources to encourage independent execution of this framework.

Presented by Matt Vosberg on April 27, 2023

Leadership requires change management. Whether it’s intentional or not, leaders will spend most of their time managing change. It could be driven by state mandates, board elections, or local community issues. Successfully managing change is what will separate a great leader from a mediocre or underperforming leader. If navigated properly, it can create a win-win environment. Unfortunately, that is rarely the case. School leaders get thrust into the change process and often do more damage than good. All improvement requires change, but not all change is an improvement. What happens when change initiatives go wrong? Outcomes don’t improve as intended, staff members become frustrated, leaders are weakened, and the culture of cynicism begins to develop making future change initiatives that much more difficult. “This too shall pass” becomes the motto of the day and now even the most promising initiatives will struggle to gain traction.

Presented by Kasey Brown and Susan Stanton of ACTNow

Families play a crucial and unique role in a child’s academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development and the establishment of effective family engagement strategies ensures that families have the skills and resources necessary to support and advocate for their children. The evaluation of these family engagement strategies, programming, and efforts is necessary to continuously improve and expand upon these practices. During this training, we work to understand the varying types of family engagement data, collection methods, and the components of a successful family engagement system. Participants are provided with the opportunity to develop an ‘Action Plan’ that includes action items and potential methods of delivery for their respective organizations' family engagement system.

Presented by Matt Thomann on 4/11/23

Educators face numerous, daily obstacles, from curriculum changes to challenging students to even more challenging parents. These constantly growing obstacles can cause educators to lose focus on what they can control and can cause them to forget the impact they still have on the next generation. In this webinar learn to change that momentum as you learn some basic mental tools from a former educator turned coach. Participants will better understand their daily focus and will learn to adjust in a way that leads to more mental toughness and more fulfillment.

Presented by Nikki Gillani on April 4, 2023

Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unprecedented amount of support for afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) presented by the federal government. This presentation was developed in an effort to inform LEAs and affected parties of the availability ESSER funding, as well as provide guidance on how to use funding sustainably, particularly through partnering with local community-based organizations. During this training, we will explore the benefits of OST programming for youth and caretakers, barriers to engaging in OST programming, and how to utilize ESSER dollars to develop solutions and mitigate barriers. Finally, participants will be provided with peer examples of successful program implementation and additional resources to guide efforts.

Presented by Gina Fulton on March 28, 2023

Educators all have the same goal—to help students make the maximum possible academic gains in a positive and respectful environment that promotes success and nurtures their desire to learn. In this series of six webinars, the participants will gain valuable knowledge from the research and work of Dr. Anita Archer and Dr. Charles Hughes on Explicit Instruction. Explicit instruction is a structured, systematic, and effective methodology for teaching academic skills. It is considered an unambiguous and direct approach that includes instructional design and delivery procedures. The majority of information will be shared by one of Dr. Archer’s trainees, Gina Fulton. This fifth webinar of six is titled How Explicit Instruction Addresses Intrinsic and Extraneous Cognitive Load.

Presented by Ann Reynolds on March 21, 2023

Ideas to make simple changes to entice students to group cooperation and increase ease for the instructor. Flexible ideas to utilize regardless of the subject being taught.

Presented by Gina Fulton on February 28, 2023

Educators all have the same goal—to help students make the maximum possible academic gains in a positive and respectful environment that promotes success and nurtures their desire to learn. In this series of six webinars, the participants will gain valuable knowledge from the research and work of Dr. Anita Archer and Dr. Charles Hughes on Explicit Instruction. Explicit instruction is a structured, systematic, and effective methodology for teaching academic skills. It is considered an unambiguous and direct approach that includes instructional design and delivery procedures. The majority of information will be shared by one of Dr. Archer’s trainees, Gina Fulton. This fifth webinar of six is titled Application of Walk-Throughs to Schools Focusing on Explicit Instruction Practices.

Presented by Carol Benz on 2/21/23

This webinar will highlight:
. the brain was never designed for reading (print) only speech.
. basic brain science important to the brain laying down reading neuronal pathways.
. the importance of the Phonological and Orthographic Processors working together
along with the Angular Gyrus and Meaning Processors.
. the fluency bridge to accuracy
. What can we do to support student’s neuronal activity

Presented by Andrea Jenkins on February 7, 2023

Social media can lead to expulsions, drama, and lawsuits — all while schools play whack-a-mole and worry about the next negative trend among students. What if, instead of being reactive, your school proactively empowered students to use social media positively? What if you could empower and equip students, rather than scare and restrict them? More than ever, students are using social media to follow positive role models, land internships, & raise awareness about issues they care about. Attendees will learn:
• Effective techniques to embed modern life skills and social media education into your school schedule
• 7 timely, tech-related skills to teach students throughout the school year
• Strategies to help your teachers facilitate student well-being discussions and teach modern life skills across your school

Presented by Gina Fulton on 1/31/23

Educators all have the same goal—to help students make the maximum possible academic gains in a positive and respectful environment that promotes success and nurtures their desire to learn. In this series of six webinars, the participants will gain valuable knowledge from the research and work of Dr. Anita Archer and Dr. Charles Hughes on Explicit Instruction. Explicit instruction is a structured, systematic, and effective methodology for teaching academic skills. It is considered an unambiguous and direct approach that includes instructional design and delivery procedures. The majority of information will be shared by one of Dr. Archer’s trainees, Gina Fulton. This fourth webinar of six is titled Explicit Instruction Skills and Strategies.

Presented by Ann Reynolds on January 24, 2023.

The Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT is a quick, easy and effective stress relief technique. It can decrease negative emotions, burnout and exhaustion. Once you learn EFT you will be able to apply it to your working or private life easily. The process is to tap on specific pressure points while holding a specific negative or troublesome feeling. This allows the body to release it and the result is a feeling of relief, a decrease in stress or tension, etc. A handout will be provided for your own future use of EFT.

Presented by Gina Fulton on December 13, 2022

Educators all have the same goal—to help students make the maximum possible academic gains in a positive and respectful environment that promotes success and nurtures their desire to learn. In this series of six webinars, the participants will gain valuable knowledge from the research and work of Dr. Anita Archer and Dr. Charles Hughes on Explicit Instruction. Explicit instruction is a structured, systematic, and effective methodology for teaching academic skills. It is considered an unambiguous and direct approach that includes instructional design and delivery procedures. The majority of information will be shared by one of Dr. Archer’s trainees, Gina Fulton. This third webinar of six is titled Explicit Instruction in Action.

Presented by Katie Fernandez and Katina Paron on November 17, 2022

Scholastic media programs are civic participation in action. They provide leadership and job training and strengthen the school community through news literacy. In this webinar by Medill’s program specialists, you’ll learn why your school should have this elective/enrichment and what you need to get started.

Presented by Landon Ballard on November 15, 2022

Landon Ballard is a 23-year-old recovering addict from Rockford, IL who has a passion for helping youth who are struggling or maybe just trying to navigate middle school and high school. Landon and his wife, Amaria, travel around Illinois and the Midwest talking about a variety of topics, such as: Mental Health, Addiction, Healthy Self-Esteem, Breaking Negative Family Cycles, Telling Your Story, and SO much more! Along with the presentation that they deliver to students, they also moderate an open discussion session after each presentation with those who were touched by the presentation, want to know more, or have any questions about what they just heard and saw. The response from these presentations has been overwhelmingly positive. Landon and Amaria look forward to making connections with students who are struggling or who just need a reminder to stay on the right path. Landon and Amaria also work to help educate parents, school staff, and others about things such as how to best approach children about these tough topics and what questions to ask. Above all their one mission is to tell their stories of perseverance and encourage others to tell their stories as well.

Presented by Dr. Ann Reynolds on November 10, 2022

This webinar will introduce you to Brain Gym, an easy and quick way to get your students ready to write, compute or study. These are simple physical skills that re-set the body and mind. This can also be used by adults when feeling scattered, tired or distracted.

Presented by Gina Fulton on November 1, 2022

Educators all have the same goal—to help students make the maximum possible academic gains in a positive and respectful environment that promotes success and nurtures their desire to learn. In this series of six webinars, the participants will gain valuable knowledge from the research and work of Dr. Anita Archer and Dr. Charles Hughes on Explicit Instruction. Explicit instruction is a structured, systematic, and effective methodology for teaching academic skills. It is considered an unambiguous and direct approach that includes instructional design and delivery procedures. The majority of information will be shared from one of Dr. Archer’s trainees, Gina Fulton. This second webinar of six is titled Myths in Education.

Presented by TaRael Kee on 10/13/22

This training will provide a starting point for educators to begin having uncomfortable conversations about race. Recent history shows that no progress is made by avoiding conversations of this nature. Participants in this conversation will enter breakout rooms with strangers of varying ideological stances. Prepare for and expect discomfort. The idea is not for everyone to leave the conversation in agreement but to lay the foundation for understanding.

Presented by Drs. Tonya Perry, Katy Smith, and Steve Zemelman

Many educators want to support students of color who have not always been well-served in schools. Yet some parents and community members have misunderstood such efforts. Fortunately, many aspects of equity work are positive for everyone. Valuing identities of students of all backgrounds is central to this work. However it goes beyond food and holidays, the tip of the cultural iceberg. It involves learning in depth about students’ backgrounds, understanding our own, and inviting students to explore their histories and issues. Author/ educators Tonya Perry, Steve Zemelman, and Katy Smith address ways school leaders can promote this work, drawing on approaches in their new book, Teaching for Racial Equity.

Presented by Gina Fulton on September 20, 2022.

Educators all have the same goal—to help students make the maximum possible academic gains in a positive and respectful environment that promotes success and nurtures their desire to learn. In this series of six webinars, the participants will gain valuable knowledge from the research and work of Dr. Anita Archer and Dr. Charles Hughes on Explicit Instruction. Explicit instruction is a structured, systematic, and effective methodology for teaching academic skills. It is considered an unambiguous and direct approach that includes instructional design and delivery procedures. The majority of information will be shared from one of Dr. Archer’s trainees, Gina Fulton. This first webinar of six is titled Explicit Instruction 101: What it is and why it’s important!

Presented by Dr. K.C. McCarty on August 30, 2022.

The feeling of burnout is something that affects most administrators to varying degrees at some point in their careers. Maybe now more than ever! The source of this feeling can vary greatly. What is the solution? If you look online or on Twitter, it is obviously "self-care". But what does that even mean? Join me in applying the findings from a dissertation study of 497 public school building administrators in Illinois to see how self-care can lessen the feeling of burnout and even how to get the best bang for the buck when practicing self-care.

Presented by Dr. Tom Webb

Education is a tough business and these last two years have been incredibly difficult as educators have led through a global pandemic. Let’s team up to discuss easy to implement strategies to strengthen your school and ensure you walk away with a framework and an inspired mindset to return joy to your schools throughout the 2022 – 2023 school year. The Super System Framework empowers educators so they always know what action to take and will rekindle the reason you first wanted to become a teacher!

Presented by Nzingha Martina and Dr. Markenya Williams

As we attempt to create new normals and navigate life post-pandemic, we must acknowledge that the pandemic impacted all of us in unique ways. Unfortunately, our educational systems bore the grunt of stress, transitions, and challenges. We are beginning to thrive in a new normal, but before doing so, we must acknowledge the pandemic’s internal & external impact on all stakeholder groups. However, as we strive to live in a post-pandemic society, we cannot forget to B.R.E.A.T.H.E. (Boundaries, Reflect, Evaluate, Acknowledge, Thankfulness, Hope, & Energize). Join us for part two of this webinar as we all take a moment to B.R.E.A.T.H.E. before the fluidity of the school year begins!

Presented by Dr. Kelly Pascarella

Education Blueprint (EB) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that manages a fully interactive, free online platform aimed at building and maintaining teacher capacities in the knowledge of and access to continuously evolving digital education resources. As the challenge for teachers is to continuously manage and follow technological development (Hartmann et. al., 2017), EB brings together knowledge daily practitioners and with state and federal research frameworks to interact in a user-friendly digital ecosystem as one professional educator learning community.

Presented by Nick Ryan on May 17, 2022.

Restorative Justice is a wonderful way of building culture, community and sustaining relationships within organizations. Restorative Justice is how to create a community and learn to repair the community when there is conflict. During the one-hour webinar we will discuss some brief background information on Restorative Justice, ways to implement it in schools as well as barriers to overcome. We will also discuss the road to success when used to fidelity. There will be a brief opportunity at the end for questions as well as any follow-up to the presentation.

Presented by Dr. Markenya Williams and Nzingha Martin

The pandemic impacted all of us in unique ways. However, our educational systems bore the brunt of the stress, transitions, and challenges. We are beginning to thrive in a new normal, but before doing so we must acknowledge the pandemic’s internal & external impact on all stakeholder groups. However, we cannot forget to B.R.E.A.T.H.E. (Boundaries, Reflect, Evaluate, Acknowledge, Thankfulness, Hope, & Energize,) as we strive to live in a post-pandemic society.

Presented by Ann Persson

With an impending teacher shortage and veterans leaving the classroom at unprecedented rates, keeping our educators in the classroom has become a widespread goal for all administrators and schools. While there are many reasons why teachers leave, one evidenced-based reason that they stay is when they are provided with additional leadership opportunities within their schools. Creating distributed leadership structures in schools is one way to accomplish this. This session will explore the key principles of distributed leadership and how administrators can put these practices into action. Administrators will leave this session having explored these key principles and with an introduction for how to build, support, and sustain distributed leadership structures in their schools.

Presented by Carla Tantillo Philibert and Allison Slade
For every teacher that is unhappy in this country, there is an administrator that is out of ideas on how to improve their job satisfaction. Education is tough right now. Recent studies have revealed that focusing on the social-emotional development of adults, not only through self-care, but through the understanding and development of their own SEL competencies can lead to positive outcomes (both personal and academic) in school and in life, in addition to ensuring high retention of staff in schools. This webinar will provide a guide for school administrators in understanding, identifying, measuring and improving the overall SEL skills in their staff and themselves, creating a school-wide culture of SEL, and creating a cycle of continuous improvement with SEL at the center, thereby improving their own well being, connectedness and overall staff collective efficacy and improving the social, emotional and academic development of the entire school community.

Presented by Zoë Jenkins.

In this webinar, Zoë Jenkins will discuss why teaching empathy, equity, and agency is integral to preparing students to be engaged, civic actors. Zoë will discuss her path through K-12, including why she chose to drop out her senior year and pursue education reimagining full-time. She will explore the numerous ways K-12 is built to stifle these values and what educators can do to model them in their classrooms and empower their students to be empathetic, seek equity, and understand their agency.

Dr. Lindsey Jensen is the 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year and the Illinois State Coordinator for Educators Rising. She is incredibly passionate about teacher recruitment, and she believes that educators have the power to combat the Illinois teacher shortage by looking no further than their own backyards. Join as she presents information about ISBE's newest CTSO--Educators Rising--and learn how to recruit the future of the teaching profession. The teachers of tomorrow are currently students in our school buildings, and 60% of teachers teach within 20 miles of where they grew up. Lindsey will share strategies for building partnerships between secondary and higher ed, as well as growing the profession through the establishment of clubs and/or pathway programs.

Presented by Glenn Karaban and Wenimo Okoya.

Presentation from The Jed Foundation and JED High School on the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), how they may impact academic performance, and how school staff can respond to support their students. Participants will leave with strategies needed to build student resilience and implement trauma informed practices in the classroom.

Presented by Linsey Crowninshield-Ryan and Lindsay Wall Succari.

Presented by Dr. Femi Skanes and Heather Yutzy

Presented by Katy Fattaleh and Jordyn Zimmerman from the Nora Project on February 8, 2022.

Presented on February 1, 2022 by Jennifer Root-Smith.

Presented by Alicia Duell

Presented by Dr. Adrienne Dixson

Presented by a panel from the Illinois Resource Center and Math for All

Presented by Vince Walsh-Rock

Presented by Tyler Overstreet

Presented by Dr. Jody Wood

Presented by Chad Dumas

Presented by Devon LaRosa

Presented by Elizabeth Priller.

Presented by Angie Codron and Nikki Maurer.

Presented by Lybroan James of Milo-edu.

Presented by Karen Wagnon

John Hummel and Vicki Larson present a webinar on their professional learning program "Chose Your Own Adventure PD."

Presented by Devon LaRosa and Dr. Markenya Williams

Live webinar delivered on March 16, 2021 by Dr. Femi Skanes

Presented by Lisa Vahey

Jim Burgett presents helpful tips and resources on how to Survive COVID Chaos.

Dr. Chad Dumas focuses on the Community aspect of PLCs.