A classroom should be a place where students feel safe, welcomed, and respected. One of the best ways to foster community is by giving students the space to share about themselves and learn about others. This simple, effective activity works with all ages, encourages storytelling and listening, and positively impacts the classroom environment for the entire school year. When students know more about who they're learning with, they're more likely to want to do it. Oh, and make sure you model by going first 😉
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Did you know that most of our events have a group discount?! Click the “Register Now – Group Registration” button on an event's page and sign up THREE or more educators from your school/district. It's that simple. Oh, and there's no cutoff! #savethatmoney
Did you know that most of our events have an early bird discount?! Register no later than one month before an event's start date and type the event-specific discount code (located on the registration page) in the "Discount Code" box. It's that simple! #getthatworm #savethatmoney
Meet Dr. Grant Miller, one of the best Social Science educators in Illinois and facilitator of our five-part series for middle and high school social studies teachers that kicks off September 27th. For more information and to register individually or as a group, visit bit.ly/3Ku6zXU.
Did you know that most of our events have a group discount?! Click the “Register Now – Group Registration” button on an event's page and sign up THREE or more educators from your school/district. It's that simple. Oh, and there's no cutoff! #savethatmoney
Did you know that most of our events have an early bird discount?! Register no later than one month before an event's start date and type the event-specific discount code (located on the registration page) in the "Discount Code" box. It's that simple! #getthatworm #savethatmoney
41% of educators are experiencing job-related burnout with some studies suggesting the figure is as high as 90%. Teachers, counselors, psychologists, and social workers can get the tools needed to combat this alarming trend by registering for one of our support group PD series found on pages 20 & 21 of our catalog: bit.ly/roepdcatalog
Did you know that most of our events have a group discount?! Click the “Register Now – Group Registration” button on an event's page and sign up THREE or more educators from your school/district. It's that simple. Oh, and there's no cutoff! #savethatmoney
Did you know that most of our events have an early bird discount?! Register no later than one month before an event's start date and type the event-specific discount code (located on the registration page) in the "Discount Code" box. It's that simple! #getthatworm #savethatmoney
"Science is magic that works." – Kurt Vonnegut
CALLING ALL ELEMENTARY TEACHERS! Inspire wonder and awe in your students and learn how to develop the crucial skills of observation, inquiry, analysis, and reasoning in your students by attending this one-day workshop! For more information and to register, visit: bit.ly/3KQfcgF
Wishing you and yours a safe, happy, and fun-filled day in the sun!
A general education teacher who has 25 students in their class has at least 4 with an IEP. Understanding the accommodations and modifications each student gets (as well as legal requirements and responsibilities) is crucial to ensure success. Feel confident in your ability to address the needs of all students by joining us and the Illinois Elevating Special Education Network for a half-day training on all things IEPs. For more information and to register, visit: bit.ly/3okCfaT
These principles are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Universal Design for Learning. Learn more about them, the UDL framework, and a host of other ways to enhance social studies curricula by attending our 5-part series with Dr. Grant Miller, professor of curriculum and instruction at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. For more information and to register individually or as a group, visit: bit.ly/3Ku6zXU
Skills learned in science are transferable to every other subject, so why is so little instructional time devoted to it at the early grade levels? Get the tools needed to effectively teach science curriculum using the Next Generation Science Standards by attending our elementary or middle school science workshop led by NGSS writer Dr. Carol Baker. Elementary teachers: bit.ly/3KQfcgF. Middle school teachers: bit.ly/3o61YDT
Teaching is a demanding profession, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Get the year-long help you need by registering for Finding Joy, a peer-support series that gives teachers tools to discover renewed purpose in their calling: bit.ly/3LPSq9I
Students who experience success are more motivated to learn and try new things. Unfortunately, reading difficulties are one of the biggest obstacles to achieving this success. Learn how to "demystify" the English language by attending our (Un)science of Reading PD: bit.ly/3MPaCRi
"We don't need it to be easy. We just need it to be possible!" This was one of many messages Tim Alexander delivered and Cam Turner reinforced during an inspiring Growing Leaders' event. Students danced, played games, and engaged in life-changing conversations!
"Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked 'why'." - Bernard Baruch
Learn how to develop and foster the skills of observation, inquiry, analysis, and reasoning in your students by attending this one-day workshop! For more information and to register, visit: bit.ly/3KQfcgF
School nurses have a lot to get in order before students enter their buildings. Join us, Amanda Sperry, and your fellow school nurses to streamline the process and prepare for the upcoming school year. For more details and to join this networking group, visit bit.ly/3H0m2hB
