Short-Term Substitute Trainings
This training will provide individuals with a general understanding of curriculum, classroom management techniques, school safety, and district/building operations. Individuals will be prepared to communicate with districts/schools about local procedures and expectations.

Cost: Free
Join a Cadre this School Year!
New Educator Cadre
Meets Sept/Oct/Nov/January

First Meeting: September 25 via Zoom
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Earn 1 PD credit for each session
Paraprofessional Cadre
Meets Sept/Oct/Nov/December

First Meeting: September 21
Time: 8:30-10:30am at Goodwill Commons
Earn 2 PD credits for each session
ELA Cadre
Meets Quarterly

First Meeting: October 26, 2023
Time:12pm-2pm at Goodwill Commons
Earn 2 PD credits for each session.
Math Cadre
Meets Quarterly

Next Meeting: September 21, 2023
Time: 12pm-2pm at Goodwill Common
Earn 2 PD credits for each session
School Nurse Cadre
Meets Twice a Year

First Meeting: December 5
Time: 9:00am-10:00am via Zoom
Technology Cadre
Meets Quarterly

First Meeting Date: September 19
Time: 10-11:30am via Zoom
Social Emotional Collaborative
Meets Monthly
District and school-based student support professionals come together monthly to network, share, and discuss current Social Emotional Learning and Trauma Invested research, strategies and resources. 
Online Book Studies, In-Person Trainings, and Webinars
Webinar: PicDiversity
Diverse Visuals for Teachers

Date: September 14, 2023
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm via Zoom
Cost: Free
Earn 1 PD Clock Hour

We know that integrating diversity into your classroom content can be a challenge. A great resource to help you with this is PicDiversity, Inc. They provide free, diverse illustrations, photos, and videos for teachers to use in their classes.
Online Book Study:
We Got This!

Dates: Runs Sept 25 - Dec 3, 2023
Cost: $30
The first 20 people enrolled receive a free copy of the book.
Earn 12 PD Clock Hours

This online book study will assist you in identifying strategies in developing more equitable learning environments that broaden access for all children.
Cultivating Holistic Wellness:
A REACH Community of Practice

Dates: Sept 26, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 14, and Jan 18
Cost: Free
Space is limited to 50 people..
Interrupting Bullying
with Krista Leh

Date: October 12, 2023
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Location: Five Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 7 PD Clock Hours
Chat GPT/AI

Date: November 9, 2023
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Five Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 3 PD Clock Hours
Youth Mental Health First Aid

Date: November 14, 2023
Time: 8:30am-2:30pm
Location: Goodwill Commons
Cost: Free
Earn 6.5 PD Clock Hours
Online Courses and Self-Paced Book Studies
Top 4 Things New Educators and
Long Term Subs Need to Know

Open through November 2023
Cost: $30
Earn 8 PD Clock Hours

This online, self-paced series is for new educators or long term substitute teachers and is designed to be a spring board for discussion between new educators and instructional coaches, mentors, teacher leaders, and building administrators. 
Collaborative/Co-Teaching Model

This course allows you to apply information about Collaborative Teaching/Co-Teaching within your teaching context and your students’ needs. We are offering two versions of this course: Standard and Enhanced.

Cost: $50 - Enhanced / $30 - Standard
Earn 10 PD Hours for Enhanced/5 PD Hours for Standard
Cultivating Responsive Teaching and the Brain Part 1

Cost: $50
Earn 12 PD Clock Hours (PDCs)

This online, self-paced book study provides a platform for you to study Hammond’s work while reflecting on its meaning and application to your practice and students.  
Poor Students, Rich Teaching

Cost: $50
Earn 24 PD Clock Hours (PDCs)

This online book study uses the theme of the seven mindsets essential for reaching economically disadvantaged students as educators examine the impact of their thinking and practices on the students at their school.
National Board Certification Subsidy Now Open
Would teachers or school counselors in your schools like to begin their journey to becoming a National Board Certified Teacher during the 2023-2024 school year?  
   
The state fall subsidy window opens September 1st! This subsidy pays for ALL FEES related to the certification process. 
  
Free support is available throughout the certification process, and there is a cohort that meets right here in the Peoria area. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to the National Board Resource Center at (309) 438-1835 or nbrc@illinoisstate.edu.
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Community Partners
REACH Communities of Practice (CoP)

Applications are open now through September 13, 2023, for REACH’s Communities of Practice (CoP). CoPs are an opportunity for Illinoisans across the state to join a group of individuals with a common interest in a topic related to trauma-responsive practices in school.
Unpacking KIDS Measures

This three-part professional learning opportunity provides teachers with an in-depth understanding of the descriptors and measures in four KIDS developmental domains.
Power of Playful Learning for PreK and K

PLAY! An essential part of childhood in building skills necessary for academic success.
UIS Peoria Paraprofessional Pipeline Program

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