July 13, 2021

HAPPY SUMMER!

We hope you are enjoying summer break and finding some time to rest, relax, and recharge.

Before you jump back into the thick of things, however, we hope you take some time to review your calendar and the many resources, workshops, and networking opportunities below.

As always, the DuPage ROE is here to serve you. If you have any questions, concerns or problems, feel free to reach out to us!
Wednesday, July 28 from 12-1:30 pm
What can districts do to combat misinformation and create a school climate that helps students, staff and the community navigate the brewing “culture wars"? Join Dr. Darlene Ruscitti, the Illinois Civics Hub, and leading experts in school climate, civics, news literacy, and SEL as we learn how to sort fact from fiction. For more information, click here.

TRAUMA-INVESTED COMMUNICATION VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
We hope you can join us on August 25, 2021 (4:30-5:40 pm) for what promises to be a wonderful virtual learning experience with Kristin Souers, MA LMHC, author of Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Environment (ASCD, 2016) and many other publications and articles. Kristen's presentation will focus on effective communication in establishing and maintaining relations. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Registration is open.

TIDE
The Fall 2021 offerings for TIDE are now available. Click here for listings, and sign up today!


ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMIES
Check out the latest Administrator Academy offerings here.


SUBSTITUTE TEACHER TRAINING
The next required training for short-term substitute teachers will be held on Thursday, August 5, from 5-7 pm. Please share the attached flier with anyone who might be interested.
TRAIN THE TRAINER--TRAUMA-INFORMED WORKSHOP
Dr. Melissa Sadin from the Trauma Informed Network will present her four-day "Train the Trainer" workshop this fall. The workshops will be held via Zoom from 9 am to 4 pm on August 4, August 5, September 16, and a final day on November 18., TBD. Register here.
TRUANCY & SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 8 am-2 pm
Dr. Patracia Graczyk, an assistant professor of clinical psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will provide a multi-part series on School Refusal, which refers to students who refuse to go to school or who resist going to school due to emotional issues like anxiety or depression. School Refusal Professional Development for DuPage Educators will be based on the MTSS 3 Tiered Approach. Her August 10 workshop is now open to any DuPage educator who deals with school attendance, including attendance teams, principals, assistant principals, and deans. This event will provide a broad overview of what is effective for ALL students. For more information, or to register, click here.

And Save the Date for these Upcoming Workshops from Dr. Graczyk:

October 27: Elementary only-Tier 2 approach for at-risk students. For anyone from the August 10 group as well as school psychologists.

October 28: Secondary only-Tier 2 approach for at-risk students. For anyone from the August 10 group as well as school psychologists

January 2022 (TBD): Elementary-Tier 3 Chronically Absent Students

January 2022 (TBD): Secondary-Tier 3 Chronically Absent students
Get these networking dates on your calendar before your schedule fills up! More networks can be viewed by clicking here.

[Please note: We are planning for many networks to return to the Center for Professional Learning at the ROE in September, with a possible virtual option. However, see the website for exact details. After registering, you will be notified if there are any changes.]
SEL Network (8:30-10 am)
· August 31, 2021 (Tuesday)
· November 2, 2021 (Tuesday)
· February 1, 2022 (Tuesday)
· May 3, 2022 (Tuesday)

· July 28, 2021 Thursday, 12:30-2:00 pm (new date added!)
· September 28, 2021 (Tuesday)
· December 1, 2021 (Wednesday)
· February 15, 2022 (Tuesday)
· May 12, 2022(Thursday)

PreK-3rd Network (8:30-10 am)
· September 14, 2021 (Tuesday)
· November 10, 2021 (Wednesday)
· February 1, 2022 (Wednesday)
· April 5, 2022 (Tuesday)

· September 7, 2021 (Monday)
· November 16, 2021 (Thursday)
· January 11, 2022 (Tuesday)
· April 19, 2022 (Tuesday)

· September 1, 2021 (Friday)
· March 7, 2022 (Monday)

DuPage EdTech Network (Various times)
· August 5, 2021 (Thursday)
· September 9, 2021 (Thursday)
· November 18, 2021 (Thursday)
· January 13, 2022 (Thursday)

· September 10, 2021 (Friday)
· October 1, 2021 (Friday)
· November 5, 2021 (Friday)

· August 26, 2021 (Thursday)
· October 21, 2021 (Thursday)
· December 9, 2021 (Thursday)
· February 17, 2022 (Thursday)
· April 21, 2022 (Thursday)
VACCINATIONS FOR KIDS
The DuPage County Health Department is partnering with DuPage Medical group to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to kids 12 years of age and older, as well as adults. Please share the this flyer with those in your sphere of influence!

MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Explore Master of Education programs at North Central College. Admission webinars will be held on Tuesday, July 20. Register here.


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