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Professional Learning
Summer 2023
Peoria County ROE 48 offers high quality in-person and online professional learning opportunities to educators in central Illinois. We are committed to developing and supporting a community of mindful, knowledgeable, and empowered learners.

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In-Person, Scheduled Trainings
Brain Based Classrooms
Facilitated by Stephanie Brown

June 5, 2023 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: 5 Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 3 CEUs or 3 PD Hours

Dynamically Improving Your Classroom Culture Through Restorative Practices
Facilitated by Scott Adreon

June 6, 2023 - 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Dunlap HS Library
Cost: Free
Earn 4 CEUs or 4 PD Hours
Restoring Relationships and Planning Your Restorative Classroom
Facilitated by Scott Adreon

June 7, 2023 - 8:30am-11:30am
Location: Dunlap HS Library
Cost: Free
Earn 3 CEUs or 3 PD Hours
Educator Wellness: Techniques to Navigate Stress and Compassion Fatigue
Facilitated by Angie Swearingian

June 9, 2023 - 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: 5 Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 5 CEUs or 5 PD Hours


Understanding and Teaching Kids Affected by Poverty - Springfield
Facilitated by Krista Leh

June 12, 2023 - 8:00am-3:30pm
Location: Springfield
Earn 6.5 PD Hours
Understanding and Teaching Kids Affected by Poverty - Quincy
Facilitated by Krista Leh

June 13, 2023 - 8:00am-3:30pm
Location: Quincy
Earn 6.5 PD Hours
MAP Training with NWEA
AM Session 1
Facilitated by Kevin Kempton

June 13, 2023 - 8:30am-11:30am
Location: Twin Towers Plaza, Peoria
Cost: Free
Earn 3 PD Hours
MAP Training with NWEA
PM Session 2
Facilitated by Kevin Kempton

June 13, 2023 - 12:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Twin Towers Plaza, Peoria
Cost: Free
Earn 3 PD Hours
The Night Before A
Trauma Simulation
Facilitated by Alliance for Experiential Problem-Based Learning

June 14, 2023 - 12:00pm-3:30pm
Location: 5 Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 3.5 PD Hours

Participants will be immersed in a domestic violence case and will work collaboratively to understand the core concepts for understanding traumatic stress in children and families.
Implicit Bias for Clinical Professionals
Facilitated by author Anni Reinking

June 19, 2023 -8:30am-3:30pm
Location: TBD
Cost: Free
Earn 6 CEUs or 6 PD Hours
Register by June 1 to receive a free copy of Anni's book. Anyone registered after June 1 will need to purchase their own copy of the book.
Teach. Train. Thrive.
Facilitated by Lani Lawson, BCBA

June 20, 2023 - 8:30am-3:30pm
Location: Holiday Inn and Suites, Grand Prairie
Cost: Free
Earn 6 CEUs or 6 PD Hours

Learn how to cultivate ideal classroom behavior to be able to teach effectively.
Standards Based Grading and Learning
Facilitated by Kelli Ballard

June 21, 2023 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: 5 Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 3 PD Hours
Sport Education:
How Can We Make Sport More Enjoyable for All Students?
Facilitated by Dr. Anne McGee, ISU

June 22, 2023 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Dunlap HS, Dunlap
Cost: Free
Earn 3 PD Hours
TEAACH PD
Facilitated by Sharon Lee, Asian Americans Advancing Justice

July 18, 2023 - 9:00am-11:00am
Location: 5 Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 2 PD Hours
Coding with Culture: Computational Skills and Problem-Based Learning
Facilitated by Victor "Coach" Hicks

July 20, 2023 - 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Earn1 PD Hour
Youth Mental Health
First Aid
Facilitated by Michelle Coconate and Theresa Olsen

July 24, 2023 - 8:30am-1:00pm
Location: Goodwill Commons, Peoria
Cost: Free
Earn 4.5 CEUs or 6.5 PD Hours
Participants will have to complete a 2 hour online course prior to the in-person training. CEUs can't be given for the online portion.
Taking Action: Implementing Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices
Facilitated by Tegan Nusser, Bradley University

July 24-25, 2023 - 8:30am-3:30pm
Location: Twin Towers Plaza, Peoria
Cost: Free
Earn 12 PD Hours

Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Facilitated by author Kristin Souers

July 26, 2023 - 8:00am-3:00pm
Location: 5 Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 6 CEUs or 6 PD Hours
Computer Science Standards
Facilitated by Lisa Schwartz, LTC

July 27 2023, 9:00am-11:00am
Location: 5 Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 2 PD Hours
Digital Citizenship
Facilitated by Lisa Schwartz, LTC

July 27 2023, 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: 5 Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 2 PD Hours
ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
Facilitated by Lisa Schwartz, LTC

July 28, 2023 - 8:00am-12:00pm
Location: Goodwill Commons, Peoria
Cost: Free
Earn 4 PD Hours
Join us as we cut through the AI buzz and examine the implications of artificial intelligence in an education setting. 
Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham
Plus Training
Facilitated by Bailey Cavanah, IMSE Certified Trainer

July 31-August 3, 2023 - 8:00am-4:30pm each day
Location: Morton Unit District Office
Cost: $1000/person
Training Materials are included in the cost.
Earn 30 PD Hours
Youth Mental Health
First Aid
Facilitated by Michelle Coconate and Theresa Olsen

August 1, 2023 - 8:30am-1:00pm
Location: Goodwill Commons, Peoria
Cost: Free
Earn 4.5 CEUs or 6.5 PD Hours
Participants will have to complete a 2 hour online course prior to the in-person training. CEUs can't be awarded for the online portion.
Media Literacy and SEL Facilitated by author Julie Smith

August 8, 2023 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: 5 Points, Washington
Cost: Free
Earn 3 CEUs or 3 PD Hours
The first 30 people to register will receive a free copy of Julie's book.
Classroom Culture
Facilitated by Michelle Coconate

August 10, 2023 - 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Goodwill Commons, Peoria
Cost: Free
Earn 4 CEUs or 7.5 PD Hours
Participants will have to complete a 3.5 hours online in addition to the in-person training. CEUs can't be awarded for the online portion.
Online, Self-Paced Courses - Enroll Anytime
Yoga and Mindfulness for Educators Online Course
Facilitated by Angie Swearingian

Through this 10-hour online self-paced course, educators will feel the personal benefits from mindful movement, breath regulation, meditation, and stretching while they are learning how to integrate mindfulness and movement throughout the daily classroom routine to keep students engaged and focused throughout the day. 

Cost: $200
Earn 10 PD Hours
Collaborative/Co-Teaching Model: A Plan Forward
Facilitated by Maryellen Friel, NBCT

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. In the Enhanced version, you will receive a grade for your participation in the discussion boards and submission of module activities. In the Standard version of the course (available for 5 PD Clock Hours), you will not submit the written work.

Cost: $50 - Enhanced / $30 - Standard
Earn 10 PD Hours for Enhanced/5 PD Hours for Standard
Implicit Bias and Microaggressions
Facilitated by Anni Reinking

This online, self-paced course will assist educators in understanding biases and microaggressions that occur in learning environments.  

Cost: $30
Earn 4 PD Hours
Poor Students,
Rich Teaching
Self-Paced Book Study
Facilitated by Laura Newmeyer, NBCT

This online book study uses the theme of Mindsets defined in the book so educators can examine the impact of their thinking and practices on the students at their school.

Cost: $30
You must buy your own copy of the book.
Earn 5 PD Hours
Creating a Welcoming Online and Blended Learning Environment
Facilitated by Danielle Lewis

This self-paced online course will help you learn how to showcase your personality, foster relationships, and build a safe online and/or blended community to promote learner success. 

Cost: $20
Earn 2 PD Hours
Providing Effective Student Feedback
Facilitated by Danielle Lewis

This course will expose you to different feedback strategies and the appropriate actions you may integrate to offer feedback to your students efficiently.  

Cost: $20
Earn 2 PD Hours
Facilitating Meaningful Online Discussions, Even in Your
Face-to-Face Classroom
Facilitated by Danielle Lewis

This course will provide you with a cheat sheet of tips you may consider before, during, and after you facilitate your discussions.  

Cost: $20
Earn 3 PD Hours
Trauma Informed Practice: Creating a Culture of Caring for Youth and Staff
Facilitated by Michelle Coconate

In this course, you will learn more about Trauma, including trauma-informed classroom culture, relationships, resiliency and self regulation, the 6 Core Strengths, employee wellness, and more!

Cost: $30
Earn 3 PD Hours
Working with Families and Students Living in Poverty
Facilitated by Anni Reinking

This online course will assist educators in understanding the nature, causes, and effects of poverty.  

Cost: $30
Earn 4 PD Hours
Trauma and the
Impact on Students
Facilitated by Anni Reinking

This online course will assist educators in understanding how trauma impacts students in terms of social emotional development and academic success.

Cost: $30
Earn 4 PD Hours
More Opportunities
Facing History and Ourselves
Facing History & Ourselves has worked with teachers, schools, and districts throughout the world to foster empathy and reflection, improve students’ academic performance and encourage positive civic participation. Join middle and high school social science educators this summer for an upcoming virtual or in person workshop!