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July 1, 2024- December 31, 2024
January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025
Upcoming Events
January 2025
Co-Teaching Young Children: 3 Tools to Support Inclusion – On Demand
Registration deadline is January 21st. Starting January 2, 2025, through January 31, 2025, you can watch this on-demand training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY- January 31st @ 4:30pm. This short training will introduce you to three co-teaching tools that will help you think about ways to effectively organize learning opportunities for children with IEPs throughout the day. This on-demand training is presented by Emily Ropars and Denise…
Find out more »January 2025- Working with Families Of Young Children with IEPs Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting Series
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families of young children with disabilities. We share resources and offer support to one another. This CoP is intended for educators who work with families who have children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Note: Approximately three weeks before the CoP meeting, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of…
Find out more »January 2025 – New Teacher Cohort – Virtual Meeting Series
Are you a new teacher stepping into the dynamic world of inclusive or blended classrooms? Whether you're fresh out of training or transitioning from a different teaching environment, this series of discussions is tailored just for you! Facilitated by seasoned educators and inclusion specialists, these discussions will cover essential topics including: *Understanding Inclusive Classroom Models: Gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices of inclusive and blended classrooms, including strategies for creating an environment where all students can thrive. …
Find out more »An Overview of IDEA – Webinar
Key Special Education Rights under the IDEA including Who is eligible, what services are possible, and IEP basics, important parent rights to have access to information, participation and a right to challenge school decisions when there is disagreement, and strategies for advocating effectively for your child. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s):…
Find out more »Sign Language Basics: Talking with Your Hands – Webinar
This workshop will provide participants with the basic knowledge behind Sign Language of who, what, where, when, and why sign language is used. Participants will learn basic signs that will help them when working with individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or have not yet acquired language. All participants will be encouraged to actively participate in the training. Come prepared to laugh, learn, and fall in love with the beautiful language of sign! Note: Approximately three weeks before the…
Find out more »Pushing Past Conflicts with Adults: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations in Early Childhood – Webinar
Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs takes a positive approach by embracing differences and meeting families and colleagues where they are. Get nonjudgmental, practical advice for navigating conflict Discover strength-based, evidence-based techniques that lead to professional growth and learning in your early childhood program. Inclusion of children with disabilities requires a high level of interaction with other adults. Having the skills for navigating difficult conversations is a necessity. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will…
Find out more »January – Support Group – In Person
Join families of young children with disabilities as we support, encourage and learn from one another. (This is intended for adults only.) Note: Approximately three weeks before the session, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus Training Date: January 30, 2025 On-site Registration: 5:30 pm Group Session: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Training Location: Freeburg Township Center, 203…
Find out more »February 2025
Inclusive Classroom Environment Where All Children Can Learn – On Demand
Registration deadline is February 20th. Starting February 3, 2025, through February 28, 2025, you can watch this on-demand training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY- February 28th at 4:30 p.m. In this webinar, we will discuss ways to set up your environment so children of all abilities can learn and thrive in their early childhood classrooms. Specific examples will be shared of ways to adapt, accommodate, and differentiate…
Find out more »Using Tiered Instructional Practices to Support Early Math Learning for Children with Disabilities – In Person
In this workshop, we will discuss how to support all young children, including those with disabilities, to learn math in preschool classrooms. We will discuss how to ensure access, support engagement, consider specific learning needs, and use tiered instructional practices. We will provide examples to illustrate concepts and will discuss application to participants’ classrooms. Each participant will leave with an implementation plan for their classroom. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt…
Find out more »A Book Study on: “Inclusion Includes Us” – Webinar Series (February 6, 2025 and February 13, 2025)
The registration deadline is January 15, 2025 at 4:30pm. The book study on Inclusion Includes Us: Building Bridges and Removing Barriers in Early Childhood Classrooms by Mike Huber will focus on changing educators' thinking from binary thinking to constellation thinking. We will discuss how to create true inclusion and belonging in each classroom. Inclusion Includes Us includes many real-life examples, practice strategies, and prompts for reflecting practice to help educators include everyone – children and adults – in their programs/classrooms. …
Find out more »February 2025 – Working with Families Of Young Children with IEPs Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting Series
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families of young children with disabilities. We share resources and offer support to one another. This CoP is intended for educators who work with families who have children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Note: Approximately three weeks before the CoP meeting, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of…
Find out more »February 2025 – New Teacher Cohort – Virtual Meeting Series
Are you a new teacher stepping into the dynamic world of inclusive or blended classrooms? Whether you're fresh out of training or transitioning from a different teaching environment, this series of discussions is tailored just for you! Facilitated by seasoned educators and inclusion specialists, these discussions will cover essential topics including: *Understanding Inclusive Classroom Models: Gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices of inclusive and blended classrooms, including strategies for creating an environment where all students can thrive. …
Find out more »Music Across the Curriculum: The Tortoise and the Hare – Webinar
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Education Team equips early childhood educators with the knowledge and tools to engage their students in music on a daily basis. Simple activities and engaging lessons emphasize using music within the framework of current early childhood curricula to teach all children, including those of diverse abilities and neurotypes. With the book “The Tortoise and the Hare” at its heart, this workshop will explore ways to use music and creative movement to teach early literacy, math,…
Find out more »February – Support Group – In Person
Join families of young children with disabilities as we support, encourage and learn from one another. (This is intended for adults only.) Note: Approximately three weeks before the session, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus Training Date: February 27, 2025 On-site Registration: 5:30 pm Group Session: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Training Location: Freeburg Township Center, 203…
Find out more »March 2025
March 2025- Working with Families Of Young Children with IEPs Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting Series
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families of young children with disabilities. We share resources and offer support to one another. This CoP is intended for educators who work with families who have children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Note: Approximately three weeks before the CoP meeting, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of…
Find out more »March 2025 – New Teacher Cohort – Virtual Meeting Series
Are you a new teacher stepping into the dynamic world of inclusive or blended classrooms? Whether you're fresh out of training or transitioning from a different teaching environment, this series of discussions is tailored just for you! Facilitated by seasoned educators and inclusion specialists, these discussions will cover essential topics including: *Understanding Inclusive Classroom Models: Gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices of inclusive and blended classrooms, including strategies for creating an environment where all students can thrive. …
Find out more »Building Self-Regulation Skills in the Home – Webinar
Children from birth to age 5 are learning the foundational skills of executive function: self-regulation, cognitive flexibility, and working memory. When developmental delays, disabilities, or sensory issues are present, these skills are critically essential in helping children be available for learning academics and social behaviors. Participants will learn how to create routines, use co-regulation skills, and the types of games that help build these fundamental skills. This training is geared toward family members of young children with disabilities. Note: Approximately…
Find out more »Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities – Webinar
The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services developed this standardized training to address the requirements of the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) to ensure a smooth and effective transition process is in place for children and their families who will be transitioning from Early Intervention into Early Childhood Special Education. This training will cover requirements regarding timeline, role responsibilities, transition process meetings, state forms, as well as vital partnerships, collaborative…
Find out more »March – Support Group – In Person
Join families of young children with disabilities as we support, encourage and learn from one another. (This is intended for adults only.) Note: Approximately three weeks before the session, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus Training Date: March 27, 2025 On-site Registration: 5:30 pm Group Session: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Training Location: Freeburg Township Center, 203…
Find out more »April 2025
Understanding The IEP Process – On-Demand
Registration deadline is Monday, April 21, 2025. Starting April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, you can watch this on-demand training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. The deadline to complete this training is April 30th at 4:30 p.m. This introductory-level training will focus on IEPs and the IEP process for children 3-5 years old in an inclusive blended setting. More specifically, the information shared will include an overview of the IEP process (timeline,…
Find out more »April 2025 – Working with Families Of Young Children with IEPs Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting Series
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families of young children with disabilities. We share resources and offer support to one another. This CoP is intended for educators who work with families who have children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Note: Approximately three weeks before the CoP meeting, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of…
Find out more »April – Support Group – In Person
Join families of young children with disabilities as we support, encourage and learn from one another. (This is intended for adults only.) Note: Approximately three weeks before the session, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus Training Date: April 24, 2025 On-site Registration: 5:30 pm Group Session: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Training Location: Freeburg Township Center, 203…
Find out more »April 2025 – New Teacher Cohort – Virtual Meeting Series
Are you a new teacher stepping into the dynamic world of inclusive or blended classrooms? Whether you're fresh out of training or transitioning from a different teaching environment, this series of discussions is tailored just for you! Facilitated by seasoned educators and inclusion specialists, these discussions will cover essential topics including: *Understanding Inclusive Classroom Models: Gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices of inclusive and blended classrooms, including strategies for creating an environment where all students can thrive. …
Find out more »May 2025
When Strategies Aren’t Working for Challenging Behavior, It’s Time to Push Past It! – On Demand
Registration deadline is May 20th. Starting May 1, 12025, through May 30, 2025, you can watch this on-demand training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY- May 30th at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Searcy introduces the learner to positive solutions to working through challenging behaviors of children in inclusive classrooms. Supportive information will be provided to educators to encourage new strategies for working with challenging behaviors and discover when it is…
Find out more »May 2025- Working with Families of Young Children with IEPs Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting Series
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families of young children with disabilities. We share resources and offer support to one another. This CoP is intended for educators who work with families who have children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Note: Approximately three weeks before the CoP meeting, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of…
Find out more »May – Support Group – In Person
Join families of young children with disabilities as we support, encourage and learn from one another. (This is intended for adults only.) Note: Approximately three weeks before the session, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus Training Date: May 22, 2025 On-site Registration: 5:30 pm Group Session: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Training Location: Freeburg Township Center, 203…
Find out more »June 2025
Professional Emergencies, Dr. Lilian Katz, World Forum, June 22, 2011 – On-Demand
Registration deadline is June 20, 2025. Starting June 2, 2025, through June 30, 2025, you can watch the training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY- June 30th at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Katz’s presentation from the World Forum in 2011, addresses key challenges she terms as “Professional Emergencies” in education. Her knowledge and wit make the discussion engaging and offer practical examples and encouragement to reflect on the pressing issues…
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