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STAR NET REGION IV TRAINING CALENDAR
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STAR NET Region IV Training Calendar At-A-Glance (printable)
January 2024 – June 2024
July 2024- December 2024
Note: All STAR NET Region IV trainings (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025)
will be held pending Fiscal Year 2025 funding.
Angie Darnell
Angie Darnell, ECSE Professional Development Specialist for STAR NET Region IV. Prior to STARNET Angie has been in early childhood education for more than 25 years. Angie has served in positions in Even Start, Model Parental Training and Preschool For All Programs. Angie was in a PFA classroom for 11 years. Angie currently holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and also holds an Early Childhood Education license with Special Education Endorsements. Angie lives on the family farm with her husband, 2 grown sons, daughter-on-law, and grandson, Kade.
Upcoming Events
July 2024
Book Study: Unpacking the Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers – Webinar Series (July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st)
Registration deadline is May 28th! Book Study: Unpacking the Pyramid Model: Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers by Hemmeter, Ostrosky & Fox. This book study explores the Pyramid Model and its strategies to provide early educators with guidance on the research-based practices used to promote social-emotional competence of all children, prevent social-emotional delays in children who […]
Find out more »Introduction to the Pyramid Model – Webinar Series (July 24, 2024 and July 31, 2024)
This webinar introduces the Pyramid Model framework to participants and is a great way to learn about the framework. Introduction to the Pyramid Model is a preliminary overview and participants can not consider themselves trained in the Pyramid Model by attending this webinar. This webinar is strongly encouraged for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators of related service […]
Find out more »August 2024
Book Study: Unpacking the Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers – Webinar Series (Aug. 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 25)
Registration deadline is July 26, 2024! Book Study: Unpacking the Pyramid Model: Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers by Hemmeter, Ostrosky & Fox. This book study explores the Pyramid Model and its strategies to provide early educators with guidance on the research-based practices used to promote social-emotional competence of all children, prevent social-emotional delays in children […]
Find out more »Pyramid Model of Social Emotional Support Cohort Series – Webinar Series (Aug.27, Sept.10, Sept.24, Oct.8, Oct.22, Nov.4)
Note: Participants should work in a public school setting in Region IV and serve young children ages 3-5. The Pyramid Model is a positive behavioral framework that promotes evidence-based practices to teach social-emotional competencies to young children. The framework identifies key skills for supporting relationships, creating learning environments, teaching targeted social-emotional skills and supporting children […]
Find out more »August 2024 – 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: […]
Find out more »September 2024
September 2024 – 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: […]
Find out more »October 2024
October 2024 – 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: […]
Find out more »November 2024
Introduction to the Pyramid Model – Webinar Series (Nov. 6, 2024 and Nov. 20, 2024)
This webinar introduces the Pyramid Model framework to participants and is a great way to learn about the framework. Introduction to the Pyramid Model is a preliminary overview and participants can not consider themselves trained in the Pyramid Model by attending this webinar. This webinar is strongly encouraged for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators of related service […]
Find out more »January 2025
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: […]
Find out more »February 2025
A book Study on: “Inclusion Includes Us” – Webinar Series (February 6, 2025 and February 13, 2025)
The deadline to register is January 9, 2025. 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 […]
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: […]
Find out more »March 2025
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: […]
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 […]
Find out more »April 2025
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: […]
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