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Monday, December 9
 

9:30am CST

Beyond the Answer: Math Talks Matter
Monday December 9, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST
This session explores the power of math discussions in fostering confident mathematicians and stronger problem-solving skills at all levels. Math discussions create a safe space for students to share ideas, clarify understanding, and learn from each other. By explaining their thought processes and listening to others' approaches, students refine their reasoning skills. Students learn from different perspectives, build communication skills, and develop a sense of shared responsibility for solving problems. Discussions showcase the beauty of mathematics, encouraging students to be creative and adaptable in their problem-solving approaches. Effective communication empowers individuals to tackle complex problems in all areas of life. By fostering a culture of discussion, we can nurture confident mathematicians with strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities. We make math a conversation, not just a set of procedures.
Speakers
avatar for Tina Sheedy

Tina Sheedy

Teacher, Mundelein School District 75
avatar for Jenni Rodeghero

Jenni Rodeghero

Teacher/Math Interventionist, Mundelein Elementary School District 75
Monday December 9, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Sugar Maple
  Instruction, Math

9:30am CST

Using Cartoons and STEM to develop Reading Comprehension Skills
Monday December 9, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Reading comprehension skills can be difficult to develop for many students. In this session we will explore a different approach of developing reading comprehension skills by using Cartoons and hands on STEM Activities.
Monday December 9, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Western Springs
  Instruction, Cross Curricular

10:45am CST

Meeting in the Middle: A Powerful Approach to Behavior
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Pleasant Valley, an urban district with 95% poverty, has reduced its office referrals and suspensions by over half through a robust SEL approach, a fidelity culture, district wide procedures, and raising their behavior expectations for students and parents. All of which have contributed to improved climate, classroom management, and student achievement. Participants will understand how to implement this behavior blueprint to make cultural shifts and improve student relationships regardless of school size or obstacles.
Speakers
TF

Tracy Forck

Superintendent
RH

Raeleen Hart

Behavior Consultant
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Pinehurst
  Climate/Classroom Management, SEL

10:45am CST

Building on Assets; Literacy in Two Languages
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
This session will focus on achievement data collected in a suburban Chicago dual language school. A true Two-Way program, this presentation will show literacy growth in two languages among students coming from English, Spanish and bilingual homes. Data suggests that students learning bilingually demonstrate high levels of literacy in both languages of instruction. Presenters will focus on assessment data through a bilingual lens, strategies for cross-linguistic connections and strategies for effective lesson planning and instruction.
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Oak Brook
  Data, Biliteracy

10:45am CST

The Importance of SEL within the MTSS Framework
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Attendees will be able to analyze the importance of the social-emotional learning (SEL) component within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, and advocate for its integration and continuous improvement within the district's educational policies and practices.
Speakers
RH

Rose Hollingsworth

Special Education Teacher
MG

Marla Graham

Principal
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
La Grange
  Data, Cross Curricular

10:45am CST

Featured School -Collaboration and Co-teaching: Student Learning at the Forefront
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Join us for an engaging session focused on leveraging co teaching as a dynamic collaborative approach for enhancing student linguistic and academic development.
We will journey through the systemic approaches of co-teaching, through setting the foundations, stages of implementation, collective leadership practices, challenging and proactive solutions, and conclude with hearing voices from the field. Through the session, participants will delve into the core principles and practical strategies underpinning successful co teaching initiatives. We will explore how co teaching serves as a catalyst for fostering student achievement and growth, particularly in linguistic proficiency and academic growth. Drawing from real-world examples and evidence-based insights, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and nuances of collaborative approaches. Attendees will leave with a guideline for developing and implementing an evidence-based instructional co-teaching model.
Speakers
SS

Shadia Salem

Assistant Superintendent of English Learning, North Palos School District 117
My name is Shadia Salem and I am an district administrator for programs of English Learning. Prior to this role, I was a Technology Instruction Coordinator and Arabic bilingual teacher for students in grade 1st-4th.
avatar for Farah Daoud

Farah Daoud

Principal, North Palos School District 117
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Ballroom G-H
  Featured School, Instruction

10:45am CST

Leveraging Professional Learning to Improve Instruction
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
This session will focus on leveraging professional learning structures within the school day to improve quality instruction, increase rigor and challenge, and raise student achievement. There are two easy to implement systems any school can use, which will help support student learning and improve instruction: learning walks and a cohort PLC model. During this session, I will share how we utilized learning walks, including preparing our staff, partnering staff members, determining a focus, and collecting and sharing data. The other professional learning structure to support teachers and students is a cohort framework. I will share how our teachers successfully utilized an action learning cycle within a cohort focused on a professional learning topic. Staff members met on a regular basis, collaborated, and shared successes and next steps. I will share our successes and do-overs with topic selection, accountability, and how the cohorts moved forward on their professional learning journey, even with some being resistant. These two frameworks, learning walks and cohorts, allowed us to create and maintain consistent, in house professional learning that moved instruction and student learning forward over the course of two years.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Love

Katie Love

District Administrator for Mathematics, West Aurora School District 129
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Doral
  Instruction, Cross Curricular

10:45am CST

Small Town STEM
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
In this session we will discuss the development and framework of a K-8 STEM program in a
the diverse, low income, rural school. Our STEM program explores coding/robotics, 3D design, and basic physics.
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Western Springs
  Instruction, Cross Curricular

10:45am CST

Leveraging the Equity Journey Continuum to Increase Accelerated Placement in a Title I District
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
This presentation will detail how a Title I district utilized the Equity Journey Continuum to significantly increase accelerated placement opportunities for K-8 students. By adopting a holistic approach that focuses on equitable access to advanced academic programs, the district has addressed systemic barriers and promoted higher academic achievement across diverse student populations. This session will provide attendees with actionable strategies and a replicable model for using the Equity Journey Continuum to enhance accelerated placement in their own districts, ultimately contributing to a more equitable educational landscape.
Speakers
EC

Emily Crement

Assistant Superintendent, Berwyn North 98
Teacher professional learning
RC

Rachel Cline

Curriculum Specialist
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Ballroom C-D
  Subgroup Populations, Cross Curricular

10:45am CST

Translanguaging... What is that??
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
This interactive session will being by exploring participants language profile. Then moving into terminology, theory, practice, examples and best practices of Translanguaging.
Speakers
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Sugar Maple
  Subgroup Populations, Reading/Language Arts

12:00pm CST

Enhancing Student Achievement Through Rigorous Math Problem Solving
Monday December 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
In this session, we'll delve into a range of rigorous problem-solving tasks designed to cater to the diverse needs of learners in your classroom. Through interactive discussions, we'll explore the effective use of small group instruction to tailor lessons that are intentional, targeted, and impactful in improving student achievement.


Our primary focus will be on the intricacies of lesson planning using the backward design approach, where we'll emphasize the importance of aligning instructional goals with rigorous problem-solving tasks. Additionally, we'll delve into the significance of integrating performance indicators and data analysis into your teaching practices to ensure student progress is accurately monitored and guided.


Expect to leave this session equipped with a comprehensive toolkit that includes ready-to-use resources and practical strategies, all geared towards immediate implementation in your classroom. Through hands-on activities and collaborative learning opportunities, you'll gain valuable insights into fostering differentiated instruction that caters to the unique learning needs of each student. By the session's end, you'll be empowered with the skills and knowledge to effectively guide your students towards reaching grade-level proficiency through personalized and data-driven instructional approaches.
Monday December 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Ballroom C-D
  Instruction, Math

12:00pm CST

What is Basic Fact Fluency? Moving students through fluency and beyond
Monday December 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Within the CCSS the term "Fluency" is used within all K - 5 grade level expectations. So just what exactly is "Fact Fluency", and how do we work as teachers of mathematics to develop student's fluency with their basic facts? This session is focused on providing an awareness of the research based progression of developing student's math fact fluency. Additionally, participants will leave with an understanding of supportive structures designed to assess student fact fluency while moving students toward a deep conceptual understanding of the basic facts that ultimately leads to fact automaticity.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Winters

Lisa Winters

Instructional Coach, Sycamore CUSD 427
Lisa is currently the EC - 5 Instructional Math Coach for the Sycamore School District. 
Monday December 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Monarch
  Instruction, Math

1:15pm CST

Unlocking Student Potential: Navigating the Science of Learning
Monday December 9, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
We’ve all heard about the Science of Reading, but what about the Science of Learning? This session unveils a roadmap empowering educators to optimize student learning. Journey through cutting-edge research illuminating the intricacies of how the brain learns. Dive deep into transformative learning strategies with proven impact and uncover their practical application in the classroom. Assess your current strategies to ensure you're maximizing efficacy and student outcomes. Join us to revolutionize your teaching approach and unlock the full potential of your students.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Gard

Julie Gard

Instructional Coach, Community Unit School District 300
@juliegard300
Monday December 9, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Westmont
  Instruction, Cross Curricular

1:15pm CST

Empowering Educators: Resourceful Strategies for Supporting Students with Tier 3 Behavioral and Academic Needs
Monday December 9, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Educators inevitably face the complex challenge of supporting students with behavioral and academic needs. This session, "Empowering Educators: Resourceful Strategies for Supporting Students with High Behavioral and Academic Needs," is designed to equip educators with practical and equity-driven strategies and solutions to meet these challenges head-on. Participants will learn how to implement compassionate interventions aligned with the CASEL SEL Framework that foster a positive and inclusive environment so students can thrive this year and beyond. This session also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between teachers, administrators, and support staff. Participants will leave with actionable insights and strategies that can be immediately applied in their own educational settings. Discover how you can transform your approach to supporting students in challenging situations, and together we can create a more supportive, equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Speakers
Monday December 9, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Pinehurst
  Student Engagement, SEL

2:30pm CST

Fluency is Fundamental
Monday December 9, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Fluency is one of the 5 crucial pillars of literacy as identified by the national reading panel. It can be a crucial missing piece for a student once they have transitioned from learning to read and are on their way to reading to learn. In this session, participants will participate in fluency activities and leave with many tools for their tool belt to address fluency in their classrooms and schools.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Berg

Jessica Berg

instructional coach
Monday December 9, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Ballroom C-D
  Instruction, Reading/Language Arts

2:30pm CST

The Future is Coming, and It's Moving Full STEAM Ahead
Monday December 9, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
The future is coming and it’s moving full STEAM ahead. As we continue to adapt to the demands of the 21st century, it's imperative that our educational programs reflect the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in preparing our students for the future. Our K-5 STEAM program aims to provide a dynamic learning environment where students can explore, create, and innovate across various disciplines.

This session will include information about how the STEAM program is set up at Pontiac #429, from how the STEAM program is utilized at each school to what a typical STEAM schedule looks like. Participants will learn what unique materials our STEAM program has and how we use STEAM projects to address the Next Generation Science Standards. Participants will also leave with access to three different STEAM projects, ready to teach in their own classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Kelsey Smith

Kelsey Smith

STEAM Teacher
Monday December 9, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
White Oak
  Instruction, Science

2:30pm CST

Empowering Learners: Leveraging AI to Enhance Student Engagement and Amplify Educational Success
Monday December 9, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, integrating AI into teaching and learning processes is imperative. This workshop will explore the potential of AI in education, focusing on enhancing student engagement and fostering a dynamic and personalized learning environment. Participants will learn practical strategies and innovative tools to effectively incorporate AI into their planning process and promote a more interactive learning experience for students.

This workshop aims to empower educators with the knowledge and tools to transform their teaching and student engagement through AI. It promises to be a dynamic and insightful experience, preparing participants to lead the charge in exploring and integrating AI in the educational environment.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Robinson

Kathleen Robinson

Assistant Superintendent Learning, CCSD 181 Hinsdale
avatar for Tracey Miller

Tracey Miller

Director of Assessment & Instruction, Lincoln-Way Community HS District 210
Educational leader and learner who enjoys connecting with others, using data, and helping to reflect on and improve processes.
Monday December 9, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Heron
  Student Engagement, Cross Curricular
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

9:30am CST

Making Math Instruction Meaningful, Engaging & Authentic; A District's Story of Growth
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST
The Olympia District engaged with ROE 17 in 2019 to create a math framework that was rooted in responsive instruction and problem solving. The work with the ROE started with professional development around shifting the manner in which math was taught. The shift from memorizing algorithms to a strong number sense and problem solving foundation, was initially difficult for staff. After multiple years of professional development, work to make the framework more robust, and providing our staff with math coaching, our growth continues to climb. In the session we will share the key elements in our journey and provide participants with resources that they could (and should) use to move their math instruction, and student's math performance, forward.
Speakers
LO

Laura O'Donnell

Superintendent, Olympia Community Unit School District 16
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Monarch
  Instruction, Math

10:45am CST

Start Strong to Stay Strong!
Tuesday December 10, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
"Start Strong to Stay Strong!" is a session designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies necessary to establish a conducive learning environment right from the beginning of each school day. The program emphasizes the implementation of rituals and routines aimed at fostering a sense of safety, belonging, community, and self-efficacy among students. By incorporating elements such as personalized greetings, purposeful partnering, community building activities, dedicated family time, and goal setting exercises, educators will learn how to create a nurturing atmosphere that sets the stage for successful learning experiences.

Participants will explore the significance of each component of the "Strong Start" framework and discover practical techniques for seamlessly integrating them into their daily routines. By prioritizing relationship-building and social-emotional development, educators will not only enhance student engagement but also cultivate a classroom culture where every individual feels valued and supported.

Moreover, "Strong Start" recognizes the crucial role of a positive classroom climate in optimizing tier one instruction. By laying the groundwork for a cohesive learning community, educators can facilitate more effective teaching and learning experiences, ultimately leading to improved academic outcomes for all students.

Join us in "Start Strong to Stay Strong!" and embark on a journey towards creating a classroom environment where students thrive, relationships flourish, and learning happens from the very first bell.
Speakers
EH

Elizabeth Hand

Instructional Coach, Rockford Public School District #205
Tuesday December 10, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Torrey Pines
  Climate/Classroom Management, SEL

10:45am CST

Showcasing Successful Instruction with Staff Taking the Lead Role
Tuesday December 10, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Ready to highlight successful strategies and celebrate best practices within your school setting? We’ll show you how to provide opportunities for colleagues to showcase their craft and learn from one another. See how we embrace five-star instruction and foster shared leadership through peer visits, share fairs, and more! It’s time to let your staff take the stage and shine!
Speakers
avatar for Amy Schneider

Amy Schneider

Instructional Coach, CCSD 46
avatar for Tami Singer

Tami Singer

Instructional Coach, Community Consolidated School District 46 Grayslake, IL
Tuesday December 10, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Pebble Beach
  Instruction, Cross Curricular

12:00pm CST

Words Matter: Building Relationship Through Building Relationships
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
In our rural slice of education, we are building relationships through our building relationships. Seven years ago a major shift occurred in our building and the new administration was tasked with changing building culture. Through extensive effort and data collection to identify needs progress had consistently been made with staff culture. Student culture continued to suffer, namely due to acting out behaviors and lack of parent support and/or follow through, which left staff culture on a plateau and also impacted student’s academic achievement. Through the challenges of a high poverty, drug use, and domestic violence school district we have chosen to implement a people-first model each day of the 2023-2024 school year focusing on touches of our humans each and every day. Every student and adult has a “touch” or interaction from the principals at some point throughout the day, 500 humans daily. These “touches” head off challenges before they ever get a chance to fester and grow into problems. These types of interactions take time management, care, thoughtfulness, grace, and humility. Ultimately, you solve problems by making connections, being proactive, and fostering great relationships through communication.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Mooney

Ben Mooney

Assistant Principal
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Heron
  Climate/Classroom Management, Cross Curricular

12:00pm CST

Become a Better Writer and Teacher of Narrative Writing
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
All students deserve to acquire writing skills. Most teachers are ill-prepared to teach writing. In this session, I demonstrate how to write narrative essays aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Session participants’ writing skills will be improved as will their learners’. During this workshop, I model strategies for brainstorming ideas, selecting an idea, planning a story, and writing the essay. Participants participate in each step, collaborate and share ideas, as writers often do.
First, I have participants craft a writing oath to themselves, agreeing not to be critical of their writing. Next, I model two methods of generating ideas and allow participants to practice creating a list of story ideas. Then, I model how to select an idea and turn it into a “first, then” statement. Participants will select an idea and do the same. Afterward, we discuss time order transitions and create a quick plan of the essay. We review the plan and make adjustments. We then consider elaboration strategies and add details to our plan. Lastly, I model turning my plan into a narrative story. Participants then do the same.
All participants leave this session with both resources and links to resources so they are able to return to their classrooms with the skills and confidence to teach their students to write. As a result of this session,, they will be able to model their thinking, decision-making, and writing for their students. Later, they will coach and support their students while following the process.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Bradshaw

Julie Bradshaw

Educator
Julie Bradshaw (Esparza) has 27 years experience in education and has taught third, fourth, and fifth grades. Additionally, she was a district professional development provider and gifted coordinator in a school district of 12,000 students where she contributed to expanding services... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Ballroom G-H
  Instruction, Reading/Language Arts

12:00pm CST

Building Successful Scholars
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
It is no secret that teachers are facing intense learning barriers in the classroom today. In this session, teachers will work on worthwhile ways to build successful scholars from the ground up, igniting a love for learning along the way. Teachers will be introduced to the “Core 4” goals to develop a rigorous, meaningful classroom environment that increases student achievement.

What do you want your students to be able to do at the end of the year? We will lead teachers in developing individualized “Core 4” learning principles. From there, teachers will create a blueprint for success that establishes how to get to your students to reach new heights.

The cornerstone of this session will be creating Growth Mindset Gadgets. These student-generated building blocks are color-coded with meanings, positive affirmations, and can be used with any lesson across the curriculum. Scholars can continually monitor their learning process, offering opportunities for immediate intervention and student leadership. As a result, your classroom environment is transformed into a site where all stages of learning are celebrated.
Speakers
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Ballroom I-J
  Student Engagement, Cross Curricular

1:15pm CST

Engaging Students in Math Using 3-Act Tasks
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Student engagement continues to be a struggle in math, especially as students get older and the purpose for learning the mathematical concept becomes less clear and interest wanes. But what if math could be taught through storytelling? In this session, the presenter will share how using Dan Meyer's "Three Acts of a Mathematical Story" in her 5th grade classroom increased engagement and excitement for math. In addition, attendees will learn the basics of creating their own 3 Act Tasks and will leave with an abundance of resources, organized by standard and grade level, that can be implemented in classrooms immediately.
Speakers
JS

Jana Southerland

5th Grade Teacher
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Sugar Maple
  Student Engagement, Math

2:30pm CST

Everyday IAR: Proactive Prep, NOT an Extra Step
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Illinois Assessment of Readiness: three words that bring anxiety and stress to many educators. What if you were given the resources to develop formative and summative assessments that mirror IAR? We will discuss how you can incorporate IAR-style assessments into your curriculum throughout the year so you can avoid the IAR prep that is crammed into the months of February and March.
Speakers
EH

Elizabeth Hand

Instructional Coach, Rockford Public School District #205
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Torrey Pines
  Assessment, Cross Curricular

2:30pm CST

Standards-Based Literacy Instruction That Improves Student Outcomes
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
The Common Core State Standards provide us with clear student learning goals for each grade level, but what is instruction actually supposed to look like to realize those goals? Many educators and school districts assume that practicing the discrete skills outlined in the standards such as finding the main idea and determining cause and effect are what the authors of the CCSS had in mind. However, the authors actually wrote that “the standards themselves are not the goal of daily instruction; understanding the texts encountered and being able to express that understanding is.” This session will discuss the research and associated instructional practices one district used to significantly improve student literacy outcomes.
Speakers
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Sugar Maple
  Instruction, Reading/Language Arts

2:30pm CST

Four Ways To Use AI To Simplify Your Life in the K-6 Classroom
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
The notion of using AI in the classroom can be controversial. While there is good reason to be cautious, this session introduces four basic strategies for using AI to simplify your teaching. Participants will learn about MagicSchoolAI and ChatGPT and have time to exchange implementation ideas and explore using either or both sites after each strategy is introduced.
Speakers
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Ballroom A-B
  Technology, Cross Curricular
 

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