The Adaptive Schools Foundation present a productive, practical set of ideas and tools for developing collaborative groups in becoming effective and better equipped to resolve complex issues around student learning. The work of the Adaptive Schools Seminars is to develop the resources and capacities of the organization and of individuals to cohesively respond to the changing needs of students and society. The training not only explores what makes teams effective, but how to develop skills as fac

The Adaptive Schools Foundation present a productive, practical set of ideas and tools for developing collaborative groups in becoming effective and better equipped to resolve complex issues around student learning. The work of the Adaptive Schools Seminars is to develop the resources and capacities of the organization and of individuals to cohesively respond to the changing needs of students and society. The training not only explores what makes teams effective, but how to develop skills as facilitators and informed group members in informal and formal settings, in small and large groups. It takes participants beyond the idea of professional learning communities to the actual implementation, describing specific ways to weave the collaborative fabric of a faculty, develop group member skills, and acquire the principles and understandings to engage in a continuous cycle of team and individual improvement. Adaptive Schools is the “how” of professional learning communities: how to behave in groups, how to lead them, and how to facilitate them for improved leading, teaching, and learning. This training is intended for anyone who has to facilitate groups, run meetings, or desires to develop collaboration will benefit. Come with as a team or with a partner. Participants are expected to attend all four days of the workshop, there is a prerequisite to attend Day 1 of the training. Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Cost Information: Participation fees are waived for NSSED employees. There is a $440.00 participation and material fee for Member District employees. For individual participants who are not NSSED employees or Member District employees the course participation and material fee is $1040.00. All fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. *Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Foundations will walk your staff through the process of designing a proactive and positive school-wide discipline plan. The Foundations process effectively addresses how to establish a positive school climate and culture, school safety, student motivation, and academic engagement.

Foundations is a multi-year school improvement staff development for a school. Each building must have a Leadership Team (including a building administrator) with heavy representation of general education teachers

Foundations will walk your staff through the process of designing a proactive and positive school-wide discipline plan. The Foundations process effectively addresses how to establish a positive school climate and culture, school safety, student motivation, and academic engagement.

Foundations is a multi-year school improvement staff development for a school. Each building must have a Leadership Team (including a building administrator) with heavy representation of general education teachers. Leadership Team must meet regularly (approx 1x/month). Leadership Team attends 2-4 SCS Foundations trainings each year. Opportunities for Leadership Team to share training information and decision-making with entire staff Materials per building (Foundations, CHAMPS Classroom Management, Teacher’s Encyclopedia, Interventions) Total Cost approximately $2,000 per school. COST INFORMATION: Workshop fee* waived for NSSED employees, Member District* employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, certain fees will apply. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Registration or material fee per participant will be indicated when registering and billed after the session. **Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.

The mission of Cognitive CoachingSM is to produce self-directed persons with the cognitive capacity for excellence both independently and as members of a community. Research indicates that teaching is a complex intellectual activity and that teachers who think at higher levels produce students who are higher achieving, more cooperative, and better problem solvers. It is the invisible skills of teaching, the thinking processes that underlie instructional decisions, which produce superior instruct

The mission of Cognitive CoachingSM is to produce self-directed persons with the cognitive capacity for excellence both independently and as members of a community. Research indicates that teaching is a complex intellectual activity and that teachers who think at higher levels produce students who are higher achieving, more cooperative, and better problem solvers. It is the invisible skills of teaching, the thinking processes that underlie instructional decisions, which produce superior instruction. Cognitive CoachingSM is a research-based model that capitalizes upon and enhances teachers’ cognitive processes. Participants are expected to attend all four days of the workshop, there is a prerequisite to attend Day 1 of the training. All are welcome to attend. Those in supervisor or coaching roles will find the content immediately applicable. Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Cost Information: Participation fees are waived for NSSED employees. There is a $440.00 participation and material fee for Member District employees. For individual participants who are not NSSED employees or Member District employees the course participation and material fee is $1040.00. All fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. *Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Our role in education is to prepare our students for success after their years in the educational system. The question arises what are the skills needed today to prepare them for their future? How do we foster those skills for all students in our educational community? In this session, Dr. Kurt Schneider will facilitate reflection on the history of American Schooling for all learners. Research will be provided to analyze how to evolve our classrooms and communities to embrace all students and i

Our role in education is to prepare our students for success after their years in the educational system. The question arises what are the skills needed today to prepare them for their future? How do we foster those skills for all students in our educational community? In this session, Dr. Kurt Schneider will facilitate reflection on the history of American Schooling for all learners. Research will be provided to analyze how to evolve our classrooms and communities to embrace all students and improve the outcomes for all learners. This session is geared toward administrators, and general education teachers in combination with special education teachers and support staff. If you are a special education teacher or support staff do NOT come alone. This session will only be valuable if your general education partners are in collaboration with you in the learning. This session is meant for those who are pursuing Administrative Academy Credit, if you are interested in this session but not pursuing this credit please register for the "History of Diverse Learning in Schools and Strategies for Improving Outcomes for All Learners" session. This session will meet the ethic CEU requirements for Social Workers.

Satisfactory completion requirements:

• Attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the Zoom Chat in the session. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out will result in no credit.
• Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit.
• Participants must complete an electronic course evaluation within two weeks of the session date to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements.
• Accommodations, questions and complaints can be directed to: ProfessionalLearning@nssed.org or see our website Professional Learning FAQs: https://www.nssed.org/domain/115.

Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Our role in education is to prepare our students for success after their years in the educational system. The question arises what are the skills needed today to prepare them for their future? How do we foster those skills for all students in our educational community? In this session, Dr. Kurt Schneider will facilitate reflection on the history of American Schooling for all learners. Research will be provided to analyze how to evolve our classrooms and communities to embrace all students and i

Our role in education is to prepare our students for success after their years in the educational system. The question arises what are the skills needed today to prepare them for their future? How do we foster those skills for all students in our educational community? In this session, Dr. Kurt Schneider will facilitate reflection on the history of American Schooling for all learners. Research will be provided to analyze how to evolve our classrooms and communities to embrace all students and improve the outcomes for all learners. This session is geared toward administrators, and general education teachers in combination with special education teachers and support staff. If you are a special education teacher or support staff do NOT come alone. This session will only be valuable if your general education partners are in collaboration with you in the learning. This session is for those who are are NOT pursuing Administrative Academy Credit. If you wish to request Administrative Academy Credit there is a fee, please register for the "Administrative Academy: History of Diverse Learning in Schools and Strategies for Improving Outcomes for All Learners" session. This session will meet the ethic CEU requirements for Social Workers.

Satisfactory completion requirements:

• Attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the Zoom Chat in the session. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out will result in no credit.
• Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit.
• Participants must complete an electronic course evaluation within two weeks of the session date to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements.
• Accommodations, questions and complaints can be directed to: ProfessionalLearning@nssed.org or see our website Professional Learning FAQs: https://www.nssed.org/domain/115.

Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Student-Centered Coaching is an instructional coaching model that focuses on using student evidence to increase the efficacy of teachers, coaches, and most importantly our students. This webinar series will include six, 90 minute webinars that will be led by Diane Sweeney, author of The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching (Corwin, 2020), Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves (Corwin, 2017), and Leading Student-Centered Coaching (Corwin, 2018). Participating coaches, principals, and dist

Student-Centered Coaching is an instructional coaching model that focuses on using student evidence to increase the efficacy of teachers, coaches, and most importantly our students. This webinar series will include six, 90 minute webinars that will be led by Diane Sweeney, author of The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching (Corwin, 2020), Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves (Corwin, 2017), and Leading Student-Centered Coaching (Corwin, 2018). Participating coaches, principals, and district leaders will be guided through the implementation of Student-Centered Coaching in today’s era of virtual and in person schooling. Attendees are encouraged to purchase their own copy of The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching as it will be used throughout the sessions.

Outcomes: Understand the philosophy and core practices for Student-Centered Coaching Learn how to launch and schedule coaching cycles Practice strategies for effective questioning and listening Build principal and coach partnerships that ensure that coaching is making the desired impact

Participants encouraged to purchase your own copy of The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching (Corwin, 2020), Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves (Corwin, 2017). https://www.dianesweeney.com/our-publications/

Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements.

Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees. Participation Fee for Member-District* Employee: $33 for each session or $200 if you attend all six sessions. Non Member-District Employees Fee: $40 for each session or $200 if you attend all six sessions. You are encouraged to purchase your own copy of The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching (Corwin, 2020), Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves (Corwin, 2017). All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session.

Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session.

*Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.

Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

NSSED offers a professional learning program for coaches, whether instructional, technology, or other specialty. In this multi-year program, participants will develop a strong foundation in philosophy, knowledge, and skills of coaching, presenting, and facilitating teams. Our mission as coaches is “To collaborate with educators to enhance student outcomes through a partnership approach.” We embody this mission in our action and the work we do. This program will support coaches in their grow

NSSED offers a professional learning program for coaches, whether instructional, technology, or other specialty. In this multi-year program, participants will develop a strong foundation in philosophy, knowledge, and skills of coaching, presenting, and facilitating teams. Our mission as coaches is “To collaborate with educators to enhance student outcomes through a partnership approach.” We embody this mission in our action and the work we do. This program will support coaches in their growth of those actions. The format is a job alike learning community: coaches from across the NSSED region learn collaboratively, forming a professional network that benefits them and their students. There are several full day trainings throughout the year and 5-6 half day cohort sessions. Year 1 Focus: Philosophy of Coaching/Process and Communication Skills, Cognitive Coaching (4 full days), Diane Sweeney (1 full day), 5-6 half day sessions. Year 2 Focus: Application and Practice of Coaching Process: Cognitive Coaching (4 full days), 5-6 half day sessions. Year 3 Focus: Presentation Skills: Presentation Skills Training (1 full day), 5-6 half day sessions. Year 4 Focus: Team Facilitation Skills: Adaptive Schools Training (4 full days), 5-6 half day sessions. Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements. Cost Information: Participation fees are waived for NSSED employees. Participation fees for Member District employees is $1480.00. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $1735.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. *Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Join us for an opportunity to define equity and equitable practices in our schools and communities. We will explore and reflect on research and the perspectives of leaders in the field of equity and inclusion. Participants will have the opportunity to connect, explore, and integrate ideas to bring back to their schools and communities. Learning Objectives: Participants will: Define equity and consider what an equitable school looks like, sounds like, and feels like. Explore barriers to equity a

Join us for an opportunity to define equity and equitable practices in our schools and communities. We will explore and reflect on research and the perspectives of leaders in the field of equity and inclusion. Participants will have the opportunity to connect, explore, and integrate ideas to bring back to their schools and communities. Learning Objectives: Participants will: Define equity and consider what an equitable school looks like, sounds like, and feels like. Explore barriers to equity and ways to shift thinking in order to enhance equity in my work. Identify actions I can take to enhance the culture of equity in my work. Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $150.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

The course will provide an overview of the Math Curriculum and best practices for well rounded math instruction across the school year. The group will review and generate instructional strategies for approaching instruction with number sense, operations, shapes and attributes, algebra, measurement with tools, measurement: time, measurement: money, and data analysis. A variety of math instructional programs will be reviewed. Participants will learn how to implement best practices in well rounded

The course will provide an overview of the Math Curriculum and best practices for well rounded math instruction across the school year. The group will review and generate instructional strategies for approaching instruction with number sense, operations, shapes and attributes, algebra, measurement with tools, measurement: time, measurement: money, and data analysis. A variety of math instructional programs will be reviewed. Participants will learn how to implement best practices in well rounded math programming for students in hybrid, remote, or in-person settings. This training is intended for teachers, teaching assistants, any school staff member implementing math instruction for students with developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, autism, and multiple disabilities. Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements. Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session.
Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

CHAMPS, a framework developed by Safe and Civil Schools, offers a comprehensive classroom management plan that includes proactive, positive, and instructional strategies to address student behavior. Research has demonstrated that manipulating the following five key variables within a classroom management plan will improve student behavior in the classroom: Structure, Teach Behavior Expectations, Observe and Supervise, Interact Positively, and Correct Fluently (STOIC). When implemented, staff ar

CHAMPS, a framework developed by Safe and Civil Schools, offers a comprehensive classroom management plan that includes proactive, positive, and instructional strategies to address student behavior. Research has demonstrated that manipulating the following five key variables within a classroom management plan will improve student behavior in the classroom: Structure, Teach Behavior Expectations, Observe and Supervise, Interact Positively, and Correct Fluently (STOIC). When implemented, staff are more prepared to teach and effectively respond to student behavior. Within this 2-day training, participants will have opportunities to reflect on current practices, develop STOIC strategies for their setting, and collaborate with other participants. In addition, sessions include group discussion, movement, videos and work time to meet the learning objectives below. The training content is meant for all pre-k through high school educators (general education teachers, special education teachers, support staff, and administrators). It should be noted that the activities will be application-based, so those will be most meaningful to classroom teachers.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes: Participants will: 1. Understand that time devoted to teaching behavior proactively is important for future student engagement. 2. Identify structures for the classroom that maximize learning and minimize disruptions. 3. Develop rules, expectations and procedures for student behavior. 4. Understand the components of effective supervision. 5. Learn specific strategies for increasing positive to corrective ratio of interactions with students. 6. Identify strategies for effective corrections. Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $300.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

In this class we will discuss the different stages of emotional escalation of students, and ways to identify each stage, as well as de-escalation strategies for various stages of emotional escalation. This training will focus on prevention while providing participants with techniques to help diffuse student crisis. We will also discuss how staff responses can affect student behavior, and in the moment strategies. Participants will engage in study and application of strategies throughout the sess

In this class we will discuss the different stages of emotional escalation of students, and ways to identify each stage, as well as de-escalation strategies for various stages of emotional escalation. This training will focus on prevention while providing participants with techniques to help diffuse student crisis. We will also discuss how staff responses can affect student behavior, and in the moment strategies. Participants will engage in study and application of strategies throughout the session. The material is geared towards all educators (teaching assistants, teachers, SLPs, etc...) from K-12, and post high school aged classrooms. Learning Objectives/Outcomes: Participants will: Understand and identify the various stages of emotional escalation. Be able to identify and implement strategies for the various stages of emotional escalation. Learn effective communication strategies for heightened individuals. Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate.
Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Overwhelmed with data collection? Collecting data, but having a difficult time making sense of all the information you are collecting? During this webinar, we will briefly discuss the legal requirements of data collection, writing S.M.A.R.T. goals and using data collection to monitor student learning and to inform instruction. We will explore how Google Forms can help meet data collection needs. At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Write a S.M.A.R.T. goal and develop a plan

Overwhelmed with data collection? Collecting data, but having a difficult time making sense of all the information you are collecting? During this webinar, we will briefly discuss the legal requirements of data collection, writing S.M.A.R.T. goals and using data collection to monitor student learning and to inform instruction. We will explore how Google Forms can help meet data collection needs. At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Write a S.M.A.R.T. goal and develop a plan for collecting data to demonstrate progress. Determine a corresponding question type in order to collect appropriate data on learning objectives/therapy goals. Use the Summary of Performance feature in Google Forms or the Form Response Sheet to analyze data collected and inform instruction.
Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements.
Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $150.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session.
Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

The course will provide an overview of the NSSED Essential Skills Literacy Curriculum and best practices for well rounded literacy instruction across the school year. The group will review and generate instructional strategies for approaching instruction with comprehension, concepts of print, phonemic awareness, phonics, word reading, fluency, writing composition, writing skills and process, and language and vocabulary. A variety of literacy focused instructional programs will be reviewed (surve

The course will provide an overview of the NSSED Essential Skills Literacy Curriculum and best practices for well rounded literacy instruction across the school year. The group will review and generate instructional strategies for approaching instruction with comprehension, concepts of print, phonemic awareness, phonics, word reading, fluency, writing composition, writing skills and process, and language and vocabulary. A variety of literacy focused instructional programs will be reviewed (survey will be sent out to participants in advance to determine programs of interest). Participants will identify strategies to incorporate into their literacy instruction. Participants will become familiar with literacy focused instructional programs to help them make well informed decisions when trying out new programs with students in hybrid, remote, or in-person instructional settings.. The material is appropriate for Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Intervention Specialists,and SLPs teaching literacy skills to students with Developmental Delays, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Multiple Disabilities. Satisfactory Completion:Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements. Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Participants will be introduced to the foundations of understanding and responding to student behavior. Through this course, participants will learn proactive behavior support strategies and discover low-tech and iPad app behavioral interventions. Participants will then apply strategies to student specific cases via a collaborative group problem solving model in order to decrease student behavior. Participants will learn foundations of understanding student behavior, and apply proactive strategi

Participants will be introduced to the foundations of understanding and responding to student behavior. Through this course, participants will learn proactive behavior support strategies and discover low-tech and iPad app behavioral interventions. Participants will then apply strategies to student specific cases via a collaborative group problem solving model in order to decrease student behavior. Participants will learn foundations of understanding student behavior, and apply proactive strategies to decrease problem behavior in remote, hubrid, and in-person instructional settings. This course is appropriate for classroom staff members (teachers, teaching assistants, related service staff, etc.) who support students kindergarten through transition with complex learning, communication, and/or social emotional needs that require more intensive intervention. The material is appropriate for kindergarten through transition levels. Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements. Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

This course is offered for .45 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). ASHA CEUs are only awarded to those persons who are valid members of the ASHA Registry. Research has shown that the majority of individuals who have complex communication needs (CCN), many who may require AAC, do not have functional literacy skills. Furthermore, most of these individuals have not had the opportunity to participate in appropriate evidence-based literacy instruction as part of their educational pro

This course is offered for .45 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). ASHA CEUs are only awarded to those persons who are valid members of the ASHA Registry. Research has shown that the majority of individuals who have complex communication needs (CCN), many who may require AAC, do not have functional literacy skills. Furthermore, most of these individuals have not had the opportunity to participate in appropriate evidence-based literacy instruction as part of their educational programming (The Pennsylvania State University, 2006). Therefore, it is vital for professionals who work with those who have CCN to ensure that they are engaging in robust literacy instruction. This training will provide participants with an overview of the key components of balanced literacy instruction as well as review best practices in literacy instruction for individuals with CCN. Participants will be introduced to resources and strategies to assist with planning for literacy instruction for their students. There will be time for exploration of resources as well as time to practice suggested intervention strategies.

Outcomes: By the end of the last session participants will be able to: Define literacy and understand why literacy instruction is crucial for individuals with complex communication needs (CCN) Describe the difference between emergent and conventional literacy Identify 5 best practices of literacy instruction for individuals with CCN Identify a resource, tool, or strategy that can be used to engage students in literacy instruction

Who Should Attend: This session is geared towards Assistive Technology Professionals, SLPs, Teachers, Parents, Instructional Coaches, Administrators and anyone else who plan literacy for students who have complex communication needs.

Satisfactory completion requirements:

• Attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the Zoom Chat in the session. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out will result in no credit.
• Participants are expected to attend both sessions in their entirety (Part 1 and Part 2) to earn credit.
• Participants are required to complete a pre and post test. Credit is given for completion of pre and post test, regardless of score.
• Participants must complete an electronic course evaluation within two weeks of the session date to be sent a certificate.
• Accommodations, questions and complaints can be directed to: ProfessionalLearning@nssed.org

Cancellation and Refund Information: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advance notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any session due to low enrollment. NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the offered session. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session.

About the Presenters: Megan Brown is a licensed speech-language pathologist and a member of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) who currently works as an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Coach for the Integrated-Assistive Technology Services Department. She has extensive experience working with students with complex communication needs ranging from preschool to transition age. She enjoys supporting teams in obtaining and implementing a wide variety of communication supports to bolster communication across the student's day.
Financial Disclosure: Megan Brown is an employee of the Northern Suburban Special Education District and receives a salary.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Megan Brown has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Susan Foster is a licensed speech language pathologist and a member of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She currently works as an Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC) coach for the Integrated-Assistive Technology Services Department working with students and their teams in NSSED programs and member districts. Susan has expertise in working with students from early childhood to transition age and supports teams in obtaining and implementing a wide variety of AAC supports and resources.
Financial Disclosure: Susan Foster is an employee of the Northern Suburban Special Education District and receives a salary.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Susan Foster has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Have you been promising yourself that you are going to take the time to organize your Google Drive files and folders? How is that going for you? Is your Gmail out of control? Are you having a difficult time locating the email messages you need to find? Have you been promising yourself that you will get your Gmail organized? Here is your opportunity to keep your promises. This webinar will share strategies and tips for safely organizing your Google Drive and Gmail. Learn about handling shared Dri

Have you been promising yourself that you are going to take the time to organize your Google Drive files and folders? How is that going for you? Is your Gmail out of control? Are you having a difficult time locating the email messages you need to find? Have you been promising yourself that you will get your Gmail organized? Here is your opportunity to keep your promises. This webinar will share strategies and tips for safely organizing your Google Drive and Gmail. Learn about handling shared Drive files and folders, organizational tips such as using color coding and stars to quickly identify and locate needed files and more. Gmail tips include the use of setting options, color coding, stars and labels. At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Adjust Gmail Inbox settings, Create starred messages in Gmail, Use Gmail labels. Identify options for reducing the # of Gmail messages received. Understand what you should/should not do with shared files/folders in Google Drive. Identify options for efficient access to Google Drive files/folders.

Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements.
Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00.All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

This course is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). ASHA CEUs are only awarded to those persons who are valid members of the ASHA Registry. Do you have a student or child who has received a brand new AAC device and you are not sure how he/she is going to use the system throughout the day at home or school? Does your student or child have a device that he/she doesn’t use as much as they could? Or maybe you have a student who benefits from classroom-based communica

This course is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). ASHA CEUs are only awarded to those persons who are valid members of the ASHA Registry. Do you have a student or child who has received a brand new AAC device and you are not sure how he/she is going to use the system throughout the day at home or school? Does your student or child have a device that he/she doesn’t use as much as they could? Or maybe you have a student who benefits from classroom-based communication supports for specific activities, but you're looking for more? Supporting individuals using AAC can be an overwhelming task, but with careful consideration and planning, implementation of communication supports doesn’t have to be so daunting. This session will review the primary goals of AAC and will provide participants with the helpful tools and strategies to successfully integrate AAC throughout the day.

Who Should Attend: This session is geared towards Assistive Technology Professionals, SLPs, OTs, PTs, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Parents, or anyone else who works with students who benefit from communication supports or have complex communication needs.

• Attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the Zoom Chat in the session. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out will result in no credit.
• Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit.
• Participants are required to complete a pre and post test. Credit is given for completion of pre and post test, regardless of score.
• Participants must complete an electronic course evaluation within two weeks of the session date to be sent a certificate.
• Accommodations, questions and complaints can be directed to: ProfessionalLearning@nssed.org.

Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advance notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any session due to low enrollment. NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the offered session. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session.

*Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

About the Presenters: Emily Stith is a licensed speech-language pathologist and a member of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). In addition to speech-language pathology, Emily holds a masters degree in Special Education. Emily works as an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Coach for NSSED’s Integrated-Assistive Technology Services Department. She has experience working with students with complex communication needs across a variety of age ranges. She is also a speech-language pathologist with NSSED’s Structured Academic Integrated Learning (SAIL) program. Emily supports teams in obtaining and implementing a wide variety of AAC supports and strategies.
Financial Disclosure: Emily Stith is an employee of the Northern Suburban Special Education District and receives a salary.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Emily Stith has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Erika Soltykiewicz is a licensed speech-language pathologist and a member of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Erika works as an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Coach for NSSED’s Integrated-Assistive Technology Services Department. She has experience working with students with complex communication needs ranging from preschool to transition age in both NSSED programs and member districts. Erika also supports and collaborates with teams in assessments, implementation, and problem solving.
Financial Disclosure: Erika Soltykiewicz is an employee of the Northern Suburban Special Education District and receives a salary.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Erika Soltykiewicz has no relevant non-financial relationships.

This two-day training provides participants with a systematic approach to understand behavior and explore classroom-based interventions for students exhibiting mild to moderate misbehaviors. Facilitators will introduce selected Tier 1 interventions from the book Early-Stage Interventions: Behavior Strategies for Every Teacher (Sprick et al, 2020). Presenters will also introduce the Teacher’s Encyclopedia of Behavior Management and how to use a variety of interventions through an efficient prob

This two-day training provides participants with a systematic approach to understand behavior and explore classroom-based interventions for students exhibiting mild to moderate misbehaviors. Facilitators will introduce selected Tier 1 interventions from the book Early-Stage Interventions: Behavior Strategies for Every Teacher (Sprick et al, 2020). Presenters will also introduce the Teacher’s Encyclopedia of Behavior Management and how to use a variety of interventions through an efficient problem-solving meeting process. Facilitators will provide numerous examples and modeling of critical skills and interventions. Participants will have opportunities to collaborate with each other in order to practice skills. In addition, time will be given for each participant to reflect and plan for implementation of the interventions within their own settings. Learning Objectives: Day 1: Identify and implement selected classroom-based behavior interventions for mild to moderate misbehavior from the book, Early-Stage Interventions: Behavior Strategies for Every Teacher. Consider implementation of the interventions with their student(s). Day 2: Increase understanding about functions of student chronic misbehavior. Learn to develop a brief intervention plan that addresses function and manipulates STOIC variables. Explore and practice using the Teacher’s Encyclopedia of Behavior Management. Practice the 25-Minute Meeting Plan for teams in order to engage in efficient problem solving. The training content is meant for all pre-k through high school educators (general education teachers, special education teachers, support staff, and administrators).
Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements. Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $300.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session.
Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Participants will engage in learning about Direct Instruction program design, components of each program, and mock lessons. Language for Learning provides young learners with the knowledge and understanding of language they need to achieve proficiency and reading comprehension. This SRA oral language program teaches children the words, concepts, and statements important to both oral and written language, and helps enable them to extend this knowledge to other areas of their development. Language

Participants will engage in learning about Direct Instruction program design, components of each program, and mock lessons. Language for Learning provides young learners with the knowledge and understanding of language they need to achieve proficiency and reading comprehension. This SRA oral language program teaches children the words, concepts, and statements important to both oral and written language, and helps enable them to extend this knowledge to other areas of their development. Language for Thinking builds upon the concepts, vocabulary, and statement patterns introduced in Language for Learning. Carefully organized sequences of activities, exceptional vocabulary development, extensive practice, sequencing and retelling exercises, and inference activities set the stage for reading comprehension and the grammatical analysis of written language. Use Language for Writing to lead your students towards independence as writers. This revision and expansion of Distar Language III teaches not only writing skills, but also the vocabulary, sentence, and organizational skills that underpin good writing. Ongoing exercises support the development of specific writing skills by showing students how to write narratives, use specific words, make precise comparisons, summarize and retell, and proofread for punctuation, grammar, and usage. Participants will: Know the essential features of a Direct Instruction program. Understand the purpose and rationale for "Language for" Programs which includes: scope and sequence of essential skills taught, Direct Instruction teaching strategies and materials, and how to place students and monitor progress within the program. Practice, role play, and apply feedback regarding effective presentation of the programs. This session is intended for classroom staff who facilitate Language for Learning, Thinking, and/or Writing with students. Staff may include teachers, teaching assistants, and related service staff.
Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements.
Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Are you a math teacher, a social studies teacher or a science teacher? Are you a teacher of one of many content areas at the middle or high school level? Do you support content area teachers? Are your students expected to read text based materials - articles, texts, websites, etc. in your class? Reading instruction is not just for the ELA classrooms. Helping students become strategic readers is the responsibility of all teachers in every subject at every grade level. This session will explore ev

Are you a math teacher, a social studies teacher or a science teacher? Are you a teacher of one of many content areas at the middle or high school level? Do you support content area teachers? Are your students expected to read text based materials - articles, texts, websites, etc. in your class? Reading instruction is not just for the ELA classrooms. Helping students become strategic readers is the responsibility of all teachers in every subject at every grade level. This session will explore evidence based instructional pre, during and post reading strategies to support student understanding for general education students and those with mild disabilities. Technology options that can be used with these strategies will be explored for iPads, Chromebooks and laptop computers using the Google Chrome Browser. Participants will be provided with resources to help them implement these strategies with students. Participants should bring a laptop computer (Mac or PC) or a Chromebook and power cord (if needed) with access to their Google Drive account. Participants should also bring an iPad that has the latest operating system installed, a charger for the iPad (if needed) if they are working with or supporting students using an iPad. At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Recognize the importance of providing explicit instruction in reading strategies across content areas. Identify 2 reading strategies to implement/further implement or support. Identify 1-2 tool options to utilize with students during the use of these strategies. The material in this session is geared toward General Education Teachers, Special Education The material in this session is geared toward General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Technology Coaches and Instructional Coaches who teach content area classes at the late elementary, middle school or high school level. \r\n

Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.

Can an iPad provide support for students in completing writing tasks? Participants will have the opportunity to explore features built into an iPad and download and explore iPad apps that support some typical classroom setting demands for general education students and those with mild disabilities. We will look at a decision making process to help participants select appropriate tools and discuss how to incorporate these technologies into the classroom and how to assess their effectiveness. We w

Can an iPad provide support for students in completing writing tasks? Participants will have the opportunity to explore features built into an iPad and download and explore iPad apps that support some typical classroom setting demands for general education students and those with mild disabilities. We will look at a decision making process to help participants select appropriate tools and discuss how to incorporate these technologies into the classroom and how to assess their effectiveness. We will also dig into the topic of speech recognition. Resources will be provided to help participants continue in their iPad journey. Participants should bring an iPad that has the latest operating system installed, a charger for the iPad (if needed) and a laptop computer (Mac or PC) or a Chromebook and power cord (if needed) with access to their Google Drive account. At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Understand and apply a technology decision making process to guide selection of appropriate tools to support student learning. Identify tools to support each of the writing process tasks of researching, planning, drafting and revising/editing. Identify tools to support annotating and note taking tasks. Understand when and how to support exploration/instruction of speech recognition. The material in this session is geared toward General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Related Services Staff, Technology Coaches or Instructional Coaches who are working with or supporting students who are completing writing tasks using an iPad.

Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.

This session will explore the Story Champs language intervention program. Participants will review the evidence-base and the components of Story Champs, and engage in practice facilitating the program. Participants will: Understand the target skills and population appropriate for use of Story Champs. Know the components of a Story Champs lesson. Apply the structure of a Story Champs lesson to a practice role play. This session is intended for classroom staff who facilitate Story Champs with stud

This session will explore the Story Champs language intervention program. Participants will review the evidence-base and the components of Story Champs, and engage in practice facilitating the program. Participants will: Understand the target skills and population appropriate for use of Story Champs. Know the components of a Story Champs lesson. Apply the structure of a Story Champs lesson to a practice role play. This session is intended for classroom staff who facilitate Story Champs with students or who are interested in utilizing the program in the future. Staff may include teachers, teaching assistants, and related service staff.
Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Come and learn about high-quality inclusive education in a unique professional development experience in 4 separate workshops.

Inclusion From a Distance: Supporting All Students in Virtual Classrooms As schools closed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, many teachers, advocates, and families became concerned that inclusion would no longer be a priority for school districts. As weeks became months, many of these same teachers, advocates, and families got creative and de

Come and learn about high-quality inclusive education in a unique professional development experience in 4 separate workshops.

Inclusion From a Distance: Supporting All Students in Virtual Classrooms As schools closed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, many teachers, advocates, and families became concerned that inclusion would no longer be a priority for school districts. As weeks became months, many of these same teachers, advocates, and families got creative and designed structures and strategies to keep kids with and without disabilities connected to one another and to make sure that inclusive learning continued in virtual lessons and beyond. This presentation is pulled from a new book on the topic and highlights some of those structures and strategies. It is also a call to action and a reminder to keep focused on the goal of inclusion as we all social distance and plan both virtual and hybrid lessons alone and with collaborative partners. Featured ideas include "leaning into" peer support, creating clubs, "going big" to adapt instruction, and letting families lead.

The Iron is HOT: Using UDL in the Virtual Classroom As the old saying goes, "Strike when the iron is hot." If there has ever been a time to learn about the practices of Universal Design for Learning, THIS is that time. This session is an introduction to the entire UDL model (all principles and guidelines). It will help you understand the language of the model and provide you and your team with a shared language for planning. Practices featured in this workshop can be used in the classroom for face-to-face instruction, in a hybrid situation, or in virtual spaces. The session centers on big ideas related to teaching and learning (e.g., self-determination, relevance, connection/relationships) and is framed around modes of representation, expression, and engagement. The presentation contains video clips, classroom stories, examples, and illustrations. It will provide both points of reflection and practical strategies. Most importantly, it features ideas to help all teachers better respond to the diversity that exists in their classrooms (face-to-face or virtual) every single day.

When “Plan A” Isn’t Working: 5 Ways to Include & Support Students with Complex Needs So much is new and different in a school year focused on social distancing, tech-driving learning, and virtual teaching. These challenges are daunting for many educators, but they may seem nearly impossible to navigate for those who teach students with complex support needs (e.g., multiple disabilities, significant intellectual disabilities, autism). In this new webinar, Dr. Kluth will address the needs of these students and address the struggles teachers and families are facing in the age of e-learning. She will provide five recommendations for making the most out of the virtual classroom. The session includes recommendations for working with families, ideas for collaborating with paraprofessionals, and suggestions for connecting learning objectives to activities completed at home.

Joyful Learning in Challenging Times We are teaching in challenging times. Therefore, both students (and their educators) need joy, novelty, and connection more than ever before. This session will provide ideas for adding brain breaks and movement, mindfulness strategies, humor, and games to your K-12 lessons. Participants will learn the rationale for focusing on active and responsive learning during distance education and will be invited to try several of the techniques with fellow participants. BYORC [Bring your own rubber chicken.]

Satisfactory Completion for Live and Virtual Courses: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements. Cost Information: Workshop fee waived for NSSED employees, Member District employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00 per session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

If you are co-teaching, you need co-teaching professional development. Come and learn about co-teaching structures, team meeting tools/process, and ways to “shake up” instruction as a team in a series of three virtual half-day workshops. Dr. Kluth will discuss a variety of co-teaching structures (e.g., duet teaching, station teaching, parallel teaching, one teach/one make multi-sensory) and explore other ways educators can collaborate during daily lessons (e.g., spotlighting, anchoring). She

If you are co-teaching, you need co-teaching professional development. Come and learn about co-teaching structures, team meeting tools/process, and ways to “shake up” instruction as a team in a series of three virtual half-day workshops. Dr. Kluth will discuss a variety of co-teaching structures (e.g., duet teaching, station teaching, parallel teaching, one teach/one make multi-sensory) and explore other ways educators can collaborate during daily lessons (e.g., spotlighting, anchoring). She will also share ideas for developing a shared vision, setting team goals, evaluating progress, and celebrating successes! The virtual sessions will be interactive and will provide teams with time to discuss teaching roles and responsibilities, assess current practices, and plan for new ones. This training is targeted for grade levels: K-12. Please sign up and attend with your co-teacher or collaborative partner. Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements.

Cost Information: There is a $30.00 material fee for the '30 Days to the Co-taught Classroom' book for each participant. For individual participants who are not NSSED employees or Member District employees the course participation fee is $300.00 plus the cost of the book. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. If you already have a copy of the book please contact professionallearning@nssed.org immediately after registration to avoid being charged. Failure of notification will result in a bill for the materials. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

*Registration will close one week before the scheduled training. All participants must pick up a copy of their book at their DISTRICIT office.
The CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial and Refresher Classes will be the same class for the 2020-2021 school year only. Since it is an updated course, all CPI classes will be 6 hours. The training will consist of 4 hours of virtual training for CPI Verbal De-escalation, and 2 hours of in-person training for the CPI Physical I

*Registration will close one week before the scheduled training. All participants must pick up a copy of their book at their DISTRICIT office.
The CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial and Refresher Classes will be the same class for the 2020-2021 school year only. Since it is an updated course, all CPI classes will be 6 hours. The training will consist of 4 hours of virtual training for CPI Verbal De-escalation, and 2 hours of in-person training for the CPI Physical Interventions and holds for those that need the hands on certification. We ask that you bring the blue card from the booklet that you will receive before the virtual training session to the in-person Physical session. The instructor will then validate your certification once you have completed the Physical portion. If your administrator requires you to be certified in the physical portion of this training you must first complete a virtual session and have your administrator contact professionallearning@nssed.org to schedule the 2 hour Physical Training in your district. Through participation in this program, you will learn to identify different behavior levels that an agitated individual may experience from anxiety to a physically aggressive crisis situation. Through the CPI framework, you will learn proactive strategies for prevention, de-escalating strategies for low-level behaviors, physical intervention techniques for aggressive behavior, and strategies to repair and problem solve. By the end of this training participants will: Identify and know how to respond to various levels of crisis behaviors. Recognize how to manage your own consistent, calm behavior in order to influence a positive outcome in a crisis situation. Learn strategies to strengthen nonverbal communication. Develop limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors. Learn safety intervention strategies to maximize safety and minimize harm. Explore the Decision-Making MatrixSM when assessing Risk Behavior. As well as explore a framework to help guide staff and the individuals in distress through a process of re-establishing the relationship. Participants who are trained in the Physical Interventions (In-person only) will: Explore the Physical Skills Review Framework and key legal and professional considerations when using restrictive interventions. Demonstrate and practice non-restrictive and restrictive interventions that are consistent with a set of physiological principles.

Satisfactory completion requirements:

• Attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the Zoom Chat in the session. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out will result in no credit.
• Participants will need to turn in their post training test to earn credit and be certified with the Crisis Prevention Institute. Failure to turn in this test will result in no credit, no certification, and your district will be charged for the workbook provided.
• Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit.
• Participants must complete an electronic course evaluation within two weeks of the session date to be sent a certificate.
• Accommodations, questions and complaints can be directed to: ProfessionalLearning@nssed.org

Cost Information: There is a $10.00 material fee for the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Workbook for each participant. Each workbook contains a blue card and code that proves your certification. A used workbook will not be valid for certification or re-certification. This class is open to only NSSED employees and Member District* employees. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant once registration is closed. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session.
Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: Participants will need to have a copy of the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training 2nd Edition workbook prior to the session. Due to this, NSSED charges for all delivered workbooks.

*Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.

CHAMPS, a framework developed by Safe and Civil Schools, offers a comprehensive classroom management plan that includes proactive, positive, and instructional strategies to address student behavior. Research has demonstrated that manipulating the following five key variables within a classroom management plan will improve student behavior in the classroom: Structure, Teach Behavior Expectations, Observe and Supervise, Interact Positively, and Correct Fluently (STOIC). When implemented in person

CHAMPS, a framework developed by Safe and Civil Schools, offers a comprehensive classroom management plan that includes proactive, positive, and instructional strategies to address student behavior. Research has demonstrated that manipulating the following five key variables within a classroom management plan will improve student behavior in the classroom: Structure, Teach Behavior Expectations, Observe and Supervise, Interact Positively, and Correct Fluently (STOIC). When implemented in person or virtually, staff are more prepared to teach and effectively respond to student behavior. This two-hour training will highlight two of those variables. Participants will have opportunities to collaborate with each other in order to reflect and plan for application within their own settings.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes: Participants will:

1. Understand five key variables to consider when proactively teaching and responding to student behavior.
2. Develop expectations for student behavior in a variety of activities.
3. Learn specific strategies for increasing positive to corrective ratio of interactions with students.

Satisfactory completion requirements: Attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the Zoom Chat in the session. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out will result in no credit. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Participants must complete an electronic course evaluation within two weeks of the session date to be sent a certificate. Accommodations, questions and complaints can be directed to: ProfessionalLearning@nssed.org

Cost Information: Workshop fees are waived for NSSED employees, Member District* employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session.

Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session.

*Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

This workshop will provide attendees with the awareness, knowledge, and skills to become “Culturally Competent” educators. First attendees will examine the rationale and benefits of cultural competency and the barriers to cultural competency. Second, attendees will learn about the components of student diversity, including race, economic status, ethnicity, religion, language, and sexual orientation. Third, attendees will explore how their values, norms, and traditions affect how they perceiv

This workshop will provide attendees with the awareness, knowledge, and skills to become “Culturally Competent” educators. First attendees will examine the rationale and benefits of cultural competency and the barriers to cultural competency. Second, attendees will learn about the components of student diversity, including race, economic status, ethnicity, religion, language, and sexual orientation. Third, attendees will explore how their values, norms, and traditions affect how they perceive, think, interact and make judgements about their world. Finally, attendees will learn how to integrate cultural competency principles into education to impact students’ inner wealth and academic achievement positively. This workshop meets the cultural competency requirements for social workers (LSW or LCSW). Satisfactory Completion: Credit for attending a course is based on your signature on the sign in sheet as well as sign out sheet. All virtual courses will be held via Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinar. Once registered, an email will be sent a week before the session with the link and instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting/ Webinar. If attending a virtual course, attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the session. You will be asked to type your full name into the chat feature on Zoom when you enter the meeting and again type your full name before you leave the meeting. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out may result in partial or no credit. Live Zoom Webinars will track your attendance automatically. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Partial attendance may result in partial or no PD credit. All participants must complete an electronic evaluation of the class within two weeks of the session or final session to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements. Cost Information: Participation fees are waived for NSSED employees and Member District employees. For individual participants who are not NSSED employees or Member District employees the course participation fee is $75.00. All fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session. Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session. *Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@nssed.org.

Join the school psychologist network to explore together. As many of our schools are moving in and out of remote learning, our evaluation process and timelines are still legally required. The School Psychologist Network is a collaborative opportunity among school psychologists from within NSSED and it’s member districts to share and discuss what providing services, conducting evaluations, and meeting other needs within their schools looks like.

The Network will Kick Off with a formal pr

Join the school psychologist network to explore together. As many of our schools are moving in and out of remote learning, our evaluation process and timelines are still legally required. The School Psychologist Network is a collaborative opportunity among school psychologists from within NSSED and it’s member districts to share and discuss what providing services, conducting evaluations, and meeting other needs within their schools looks like.

The Network will Kick Off with a formal presentation by Mandi Croft-Petoskey, Ed.D., NCSP, ABSNP (see details below). While there may not be formal presentations in the ongoing sessions, instead they are times for School Psychologists to meet and explore what they are doing with their work.

The School Psychologist Network Kick-Off is an opportunity to learn from Mandi Croft-Petoskey, Ed.D., NCSP, ABSNP. The purpose of this presentation is to review best practices in remote evaluation. The presentation will review guidelines set forth from NASP, APA and various test publishers along with current research and equivalent studies. Participants will learn how to approach remote evaluation via conducting a demands analysis and items to consider when adjusting informed consent and report statements. Finally, participants will learn how to conduct remote evaluation utilizing Q-Global Digital Test Kit Library and the Zoom technology platform. After the presentation, there will be a brief opportunity for Q and A’s with Mandi and time to engage with each other around the new content.

Presenter Information: Mandi Croft-Petoskey, Ed.D., NCSP, ABSNP is an Illinois licensed and nationally certified School Psychologist. Dr. Croft earned a doctoral degree in School Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology as well as an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, following receipt of her Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2018, Dr. Croft earned a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology from the American Board of School Neuropsychology. With experience working as a school psychologist, Dr. Croft has conducted hundreds of neuropsychological psychoeducational evaluations, developed and implemented academic and behavioral interventions, made educational placement determinations, and provided consulting services with parents, teachers, and school personnel. Additionally, she has worked extensively with individuals with diverse needs, including children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, low-incidence disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Croft takes a multidisciplinary approach to assessment and intervention, utilizing the most current evidence based practices in the fields of neuropsychology and education. A native of Chicago, Dr. Croft has deep connections in the community and was honored to receive the Illinois State Board of Education’s ‘Those Who Excel Award’ in 2015. Additionally, she is an active member of the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association. Dr. Croft is the founder of Neuro Educational Specialists and spearheads initiatives with both private individuals and multiple school districts to integrate neuropsychological and educational principles of assessment and intervention with children and adolescents to foster optimal learning and adaptive behavior. Passionate about raising awareness and empowering all learners, Dr. Croft also delivers professional development presentations to families, educators, and professional associations.

Attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the Zoom Chat in the session. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out will result in no credit. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Participants must complete an electronic course evaluation within two weeks of the session date to be sent a certificate. Accommodations, questions and complaints can be directed to: ProfessionalLearning@nssed.org

COST INFORMATION: Workshop fee waived for NSSED employees, Member District* employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00.
All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session.

Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Please contact our Professional Learning Department, professionallearning@nssed.org to be removed from the class. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course.

*Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225. Have a question? Contact professionallearning@nssed.org or check out the Professional Learning FAQs: https://www.nssed.org/domain/115

Learn how to use a green screen to engage your remote learners. The magic of the green screen can increase attention with simple tricks and a wealth of resources. The simple technology skills needed to use the green screen will be covered as well as the options for in-person supplies. Learning Objectives: Increase participant knowledge of use of green screen technologies for remote learning. Remote learning has been especially challenging for children with special needs. While still not perfe

Learn how to use a green screen to engage your remote learners. The magic of the green screen can increase attention with simple tricks and a wealth of resources. The simple technology skills needed to use the green screen will be covered as well as the options for in-person supplies. Learning Objectives: Increase participant knowledge of use of green screen technologies for remote learning. Remote learning has been especially challenging for children with special needs. While still not perfect, green screen technologies has helped students meet IEP goals and curriculum objectives by increasing engagement in activities. Sue Stolzer, PhD, Instructional Coach: Sue has a MAT in Early Childhood Education and a PhD in Child Development, with a concentration in Special Education. She has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for over twenty years. She has taught in inclusive preschool settings, meeting the needs of learners both with and without special needs, for ten years. She has also taught in higher education settings to undergraduate and graduate adult learners at institutions such as Kendall College, National Louis University, and Erikson Institute.

Satisfactory completion requirements: Attendance is based on your virtual signature in and out of the Zoom Chat in the session. Failure to provide a virtual signature in and out will result in no credit. Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit. Participants must complete an electronic course evaluation within two weeks of the session date to be sent a certificate. Individual courses may specify additional requirements for satisfactory completion, please check the course description for additional requirements. Accommodations, questions and complaints can be directed to: ProfessionalLearning@nssed.org

COST INFORMATION: Workshop fee waived for NSSED employees, Member District* employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $75.00. All Registration or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session.

Cancellations: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advanced notice to open the spot for another person. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Please contact our Professional Learning Department, professionallearning@nssed.org to be removed from the class. Refunds: NSSED does not charge prior to the start of the course. A replacement can be requested if a person is unable to complete the learning series they started. Please note, some courses a replacement is not recommended.

*Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.

Check out the Professional Learning FAQs: https://www.nssed.org/domain/115

What: Beyond Foundations is a professional learning program for schools with a strong school-wide PBIS model in place and looking to expand supports for students with more intensive needs. It is a partnership with the Safe and Civil Schools (SCS) organization, NSSED, and participating member districts.
Why: This program is for those who have a high level of implementation of Foundations or another PBIS system. Participation in this program will strengthen implementation of the school’s

What: Beyond Foundations is a professional learning program for schools with a strong school-wide PBIS model in place and looking to expand supports for students with more intensive needs. It is a partnership with the Safe and Civil Schools (SCS) organization, NSSED, and participating member districts.
Why: This program is for those who have a high level of implementation of Foundations or another PBIS system. Participation in this program will strengthen implementation of the school’s existing proactive and positive schoolwide discipline plan. Beyond Foundations provides a common language, data-based decision making process, and strategies for building level teams to use with students who might require more support beyond those found at the school/classroom level.
Audience: The format is designed for Student Support Teams. Team membership should include a building administrator (Principal and/or Assistant Principal). The team may also include School Psychologist, Counselor, and/or Social Worker. In addition, General Education and Special Education Teacher representation is strongly recommended.
How:

• Beyond Foundations is a two year professional learning program that targets school improvement. (Length of program may be dependent on scheduling.)
• Teams of educators from across schools form a professional network that benefits them and their students.
• Student Support Team attends 3 to 4 SCS Beyond Foundations trainings each year.
• Student Support Team will need opportunities to share training information and decision-making with relevant stakeholders.
• An NSSED District Coach, assigned to your district, will collaborate on the individualized professional learning plan for your district/school to support with implementation and sustainability. (This option will incur an additional cost.)