WORKSHOP lIST

 

RtI, SIP and DIP Plans 11/24/2008
There are many questions circulating about School Improvement Plans, District Improvement Plans and they fit together with the new RtI Plan. In order to help facilitate the planning processes we are arranging a series of SIP/DIP/RtI Retreat days. All days will include working time to complete the plans. Schools should consider bringing a team to each session. RtI plans will be embedded in the 2008 SIP/DIP templates. All districts will be requred to submit a DIP/RtI plan. The plan will be due January 2009. Topics will include: An introduction to RtI and RtI planning requirements; IIRC templates, and analyzing State level achievement data; Analyzing other data, refining factors, determining conclusions and objectives; Strategies and activities/finalizing Plans; Peer Review/submitting plans. School teams are encouraged to attend. Teams should include an administrator.

Mentoring Training 11/26/2008
As part of the state initiative to provide support for beginning first and second year teachers, the Monroe-Randolph County Induction and Mentoring Program will provide training required for experienced teachers to serve as mentors in their buildings. The Induction for the 21st Century Educator Mentor Training will provide four workshops over six days of training to cover the areas of content knowledge and pedagogy, adult learning theory, verbal/non-verbal communication skills, attributes and styles of positive critiques, classroom observation skills related to assessment of performance, strategies for providing constructive feedback and social support, problem-solving skills, and formative and self-assessment. All training is founded on the Illinois Professional Teaching Standard, Learning Standards, and the Illinois Continuum of Teacher Development. All workshop materials are free to participants under the Monroe-Randolph Count Induction and Mentoring Program through a grant from the Illinois New Teacher Consortium. Supper will be provided free of charge. IN ORDER TO SERVE AS A MENTOR, ALL FOUR WORKSHOP SESSIONS MUST BE COMPLETED.

Best Reading Practices - Grades 4-6 12/09/2008
THIS WORKSHOP CONSISTS OF 6 SESSIONS. EACH SESSION WILL BE LISTED SEPERATELY, HOWEVER, THE PRICE LISTED INCLUDES ALL 6 SESSIONS. ATTENDANCE AT ALL SESSIONS IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. The Best Reading Practices program is directly aligned with Illinois State Standards. Strategies and activities presented in this academy are research based and focused on raising student achievement. This program is for all teachers and not exclusive to reading teachers. Lunch and snacks will be provided. SESSIONS INCLUDE: Reading Comprehension Content Area Reading Vocabulary Instruction Writing to Enhance Comprehension Assessments & Planning Literacy Environment & Differentiated Instruction

Mentoring Training 12/10/2008
As part of the state initiative to provide support for beginning first and second year teachers, the Monroe-Randolph County Induction and Mentoring Program will provide training required for experienced teachers to serve as mentors in their buildings. The Induction for the 21st Century Educator Mentor Training will provide four workshops over six days of training to cover the areas of content knowledge and pedagogy, adult learning theory, verbal/non-verbal communication skills, attributes and styles of positive critiques, classroom observation skills related to assessment of performance, strategies for providing constructive feedback and social support, problem-solving skills, and formative and self-assessment. All training is founded on the Illinois Professional Teaching Standard, Learning Standards, and the Illinois Continuum of Teacher Development. All workshop materials are free to participants under the Monroe-Randolph Count Induction and Mentoring Program through a grant from the Illinois New Teacher Consortium. Supper will be provided free of charge. IN ORDER TO SERVE AS A MENTOR, ALL FOUR WORKSHOP SESSIONS MUST BE COMPLETED.

Principals' Leadership Webinars 12/11/2008
The webinar is an online & interactive training by Pam Robbin and Harvey Alvy based on their books, "The New Principal's Fieldbook: Strategies for Success" and "The Principal's Companion: Strategies and Hints to Make the Job Easier." There are 4 main sessions and then 3 intersessions for application and discussion with the authors. All activities are coordinated locally via web broadcasts at Red Bud SWIC.

RtI, SIP and DIP Plans 12/12/2008
There are many questions circulating about School Improvement Plans, District Improvement Plans and they fit together with the new RtI Plan. In order to help facilitate the planning processes we are arranging a series of SIP/DIP/RtI Retreat days. All days will include working time to complete the plans. Schools should consider bringing a team to each session. RtI plans will be embedded in the 2008 SIP/DIP templates. All districts will be requred to submit a DIP/RtI plan. The plan will be due January 2009. Topics will include: An introduction to RtI and RtI planning requirements; IIRC templates, and analyzing State level achievement data; Analyzing other data, refining factors, determining conclusions and objectives; Strategies and activities/finalizing Plans; Peer Review/submitting plans. School teams are encouraged to attend. Teams should include an administrator.

Principals' Leadership Webinars 01/05/2009
The webinar is an online & interactive training by Pam Robbin and Harvey Alvy based on their books, "The New Principal's Fieldbook: Strategies for Success" and "The Principal's Companion: Strategies and Hints to Make the Job Easier." There are 4 main sessions and then 3 intersessions for application and discussion with the authors. All activities are coordinated locally via web broadcasts at Red Bud SWIC.

Best Reading Practices - Grades 4-6 01/13/2009
THIS WORKSHOP CONSISTS OF 6 SESSIONS. EACH SESSION WILL BE LISTED SEPERATELY, HOWEVER, THE PRICE LISTED INCLUDES ALL 6 SESSIONS. ATTENDANCE AT ALL SESSIONS IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. The Best Reading Practices program is directly aligned with Illinois State Standards. Strategies and activities presented in this academy are research based and focused on raising student achievement. This program is for all teachers and not exclusive to reading teachers. Lunch and snacks will be provided. SESSIONS INCLUDE: Reading Comprehension Content Area Reading Vocabulary Instruction Writing to Enhance Comprehension Assessments & Planning Literacy Environment & Differentiated Instruction

Principals' Leadership Webinars 02/05/2009
The webinar is an online & interactive training by Pam Robbin and Harvey Alvy based on their books, "The New Principal's Fieldbook: Strategies for Success" and "The Principal's Companion: Strategies and Hints to Make the Job Easier." There are 4 main sessions and then 3 intersessions for application and discussion with the authors. All activities are coordinated locally via web broadcasts at Red Bud SWIC.

The Effective New Teacher Series 02/10/2009
As part of the Induction and Mentoring Program, the Monroe-Randolph County ROE #45 will provide four workshops for beginning teachers. These workshops are required for participants in the program. Four workshops are included: Classroom Management (helf June 4, 2008 and August 6, 2008), Communication, Lesson Planning, and Using Student Work to Guide Instruction. MENTORS ARE TO ACCOMPANY NEW TEACHERS TO THE USING STUDENT WORK TO GUIDE ISNTRUCTION IN FEBRUARY OR MARCH.

Best Reading Practices - Grades 4-6 02/24/2009
THIS WORKSHOP CONSISTS OF 6 SESSIONS. EACH SESSION WILL BE LISTED SEPERATELY, HOWEVER, THE PRICE LISTED INCLUDES ALL 6 SESSIONS. ATTENDANCE AT ALL SESSIONS IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. The Best Reading Practices program is directly aligned with Illinois State Standards. Strategies and activities presented in this academy are research based and focused on raising student achievement. This program is for all teachers and not exclusive to reading teachers. Lunch and snacks will be provided. SESSIONS INCLUDE: Reading Comprehension Content Area Reading Vocabulary Instruction Writing to Enhance Comprehension Assessments & Planning Literacy Environment & Differentiated Instruction

Principals' Leadership Webinars 03/02/2009
The webinar is an online & interactive training by Pam Robbin and Harvey Alvy based on their books, "The New Principal's Fieldbook: Strategies for Success" and "The Principal's Companion: Strategies and Hints to Make the Job Easier." There are 4 main sessions and then 3 intersessions for application and discussion with the authors. All activities are coordinated locally via web broadcasts at Red Bud SWIC.

The Effective New Teacher Series 03/24/2009
As part of the Induction and Mentoring Program, the Monroe-Randolph County ROE #45 will provide four workshops for beginning teachers. These workshops are required for participants in the program. Four workshops are included: Classroom Management (helf June 4, 2008 and August 6, 2008), Communication, Lesson Planning, and Using Student Work to Guide Instruction. MENTORS ARE TO ACCOMPANY NEW TEACHERS TO THE USING STUDENT WORK TO GUIDE ISNTRUCTION IN FEBRUARY OR MARCH.

Principals' Leadership Webinars 04/06/2009
The webinar is an online & interactive training by Pam Robbin and Harvey Alvy based on their books, "The New Principal's Fieldbook: Strategies for Success" and "The Principal's Companion: Strategies and Hints to Make the Job Easier." There are 4 main sessions and then 3 intersessions for application and discussion with the authors. All activities are coordinated locally via web broadcasts at Red Bud SWIC.

Best Reading Practices - Grades 4-6 04/21/2009
THIS WORKSHOP CONSISTS OF 6 SESSIONS. EACH SESSION WILL BE LISTED SEPERATELY, HOWEVER, THE PRICE LISTED INCLUDES ALL 6 SESSIONS. ATTENDANCE AT ALL SESSIONS IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. The Best Reading Practices program is directly aligned with Illinois State Standards. Strategies and activities presented in this academy are research based and focused on raising student achievement. This program is for all teachers and not exclusive to reading teachers. Lunch and snacks will be provided. SESSIONS INCLUDE: Reading Comprehension Content Area Reading Vocabulary Instruction Writing to Enhance Comprehension Assessments & Planning Literacy Environment & Differentiated Instruction