7th Annual Educators’ Summit: Supporting Youth Exposed to Trauma

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT

Each day, participants will have the opportunity to attend a series of four in-person sessions presented by regional subject matter experts. Topics will include domestic violence, mandated reporting, online exploitation, teen strangulation, and innovative student-centered practices. Participants will also have the ability to engage with interactive self-care stations and network with local service providers. 

All educators, in-school professionals, social service agency staff, nurses, social workers, counselors, and other allied professionals are welcome to attend!

PDCs are available for certified educators and will be provided following a completed sign-in and evaluation. Please note that PDCs will be distributed in half-day increments. We encourage you to plan to either attend before lunch, after lunch, or for the full day.

CEUs are available and provided by Rosecrance for nurses, social workers, and counselors following a completed sign-in and evaluation. 

*Opening remarks will begin at 9:00 am. Please arrive 15-30 minutes early for sign-in, parking, and seating. 

August 6th - DAY 1:

Opening Remarks ~ 9:00-9:15 am

Mandated Reporting and Responding to Disclosures of Abuse ~ Gretchen Eldridge (Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling) ~ 9:20-10:20 am

Online Exploitation – What You Need to Know ~ Jimmie Getter (Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling) ~ 10:30-11:40 am

Lunch on Your Own ~ 11:40 am – 1:00 pm

Domestic Violence 101 ~ Megan Brechon (Family Peace Center)  ~ 1:00-2:30 pm

RPS 205’s Handle With Care Partnership with the City of Rockford to Bring a Trauma-Informed Response to Students ~ Dr. Morgan Gallagher, Amy Gannon, Ryan Nachreiner, and Kourtni Gray (Rockford Public Schools) ~ 2:45-3:45 pm  

August 7th - DAY 2: 

Opening Remarks ~ 9:00-9:15 am

Breaking the Silence – The Educators’ Role in Supporting Children Impacted by Domestic Violence ~ Elizabeth Kroenig (UIC MERIT) ~ 9:20-10:20 am

The Truth About Strangulation ~ Kimberly Wolgast (UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital) ~ 10:30-11:40 am

Lunch on Your Own ~ 11:40 am – 1:00 pm

Restorative Justice and Reestablishing Community ~ Allyson Lawless (Jefferson High School, Rockford Public Schools) ~ 1:00-2:00 pm

Empowering Youth Voice: The Role and Impact of Youth Policy Councils in YouthBuild Programs ~ Claudia Consuelos, William Chatman, and Youth Policy Council Members (Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc.) ~ 2:15-3:40 pm