Events

Click REGISTER to browse ALL upcoming online, self-paced professional learning opportunities currently available in ROE 4's Anytime Learning Library.

Current Workshop Selections Include:

• The Shelf-Discovery Club: Transforming Your Bookshelf into Professional Development 
• Mindful Foundations 
• Educator Engagement and Mental Health 
• Reel-to-Real PL
• Reacting vs Responding: Proactively Addressing Student Behavior
• Game On! Transform your Teaching with Gamificatio
• Understand my Brain to Understand my Behavior: Turning Trauma Research into Practice
• Comprehensive Literacy Launch (Pre-K - 12)
• Podcast PD: Foundational Literacy
• Podcast PD: Part 2 of Sold a Story
• Sharpening My TIP: One Interaction at a Time
• [NEW] What the Research Says: Effective Reading Strategies for All Students

Current Administrator Academy Selections Include:

• AA #3640: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

A network of school social workers serves as a collaborative space for professionals to share resources, strategies, and support. Focused on addressing students' social-emotional and mental health needs, these networks foster connections among social workers to enhance their impact. They may provide training opportunities, share best practices, and promote advocacy for student well-being, ensuring a cohesive approach to supporting school communities.

Are you an HR professional or novice with HR duties? Ever want to phone a friend when you don’t know the answer to a complicated HR situation, question, or concern? If the answer is yes, join us! The HR Advisory Council is a resource on current issues, trends, and topics and an opportunity to collaborate as professionals so we are sure to have the right tools and information necessary to support our employees.  From professional HR presenters, national/local speakers, and workshops to learn a new tool or skill -- we try to give you the most out of your HR Network!

If you are interested in attending either in-person or virtually, please register to be added to the email list and to receive the Zoom link. This event is open for HR staff members across all of Illinois and meets the second Tuesday of each month.

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School Bus Driver 2-Hour Refresher Course

Bus drivers are required to take a 2-hour refresher course each year to keep their permit current. Drivers or their district/company must pre-register here with the Regional Office of Education ($10.00 fee required at time of registration).

Course Information:

Drivers MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND. Please register in groups of 1-10 participants until the class capacity has been reached. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Phone-in or email registrations are no longer accepted for any bus driver training classes held at ROE 4. Once the class size has reached capacity, no further registrations will be accepted - NO EXCEPTIONS!

This course is held in the Regional Office of Education Main Training Room, 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111. (Addresses of courses held at other locations are as listed in the School Bus Driver Training Schedule). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Classes start promptly at 6:00 p.m. LATE ARRIVALS AND WALK-INS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. No refunds will be given for no shows or within seven (7) days of this class. 

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

Our goal is to create a supportive school counselor network where you can:

• Connect with peers: Build relationships with other school counselors in the district and beyond.
• Share experiences and insights: Discuss challenges and successes, and learn from each other.
• Access resources and professional development: Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in school counseling.
• Advocate for student needs: Collaborate on initiatives to improve student outcomes.

The School Psychologist Network is a collaborative community designed to support and empower school psychologists in their mission to enhance student well-being and academic success. This network fosters professional growth through shared resources, peer connections, and ongoing training opportunities. Members engage in discussions on best practices, problem-solving, and emerging trends in education and mental health. By cultivating a supportive environment, the network aims to address challenges, celebrate achievements, and promote impactful, evidence-based practices. Together, school psychologists can build stronger school communities and advocate for the needs of all learners.

School Bus Driver 2-Hour Refresher Course

Bus drivers are required to take a 2-hour refresher course each year to keep their permit current. Drivers or their district/company must pre-register here with the Regional Office of Education ($10.00 fee required at time of registration).

Course Information:

Drivers MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND. Please register in groups of 1-10 participants until the class capacity has been reached. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Phone-in or email registrations are no longer accepted for any bus driver training classes held at ROE 4. Once the class size has reached capacity, no further registrations will be accepted - NO EXCEPTIONS!

This course is held in the Regional Office of Education Main Training Room, 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111. (Addresses of courses held at other locations are as listed in the School Bus Driver Training Schedule). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Classes start promptly at 6:00 p.m. LATE ARRIVALS AND WALK-INS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. No refunds will be given for no shows or within seven (7) days of this class. 

School Bus Driver 2-Hour Refresher Course

Bus drivers are required to take a 2-hour refresher course each year to keep their permit current. Drivers or their district/company must pre-register here with the Regional Office of Education ($10.00 fee required at time of registration).

Course Information:

Drivers MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND. Please register in groups of 1-10 participants until the class capacity has been reached. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Phone-in or email registrations are no longer accepted for any bus driver training classes held at ROE 4. Once the class size has reached capacity, no further registrations will be accepted - NO EXCEPTIONS!

This course is held in the Regional Office of Education Main Training Room, 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111. (Addresses of courses held at other locations are as listed in the School Bus Driver Training Schedule). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Classes start promptly at 6:00 p.m. LATE ARRIVALS AND WALK-INS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. No refunds will be given for no shows or within seven (7) days of this class. 

This hands-on workshop is designed for teachers of all grade levels who are interested in exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Participants will learn about the basics of AI, including its different types and applications. They will also explore how AI can be used to support teaching and learning, such as for personalized learning, adaptive assessments, and content creation.

School Bus Driver 8-Hour Initial Course

New Bus Drivers are required to attend an 8-hour training course. Pre-register for this course with the Regional Office of Education ($10.00 fee required) at the orange REGISTRATION (GROUP) button below. You must be currently employed by a bus company or school district.

Illinois Professional School Bus Driver Training Curriculum: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/busdriver_trainmanual.pdf

Course Information:

Drivers MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND. Please register in groups of 1-10 participants until the class capacity has been reached. Note: Even if you are only registering one school bus driver, please select REGISTRATION (GROUP). Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Phone-in or email registrations are no longer accepted for any school bus driver training classes held at ROE 4. Once the class size has reached capacity, no further registrations will be accepted - NO EXCEPTIONS!

This course is held in the Regional Office of Education Main Training Room, 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111. (Addresses of courses held at other locations are as listed in the School Bus Driver Training Schedule). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Classes start promptly at 6:00 p.m. LATE ARRIVALS AND WALK-INS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. No refunds will be given for no shows or within seven (7) days of this class. 

This is one of the Teacher Evaluator Professional Practice academies that needs to be taken for Retraining of Teacher Evaluators. This AA must be paired with AA 3000 to fulfill the entire retraining requirement. Course credit = 1 AA or 6 PDCs.

Focusing on Domains 2 and 3 of the Charlotte Danielson 2013 Framework for Teaching, this academy allows participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using framework in a summative setting. 

Presenter: Shay McCorkle

Registration Deadline: 6/3/25 at 12pm!

You must attend both days of this workshop to receive credit for this course.

Presented by: Chris Collins

Registration Deadline: 5/27/25 at 10:00am 

School Bus Driver 8-Hour Initial Course

New Bus Drivers are required to attend an 8-hour training course. Pre-register for this course with the Regional Office of Education ($10.00 fee required) at the orange REGISTRATION (GROUP) button below. You must be currently employed by a bus company or school district.

Illinois Professional School Bus Driver Training Curriculum: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/busdriver_trainmanual.pdf

Course Information:

Drivers MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND. Please register in groups of 1-10 participants until the class capacity has been reached. Note: Even if you are only registering one school bus driver, please select REGISTRATION (GROUP). Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Phone-in or email registrations are no longer accepted for any school bus driver training classes held at ROE 4. Once the class size has reached capacity, no further registrations will be accepted - NO EXCEPTIONS!

This course is held in the Regional Office of Education Main Training Room, 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111. (Addresses of courses held at other locations are as listed in the School Bus Driver Training Schedule). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Classes start promptly at 6:00 p.m. LATE ARRIVALS AND WALK-INS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. No refunds will be given for no shows or within seven (7) days of this class. 

Participants will work through CASEL’s Adult SEL Competencies through the lens of ‘the Lasso Way’ and the show’s top leadership lessons. They will also assess and reflect on their own situations, creating an SEL-informed leadership mindset and a draft for moving their school or district forward with SEL-related programming.

Location: Embassy Suites (416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101)

Register now and save BIG on the "AA 3925: From the Pitch to the Classroom: Leadership Lessons from the Lasso Way" on June 11th and "2025 Summer Symposium" on June 12th!

Location: Embassy Suites (416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101)

Click the "Details" button below for more!

You must attend the entire session to receive credit for this course.

A $50 Processing Fee Will Be Charged If Your Registration Is Not Canceled By 06/10/25.

Presenter: Shay McCorkle

"Recovery starts before the crisis begins."

Two dates available for the convenience and flexibility of you and your team!

The Standard Reunification Method - Reunification Exercise (SRM-REx) brings our team to your community where we will work with all stakeholders who have a role in reunification, ensuring a common understanding of the process, establishing the use of common language, and strengthening the relationships that you have built with your stakeholders. 

SRM-REx explores the history, concepts and functionality of the Standard Reunification Method, the key principles and roles involved in the reunification process, and level of effort and materials needed for planning and preparing for reunification. Additionally, participants will receive a brief overview of the Standard Response Protocol and learn about the role that Incident Command plays in reunification.  

Target Audience: Educators, Administrators, School and District Safety Teams, Campus, Supervisors, Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, Emergency Managers, Victim Advocates

"Recovery starts before the crisis begins."

Two dates available for the convenience and flexibility of you and your team!

The Standard Reunification Method - Reunification Exercise (SRM-REx) brings our team to your community where we will work with all stakeholders who have a role in reunification, ensuring a common understanding of the process, establishing the use of common language, and strengthening the relationships that you have built with your stakeholders.

SRM-REx features functional exercises where participants will practice the reunification process including role assignment, set up, and mock reunification of “students” with their “parents or guardians.” Participants will experience the reunification process as a part of the reunification team, a student, and a parent, and they will learn how to conduct successful reunifications and reunification exercises.

Target Audience: Educators, Administrators, School and District Safety Teams, Campus, Supervisors, Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, Emergency Managers, Victim Advocates