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Anytime Learning Library (Online Courses)

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

 

Event Date 05-04-2024
Event End Date 06-30-2025
Cutoff date 06-30-2025
Individual Price Varies
Teacher Evaluator Initial Training - AA #2001

This 2-day ONLINE academy is designed for individuals who are seeking initial training qualifications for teacher evaluation. This academy aligns with the competencies for Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b).

**Day 2 includes the training assessment which may extend past the 3:30 session end time.

Pre-work is required for this training and MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO 4/21!!Please be advised you will not be admitted to the class unless the pre-work assignment(s) is completed. 

A $50 Processing Fee Will Be Charged If Your Registration Is Not Canceled By 04/15/25.

Presenter: Shay McCorkle

 

Event Date 04-22-2025 8:00 am
Event End Date 04-23-2025 3:30 pm
Cutoff date 04-08-2025 8:00 am
Capacity 12
Individual Price $400.00
Contact Hours 12
Credit Options Administrator's Academy Credits (AA)

We are no longer accepting registrations for this event.

Grant Writing 101: Foundations of Success

This workshop covers the essential aspects of grant writing, from identifying funding opportunities to crafting compelling proposals and effectively managing awarded grants. Participants will learn key strategies for researching grants, structuring proposals, aligning with funder priorities, and ensuring successful grant stewardship.

Led by ROE4’s  Grants Specialist Marc Hooks, who brings years of experience working with funders in the nonprofit and public sectors, this session provides practical insights to enhance your grant-seeking success—whether you're new to grant writing or looking to refine your approach.

Event Date 04-22-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 04-22-2025 10:30 am
Cutoff date 04-17-2025 12:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 1.5
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)

We are no longer accepting registrations for this event.

School Bus Driver Refresher Training

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. 
Event Date 04-23-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 04-23-2025 8:00 pm
Cutoff date 04-22-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 35
Individual Price $10.00
Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model - AA #1801

Event is SOLD OUT...thanks to all who registered!

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.

This academy will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson's Frameworks in a summative setting.

Presenter: Shay McCorkle

Registration Deadline: 4/24/25 at Noon!

This is an ONLINE EVENT

Event Date 04-29-2025 8:30 am
Event End Date 04-29-2025 3:30 pm
Cutoff date 03-31-2025 8:00 am
Capacity 4
Individual Price $195.00
Contact Hours 6

This event is sold out. We are no longer accepting registrations.

School Bus Driver Refresher Training

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. 
Event Date 04-30-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 04-30-2025 8:00 pm
Cutoff date 04-29-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 35
Individual Price $10.00
School Bus Driver Initial Training

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. 
Event Date 05-07-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 05-08-2025 10:00 pm
Cutoff date 05-06-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 30
Individual Price $10.00
School Social Worker Collaborative

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.

Event Date 05-12-2025 3:00 pm
Event End Date 05-12-2025 4:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 1
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH), CEU
HR Advisory Network

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.

Please feel free to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any additional questions. See you soon!

Event Date 05-13-2025 8:30 am
Event End Date 05-13-2025 11:00 am
Individual Price Free
School Bus Driver Refresher Training

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. 
Event Date 05-14-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 05-14-2025 8:00 pm
Cutoff date 05-13-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 35
Individual Price $10.00

This event is sold out. We are no longer accepting registrations.

Educational Technology Roundtable

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.

 

Event Date 05-15-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 05-15-2025 12:00 pm
Cutoff date 05-12-2025 8:00 am
Individual Price Free
School Counselor Collaborative

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.
Event Date 05-15-2025 6:30 pm
Event End Date 05-15-2025 7:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 1
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
School Psychologist Collaborative

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.

Event Date 05-20-2025 4:00 pm
Event End Date 05-20-2025 5:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 1
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
School Bus Driver Refresher Training

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. 
Event Date 05-21-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 05-21-2025 8:00 pm
Cutoff date 05-20-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 35
Individual Price $10.00
School Bus Driver Refresher Training

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. 
Event Date 05-31-2025 8:00 am
Event End Date 05-31-2025 10:00 am
Cutoff date 05-30-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 35
Individual Price $10.00

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.

Event Date 06-04-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 06-04-2025 12:00 pm
Cutoff date 06-02-2025
Individual Price $10.00
Contact Hours 3
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
School Bus Driver Initial Training

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. 
Event Date 06-04-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 06-05-2025 10:00 pm
Cutoff date 06-03-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 30
Individual Price $10.00

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!

Event Date 06-06-2025 8:30 am
Event End Date 06-06-2025 3:30 pm
Cutoff date 06-03-2025 12:00 pm
Individual Price $195.00
Evaluator Initial Training and Retraining for Principals and Assistant Principals - AA #4050
PRE-WORK REQUIRED: To be eligible to attend, each participant (initial or retraining) must complete ISBE-required pre-work prior to the training. Registrants will receive handouts and detailed instructions for the pre-work at least one week prior to the workshop. 
 
Participants will learn how to:
• Use assessments and measurement models to determine student growth.
• Use data from the evaluation rubric, other evidence collected and best practices relative to student growth to link teacher/principal professional development plans to evaluation results.
• Create targeted professional development plans to school improvement goals.
• Communicate evaluation outcomes and findings that enable teachers/principals to set goals and improve practice.
 

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 

 
Event Date 06-09-2025 8:00 am
Event End Date 06-10-2025 3:30 pm
Cutoff date 05-27-2025 10:00 am
Capacity 24
Individual Price $395.00
Credit Options Administrator's Academy Credits (AA)
AA 3925: From the Pitch to the Classroom: Leadership Lessons from the Lasso Way

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)

Event Date 06-11-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 06-11-2025 3:30 pm
Capacity 75
Individual Price Price reduced from $195 to $50 due to the Area 2 SEL Hub!!!
Contact Hours 5.45
Credit Options Administrator's Academy Credits (AA), Professional Development Hours (PDH)

TENGA EN CUENTA:

En un esfuerzo por servir y mejor a nuestros servicios, ROE 4 ahora ofrece citas en persona con el apoyo de un intérprete de habla Español en nuestra oficina. Solicite este servicio cuando llame al 815.636.3060 para cualquier cita de Servicios Regionales. ¡Gracias!