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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
  • [NEW] Game On! Transform your Teaching with Gamificatio
  • [NEW] Understand my Brain to Understand my Behavior: Turning Trauma Research into Practice
  • [NEW] Comprehensive Literacy Launch (Pre-K - 12)
  • [NEW] Podcast PD: Foundational Literacy
  • [NEW] Podcast PD: Part 2 of Sold a Story
  • [COMING SOON] Sharpening My TIP: One Interaction at a Time
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
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 01-08-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 01-08-2025 8:00 pm
Cutoff date 01-06-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 35
Individual Price $10.00
FIRST DIV SBD Refresher Training

FIRST DEV SBP 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 7:45 a.m. Classes start promptly at 8:00 a.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 01-11-2025 8:00 am
Event End Date 01-11-2025 10:00 am
Cutoff date 01-09-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 20
Individual Price $10.00
School Bus Driver Refresher Training    FIRST DIVISION

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 01-11-2025 8:00 am
Event End Date 01-11-2025 10:00 am
Cutoff date 01-09-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 35
Individual Price $10.00
Reintegration Circles - AM Session

Have an introductory understanding of restorative practices and want to incorporate the concept of reintegration circles in your school community?

Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will explore the importance of reintegration circles in promoting healing, reconciliation, and reconnection for all. You will learn how reintegration circles provide a structured process for welcoming individuals back into the school community after a period of absence or exclusion. By the end of this session, you will build knowledge and skills to effectively facilitate reintegration circles and support the successful reentry of individuals into their community. Target Audience: Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Administrators, Behavioral Interventionists, Social Workers, and Counselors!

Event Date 01-13-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 01-13-2025 11:30 am
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 2
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
Reintegration Circles - PM Session

Have an introductory understanding of restorative practices and want to incorporate the concept of reintegration circles in your school community?

Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will explore the importance of reintegration circles in promoting healing, reconciliation, and reconnection for all. You will learn how reintegration circles provide a structured process for welcoming individuals back into the school community after a period of absence or exclusion. By the end of this session, you will build knowledge and skills to effectively facilitate reintegration circles and support the successful reentry of individuals into their community. Target Audience: Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Administrators, Behavioral Interventionists, Social Workers, and Counselors!

Event Date 01-13-2025 2:00 pm
Event End Date 01-13-2025 4:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 2
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
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 01-13-2025 3:00 pm
Event End Date 01-13-2025 4:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 1
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH), CEU
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 01-15-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 01-16-2025 10:00 pm
Cutoff date 01-13-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 30
Individual Price $10.00
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 01-16-2025 6:30 pm
Event End Date 01-16-2025 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 01-21-2025 4:00 pm
Event End Date 01-21-2025 5:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 1
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
Gathering Evidence During Observations and Conferencing Using the Danielson Model - AA #1801

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: 1/17/25 at Noon!

*This is an ONLINE EVENT

Event Date 01-22-2025 8:30 am
Event End Date 01-22-2025 3:30 pm
Cutoff date 01-17-2025 12:00 pm
Capacity 24
Individual Price $195.00
Contact Hours 6
Elementary Teachers Network

Step into a vibrant community where elementary teachers come together to inspire, support, and uplift one another! This network is your go-to space for sharing best practices, discovering innovative teaching ideas, and collaborating with fellow educators who understand the unique joys and challenges of working with young learners. Together, we’re building a resource-rich environment filled with practical tips, creative strategies, and a network of teachers who are as dedicated to their students as you are. Join us and be a part of something powerful—because when teachers come together, amazing things happen!

1 PDH will be awarded to all participants

Event Date 01-22-2025 3:30 pm
Event End Date 01-22-2025 4:30 pm
Cutoff date 01-21-2025 6:00 pm
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 01-22-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 01-22-2025 8:00 pm
Cutoff date 01-20-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 35
Individual Price $10.00
Beyond Being Informed: Inclusive & Trauma Informed Policies, Procedures and Practices

Do you have basic knowledge about the way trauma presents in a community? Are you interested in expanding your toolkit to support students who have experienced trauma?

This presentation will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of inclusive and trauma-informed policies, procedures, and practices within educational settings. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of trauma on students' learning and behavior, as well as the importance of creating safe and supportive environments for all learners. The session will cover the principles of trauma-informed care and highlight the key components of trauma-informed practices in education. 

Event Date 01-23-2025 7:30 am
Event End Date 01-23-2025 9:30 am
Capacity 35
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 2
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
Teacher Evaluator Retraining Using Student Growth Data in Professional Evaluations - AA #3000
REQUIRED Student Growth RETRAINING course for evaluators who are renewing their designations required to evaluate teachers.
 
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 professional development plans to evaluation results.
• Create targeted professional development plans to school improvement goals.
• Communicate evaluation outcomes and findings that enable teachers to set goals and improve practice.
 

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 01/23/25.

Presenter: Shay McCorkle

Event Date 01-28-2025 8:30 am
Event End Date 01-28-2025 3:30 pm
Cutoff date 01-24-2025 8:00 am
Capacity 12
Individual Price $195.00
World Languages Network

Are you passionate about teaching world languages? Do you want to connect with like-minded educators, share resources, and grow together? The World Language Network is here for you!  

In this network, you will address your common curricular challenges, share your best practices, and motivate each other with new innovative ideas! This is a welcoming space where every educator's voice is valued.

By enrolling in this network, you are automatically enrolling in all 3 network dates: 10/22/24, 1/28/25, and 3/18/25.

Event Date 01-28-2025 2:00 pm
Event End Date 01-28-2025 4:00 pm
Capacity 40
Individual Price Free
At the Table: Women in Leadership

Women’s Leadership Network is offered in partnership with Character Plus. We are pleased and excited to announce that our January 28th At the Table presenter is Amonaquenette Parker, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the DeKalb School District! 

Women in leadership from ALL careers are invited….not just educators! So, let's broaden our network and share this invitation with women in fields beyond education who impact others through their leadership skills!

The goal of At the Table is to grow your professional network and extend your own thinking around the power of being a woman who leads with purpose to impact those you serve.

Location: Illinois Bank and Trust Pavillion (1868 Reid Farm Rd, Rockford, IL 61107)

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 20th at 8:00am!!

Event Date 01-28-2025 5:30 pm
Event End Date 01-28-2025 8:00 pm
Cutoff date 01-20-2025 8:00 am
Capacity 50
Individual Price $50.00
Contact Hours 2
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
AI for Administrators: Boosting Efficiency and Streamlining Your Workday

This workshop is designed for district-level administrators who are eager to learn how to leverage the power of AI for increased efficiency and productivity. We'll move beyond the theoretical and dive into practical applications of AI tools that can be implemented immediately. Learn how to automate tasks, analyze data, and streamline workflows, freeing up your time to focus on strategic initiatives and student success. This interactive session will include hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples of AI in action within a school district context. No prior experience with AI is required; bring your own device to fully participate in the activities.

Event Date 01-29-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 01-29-2025 11:00 am
Cutoff date 01-27-2025 10:00 am
Individual Price $20.00
Contact Hours 2
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 01-29-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 01-29-2025 8:00 pm
Cutoff date 01-27-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 35
Individual Price $10.00
Instructional Coaches and Teacher Leaders Network

Looking for a way to connect with other coaches and teacher leaders in your area? Whether you're just in need of new ideas or would like to simply pick the brains of other ed professionals, we have an opportunity you will enjoy! Join us for a virtual hour of learning from Casey Veitch of Grounded Learning LLC as she delivers Brave Conversations: Diffusing Conflict with Teams!

1 PDH will be awarded to all attendees.

*This is a hybrid event.  You are welcome to join via zoom, or come to ROE 4 in person.  The Zoom link will be sent prior to the event.

Event Date 02-04-2025 11:00 am
Event End Date 02-04-2025 12:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)

PLEASE NOTE: Boone-Winnebago Regional Office of Education WILL BE CLOSED Monday, December 23, 2024 - Friday, January 3, 2025, in observance of the winter holidays. We will resume normal business hours Monday, January 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Thank you! 

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!