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
• [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

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!

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!

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 Jenni Labrie of Grounded Learning LLC as she delivers Coaching UP: The Principal & Coach Partnership.

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.

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. 

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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It is ROE 4's goal to ensure that the PL outlined in Illinois’ Comprehensive Literacy Plan is accessible to all teachers in our region and responsive to the varying needs of our district partners. We want to create a space for local leadership to gather and collaborate to create the best possible learning environments for our region’s students! 

The Day's Agenda:
11:00am-12:30pm - Lexia will share information on the LETRS suite of PL options, including LETRS, LETRS for EC, LETRS for Administrators, as well as their program, Aspire, for grades 4-8. Lunch will be provided!

12:30pm-2:00pm - We will gather as Literacy Leaders to discuss recent literacy updates from ISBE and to collaborate on the needs of  local educators, schools, and districts. We will also explore upcoming PL opportunities for teachers and administrators in Boone and Winnebago counties due to generous funding from ISBE, United Way of Rock River Valley, and Kjellstrom Family Foundation. These grants allow for FREE and low cost PL for Boone, Winnebago, Ogle, and Stephenson counties! 

Not interested in learning about LETRS or Aspire or don’t have time to join us for lunch? No problem--you're welcome to arrive at 12:30! 

This event is free and open to ALL literacy leader roles in your district. We look forward to collaborating with you!

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. 

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.

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 04/10/25.

Presenter: Shay McCorkle

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.

Women’s Leadership Network is offered in partnership with Character Plus. 

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.

Guest Speaker: Kelli Freedlund

Location: Lino's  (5611 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108)

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 7th at 8:00am!!

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.

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

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 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

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 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. 

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.

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!