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)

Current Administrator Academy Selections Include:

• AA #3640: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

Academic Circles -Looking to be informed about restorative practices to improve academic success?

Join us to be introduced to the concept of academic circles and how they can be integrated into restorative practices within their classroom!

Participants will learn how academic circles provide a structured framework for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and problem-solving among students. By the end of this session, participants will have tools and strategies to implement academic circles effectively, promote student engagement, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning within their school community. Target Audience: Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Administrators, and Counselors!

Academic Circles -Looking to be informed about restorative practices to improve academic success?

Join us to be introduced to the concept of academic circles and how they can be integrated into restorative practices within their classroom!

Participants will learn how academic circles provide a structured framework for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and problem-solving among students. By the end of this session, participants will have tools and strategies to implement academic circles effectively, promote student engagement, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning within their school community. Target Audience: Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Administrators, and Counselors!

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.

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 Emily Coklan of Grounded Learning LLC as she delivers The Data-Driven Coach: How a coach or teacher leader can collect data to measure their impact!

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.

By registering for this event, you will automatically be registered for our other 2 network dates, February 4, 2025 and April 1, 2025.

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. 

First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.  Participants will leave with a certification in Mental Health First Aid. Certification is good for 3 years.

Presented by Jennifer Kaiser & Sara Koziol

This training will be hybrid. Participants will be expected to complete 2 hours of work online and then 5 hours in-person.

Pre-work must be completed in order to gain entry into the in-person training.  

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!

DATE CHANGE: This event is now being offered on 11/12!!

This presentation by SLD Supports will provide participants with an understanding of the key components of explicit instruction. Explicit Instruction will be defined, research supporting its effectiveness will be provided, and key principles including application into lesson planning and instructional delivery will be outlined. Concrete examples of explicit instruction and its application will be provided along with a discussion of assessment's role in decision-making and generalization planning. Participants will leave with a practical instructional toolbox to enhance their teaching skills and foster inclusive learning environments.

Developed and Presented by: SLD Supports Team

Target Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers and school personnel that support students with specific learning disabilities.

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. 

Let's come together to learn, grow, and take meaningful action towards creating a more just and welcoming school community!

Targeted Audience: Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Administrators, Behavioral Interventionists, Social Workers, and Counselors!

Join us for an eye-opening workshop where you will delve into a powerful documentary on equity and inclusion. Together, we will watch, discuss, and unpack the thought-provoking content, exploring the complexities of diversity, bias, and social justice in educational settings.

Participants will:

• Gain new insights;
• Challenge their perspectives; and
• Discover practical strategies to foster a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. 

Let's come together to learn, grow, and take meaningful action towards creating a more just and welcoming school community!

Targeted Audience: Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Administrators, Behavioral Interventionists, Social Workers, and Counselors!

Join us for an eye-opening workshop where you will delve into a powerful documentary on equity and inclusion. Together, we will watch, discuss, and unpack the thought-provoking content, exploring the complexities of diversity, bias, and social justice in educational settings.

Participants will:

• Gain new insights;
• Challenge their perspectives; and
• Discover practical strategies to foster a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. 

Women’s Leadership Network in partnership with Character Plus 

Women in leadership from all careers are invited….not just educators!

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.  This evening will be centered around the influential message from our first empowering leader, Dr. Heather Baker, who will share her session, “With Heart!"

Location: Prairie Street Brewhouse (Bottle Room), 200 Prairie St, Rockford, IL 61107

Looking to be informed about restorative practices to improve community in your classroom?

You will be introduced to the concept of community circles and how they can be utilized as a powerful tool in restorative practices. You will explore the purpose and benefits of community circles, which provide a safe space for open communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution among students and staff. Through interactive exercises and role-playing scenarios, you will learn how to facilitate community circles effectively, create a sense of belonging and trust within the school community, and address issues in a restorative and collaborative manner.

By the end of this session, participants will build skills and confidence to implement community circles as a regular practice in their school community. Target Audience: Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Administrators, Behavioral Interventionists, Social Workers, and Counselors!

Looking to be informed about restorative practices to improve community in your classroom?

You will be introduced to the concept of community circles and how they can be utilized as a powerful tool in restorative practices. You will explore the purpose and benefits of community circles, which provide a safe space for open communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution among students and staff. Through interactive exercises and role-playing scenarios, you will learn how to facilitate community circles effectively, create a sense of belonging and trust within the school community, and address issues in a restorative and collaborative manner.

By the end of this session, participants will build skills and confidence to implement community circles as a regular practice in their school community. Target Audience: Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Administrators, Behavioral Interventionists, Social Workers, and Counselors!

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 an ONLINE event! 

Participants will understand how to proactively deal with the difficult conversations they often have with staff, parents, and other members of the educational community. 

Through this training, attendees will be able to identify how they respond in stressful situations and how to predict the behavior of others.

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

Through case studies, group discussions, and role-playing exercises, you will gain practical strategies for repairing harm and restoring relationships. You will learn about the principles of accountability, empathy, and restitution in addressing harm caused by conflict or misconduct. By the end of this session, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to effectively address harm and conflict in a restorative manner, promoting a culture of accountability and empathy in their school 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 repairing harm in your school community?

Through case studies, group discussions, and role-playing exercises, you will gain practical strategies for repairing harm and restoring relationships. You will learn about the principles of accountability, empathy, and restitution in addressing harm caused by conflict or misconduct. By the end of this session, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to effectively address harm and conflict in a restorative manner, promoting a culture of accountability and empathy in their school community. Target Audience: Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Administrators, Behavioral Interventionists, Social Workers, and Counselors!