Events

Join us for a transformative day at the Educational Innovation and Belonging Symposium 2025 “Exploring. Learning. Mobilizing!” 

School and district stakeholders will come together to forge a path toward a more innovative and inclusive educational landscape. This one-day event is dedicated to exploring innovative strategies, sharing impactful research, and fostering collaborative discussions aimed at dismantling barriers to educational success for all students.

Inspirational Keynotes: Hear from leading voices in educational innovation, including Devon LaRosa and Dr. Kierra Pickens, who bring their passion, insights, and groundbreaking ideas to the forefront of our collective mission.

Target Audience: Teachers, school and district administrators, counselors, social workers, and all other stakeholders invested in offering the most innovative learning environments in your school.

Lunch will be provided.

Registration discount is available for groups of 10 or more! Please reach out to Diane Capriola at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive this discount.

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
• [NEW] The Anxious Generation Book Study

Current Administrator Academy Selections Include:

• AA #3640: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

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 foundational three-hour session is designed for paraprofessionals in their first one-to-three years of service and introduces essential skills and knowledge for paraprofessionals new to supporting students in Illinois schools.

Participants will learn about their role in the classroom, basic behavior management techniques, and effective communication strategies with both students and teachers. The session covers understanding IEPs, confidentiality requirements, and establishing appropriate boundaries.

Attendees will leave with practical tools to navigate classrooms with confidence and clarity about their crucial support role in the educational team.

This foundational three-hour session is designed for paraprofessionals in their first one-to-three years of service and introduces essential skills and knowledge for paraprofessionals new to supporting students in Illinois schools. Participants will learn about their role in the classroom, basic behavior management techniques, and effective communication strategies with both students and teachers. The session covers understanding IEPs, confidentiality requirements, and establishing appropriate boundaries. Attendees will leave with practical tools to navigate classrooms with confidence and clarity about their crucial support role in the educational team.

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 (ALL-DAY SATURDAY)

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 7:30 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. 

A special 50% DISCOUNT is available for Winnebago County school district enrollees thanks to the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board and 1/2-Cent Sales Tax Grant Funding! 

Winnebago County registrants must email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive this discounted registration rate of $75 per person! 

Illinois state law (105 ILCS 128/45 Sec. 45) requires every school to have a threat assessment team established and threat assessment procedures developed and implemented. This workshop will provide an overview of the new legal requirements as well as provide you with training that is considered “best practice” by the US Dept of Education and the US Secret Service.

Objectives:
By the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply the skills and information obtained by implementing the system through hands-on activities and potential threat scenarios
• Identify specific types of threats, how to develop a student safety assessment and management team
• Use scripted protocols to handle situations with fidelity, and establish a plan for the reintegration of the student(s) into the school environment

This IN-PERSON course will be held at the ROE 4 Office, Winnebago Room, 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111. Participant will be responsible for the registration fee unless cancellation notice is received by the ROE 4 office within 7 business days of the training. Refunds will not be processed unless this criteria is met.

Registration Deadline: 7/16/25 at Noon!

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. 

Cultural competency and ethics training for social workers.  CEUs will be provided. 

Ethics training for social workers.  CEUs will be provided. 

Discover how Artificial Intelligence is influencing today's classrooms and learn practical ways to integrate it into your teaching. This workshop offers a clear look at key AI trends, from tools that personalize learning and support students, to those that can assist with everyday tasks.

We'll discuss the evolving landscape of AI in schools, emphasizing responsible and ethical use. You'll gain an understanding of valuable AI resources and strategies to enhance your teaching practice and support student success in an AI-driven world. Join us to explore the potential of AI and prepare for an informed and effective start to the new school year.. 

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. 

Discover how to implement engaging games in your PE classes that require little to no equipment, making them perfect for large groups.This session will focus on activities that serve as effective brain breaks or simply to get kids moving and active. Join us to enhance your PE program with fun and dynamic games that promote movement and interaction in grades K-8!

This foundational three-hour session is designed for paraprofessionals in their first one-to-three years of service and introduces essential skills and knowledge for paraprofessionals new to supporting students in Illinois schools.

Participants will learn about their role in the classroom, basic behavior management techniques, and effective communication strategies with both students and teachers. The session covers understanding IEPs, confidentiality requirements, and establishing appropriate boundaries.

Attendees will leave with practical tools to navigate classrooms with confidence and clarity about their crucial support role in the educational team.

This foundational three-hour session is designed for paraprofessionals in their first one-to-three years of service and introduces essential skills and knowledge for paraprofessionals new to supporting students in Illinois schools.

Participants will learn about their role in the classroom, basic behavior management techniques, and effective communication strategies with both students and teachers. The session covers understanding IEPs, confidentiality requirements, and establishing appropriate boundaries.

Attendees will leave with practical tools to navigate classrooms with confidence and clarity about their crucial support role in the educational team.

This foundational three-hour session is designed for paraprofessionals in their first one-to-three years of service and introduces essential skills and knowledge for paraprofessionals new to supporting students in Illinois schools.

Participants will learn about their role in the classroom, basic behavior management techniques, and effective communication strategies with both students and teachers. The session covers understanding IEPs, confidentiality requirements, and establishing appropriate boundaries.

Attendees will leave with practical tools to navigate classrooms with confidence and clarity about their crucial support role in the educational team.

This foundational three-hour session is designed for paraprofessionals in their first one-to-three years of service and introduces essential skills and knowledge for paraprofessionals new to supporting students in Illinois schools.

Participants will learn about their role in the classroom, basic behavior management techniques, and effective communication strategies with both students and teachers. The session covers understanding IEPs, confidentiality requirements, and establishing appropriate boundaries.

Attendees will leave with practical tools to navigate classrooms with confidence and clarity about their crucial support role in the educational team.