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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
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 AND 2025 Summer Symposium Bundle!

Register now and save BIG on the "AA 3925: From the Pitch to the Classroom: Leadership Lessons from the Lasso Way" on June 11th and "2025 Summer Symposium" on June 12th!

Location: Embassy Suites (416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101)

Click the "Details" button below for more!

 

Event Date 06-11-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 06-11-2025 4:00 pm
Capacity 100
Individual Price $80.00
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!!!
2025 Summer Symposium

Join us for the Area 2 SEL Hub's third annual 2025 Summer Symposium! This year's theme is "A Celebration of Resilience." We look forward to sharing with you some amazing stories of resilience, exchanging best practices, and sparking new ideas that empower us to thrive amidst challenges. Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with inspiration, knowledge, and connection as we dive deep into a variey of strategies to support the heart and mind of every learner and educator alike.

Register now and join us for a day of inspiration, growth, and empowerment through resilience! Event will take place from 8:30 am - 4:15 pm at the Embassy Suites in Rockford, IL with check-in starting at 7:30 am. 

We're excited to kickoff the day with renowned leader, trailblazer in leadership development and organizational culture... our Keynote Speaker: Michael Bonner! 

A complete event schedule including times for our dynamic break-out speakers will be available soon!

Ground floor registration is now available for $60 per person! Register now before this rate increases!

Group registration (4 + individuals) is available for $50 per person!Email Diane Capriola at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information! 



Event Date 06-12-2025 8:30 am
Event End Date 06-12-2025 4:15 pm
Cutoff date 06-02-2025 12:00 pm
Capacity 500
Individual Price $60.00
Contact Hours 8
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 06/10/25.

Presenter: Shay McCorkle

Event Date 06-13-2025 8:30 am
Event End Date 06-13-2025 3:30 pm
Cutoff date 06-11-2025 8:00 am
Capacity 12
Individual Price $195.00
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 6/2/24!!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 06/11/25.

Presenter: Shay McCorkle

 

Event Date 06-17-2025 8:00 am
Event End Date 06-18-2025 3:30 pm
Cutoff date 06-02-2025 8:00 am
Capacity 12
Individual Price $400.00
Contact Hours 12
Credit Options Administrator's Academy Credits (AA)
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 06-17-2025 4:00 pm
Event End Date 06-17-2025 5:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 1
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 06-18-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 06-18-2025 11:00 am
Cutoff date 06-16-2025 10:00 am
Individual Price $20.00
Contact Hours 2
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
Principal's and Assistant Principal's Network

Join ROE 4's Director of School Improvement and former administrator, Dan Holder as he leads the new Principal and Assistant Principal Network!  Come and collaborate with other school leaders to share best practices, discuss challenges, and support one another in your leadership roles.

Location: Buffalo Wild Wings, 1513 W Lane Rd., Machesney, IL 61115

 

Event Date 06-18-2025 4:30 pm
Event End Date 06-18-2025 6:30 pm
Cutoff date 06-17-2025 11:55 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 06-18-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 06-18-2025 8:00 pm
Cutoff date 06-17-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity 35
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 06-19-2025 6:30 pm
Event End Date 06-19-2025 7:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Contact Hours 1
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
Lead from in Between

Instructional coaches, department chairs, and team leaders often find themselves between two worlds - tasked with supporting colleagues on the front lines while also existing in what feels like no man's land between district level and building administration. When educational change happens “to teachers”, coaches and team leaders can step-in as figures of stability and positivity for and with those they serve.

In this 2-day active workshop, participants will practice how to create and sustain positive relationships with those they lead. Also, participants will translate their school & district initiatives to achieve the primary objective - increasing student and educator performance and engagement.

 

Event Date 06-24-2025 8:30 am
Event End Date 06-25-2025 3:30 pm
Cutoff date 06-20-2025 12:00 pm
Individual Price $550.00
Contact Hours 12
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)
Brave Conversations
Instructional leaders (coaches, team leaders, teachers, as well as administrators) can be the catalyst for transformative growth, but it takes courage to have honest conversations with those we work with. During this presentation, we will discuss how to build trust to foster real change. Prepare and plan for conversations, frame feedback for positive impact together, let's be the change students need. Let’s be brave.
 
Presenter: Casey Veitch
 
 
 
Event Date 06-26-2025 8:30 am
Event End Date 06-26-2025 3:30 pm
Individual Price $200.00
Contact Hours 6
Credit Options Professional Development Hours (PDH)

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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!