Events calendar

(ONLINE) Update on School Law 2025: Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation: 21st Century Issues & Solutions - AA 1257

Online

This ONLINE course will examine what staff needs to know to reduce bullying and harassment and appropriately intervene when it is observed, including how to help parents and students. In addition, the course will review the key components of state and federal law related to the Racism-Free Schools Law, the rights of transgender students, and other pertinent and related legal issues.

Participants will be able to:

• understand the unique and subtle qualities of cyber-bullying and the role of school staff and parents related to prevention and intervention
• utilize strategies to promote civility and social responsibility in the classroom and throughout the campus
• provide appropriate support and resources to parents, staff, and students related to bullying and harassment - electronically and otherwise
• understand legal vulnerability and the strategies to avoid litigation or to prevail if litigation occurs.

Target Audience: School Principals and Assistant Principals

Presenter: Attorney Brandon Wright - Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & MIller Ltd.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 26th at 10:00am!!

(IN-PERSON) Update on School Law 2025: Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation: 21st Century Issues & Solutions - AA 1257

ROE Winnebago Room

This IN_PERSON course will examine what staff needs to know to reduce bullying and harassment and appropriately intervene when it is observed, including how to help parents and students. In addition, the course will review the key components of state and federal law related to the Racism-Free Schools Law, the rights of transgender students, and other pertinent and related legal issues.

Participants will be able to:

• understand the unique and subtle qualities of cyber-bullying and the role of school staff and parents related to prevention and intervention
• utilize strategies to promote civility and social responsibility in the classroom and throughout the campus
• provide appropriate support and resources to parents, staff, and students related to bullying and harassment - electronically and otherwise
• understand legal vulnerability and the strategies to avoid litigation or to prevail if litigation occurs.

Target Audience: School Principals and Assistant Principals

Presenter: Attorney Brandon Wright - Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & MIller Ltd.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 26th at 10:00am!!

School Bus Driver Initial Training

ROE Winnebago Room

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. 

At the Table: Women in Leadership

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.  

Practical Strategies for Paraprofessionals: Understanding Motivation & Promoting Positive Behavior

ROE Winnebago Room

This engaging three-hour workshop equips paraprofessionals with evidence-based approaches to understand and influence student behavior positively. Participants will develop:

• Analytical skills to identify the underlying functions of student behaviors
• Practical techniques for implementing behavior intervention plans with fidelity
• Strategic methods for using positive reinforcement that builds intrinsic motivation
• Proactive strategies to prevent challenging behaviors before they escalate

Through scenario-based learning and collaborative problem-solving, paraprofessionals will practice real-world de-escalation techniques and methods for facilitating positive peer interactions. The session emphasizes versatile support strategies that can be adapted across different academic settings while maintaining the appropriate level of intervention. Participants will leave with a toolkit of concrete approaches for promoting positive behavior while systematically building student independence and self-regulation skills.

NOTICE: This course does NOT certify you to become a licensed Paraprofessional. This course is designed for newly licensed paraprofessionals who have already obtained their certification. If you have questions about how to obtain a para license, please call us at 815-636-3060 or visit this site.

Practical Strategies for Paraprofessionals: Understanding Motivation & Promoting Positive Behavior

ROE Winnebago Room

This engaging three-hour workshop equips paraprofessionals with evidence-based approaches to understand and influence student behavior positively. Participants will develop:

• Analytical skills to identify the underlying functions of student behaviors
• Practical techniques for implementing behavior intervention plans with fidelity
• Strategic methods for using positive reinforcement that builds intrinsic motivation
• Proactive strategies to prevent challenging behaviors before they escalate

Through scenario-based learning and collaborative problem-solving, paraprofessionals will practice real-world de-escalation techniques and methods for facilitating positive peer interactions. The session emphasizes versatile support strategies that can be adapted across different academic settings while maintaining the appropriate level of intervention. Participants will leave with a toolkit of concrete approaches for promoting positive behavior while systematically building student independence and self-regulation skills.

NOTICE: This course does NOT certify you to become a licensed Paraprofessional. This course is designed for newly licensed paraprofessionals who have already obtained their certification. If you have questions about how to obtain a para license, please call us at 815-636-3060 or visit this site.