Workshops

Research shows that stress and negative thinking can cause physical illness, including migraines and insomnia.  Learn how mental and emotional stressors contribute to physical pain an steps you can take to alleviate it.  Facilitated by ROE School Works Consultants/School Psychologists: Nick Clegg and Ondine Gross.

Conflict can create tension and sap the joy in any school.  Learn a safe, simple, evidence-based meditation technique for student-student, teacher-student and adult conflicts that will clear the air, boost mutual understanding, and improve school climate.  Facilitated by ROE School Works Consultants/School Psychologists: Nick Clegg and Ondine Gross

After IDEA 2004, each state adopted its criteria for SLD eligibility consistent with the changes in the federal rules – and Illinois was no different.  How has Illinois defined SLD, and what role does RTI/MTSS play from a legal perspective?  And how is that different from other categories of disability under the IDEA?  The evaluation and re-evaluation procedures of the IDEA are an essential framework upon which FAPE and the creation of an appropriate IEP rests, but how do you use the evaluation and re-evaluation data effectively in an IEP for a student with a disability?  Once a student is identified as eligible for an IEP, what happens next?  How do we continue to meet our FAPE obligations, be prepared for re-evaluations, and continue with a legally-compliant mindset for implementation?

 Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright as he discusses these important issues from the standpoint of all educators – helping keep you and your district in line with both legal compliance and practical solutions.

Learn strategies on how educators can prevent suicide: How to observe warning signs, how to build caring relationships, how to break the silence and stigma, and how to reach out to support others and receive support ourselves.  Facilitated by ROE School Works Consultants/School Psychologists: Nick Clegg and Ondine Gross.

Circles and groups bring students together and improve classroom culture.  Learn about different types of circles (from "anytime" fun circles, to discussion circles following an academic lesson, to problem solving circles).  Also, learn about groups and group processes for more targeted interventions.  Facilitated by ROE School Works Consultants/School Psychologists: Nick Clegg and Ondine Gross