The Energy Bus workshop is based on Jon Gordon’s international bestseller, The Energy Bus, which takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals ten secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment, at work and at home. Everyone faces challenges. Every person, department, […]
This is the one required student growth retraining course for teacher and administrator evaluators who are renewing their designations required to evaluate educators. Participants will learn how to: 1. Use assessments and measurement models identified by the joint committee in determining the student growth attributable to individual teachers/principals and understand how different types of assessments […]
VIRTUAL FORMAT This academy will be facilitated using a 4-1/2 hour live virtual format. Also, the academy includes 2 hours pre-work and submitting an application dissemination plan following the session. Academy Course Description The foundation of professional success lies in understanding yourself, understanding others and realizing the impact of personal behaviors on others. This academy […]
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting in order to more effectively: Identify evidence at the component/element level during formal and informal observations; Use evidence to effectively rate staff on the levels of performance for each domain; Acquire strategies to support effective […]
This course takes proven ideas from research and weaves them into practical applications that guide administrators when communicating difficult messages to staff regarding their performance. Participants will learn how to proactively develop an essential foundation of trust, respect, and confidentiality in their buildings. Strategic research and tools will be presented to help administrators predict and […]
This two-day 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. Registration is limited to 25 participants only Participants MUST attend both days. […]
This virtual two-day 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). Registration is limited to 25 participants. Participants MUST attend both days. Trainer: Dr. Melanie Brink Includes a one-year Aspiring membership to the Illinois Principals Association for […]
To be eligible to attend, each participant (initial or retraining) must complete ISBE-required pre-work at least 72 hours before the training. Registrants will receive handouts and detailed instructions for the pre-work at least one week prior to the workshop. Participants who do not receive the instructions and pre-work details or have registration questions should email […]
This two-day 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. Registration is limited to 25 participants only Participants MUST attend both days. […]