AA # 1448 Teacher Evaluation Retraining (Domains 2 & 3)
St. Clair County ROE #50 1000 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, United StatesAdministrators who evaluate teachers must demonstrate a high rate of inter-rater reliability and communicate evaluation outcomes in constructive and supportive ways. Administrators who evaluate teachers must also recognize and control for bias when conducting an evaluation and determining results. School districts in Illinois must provide professional development to administrators to strengthen these skills on a […]
AA #1159 Empowering Teacher Leaders for School and Student Success
OnlineSchool districts and school buildings across the state are recognizing the benefits of formalizing teacher leadership programs to improve instruction and student achievement. Participants will learn how schools have expanded teachers' roles and responsibilities and instituted rewards and recognition programs to give teacher leaders new and increased importance in improving classroom instruction. They will also […]
Novice Teacher Academy: Effective K-12 Body Language and Communication
St. Clair County ROE #50 1000 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, United StatesYou only have 30 seconds to make a first impression! Communication in and out of the classroom and school setting is important in order for students to learn effectively. Positive body language in a classroom setting also has the ability to motivate, inspire and engage. It can not only give you the confidence you need […]
AA 2001 – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training
ONLINE via ZOOMThis two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). IPA will deliver this ONLINE training through Zoom. To participate in the virtual workshop, you […]
AA #3000 Illinois Performance Evaluation Retraining: Student Growth
OnlineThis 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 […]
Creating the Write Path: Strategies for Supporting Emergent Writers (K-2) (Virtual)
Throughout this session, K-2 educators will be equipped with essential strategies for fostering the growth and development of emergent writers in early childhood settings. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches to nurturing writing skills, from pre-writing activities to guided writing techniques. Through interactive discussions and practical examples, attendees will gain insights into building a supportive writing […]
AA #2001 – Illinois Performance Evaluation – Teacher Evaluation Training
OnlineThis 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. […]
AA 2001 – Initial Teacher Evaluation Training
ONLINE via ZOOMThis two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). IPA will deliver this ONLINE training through Zoom. To participate in the virtual workshop, you […]
AA 3000 Using Student Growth Data in Professional Evaluations
ROE 26 Conference Room 130 S. Lafayette St. Suite 200, Macomb, IL, United StatesThis one-day academy focuses on the use of assessments and measurement models in determining student growth attributable to individual educators. NOTE: Upon successful completion, the individual will have satisfied the requirement for retraining in student growth. This AA must be paired with one of the AAs focused on professional practice for the population you evaluate […]
AA #3728 Disruptive Innovation: Unlock Your School’s Potential
300 Center Drive, Suite 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 300 Center Drive, Suite 100, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesParticipants will critique their school setting to identify examples that illustrate the difference between innovation and disruption; analyze what it means to have a "disruptive mindset"; prioritize attributes that create "disruptive" teaching and learning experiences for all staff and students, and generate a framework to create and sustain a culture of positive "disruption." This […]