Jennifer Ochsner

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. […]

Participants 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 […]

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 […]

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 should email [email protected]. Participants will synthesize the School […]

School administrators frequently are unaware of their responsibilities under federal and state laws. This workshop will offer a comprehensive array of information about homelessness to administrators responsible for and/or concerned about homeless students.  Truancy will be discussed in the afternoon.

Participants learn a 3-step conversation protocol that motivates inquiry, strengthens SEL skills and fosters critical thinking in adults and students. This course is relevant for all school administrators, especially department chairs and staff developers.  Participants will: Participate in an authentic conversation and uncover innovative ways to use the protocol to explore controversial topics with faculty. […]

Participants will understand the meaning of fair and equitable treatment of students in the "eyes of the law," be able to develop fair and clearly understandable student management policies and rules, gain knowledge in specific areas of student management law, and assess their school's student management policies and practices in terms of compliance with the […]

This course will assist participants to lead mindfulness practices in their school to support the development of positive relationships with staff members and students. Participants will analyze the connection between neuroscience and mindfulness; synthesize school-wide mindfulness procedures and protocols; leverage the "self-regulation" aspect of mindfulness practices to support students and staff members; and critique various […]

Administrators 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 […]

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 should email [email protected]. Participants will synthesize the School […]