The purpose of this book study is to further develop the key principles of the Standards Aligned Classroom initiative. These principles include establishing clear targets based on the Illinois State Standards, clear and appropriate alignment of assessments and instruction, and student involvement. Classroom Assessments for Student Learning by Richard Stiggins will be the book used for his book study.

Audience: Galesburg Pre-K through 12th grade teachers.

Illinois ASPIRE Central is pleased to announce RTI Visitation Days at Willow School in Pekin for the 2009-2010 school year. Visitation days allow school teams from around central Illinois to visit third year ASPIRE schools who are successfully implementing RTI and early intervention services in their K-3 buildings. Visitation days are customized to the needs of the visiting school teams and are scheduled from 9:00am-2:30pm.

On scheduled visitation days, visiting teams will learn about how Willow School is implementing RTI in their building. Topics of discussion will include: Scheduling, Team Meetings, Interventions, Benchmark Assessments, Core Instruction, Collecting and Using Data. Visitors will also have the opportunity to observe reading and intervention blocks with K-3

llinois ASPIRE Central is pleased to announce RTI Visitation Days at Manteno Primary School in Manteno, IL, for the 2009-2010 school year. Visitation days allow school teams from around central Illinois to visit third year ASPIRE schools who are successfully implementing RTI and early intervention services in their K-3 buildings. Visitation days are customized to the needs of the visiting school teams and are scheduled from 8:30am-2:00pm.

On scheduled visitation days, visiting teams will learn about how Manteno School is implementing RTI in their building. Topics of discussion will include: Scheduling, Team Meetings, Interventions, Benchmark Assessments, Core Instruction, Collecting and Using Data. Visitors will also have the opportunity to observe reading and intervention blocks with K-3 students in various classroom settings.

Illinois ASPIRE Central is pleased to announce RTI Visitation Days at Cuba Elementary in Cuba, IL for the 2009-2010 school year. Visitation days allow school teams from around central Illinois to visit third year ASPIRE schools who are successfully implementing RTI and early intervention services in their K-3 buildings. Visitation days are customized to the needs of the visiting school teams and are scheduled from 9:00am-2:00pm.

On scheduled visitation days, visiting teams will learn about how Cuba Elementary is implementing RTI in their building. Topics of discussion will include: Scheduling, Team Meetings, Interventions, Benchmark Assessments, Core Instruction, Collecting and Using Data. Visitors will also have the opportunity to observe reading and intervention blocks with K-3 students in various classroom settings.

The purpose of this book study is to further develop the key principles of the Standards Aligned Classroom initiative. These principles include establishing clear targets based on the Illinois State Standards, clear and appropriate alignment of assessments and instruction, and student involvement. Classroom Assessments for Student Learning by Richard Stiggins will be the book used for his book study.

Audience: Galesburg Pre-K through 12th grade teachers.

The purpose of this book study is to further develop the key principles of the Standards Aligned Classroom initiative. These principles include establishing clear targets based on the Illinois State Standards, clear and appropriate alignment of assessments and instruction, and student involvement. Classroom Assessments for Student Learning by Richard Stiggins will be the book used for his book study.

Audience: Galesburg Pre-K through 12th grade teachers.

This workshop will allow participants to attend four discussion strands related to the implementation of RTI. The day will be divided into early morning, late morning, early afternoon, and late afternoon sessions and the choices include: (1) Learning more about the new SLD criteria, (2) Role changes for support staff, (3) Administrator Networking: Making RTI Work, (4)Infrastructure, Interventions, and Integrity, (5) RTI at the Middle School and High School Levels, and (6) Core Reading Instruction. Each session will start with a short presentation on the topic, then time will be allowed for discussion, questions, and networking.

Instructional Practices Inventory: Using student engagement data for collaborative faculty conversations around student learning.

The Instructional Practice Inventory (IPI) provides observational data about the nature of student learning across the school. During this “walkthrough” training, participants will learn how to walk into a classroom and in 1 to 3 minutes, code the level of student cognitive engagement on a 6-point scale.

The morning of this training will be spent learning the coding process and protocol. After lunch, time will be spent in a school, observing classrooms and practicing coding. Participants trained in the coding process will be able to use it to further the progress toward instructional improvement based on real and meaningful data.

IPI is not about the activity in which the students are engaged. IPI is about how the students are engaged in the activity.

Learn how RTI holds the promise of ensuring that all children have access to high quality instruction, and that struggling learners – including those with learning disabilities – are identified, supported, and served early and effectively.

RESTRICTED REGISTRATION
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO PEORIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATORS ON A LIMITED BASIS - YOUR PRINCIPAL HAS RECEIVED A LETTER REGARDING ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS - PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PRINCIPAL PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THIS SEMINAR.
*Completion of class includes $250 stipend per person and 2 professional books: Differentiation: Simplified, Realistic, and Effective by Berti Kingore and Achieving Excellence by Karnes & Stephens.
The Gifted Education Seminar presents a comprehensive overview of gifted education. Framed by an overview and conclusion, the course examines five major areas over 45 hours of instruction: characteristics of diverse gifted learners; perspectives on giftedness; identification instruments and procedures; social and emotional needs of gifted and talented students; differentiated instruction and flexible grouping; and curriculum models. Emphasis is placed on practical application of theoretical principles, and inclusion of underrepresented populations is continually addressed.
The face-to-face instruction (24 hours) combines direct instruction, participant engagement through various flexible grouping strategies, and use of DVD instruction (21 hours) for independent work. Participation in the full 45 hours is necessary to receive the stipend.
The use of DVD instruction for independent study is a unique feature of the Gifted Education Seminar. This delivery format allows for comprehensive professional development with limited interruption to classroom instruction. The course design team recognized the administrative complexities of providing professional development, and teacher reluctance to be absent from the classroom for 45 hours during the school year. The DVD instruction provides flexibility to deliver the course in the format described.
3 hours of Lindenwood University graduate credit is available at a cost of $200.
Please bring a laptop with wireless internet connection. Feel free to bring a sack lunch.

The purpose of this book study is to further develop the key principles of the Standards Aligned Classroom initiative. These principles include establishing clear targets based on the Illinois State Standards, clear and appropriate alignment of assessments and instruction, and student involvement. Classroom Assessments for Student Learning by Richard Stiggins will be the book used for his book study.

Audience: Galesburg Pre-K through 12th grade teachers.

Learn how to determine what appropriate reading curriculums and interventions are at all 3 TIER levels. Have a hands-on experience with various intervention materials and an opportunity to ask the regional coordinators questions in an informal setting. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOUR CORE TEAM & ADMINISTRATOR ATTEND ALL 7 RTI TRAININGS OFFERED.

This workshop will offer practical strategies to help effective leaders intentionally build and shape a positive, healthy culture that embraces change and promotes student success. Included will be indicators that identify positive and toxic cultures and tools that assess culture. This workshop will show the relationship between effective leadership, school culture, and student achievement. Recommended for principals who want to improve school culture.

Participants will leave energized with practical ideas, research based practices, and handy tools to create and maintain a positive
school culture that promotes learning and engagement for students and staff.

When supplemental instruction/interventions have not been successful for a student, a more in depth skill evaluation needs to take place. Learn how to use Curriculum Based Evaluation to conduct this evaluation which will lead you to an appropriate, intensive, individual intervention plan.

Instructional Practices Inventory: Using student engagement data for collaborative faculty conversations around student learning.

The Instructional Practice Inventory (IPI) provides observational data about the nature of student learning across the school. During this “walkthrough” training, participants will learn how to walk into a classroom and in 1 to 3 minutes, code the level of student cognitive engagement on a 6-point scale.

The morning of this training will be spent learning the coding process and protocol. After lunch, time will be spent in a school, observing classrooms and practicing coding. Participants trained in the coding process will be able to use it to further the progress toward instructional improvement based on real and meaningful data.

IPI is not about the activity in which the students are engaged. IPI is about how the students are engaged in the activity.

The purpose of this book study is to further develop the key principles of the Standards Aligned Classroom initiative. These principles include establishing clear targets based on the Illinois State Standards, clear and appropriate alignment of assessments and instruction, and student involvement. Classroom Assessments for Student Learning by Richard Stiggins will be the book used for his book study.

Audience: Galesburg Pre-K through 12th grade teachers.

This workshop is for staff from participating districts of the New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Grant.

Using Student Work to Guide Instruction is the final in the series of mentoring workshops from "Induction for the 21st Century Educator." This training includes the purposes, procedures, and protocols for analyzing student work and using that data to guide classroom instruction and identify interventions. Concepts include sorting of student work, identifying differences and gaps, and differentiating instruction. This training is for mentors of participating districts of the New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Grant. An identical session is offered in the afternoon of May 11.

This workshop is limited to staff from participating districts of New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Grant.

Using Student Work to Guide Instruction is the final in the series of mentoring workshops from "Induction for the 21st Century Educator." This training includes the purposes, procedures, and protocols for analyzing student work and using that data to guide classroom instruction and identify interventions. Concepts include sorting of student work, identifying differences and gaps, and differentiating instruction. This training is for mentors of participating districts of the New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Grant. An identical session is scheduled in the morning of May 11.

This workshop is limited to staff from participating districts of New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Grant

This two-hour evening will be the culminating activity of a year-long effort by fantastic mentors and proteges, as part of the Mentoring program facilitated by Two Rivers Professional Development Center. Participants will have an opportunity to share celebrations, concerns, questions and network with others who have had the same experience. Refreshments will be provided. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to meet with your colleagues and friends!

RESTRICTED REGISTRATION
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO PEORIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATORS ON A LIMITED BASIS - YOUR PRINCIPAL HAS RECEIVED A LETTER REGARDING ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS - PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PRINCIPAL PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THIS SEMINAR.
*Completion of class includes $250 stipend per person and 2 professional books: Differentiation: Simplified, Realistic, and Effective by Berti Kingore and Achieving Excellence by Karnes & Stephens.
The Gifted Education Seminar presents a comprehensive overview of gifted education. Framed by an overview and conclusion, the course examines five major areas over 45 hours of instruction: characteristics of diverse gifted learners; perspectives on giftedness; identification instruments and procedures; social and emotional needs of gifted and talented students; differentiated instruction and flexible grouping; and curriculum models. Emphasis is placed on practical application of theoretical principles, and inclusion of underrepresented populations is continually addressed.
The face-to-face instruction (24 hours) combines direct instruction, participant engagement through various flexible grouping strategies, and use of DVD instruction (21 hours) for independent work. Participation in the full 45 hours is necessary to receive the stipend.
The use of DVD instruction for independent study is a unique feature of the Gifted Education Seminar. This delivery format allows for comprehensive professional development with limited interruption to classroom instruction. The course design team recognized the administrative complexities of providing professional development, and teacher reluctance to be absent from the classroom for 45 hours during the school year. The DVD instruction provides flexibility to deliver the course in the format described.
3 hours of Lindenwood University graduate credit is available at a cost of $200.
Please bring a laptop with wireless internet connection. Feel free to bring a sack lunch.

This seminar will focus on building great organizations through lasting leadership. Great organizations are built by the development of leaders who are ambitious first and foremost for the cause and the organization. Participants will learn about the cultivation of successors as they develop their potential leadership skills. The process of developing potential leaders includes character (being and becoming a moral example), choices (thinking clearly and making wise decisions), conduct (doing the right things consistently well), and consequences (receiving the results of seeds we sow). This course is based on an interactive DVD program by John Maxwell and presented by Dr. Cal Jackson.

RESTRICTED REGISTRATION
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO PEORIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATORS ON A LIMITED BASIS - YOUR PRINCIPAL HAS RECEIVED A LETTER REGARDING ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS - PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PRINCIPAL PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THIS SEMINAR.
*Completion of class includes $250 stipend per person and 2 professional books: Differentiation: Simplified, Realistic, and Effective by Berti Kingore and Achieving Excellence by Karnes & Stephens.
The Gifted Education Seminar presents a comprehensive overview of gifted education. Framed by an overview and conclusion, the course examines five major areas over 45 hours of instruction: characteristics of diverse gifted learners; perspectives on giftedness; identification instruments and procedures; social and emotional needs of gifted and talented students; differentiated instruction and flexible grouping; and curriculum models. Emphasis is placed on practical application of theoretical principles, and inclusion of underrepresented populations is continually addressed.
The face-to-face instruction (24 hours) combines direct instruction, participant engagement through various flexible grouping strategies, and use of DVD instruction (21 hours) for independent work. Participation in the full 45 hours is necessary to receive the stipend.
The use of DVD instruction for independent study is a unique feature of the Gifted Education Seminar. This delivery format allows for comprehensive professional development with limited interruption to classroom instruction. The course design team recognized the administrative complexities of providing professional development, and teacher reluctance to be absent from the classroom for 45 hours during the school year. The DVD instruction provides flexibility to deliver the course in the format described.
3 hours of Lindenwood University graduate credit is available at a cost of $200.
Please bring a laptop with wireless internet connection. Feel free to bring a sack lunch.

This workshop is a valuable and effective workshop for anyone in the educational profession particularly occupational and physical therapists, speech therapists, special needs teachers and providers. (No prerequisite for Level I)
Rhythmic Movements are gentle rocking and rolling movements that stimulate the neural pathways making connections which promote ease of movement and learning.
Level I teaches the most important primitive reflexes; how to integrate them with rhythmic exercises; and how rhythmic exercises can be used to regulate muscle tone and stimulate the cerebellum and the neo-cortex, especially the frontal lobes in order to improve attention and impulse control.
TO REGISTER, GO TO WWW.OPTIONS-CENTER.COM OR CALL 309-685-7721.

This workshop is a valuable and effective workshop for anyone in the educational profession particularly occupational & physical therapists, speech therapists, special needs teachers and providers. (Prerequisite-Level I)
Rhythmic Movements are gentle rocking and rolling movements that stimulate the neural pathways making connections which promote ease of movement and learning.
Level II teaches how to use rhythmic movement in autism, how rhythmic movement training affects our emotions, and how to work with movements to get in touch with our emotions to stabilize them when they threaten to take command.
TO REGISTER, GO TO WWW.OPTIONS-CENTER.COM OR CALL 309-685-7721.

Study skills techniques can increase reading efficiency for all students which will save time on task and result in better grades. These practices will increase concentration, comprehension, and retention of difficult textbook or resource material. These techniques can be adapted to students at all levels. The Study Skills to be covered are: Time Management, Note-taking, and Textbook Pre-Reading Techniques. All participants will need: 3-ring loose leaf-binder, wide-rule notebook paper and dividers. Feel free to bring a sack lunch.

Participants will learn Brain Gym exercises that will get a student ready to learn, improve reading, thinking skills for organization, spelling and math and writing skills for hand-eye coordination and creative writing. This course is designed for educators who are new to Brain Gym or for those who would like to review with additional information.
**TO REGISTER: Phone - (309) 685-7721 or visit www.options-center.com for registration form.**

Participants will learn Brain Gym exercises to use with students for improving positive attitudes, seeing, listening, writing abilities and whole body movements. This course is designed for educators who are new to Brain Gym or for those who would like to review with additional information.
**TO REGISTER: Phone - (309) 685-7721 or visit www.options-center.com for registration form.**

This workshop is designed for professionals who work one on one with students' aides, tutors, and counselors as well as for educators who want to incorporate Brain Gym into their classroom management routine. It examines children from a behavioral and emotional perspective and provides practical, hands on activities to use to optimize student performance, particularly with reading.
**TO REGISTER: Phone - (309) 685-7721 or visit www.options-center.com for registration form.**