ROE 35 NEWSLETTER - LaSalle County Regional Office of Education

Volume 1, Issue 3Page 3Questions? Forgot your password?Contact Vicki Deegan at 815-434-0780vdeegan@roe35.k12.il.usWe may need to reach you abouta workshop or graduate class!Has your last name, school, email, grade level or cell phone number changed?Go to the ROE web site at www.roe35.k12.il.us.Click on Professional Development Activities/Calendar orWorkshop ListSign InClick on Edit ProfileREGSteps to Register OnlineLog on to the ROE 35 website at www.roe35.k12.il.us.Click on Professional Development Activities /Calendar or Workshop List.When you locate the workshop session that you would like to register for,click on Register in Five Easy Steps or Sign In. That click takes you toanother screen to sign-in.If you have not created a profile/sign-in, you will need to do so. Only createa profile once. On the Sign-in page enter your email address and password(always use the same). Click on Sign-in.This will take you to the REGISTRATION page where you will need toclick on the Register Me for This Course button.You will then see the REGISTRATION -Payment Options page where youwill need to choose Check or Purchase Order. You will need to enter thenumber of the check or purchase order and then click Submit Payment.Please wait until the --REGISTRATION COMPLETE --page appears onyour screen. Print this page. Submit a copy to your school district to mailwith payment or if you are paying with a personal check please mail it withyour check. You will receive an email confirmation.ISTER

TRS—Important Information:Private School TRS Buy-In: Teachers who worked in a Private School can buy in 2 years or TRSservice. Teachers must apply for the “Private School Service Certification” by August 1 to beeligible. The verification simply allows teachers the opportunity to receive these credits.Teachers do not have to pay in at the time of applying. The verification locks in the ability to beable to buy in until the day of retirement. Teachers who verify have the three following optionsavailable: could choose to never buy in, could buy in a fraction of what eligible for, or could buyin all 2 years of service.Teachers interested in the buy-in need to contact TRS at 800-877-7896 and request the “PrivateSchool Service Certification” form. Your application must be received at TRS prior to August 1,2012. TRS will mail the form directly to the teacher. After teacher information is added, theform must be forwarded to the Private School the teacher worked at. The Private School willcomplete information and return to TRS.The opportunity to buy-in Private School years of experience will expire after August 1, 2012. Ifyou worked in a Private School, it is recommended to apply and keep your eligibility for a futurebuy-in.Teachers must be in the TRS system to apply.Lapsed Certificates:As of May 8, 2012, Public Act 97-0682 (formerly Senate Bill 3393) went into providing threeoptions to reinstate a lapsed certificate. Certificates must be reinstated by September 1, 2012.Individuals with lapsed certificates may reinstate by completing 9 hours of 100 level or abovecollege coursework in the content area of certification, complete form 73-93A, submit an officialtranscript, and pay all back fees with a cashier’s check.Individuals with a lapsed certificate may pay a $500 penalty in place of the 9 hours ofcoursework. Applicants must submit form 73-93B, a cashier’s check for $500 payable to theState Superintendent of Education, login to ECS after 7 business days from submitting the check,and register certificates through the ECS system paying all previous and current registration fees.Individuals with lapsed certificates that have lapsed solely to the educator’s failure to pay backfees should log in to their ECS account, click “Register Certificates”, follow prompts to completethe reinstatement process, and pay all back fees and current registration fees (must enter creditcard information for payment). If the registration paid is to 6/30/2012, individuals must start theprocess again to register for the next cycle. (To be eligible for this option the certificate holdermust have submitted the Statement of Assurance and failed to register OR was not required tocomplete professional development during the time of cycle.)

ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMIES 2011-2012*Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (K-8) - ISBE #1168Volume 1, Issue 3Randy and Sue Pippen June 11, 2012 IVCC—Rm C-316Cost $150, min 8/max 25AA1168 is designed to help administrators and grades K-8 math teachers become aware of the curriculum, instruction, and assessment issues ofimplementing the new Common Core Math State Standards for K-8 in Illinois.Participants will be able to:-Understand that the Common Core Math State Standards are the new Illinois State Math Standards and will be the basis for the Math StateAssessments for grades K-8-Learn for evaluation purpose that the new Common Core Math State Standards involve content and practice standards - what mathematics isto be taught and assessed, and what instructional practices are expected to be used for grades K-8-Examine how grades K-8 math instruction and assessment must change in order to teach and assess for understanding, making sense, and whatto monitor through evaluation andAnalyze the differences between the grades K-8 scope and sequence of the old Illinois Learning Math Standards and the current Common CoreState Math Standards and what that means for classroom observation and assessment.Page 1*Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (9-12) ISBE #1169Presenter June 11, 2012 IVCC — Rm C-316Cost $150, min 8/max25AA1169 is designed to help administrators and grades 9-12 math teachers become aware of the curriculum, instruction, and assessment issues ofimplementing the new Common Core Math State Standards for grades 9-12 in Illinois.Participants will be able to:-Understand that the Common Core Math State Standards are the new Illinois State MathStandards and will be the basis for the Math State Assessments for grades 9-12;-Learn for evaluation purpose that the new Common Core Math State Standards involvecontent and practice standards - what mathematics is to be taught and assessed, andwhat instructional practices are expected to be used for grades 9-12-Examine how grades 9-12 math instruction and assessment must change in order toteach and assess for understanding, making sense, and what to monitor throughevaluation and-Analyze the differences between the grades 9-12 scope and sequence of the oldIllinois Learning Math Standards and the current Common Core State Math Standards andwhat that means for classroom observation and assessments.

Volume 1, Issue 3Page 3ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMIES 2011-2012*Administrative Issues in Educating the Gifted – ISBE #980Dr. Sally Thomson June 20, 2012 Reddick LibraryNortheast AnnexCost $150, min 20/max 30Individuals interested in participating should register and contact Chris Dvorak by email(cdvorak@roe35.k12.il.us) or phone (815-488-2201). A brief meeting is required prior to June 8. Atthis meeting, participants will receive a USB drive with homework assignments and the book“Designing Services and Programs for High-Ability Learners”. As on site academy work is threehours—participants are required to complete readings and homework prior to the June 20 date. Thiswill be a morning only session as academy work will take place prior to the event.This course is designed to familiarize instructional leaders to issues related to gifted education. Course content includes—identifyinggifted students, assessing gifted programs, tracking student progress on a yearly basis, determining how the RtI process relates to educatinggifted students, and planning for improved quality of gifted programming in a school district. The course is three hours ofdirect instruction and three hours of indirect instruction, which includes two pre-readings, a brief assignment based on those prereadingsand the completion of an application/dissemination component.The course will meet from 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at the Reddick Library Annex. Enter from Washington Street (Northeast corner oflibrary building/complex). Books need to be picked up at the ROE office prior to the academy. Attendees should bring a laptop,earbuds, book, and completed homework to the academy. A flash drive will be provided that contains course materials.

INSTITUTE DAY Friday, October 5, 2012All of the Sessions are from 8:30-12:30PreK-8 Locations TBDIncludes: PreK-8 Art, Ell/Bilingual, PreK-12 Hearing Impaired, PreK-8 P.E./Health,PreK-8 Music /Band /Chorus/ Instrumental Music, PreK-8 Reading,K-8 Special Education, and PreK-12 Speech/Language Pathologists*All Counselors, Library/Media, Psychologists, Social Workersmeet with HS & IVCC.Workshops from 8:30-12:30You register for the one you want to attend!Topics Include:• Bullying• Common Core ELA• Common Core Math• CPR/AED• First Aid• Parental Involvement• Pre-K Session• Technology• 3 D Cubed SoftwareHigh School and IVCC Instructors at Mendota HSIncludes HS Teachers, 9-12 Art, Career & Tech Ed, All Counselors,K-12 Library/Media, 9-12 Music/Band/Chorus/Instrumental, 9-12 P.E./Health,HS Special Education, All Psychologists and All Social Workers.8:30 -10:00 Welcome & Keynote: Dr. Julie Schaid, the Associate Dean for theCollege Readiness and School Partnerships at Elgin Community College10:00-11:15 Break Out Sessions by Topics: Participants get to choose.HS and IVCC instructors are welcome to submit a proposal of bestpractice/innovative teaching/hot topic that they would like topresent. Contact Sherry Moritz at smoritz@roe35.k12.il.us.11:15-12:30 Break Out Sessions by Content Areas: These are assigned.Facilitated by HS and IVCC staff together.

Take a 3 Hour Aurora University Courseor attend a Common Core Workshopthis JuneLanguage Arts Common Core StandardsDates: June 4-8 Time: 8:00-4:30Location: Putnam County Primary School 400 E. Silverspoon Avenue, GranvilleCost: $350 for workshop and 45 CPDUs or $650 for 3 Hours of Graduate CreditTarget Audience: 4-12 teachers of language arts, English, social studies/ historyInstructor: Dea Conrad-Curry, PhD.AA Common Math Core State Standards for K-8 & 9-12 $150Date: June 11 Time: 8:30-3:30Location: IVCC Room: C-316Instructors: Randy & Sue PippensWork on Math Lessons that Have Rigor for K-8 $85Date: June 14 Time: 9:00-3:00Location: IVCC Room: C-316Instructors: Randy & Sue PippensTeaching Informational Text Aligned to the Common Core $70Date: June 18 Time: 9:00-3:00Location: Utica Community Building 200 Church Street, UticaTarget Audience: 4-8 classroom, social studies/ history, science, reading specialistsInstructor: Adrianne RoggenbuckPrimary Literacy Centers Aligned to the Common Core $70Date: June 19 Time: 9:00-3:00Location: Utica Community Building 200 Church Street, UticaTarget Audience: 1-3 classroom teachers and reading specialistsInstructor: Adrianne RoggenbuckAdministrative Issues in Education of the Gifted $150Date: June 20 Time: 8:30-11:30Location: Reddick Library, Northeast AnnexTarget Audience: administrators, gifted coordinators and teachers of the giftedInstructor: Sally ThomsonRegister online at www.roe35.k12.il.us.Questions? Contact Sherry Moritz at 815‐434‐0780 or at smoritz@roe35.k12.il.us.

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONResponse to Intervention (RtI) Professional Development TrainingThese modules were designed to provide guidance for districts to fully implement the Responseto Intervention process. We strongly suggest all participants register for the two day overviewand then take the two day math OR literacy content training. The math and literacy contenttrainings are provided on the same days with each grade band being presented concurrently.Make sure you register for your correct grade level: K-3, 4-8 or 9-12. A participant may registerfor only the overview or only a math or literacy content training. Each participant will receive aflash drive with access to all seven modules, including the PowerPoint presentations andhandouts.Encouraged to attend are K-12 grade: Administrators, curriculum directors, special educationdirectors, school psychologists, teacher leaders, math and reading specialists, special educationteachers, English language learner teachers, general education teachers, and content areateachers.WHERE: Various locations for “Overview” and “Math OR Literacy Content” ~ See belowWHEN: Various date options. All will run from 8:30-3:30 with 8:00 registrationCOST: FREE – you must be registered in advance to be admittedCPDUs: 5 per day attendedHOTEL: At attendee’s expense. Rooms are blocked under the name “RtI”.Continental breakfast, lunch and beverages will be provided.SouthChicagoHoliday Inn/KreigersMarriott Chicago Midway222 Potomac Boulevard 6520 S. CiceroMt. Vernon, IL 62864 618.241.6956 Chicago, IL 60638 708.594.5500June 19 & 20 OverviewJune 26 & 27 Math or LiteracyJune 14 & 15 OverviewJune 20 & 21 Math or LiteracyCentralNormal Marriott201 Broadway St.Normal, IL 61761 309.862.9000June 7 & 8 OverviewJune 14 & 15 Math or LiteracyREGISTER AT:http://maconpiattroe.org/joomla15/index.php?option=com_eventbooking&view=category&Itemid=106

FREE Online ProfessionalDevelopment through IllinoisVirtual SchoolT O P I C S A D D R E S S E DP H O N E M I C A W A R E N E S S SBuilding prerequisite skills forlong-term reading and spellingsuccessP H O N I C SHelping students understand andapply the alphabetic principleF L U E N C YProviding a bridge between wordrecognition and comprehensionV O C A B U L A R YBuilding an understanding of wordsand word parts essential forcomprehensionC O M P R E H E N S I O NUnderstanding how words fittogether to form meaningM E E T I N G D I V E R S E L E A R N E R SProviding instruction to meet theliteracy needs of a diversestudent populationP A R E N T A L I N V O L V E M E N TDemonstrating strong linksbetween family involvement andstudent benefitsE F F E C T I V E I N S T R U C T I O N A L P R A C T I C E ST H A T P R O M O T E E A R L Y R E A D I N G S U C C E S S .The goal of Illinois Reading First is to enhance knowledge of effective instructional practicesthat promote early reading success. Research indicates that early intervention is the key topreventing later reading difficulties. In this course, you will examine ways to help children ingrades K-3 acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences they must have to achieve levels ofliteracy that will enable them to be successful through their school careers and beyond.Because this course does not have an instructor, you will progress at your own pace through allof the lessons within each of the topics. You will be asked to complete self-assessments andshare with colleagues in the discussion boards. You will not have any assignments to turn in fora grade. You will need to spend 2-3 hours per week to complete the course within the fourmonths of access.There are four grade level specific courses to choose from: K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade.The Kindergarten and 1st Grade courses are worth 30 CPDUs each and the 2nd and 3rd Gradecourses are worth 24 CPDU’s each. Each course has been aligned to Common Core StateStandards for English Language Arts (ELA).REGISTRATION INFORMATIONTo receive an authorization code and directions for enrolling in this FREE self-paced course,please contact Sherry Moritz, Professional Development Coordinator for the LaSalle,Marshall-Putnam-Woodford Regional Offices of Education, by email atsmoritz@roe35.k12.il.us or phone at 815-434-0780.FOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more information on Illinois Reading First and Illinois Virtual School, please visit the IVSwebsite at http://www.ilvirtual.org.This professional development opportunity is delivered to you in partnership by:

Advantage Discipline PresentsThe Ninth Annual Mid-America Class for Educators:Differentiating For Diverse LearnersRaising the Odds for Student Success RECT 622:June 18-22, 2012 from 8a.m. to 4p.m.The 2012 class, Differentiating For Diverse Learners, examines the process of education and explores thebest practices that will improve the delivery of knowledge to all students. Through differentiation, we canraise the odds of success for every student.Location: University of St. Francis500 Wilcox, Joliet, IL 60435Cost:$530 (Includes: Fees, GraduateCredit and Materials)Credit: 3 Hours Graduate Credit RECT 622University of St. FrancisAdvantage Discipline ContactsCoordinator: Sarah Knapp(616) 540-3974 orsarah.advantagediscipline@yahoo.comLocal Contact: Ann Walz(630) 460-1910 or ann@annwalz.comRegistration: Heather Werkema(616)-446-1579 oradvantagediscipline1@yahoo.comWebsite: www.advantagediscipline.comFeatured SpeakersSam Stecher and Mark Johnson: DifferentiatedDiscipline that teaches Responsibility and PromotesStudent SuccessMarcia McVeoy, PhD: Helping Kids Get Along, WhatSchool Staff Can Do to Reduce Student Cruelty andEnhance Caring and Connected RelationshipsJay Berk, PhD: Practical Strategies and Interventionsfor Oppositional, Defiant & Anger Issues in Childrenand AdolescentsDanny Brassell, PhD: Dare to Differentiate withStudents of All AgesTammy Worchester: Using Technology toDifferentiate with Diverse LearnersSponsorsADAdvantage Disciplinewww.advantagedisciplinRegistration: Pay by Credit Card online at http://www.advantagediscipline.com/MACInfo.html or Fill out and Mail inthe Form below with your check made out to: Advantage Discipline, 1001 Medical Park Dr. Suite 213, Grand Rapids,MI 49546. Mid-America Class: Enclosed is my $50 deposit (deductible from the cost of the course) or $530 totalPayment. Balance due June 1. Refund requests honored prior to June 1 (less a $50 processing fee). We will continueto accept registrations until the class is full.Name Email Address City State Zip Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( ) Check # Amt.$School School District