IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference
Rantoul City Schools District Office 1 Aviation Center Drive, Rantoul, IL, United StatesRegister Now Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Presenter: All IRC Specialists ECPD Credit Hours: 5 hours Event ID: 265503001 Location: Rantoul City Schools District Office 1 Aviation Center Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866 IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference The Illinois Resource Center is proud to host a one-day mini conference that will support educators and leaders to feel empowered and equipped to lead in their schools and districts. This free, in-person conference will provide teachers with a whole-group learning experience (via either a keynote or panel) as well as multiple breakout [...]
Classroom Strategies for Newcomers AM
Peoria County Regional Office of Education 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL, United StatesRegister Now Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 3 hours Event ID: 265503027 Location: Peoria County Regional Office of Education 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61604 Classroom Strategies for Newcomers During this event, educators serving multilingual learners will: Explore the instructional needs of newcomer students Unpack different scaffolds that include low-prep or no-prep Explore instructional strategies that are designed to support the entire class that are appropriate and inclusive for newcomer students Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take with you TARGET AUDIENCE: educators serving multilingual learners
Supporting the SEL Needs of Newcomers PM
Peoria County Regional Office of Education 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL, United StatesRegister Now Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Presenter: Carly Spina ECPD Credit Hours: 3 hours Event ID: 265503028 Location: Peoria County Regional Office of Education 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61604 Supporting the SEL Needs of Newcomers Explore the impact of a sense of belonging, along with ways to cultivate a sense of belonging in classrooms and in the school community Explore strategies for welcoming and supporting families Unpack layers of cultural and linguistic identities, the affective filter, and trauma through 3 lenses Receive a digital tool bank of resources to take with you TARGET AUDIENCE: educators serving [...]
IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference
Addison School District 4 222 N JF Kennedy Drive, Addison, United StatesRegister Now Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Presenter: All IRC Specialists ECPD Credit Hours: 5 hours Event ID: 265503003 Location: Addison School District 4 222 N JF Kennedy Drive, Addison, IL 60101 IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference The Illinois Resource Center is proud to host a one-day mini conference that will support educators and leaders to feel empowered and equipped to lead in their schools and districts. This free, in-person conference will provide teachers with a whole-group learning experience (via either a keynote or panel) as well as multiple breakout [...]
Focus on Writing – An In-Person Series on Supporting Multilingual Writers
Illinois Resource Center , United StatesRegister Now Date: July 23, 24, 25, 2025 Presenter: Michele M. Yanong ECPD Credit Hours: 13.5 hours (to receive credit you must be present for all 3 days) Event ID: 265503002 Location: The Center: IRC 2626 S. Clearbrook Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Focus on Writing - An In-Person Series on Supporting Multilingual Writers In this 3-Day workshop, participants will explore writing instruction through a workshop model, practice using mentor texts to support language acquisition, and explore routines that [...]
Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (AM)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 265503004 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (AM) During this event, school staff will: Identify the purpose of the home language survey, and its impact on ELs Discuss procedures for administering the HLS Ensure best practices for family access and understanding TARGET AUDIENCE: school front office & district office staff, registrars, administrators, family liaisons, EL teachers, EL coordinators, district interpreters
Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (PM)
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Presenters: Carly Spina, Adelicia Brienzo ECPD Credit Hours: 1.5 hours Event ID: 265503005 Becoming Multilingual Champions: Home Language Survey Edition (PM) During this event, school staff will: Identify the purpose of the home language survey, and its impact on ELs Discuss procedures for administering the HLS Ensure best practices for family access and understanding TARGET AUDIENCE: school front office & district office staff, registrars, administrators, family liaisons, EL teachers, EL coordinators, district interpreters
Engaging Classroom Activities for the Multilingual Classroom
WebinarRegister Now Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Presenter: Dana Piraino ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503038 Engaging Classroom Activities for the Multilingual Classroom There are currently over 5 million multilingual learners in United States schools. This presentation will examine and discuss engagement as the key driver of language development and academic success. Activities to enhance language acquisition skills, build confidence, and promote student agency will be shared for teachers to implement in their classrooms. Target audience: K-12 teachers
IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference
Moraine Valley Community College, Conference Center 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL, United StatesRegister Now Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Presenter: All IRC Specialists ECPD Credit Hours: 5 hours Event ID: 265503006 Location: Moraine Valley Community College 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465 IRC’s EmpowerCon: A One-Day Mini Conference The Illinois Resource Center is proud to host a one-day mini conference that will support educators and leaders to feel empowered and equipped to lead in their schools and districts. This free, in-person conference will provide teachers with a whole-group learning experience (via either a keynote or panel) as well as multiple breakout sessions [...]
Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy
WebinarRegister Now Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Presenter: Rachell Plote ECPD Credit Hours: 2 hours Event ID: 265503007 Methods for Teaching Initial Spanish Literacy Do you teach Spanish literacy in a bilingual or dual language program? Or do you just want to expand your understanding of initial Spanish literacy development? Join me for a look at five instructional methods for teaching reading in Spanish. Deepen your understanding of Spanish literacy skill development in primary aged bilingual learners by examining five methods for initial Spanish literacy Explore similarities and differences between initial literacy instruction in Spanish with initial literacy instruction [...]
