South Cook Area Wide Institute Day 2026

South Cook Area Wide Institute Day 2026

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10:10am CST

Special Educator Networking 120Kathleen Doyle • Vanessa Kinder "The Lasso Effect: Inspiring Leadership for Classrooms and Schools" 220Dave Kibelkis Beyond Memorization: Using Games to Grow Flexible Math Thinkers 231Meghan Ward Building Numeracy and Student Confidence to Improve Math Outcomes with BlueStreak Math 140Catherine Duncan • Lori Leppert Can We Do A Kahoot? – Redefining our Vision of Classroom Games 157 G Connecting Mathematics to the Real World 224 Connecting to Nature through Field Science 225 Creating Democracy in America: Who Votes and Why Does it Matter? 116Dr. Andrea Field • Jessica Toran Deploying the RISE Conflict Resolution Model to Effectively and Efficiently Serve MTSS Tier 2 Students 223Tim Keane • Brian P. Hurley, PhD • Stephanie M. West Education Walkthrough in Action: Stories, Strategies, and a Live Demo for School Leaders 228Adam Russek-Sobol Empowering Educators: The Business of Classroom Management 234 Engage: Using Student Voice and Engagement To Amplify Success 226Michael Fry Everyday Maintenance: Creating Safe and Healthy Spaces 139 Finding the 'Right Words' The Link between Communication and Behavior 203Anastasia Koning From Adolescent Suicide Awareness to Staff Well-Being...Bridging the Gap 214Kurnain Scott From Compliance to Clarity: Managing Life Safety Plans with Monday.com 148 Pre-K Conference RoomDave Termunde From Data to Daily Practice: Strengthening Climate and Connection with Resilient Supportive Schools Illinois 142Crissy Mombela FUEL for Learning Plan Development 118 Get students to rethink their thinking! 204Jennifer Leimberer Getting Started with Digital Portfolios 156 Getting Started With Math Talks 202Jenesis Byrne GPS-Graphic Problem Solving-A Neurolinguistic Approach to Social Emotional Communication 239Lisa Jameyfield • Amy Wagner Guided Gab: Engaging Discussion Techniques 119 Health Education Roundtable 125 History Where We Live 114 HOW MONEY WORKS 212 Integrating Writing Into the K-2 Literacy Block 157K Stem LabSaranja Hicks Intermediate Teacher Networking Session Graves GymAnne Marie McGovern Jazzin' Up Vocabulary Instruction 113Amy Lewis Learning to Win with Complicated People 208John W Hackett Let’s Talk Psychological Safety: A Forum for Team Success 121Lorraine Cruz Hendricks • Patricia McFall Making Learning Stick: Active Engagement with Explicit Instruction 201 Math Content Teacher Networking Session Graves GymNeil Gonzales McKinney - Vento 101 - Understanding the Law 159Dr. Lynn Zeder Mental Health in the Health Office 207Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN Multi-Tiered System of Support: Foundational Components and Effective Implementation 134 National World War Museum Educators 233 Nature's Gentle Tai-chi-gong support emotional well-being for students and staff. Heritage GymBrian A. Thompson P.E./Health: SEL in Action through Active Learning Strategies 237 Pre-K Teacher Networking Session 209Melonee Cobb, Ed.D. Primary Teacher Networking Session Graves GymMelissa Santangelo Processing Stress and Optimistic Practices 213-215Dr. Garrett Podgorski Reducing the Administrator’s Workload through Distributive Leadership 123Erica Sproles-Brownfield • Tori Williams Restorative Circles and the Classroom Community 144 Science Content Teacher Networking Session Graves GymJana Panici Shifting Practices to Support MATH Instruction and IAR 240 Shut Yo Face! De-Escalation Strategies That Work! 221Tamiko Fefee Student Data Privacy - Why it Should Matter to You 117Duane Shaffer, CETL Teacher Session: How to Utilize Paraprofessionals to Support Student Access 206 Tech that Talks, Reads, and Leads: Assistive Technology for Reading 127 The Heart of Support: Trauma-Informed and Restorative Practices in Action 222 Thinking, Not Mimicking: Empowering Students in Mathematics 230Lily Zandnia This Class is L.I.T.: The Strategy to Fire Up Student Engagement 216Khayla Kelley-Morton Using Data to Increase Student Learning 236 When seconds matter: Critical CPR and Emergency Medical Decisions 129 Band SideChris Weber Yoga 129 C StageToni StPaul

11:10am CST

Lunch Multipurpose Room (MPR) Using Data to Increase Student Learning 236 “Building Every Student … Strengthening Our Schools, Together!" 209 Advocacy & Leadership Bootcamp for Nurses 207Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN Advocacy in Action: How the South Cook Student Advocacy Program Builds Success for Every Learner 139Beth Cullotta • Dr. Jaime Herron Beyond Memorization: Using Games to Grow Flexible Math Thinkers 231Meghan Ward Building Bridges from Trauma Awareness to Healing-Centered Engagement 222 Building Culture and Climate in the classroom and school - the Chick-fil-A way 220Dave Kibelkis Building Numeracy and Student Confidence to Improve Math Outcomes with BlueStreak Math 140Catherine Duncan • Lori Leppert Can We Do A Kahoot? – Redefining our Vision of Classroom Games 157 G Connecting Mathematics to the Real World 224 Connecting to Nature through Field Science 225 Creating Democracy in America: Who Votes and Why Does it Matter? 116Dr. Andrea Field • Jessica Toran Deploying the RISE Conflict Resolution Model to Effectively and Efficiently Serve MTSS Tier 2 Students 223Tim Keane • Brian P. Hurley, PhD • Stephanie M. West Embrace the Challenge: Turning Pressure into Performance 120Dr. Anthony Marinello Empowering Educators: The Business of Classroom Management 234 Engage: Using Student Voice and Engagement To Amplify Success 226Michael Fry Finding the 'Right Words' The Link between Communication and Behavior 203Anastasia Koning From Adolescent Suicide Awareness to Staff Well-Being...Bridging the Gap 214Kurnain Scott From Data to Daily Practice: Strengthening Climate and Connection with Resilient Supportive Schools Illinois 142Crissy Mombela FUEL for Learning Plan Development 118 Get students to rethink their thinking! 204Jennifer Leimberer Getting Started with Digital Portfolios 156 Getting Started With Math Talks 202Jenesis Byrne GPS-Graphic Problem Solving-A Neurolinguistic Approach to Social Emotional Communication 239Lisa Jameyfield • Amy Wagner Guided Gab: Engaging Discussion Techniques 119 History Where We Live 114 HOW MONEY WORKS 212 Integrating Writing Into the K-2 Literacy Block 157K Stem LabSaranja Hicks Jazzin' Up Vocabulary Instruction 113Amy Lewis Leading for Well-Being: Sustaining Yourself and Your School in Challenging Times 228 Learning to Win with Complicated People 208John W Hackett Let’s Talk Psychological Safety: A Forum for Team Success 121Lorraine Cruz Hendricks • Patricia McFall Making Learning Stick: Active Engagement with Explicit Instruction 201 McKinney - Vento 101 - Understanding the Law 159Dr. Lynn Zeder Multi-Tiered System of Support: Foundational Components and Effective Implementation 134 National World War Museum Educators 233 Nature's Gentle Tai-chi-gong support emotional well-being for students and staff. Heritage GymBrian A. Thompson P.E./Health: SEL in Action through Active Learning Strategies 237 Physical Education Round Table 125 Processing Stress and Optimistic Practices 213-215Dr. Garrett Podgorski Reducing the Administrator’s Workload through Distributive Leadership 123Erica Sproles-Brownfield • Tori Williams Shifting Practices to Support MATH Instruction and IAR 240 Shut Yo Face! De-Escalation Strategies That Work! 221Tamiko Fefee Stop - Walk - Talk: Asking your kids to say no to Bullying and yes to Kindness. Teaching Them a Simple and Effective Way to Stop Being A By-stander and to Become an Up-stander. 144 Student Data Privacy - Why it Should Matter to You 117Duane Shaffer, CETL Teacher Session: How to Utilize Paraprofessionals to Support Student Access 206 Tech that Talks, Reads, and Leads: Assistive Technology for Reading 127 Thinking, Not Mimicking: Empowering Students in Mathematics 230Lily Zandnia This Class is L.I.T.: The Strategy to Fire Up Student Engagement 216Khayla Kelley-Morton When seconds matter: Critical CPR and Emergency Medical Decisions 129 Band SideChris Weber Yoga 129 C StageToni StPaul

12:10pm CST

“Building Every Student … Strengthening Our Schools, Together!" 209 Barriers to Bridges: Transforming Family-School Partnerships for Student Success 207 Building Culture and Climate in the classroom and school - the Chick-fil-A way 220Dave Kibelkis Collaboration in the Classroom 119 Connecting Beyond the Classroom: Family & Community Engagement 225 Connecting Mathematics to the Real World 224 Continuous School Improvement Workshop: Supporting Districts with the New Statewide Framework for Success 123Lorraine Cruz Hendricks • Dr. Jaime Herron • Patricia McFall • Erica Sproles-Brownfield • Tori Williams Dual Language Education: The Benefits of Biliteracy 206 Embrace the Challenge: Turning Pressure into Performance 120Dr. Anthony Marinello Exploratory Learning Activities 239Charlie Homerding Fact Fluency: From Accuracy to Automaticity 139 From Blueprint to Classroom: Navigating the Illinois Health/Life Safety Permit Process 148 Pre-K Conference RoomDr. Kevin Suchinski From Groans to Gains: Making Close Reading Click 157K Stem LabMelonee Cobb, Ed.D. From Tiers to Trust: A Trauma-Responsive Approach to PBIS and MTSS 142Destiny Kelly • Crissy Mombela Google Tools New to Education in 2025 157 G History Where We Live 114 HOW MONEY WORKS 212 Let's Chat! Implementation of AAC in the Classroom 203Anastasia Koning Literacy is Poppin’: Poppin’ Multisensory Literacy Activities for K-2 Classrooms 156Erika Mora-Postma Lunch Multipurpose Room (MPR) Making Words Come Alive: Multisensory Word Study in the Primary Classroom 226Melissa Santangelo Morning Meetings: Building Community, Boosting Learning 113Anne Marie McGovern Multi-Tiered System of Support: Foundational Components and Effective Implementation 134 National World War Museum Educators 233 Nature's Gentle Tai-chi-gong support emotional well-being for students and staff. Heritage GymBrian A. Thompson P.E./Health: SEL in Action through Active Learning Strategies 237 Processing Stress and Optimistic Practices 213-215Dr. Garrett Podgorski Relationship Building 201 Scaffolding UP! Tips and Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners. 234 School Social Workers & School Counselors Community Building Network 231Diana Byrd • Patrice Matthews Sharing the Magic: Storytelling for Educators 118 Student Data Privacy - Why it Should Matter to You 117Duane Shaffer, CETL Talk the Talk: Student Conversations That Actually Work 121 The Art of Well-Being: Neurographic Practices for Mental Health in Education 202 The Evolving Role of AI in Education 236 The Four Agreements in Action: Building Trust and Culture in Schools 228Michael Fry The HR Huddle - HR Roundtable 159Julie Grohn This Class is L.I.T.: The Strategy to Fire Up Student Engagement 216Khayla Kelley-Morton Unvarnished: Housing Discrimination in Northern and Western United States 116Dr. Andrea Field • Jessica Toran Using Experiential Education to Teach Social Emotional Learning Skills 144 Watering the Roots: Nurturing Emotional Wisdom and Cultural Strength 222 What is Your Connection Mindset? 208John W Hackett Why are word problems so challenging? 204Jennifer Leimberer Write On! Empowering Students with Assistive Technology 127 Writing From the Gutter: Using Comics to Cultivate a Love of Writing 223Brian P. Hurley, PhD • Carol Pocica Yoga 129 C StageToni StPaul You Got Me Twisted: Reclaiming Your Respect in the Classroom 240Dr. Don Parker Exploring Algebra Tiles 230 What's Your Why, in Health and Physical Education 125

1:10pm CST

Yoga 129 C StageToni StPaul “Building Every Student … Strengthening Our Schools, Together!" 209 Aspiring Administrator Networking Session 159Tamiko Fefee Assistant Principal Networking Session 221Stephanie M. West Barriers to Bridges: Transforming Family-School Partnerships for Student Success 207 CHAMPS in Action: Continuous Growth for Classroom Success 220Dave Kibelkis Collaboration in the Classroom 119 Connecting Beyond the Classroom: Family & Community Engagement 225 Cultivating Connection: Transforming Classrooms Into Communities of Belonging 222 Dual Language Education: The Benefits of Biliteracy 206 Exploratory Learning Activities 239Charlie Homerding Fact Fluency: From Accuracy to Automaticity 139 From Data to Dialogue: Understanding Designations Beyond the Label to Share with All Stakeholders 224Lorraine Cruz Hendricks • Dr. Jaime Herron • Patricia McFall • Erica Sproles-Brownfield • Tori Williams From Groans to Gains: Making Close Reading Click 157K Stem LabMelonee Cobb, Ed.D. From Tiers to Trust: A Trauma-Responsive Approach to PBIS and MTSS 142Destiny Kelly • Crissy Mombela Google Tools New to Education in 2025 157 G HOW MONEY WORKS 212 Instructional Coach & Interventionist Networking 144Saranja Hicks Let's Chat! Implementation of AAC in the Classroom 203Anastasia Koning Literacy is Poppin’: Poppin’ Multisensory Literacy Activities for K-2 Classrooms 156Erika Mora-Postma Making Words Come Alive: Multisensory Word Study in the Primary Classroom 226Melissa Santangelo Morning Meetings: Building Community, Boosting Learning 113Anne Marie McGovern Multi-Tiered System of Support: Foundational Components and Effective Implementation 134 Music/Band Networking 127Dr. Lynn Zeder National World War Museum Educators 233 P.E./Health: SEL in Action through Active Learning Strategies 237 Principal Networking Session 123Kathleen Doyle • Vanessa Kinder Processing Stress and Optimistic Practices 213-215Dr. Garrett Podgorski Relationship Building 201 Scaffolding UP! Tips and Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners. 234 School Social Workers & School Counselors Community Building Network 231Diana Byrd • Patrice Matthews Sharing the Magic: Storytelling for Educators 118 Social Science Networking 114Meghan Ward Talk the Talk: Student Conversations That Actually Work 121 The Art of Well-Being: Neurographic Practices for Mental Health in Education 202 The Evolving Role of AI in Education 236 The Four Agreements in Action: Building Trust and Culture in Schools 228Michael Fry This Class is L.I.T.: The Strategy to Fire Up Student Engagement 216Khayla Kelley-Morton Unvarnished: Housing Discrimination in Northern and Western United States 116Dr. Andrea Field • Jessica Toran What is Your Connection Mindset? 208John W Hackett Why are word problems so challenging? 204Jennifer Leimberer Writing From the Gutter: Using Comics to Cultivate a Love of Writing 223Brian P. Hurley, PhD • Carol Pocica You Got Me Twisted: Reclaiming Your Respect in the Classroom 240Dr. Don Parker