South Cook Area Wide Institute Day 2026

Jazzin' Up Vocabulary Instruction 10:10am - 11:00am

Jazzin' Up Vocabulary Instruction 11:10am - 12:00pm

Morning Meetings: Building Community, Boosting Learni... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Morning Meetings: Building Community, Boosting Learni... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

History Where We Live 10:10am - 11:00am

History Where We Live 11:10am - 12:00pm

History Where We Live 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Social Science Networking 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Creating Democracy in America: Who Votes and Why Does... 10:10am - 11:00am

Creating Democracy in America: Who Votes and Why Does... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Unvarnished: Housing Discrimination in Northern and W... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Unvarnished: Housing Discrimination in Northern and W... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Student Data Privacy - Why it Should Matter to You 10:10am - 11:00am

Student Data Privacy - Why it Should Matter to You 11:10am - 12:00pm

Student Data Privacy - Why it Should Matter to You 12:10pm - 1:00pm

FUEL for Learning Plan Development 10:10am - 11:00am

FUEL for Learning Plan Development 11:10am - 12:00pm

Sharing the Magic: Storytelling for Educators 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Sharing the Magic: Storytelling for Educators 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Guided Gab: Engaging Discussion Techniques 10:10am - 11:00am

Guided Gab: Engaging Discussion Techniques 11:10am - 12:00pm

Collaboration in the Classroom 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Collaboration in the Classroom 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Special Educator N...

Embrace the Challenge: Turning Pressure into Performa... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Embrace the Challenge: Turning Pressure into Performa... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Let’s Talk Psychological Safety: A Forum for Team Suc... 10:10am - 11:00am

Let’s Talk Psychological Safety: A Forum for Team Suc... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Talk the Talk: Student Conversations That Actually Wo... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Talk the Talk: Student Conversations That Actually Wo... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Reducing the Administrator’s Workload through Distrib... 10:10am - 11:00am

Reducing the Administrator’s Workload through Distrib... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Continuous School Improvement Workshop: Supporting Di... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Principal Networking Session 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Health Education Roundtable 10:10am - 11:00am

Physical Education Round Table 11:10am - 12:00pm

What's Your Why, in Health and Physical Education 12:10pm - 2:00pm

Tech that Talks, Reads, and Leads: Assistive Technolo... 10:10am - 11:00am

Tech that Talks, Reads, and Leads: Assistive Technolo... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Write On! Empowering Students with Assistive Technolo... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Music/Band Networking 1:10pm - 2:00pm

When seconds matter: Critical CPR and Emergency Medic... 10:10am - 11:00am

When seconds matter: Critical CPR and Emergency Medic... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Yoga 10:10am - 11:00am

Yoga 11:10am - 12:00pm

Yoga 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Yoga 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Multi-Tiered System of Support: Foundational Componen... 10:10am - 11:00am

Multi-Tiered System of Support: Foundational Componen... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Multi-Tiered System of Support: Foundational Componen... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Multi-Tiered System of Support: Foundational Componen... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Everyday Maintenance: Creating Safe and Healthy Space... 10:10am - 11:00am

Advocacy in Action: How the South Cook Student Advoca... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Fact Fluency: From Accuracy to Automaticity 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Fact Fluency: From Accuracy to Automaticity 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Building Numeracy and Student Confidence to Improve M... 10:10am - 11:00am

Building Numeracy and Student Confidence to Improve M... 11:10am - 12:00pm

From Data to Daily Practice: Strengthening Climate an... 10:10am - 11:00am

From Data to Daily Practice: Strengthening Climate an... 11:10am - 12:00pm

From Tiers to Trust: A Trauma-Responsive Approach to... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

From Tiers to Trust: A Trauma-Responsive Approach to... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Restorative Circles and the Classroom Community 10:10am - 11:00am

Stop - Walk - Talk: Asking your kids to say no to Bul... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Using Experiential Education to Teach Social Emotiona... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Instructional Coach & Interventionist Networking 1:10pm - 2:00pm

From Compliance to Clarity: Managing Life Safety Plan... 10:10am - 11:00am

From Blueprint to Classroom: Navigating the Illinois... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Getting Started with Digital Portfolios 10:10am - 11:00am

Getting Started with Digital Portfolios 11:10am - 12:00pm

Literacy is Poppin’: Poppin’ Multisensory Literacy Ac... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Literacy is Poppin’: Poppin’ Multisensory Literacy Ac... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Can We Do A Kahoot? – Redefining our Vision of Classr... 10:10am - 11:00am

Can We Do A Kahoot? – Redefining our Vision of Classr... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Google Tools New to Education in 2025 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Google Tools New to Education in 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Integrating Writing Into the K-2 Literacy Block 10:10am - 11:00am

Integrating Writing Into the K-2 Literacy Block 11:10am - 12:00pm

From Groans to Gains: Making Close Reading Click 12:10pm - 1:00pm

From Groans to Gains: Making Close Reading Click 1:10pm - 2:00pm

McKinney - Vento 101 - Understanding the Law 10:10am - 11:00am

McKinney - Vento 101 - Understanding the Law 11:10am - 12:00pm

The HR Huddle - HR Roundtable 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Aspiring Administrator Networking Session 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Making Learning Stick: Active Engagement with Explici... 10:10am - 11:00am

Making Learning Stick: Active Engagement with Explici... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Relationship Building 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Relationship Building 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Getting Started With Math Talks 10:10am - 11:00am

Getting Started With Math Talks 11:10am - 12:00pm

The Art of Well-Being: Neurographic Practices for Men... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

The Art of Well-Being: Neurographic Practices for Men... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Finding the 'Right Words' The Link between Communicat... 10:10am - 11:00am

Finding the 'Right Words' The Link between Communicat... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Let's Chat! Implementation of AAC in the Classroom 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Let's Chat! Implementation of AAC in the Classroom 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Get students to rethink their thinking! 10:10am - 11:00am

Get students to rethink their thinking! 11:10am - 12:00pm

Why are word problems so challenging? 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Why are word problems so challenging? 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Teacher Session: How to Utilize Paraprofessionals to... 10:10am - 11:00am

Teacher Session: How to Utilize Paraprofessionals to... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Dual Language Education: The Benefits of Biliteracy 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Dual Language Education: The Benefits of Biliteracy 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Mental Health in the Health Office 10:10am - 11:00am

Advocacy & Leadership Bootcamp for Nurses 11:10am - 12:00pm

Barriers to Bridges: Transforming Family-School Partn... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Barriers to Bridges: Transforming Family-School Partn... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Learning to Win with Complicated People 10:10am - 11:00am

Learning to Win with Complicated People 11:10am - 12:00pm

What is Your Connection Mindset? 12:10pm - 1:00pm

What is Your Connection Mindset? 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Pre-K Teacher Networking Session 10:10am - 11:00am

“Building Every Student … Strengthening Our Schools,... 11:10am - 12:00pm

“Building Every Student … Strengthening Our Schools,... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

“Building Every Student … Strengthening Our Schools,... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

HOW MONEY WORKS 10:10am - 11:00am

HOW MONEY WORKS 11:10am - 12:00pm

HOW MONEY WORKS 12:10pm - 1:00pm

HOW MONEY WORKS 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Processing Stress and Optimistic Practices 10:10am - 11:00am

Processing Stress and Optimistic Practices 11:10am - 12:00pm

Processing Stress and Optimistic Practices 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Processing Stress and Optimistic Practices 1:10pm - 2:00pm

From Adolescent Suicide Awareness to Staff Well-Being... 10:10am - 11:00am

From Adolescent Suicide Awareness to Staff Well-Being... 11:10am - 12:00pm

This Class is L.I.T.: The Strategy to Fire Up Student... 10:10am - 11:00am

This Class is L.I.T.: The Strategy to Fire Up Student... 11:10am - 12:00pm

This Class is L.I.T.: The Strategy to Fire Up Student... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

This Class is L.I.T.: The Strategy to Fire Up Student... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

"The Lasso Effect: Inspiring Leadership for Classroom... 10:10am - 11:00am

Building Culture and Climate in the classroom and sch... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Building Culture and Climate in the classroom and sch... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

CHAMPS in Action: Continuous Growth for Classroom Suc... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Shut Yo Face! De-Escalation Strategies That Work! 10:10am - 11:00am

Shut Yo Face! De-Escalation Strategies That Work! 11:10am - 12:00pm

Assistant Principal Networking Session 1:10pm - 2:00pm

The Heart of Support: Trauma-Informed and Restorative... 10:10am - 11:00am

Building Bridges from Trauma Awareness to Healing-Cen... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Watering the Roots: Nurturing Emotional Wisdom and Cu... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Cultivating Connection: Transforming Classrooms Into... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Deploying the RISE Conflict Resolution Model to Effec... 10:10am - 11:00am

Deploying the RISE Conflict Resolution Model to Effec... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Writing From the Gutter: Using Comics to Cultivate a... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Writing From the Gutter: Using Comics to Cultivate a... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Connecting Mathematics to the Real World 10:10am - 11:00am

Connecting Mathematics to the Real World 11:10am - 12:00pm

Connecting Mathematics to the Real World 12:10pm - 1:00pm

From Data to Dialogue: Understanding Designations Bey... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Connecting to Nature through Field Science 10:10am - 11:00am

Connecting to Nature through Field Science 11:10am - 12:00pm

Connecting Beyond the Classroom: Family & Community E... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Connecting Beyond the Classroom: Family & Community E... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Engage: Using Student Voice and Engagement To Amplify... 10:10am - 11:00am

Engage: Using Student Voice and Engagement To Amplify... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Making Words Come Alive: Multisensory Word Study in t... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Making Words Come Alive: Multisensory Word Study in t... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Education Walkthrough in Action: Stories, Strategies,... 10:10am - 11:00am

Leading for Well-Being: Sustaining Yourself and Your... 11:10am - 12:00pm

The Four Agreements in Action: Building Trust and Cul... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

The Four Agreements in Action: Building Trust and Cul... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Thinking, Not Mimicking: Empowering Students in Mathe... 10:10am - 11:00am

Thinking, Not Mimicking: Empowering Students in Mathe... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Exploring Algebra Tiles 12:10pm - 2:00pm

Beyond Memorization: Using Games to Grow Flexible Mat... 10:10am - 11:00am

Beyond Memorization: Using Games to Grow Flexible Mat... 11:10am - 12:00pm

School Social Workers & School Counselors Community B... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

School Social Workers & School Counselors Community B... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

National World War Museum Educators 10:10am - 11:00am

National World War Museum Educators 11:10am - 12:00pm

National World War Museum Educators 12:10pm - 1:00pm

National World War Museum Educators 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Empowering Educators: The Business of Classroom Manag... 10:10am - 11:00am

Empowering Educators: The Business of Classroom Manag... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Scaffolding UP! Tips and Strategies for Supporting Mu... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Scaffolding UP! Tips and Strategies for Supporting Mu... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Using Data to Increase Student Learning 10:10am - 11:00am

Using Data to Increase Student Learni... 11:10am - 11:45am

The Evolving Role of AI in Education 12:10pm - 1:00pm

The Evolving Role of AI in Education 1:10pm - 2:00pm

P.E./Health: SEL in Action through Active Learning St... 10:10am - 11:00am

P.E./Health: SEL in Action through Active Learning St... 11:10am - 12:00pm

P.E./Health: SEL in Action through Active Learning St... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

P.E./Health: SEL in Action through Active Learning St... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

GPS-Graphic Problem Solving-A Neurolinguistic Approac... 10:10am - 11:00am

GPS-Graphic Problem Solving-A Neurolinguistic Approac... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Exploratory Learning Activities 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Exploratory Learning Activities 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Shifting Practices to Support MATH Instruction and IA... 10:10am - 11:00am

Shifting Practices to Support MATH Instruction and IA... 11:10am - 12:00pm

You Got Me Twisted: Reclaiming Your Respect in the Cl... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

You Got Me Twisted: Reclaiming Your Respect in the Cl... 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Primary Teacher Networking Session 10:10am - 11:00am

Science Content Teacher Networking Session 10:10am - 11:00am

Math Content Teacher Networking Session 10:10am - 11:00am

Intermediate Teacher Networking Session 10:10am - 11:00am

Nature's Gentle Tai-chi-gong support emotional well-b... 10:10am - 11:00am

Nature's Gentle Tai-chi-gong support emotional well-b... 11:10am - 12:00pm

Nature's Gentle Tai-chi-gong support emotional well-b... 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Lunch 11:10am - 11:45am

Lunch 12:10pm - 1:00pm