South Cook Area Wide Institute Day 2026

Vocabulary acquisition is not just for our ELs - it's for every learner in your classroom! Regardless of the subject you teach, learn fun, engaging ways to jazz up your content vocabulary instruction. 

Vocabulary acquisition is not just for our ELs - it's for every learner in your classroom! Regardless of the subject you teach, learn fun, engaging ways to jazz up your content vocabulary instruction. 

Discover how a daily Morning Meeting can transform your classroom into a more connected, inclusive and engaged learning environment. In this session, you'll learn practical strategies for implementing Morning Meetings that foster community, support and social emotional growth and set a positive tone for the day.  Walk away with ready to use ideas that help strengthen relationships and  increase student engagement.  

Discover how a daily Morning Meeting can transform your classroom into a more connected, inclusive and engaged learning environment. In this session, you'll learn practical strategies for implementing Morning Meetings that foster community, support and social emotional growth and set a positive tone for the day.  Walk away with ready to use ideas that help strengthen relationships and  increase student engagement.