South Cook Area Wide Institute Day 2026: Full Schedule

10:10am CST

Everyday Maintenance: Creating Safe and Healthy Spaces

Monday November 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am CST

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Monday November 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am CST
139

Session 1

11:10am CST

Advocacy in Action: How the South Cook Student Advocacy Program Builds Success for Every Learner

Monday November 2, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm CST

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The South Cook Student Advocacy Program is designed to provide students with the tools, support, and relationships they need to thrive. In this workshop, participants will learn what the South Cook Advocacy Program is, why it is one of the best supports for kids, and how it can positively impact students who are struggling with academics, attendance, social-emotional needs, or behavior.
Through the lens of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), participants will see how the Advocacy Program and ALOP model provide an added layer of support to help students stay engaged and successful in the school setting and beyond. In this session, you will also hear directly from building-level administrators and advocates about how this program has become an effective model of student support in South Cook schools.

Speakers

Beth Cullotta

Student Advocacy Program Coordinator, South Cook Intermediate Service Center

Beth Cullotta serves as the Student Advocacy Program Coordinator at South Cook Intermediate Service Center, bringing more than ten years of experience in counseling, mental health, and student support. She has worked as a therapist, SEL support staff, paraprofessional, and student... Read More →

Dr. Jaime Herron

Assistant Executive Director, South Cook

Dr. Jaime Herron is the Assistant Executive Director at South Cook Intermediate Service Center, where she provides leadership for the Student Advocacy Program and plays a key role in the Statewide Framework for Success, which focuses on continuous improvement for all schools. She... Read More →

Monday November 2, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm CST
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session 2

12:10pm CST

Fact Fluency: From Accuracy to Automaticity

Monday November 2, 2026 12:10pm - 1:00pm CST

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Participants will learn the research on why fact fluency is so important
for foundational level math and beyond. Participants will explore
different tools, techniques, and memory devices to help students gain
accuracy. The best methods for automaticity such as: strategic use of
flashcards, taped problem sets, and cover-copy-compare will also be
highlighted.

Monday November 2, 2026 12:10pm - 1:00pm CST
139

Session 3

1:10pm CST

Fact Fluency: From Accuracy to Automaticity

Monday November 2, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CST

139

Monday November 2, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CST
139

Session 4