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South Cook Area Wide Institute Day 2026
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Monday, November 2
 

10:10am CST

Beyond Memorization: Using Games to Grow Flexible Math Thinkers
Monday November 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am CST
231
Students often view games as fun and engaging, but when carefully chosen and aligned to standards, games become a powerful tool to build number sense, reasoning, and fluency. This session supports teachers in making intentional choices about using games to deepen mathematical understanding in the K-5 classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Meghan Ward

Meghan Ward

Instructional Coach, ISC 4
Meghan Ward has worked in the field of education for over 18 years. She has taught as a 4th and 5th grade general education teacher and middle school ELA, Math, and Social Studies teacher. Most recently, Meghan has been a Math Consultant and is currently working as an Instructional... Read More →
Monday November 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am CST
231
  Session 1

11:10am CST

Beyond Memorization: Using Games to Grow Flexible Math Thinkers
Monday November 2, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm CST
231
Students often view games as fun and engaging, but when carefully chosen and aligned to standards, games become a powerful tool to build number sense, reasoning, and fluency. This session supports teachers in making intentional choices about using games to deepen mathematical understanding in the K-5 classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Meghan Ward

Meghan Ward

Instructional Coach, ISC 4
Meghan Ward has worked in the field of education for over 18 years. She has taught as a 4th and 5th grade general education teacher and middle school ELA, Math, and Social Studies teacher. Most recently, Meghan has been a Math Consultant and is currently working as an Instructional... Read More →
Monday November 2, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm CST
231
  session 2

12:10pm CST

School Social Workers & School Counselors Community Building Network
Monday November 2, 2026 12:10pm - 1:00pm CST
231
This session will bring together school counselors and school social workers for a collaborative and engaging experience designed to strengthen community and foster professional connections. Participants will have the opportunity to network with colleagues from neighboring districts and build supportive relationships that enhance their work with staff members, students and families. In addition to networking activities, the session will highlight upcoming professional learning opportunities offered through the South Cook ISC SEL Hub. This session will serve as both an energizing space for community building and a launch point for future learning and collaboration opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Diana Byrd

Diana Byrd

SEL Hub Coach, South Cook ISC4
I have a background working as an inpatient mental health counselor and after getting my MSW, I worked for 27 years as a school social worker in middle and elementary schools. I then had the opportunity to work as a district SEL Coach for three years prior to retiring from working... Read More →
avatar for Patrice Matthews

Patrice Matthews

SEL Hub Coach, South Cook ISC4
I am a native Chicagoan born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. I have been in education for 23 years, focusing on Social Emotional Learning, Counseling Services, Behavior Management, MTSS, Restorative Practices, Dean Services, School Culture, and Community Partnerships. I have... Read More →
Monday November 2, 2026 12:10pm - 1:00pm CST
231
  Session 3

1:10pm CST

School Social Workers & School Counselors Community Building Network
Monday November 2, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CST
231
This session will bring together school counselors and school social workers for a collaborative and engaging experience designed to strengthen community and foster professional connections. Participants will have the opportunity to network with colleagues from neighboring districts and build supportive relationships that enhance their work with staff members, students and families. In addition to networking activities, the session will highlight upcoming professional learning opportunities offered through the South Cook ISC SEL Hub. This session will serve as both an energizing space for community building and a launch point for future learning and collaboration opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Diana Byrd

Diana Byrd

SEL Hub Coach, South Cook ISC4
I have a background working as an inpatient mental health counselor and after getting my MSW, I worked for 27 years as a school social worker in middle and elementary schools. I then had the opportunity to work as a district SEL Coach for three years prior to retiring from working... Read More →
avatar for Patrice Matthews

Patrice Matthews

SEL Hub Coach, South Cook ISC4
I am a native Chicagoan born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. I have been in education for 23 years, focusing on Social Emotional Learning, Counseling Services, Behavior Management, MTSS, Restorative Practices, Dean Services, School Culture, and Community Partnerships. I have... Read More →
Monday November 2, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CST
231
  Session 4
 

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