ILASCD Pump Up Primary 2024

Feb. 28 - Mar. 1, 2024

Renaissance Hotel • Schaumburg, IL

THANKS TO KIM AND KIM Congratulations to Kim Adsit and Kim Jordano on your retirement!

Help them celebrate in a big way!

Wednesday Night 6 - 8 pm

Make and Take Extravaganza Thursday, February 29 Session AO7 - Storytime STEM Session C07 - Dollar Store Math Magic Session F07 - Yee Haw! Round Up of Retelling Strategies

Friday, March 1 Session K08 - Phonics Fun Session M08 - Storytime Stem

Featuring both Kim A & Kim J!

You are invited to attend PUMP UP PRIMARY: The 43rd Annual Pre-K, Kindergarten & First Grade Conference!

This year, as usual, we return to The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel on February 29–March 1, 2024. We are excited by some new faces, new concepts, and new ideas. We will have over 150 featured and concurrent presenters with 240+ sessions total during the show! Come learn, enjoy, and have fun listening, participating and visiting our exhibit hall.

NEW FEATURES FOR 2024: • A Virtual Attendance option! See page 46 for a schedule.

• As always, you can register for Thursday only, Friday only, or both days!

• School Administrators may attend free if you register a team of four or more. All registration forms must be sent together.

• Later start times to the day • Earlier dismissal on Friday • Digital PD Hour Sign-in/out – eliminates the long lines! AND...

• Longer lunch times and more food options!

2024 FEATURED PRESENTERS: Kim Adsit Becky Anderson Mary Amoson Keri Brown Holly Ehle Christine Decarbo-Wagers

Marsha McGuire Hilary Statum Katie Mense Carole Stephens Crystal Oswald Deedee Wills Adam Peterson LeAnna Wolkis Goldstein Greg Smedley-Warren Bios begin on page 8 > Niki Spears

Jim Gill Kim Jordano Jackie Kops Gloria Koster Melissa Leach Mike Lockett 3

THANKS to the Conference Planning Committee Marilyn Blank Kathy Brown Kathleen Conn Ruth Cormier Marge Cox Jan Dews Laura Ettema Jamie Evans Julie Frisch Julie Grabenhofer Debra Honegger Cathleen Hughes Leanne Jebens Terry Jostes

Pauline Kedzierski Judy Kmak Pam Kunkel Erika Liburd Erin Lorentz Rochelle Luttrell Michelle Matt Kenneth Medo Lindsey Neff Carol Owles Christe Pawlak Holly Pitts Rebecca Pencak Cathy Pope

Jenna Putrich Tammy Schmidt Leea Shelton Kerry Shilkaitis Katherine Spengler Katherine Stengele Meda Sullivan Bev Taylor Clint Thorton Jaycey Vedder Marc Wigler Angela Winger- Bryant Tia Zerbe Nancy Zulawski

Ryan Nevius

Bev Taylor

Bill Dodds

Judy Kmak

Executive Director

Conference Co-Chair

Conference Co-Chair

Associate Director

Katherine Stengele

Conference Coordinator

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Conference Schedule

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024

5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY EVENING 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration Pre-Con with Kim & Kim

Make and Take Extravaganza with Kim Adsit and Kim Jordano!

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

7:00 - 9:30 a.m.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY MORNING KEYNOTE 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Registration Session A (KEYNOTE) Session C Session D Session E Session F Happy Hour Holly Ehle Special Event

The Power of Positive Energy with Niki Spears

THURSDAY EVENING 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Teacher Happy Hour!

THURSDAY EVENING 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 1, 2024

7:00 - 9:30 a.m.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m

Registration Session I (KEYNOTE) Session K Session L Session M

The Science of Reading with Holly Ehle

FRIDAY MORNING KEYNOTE 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. #HappyClassrooms with Greg Smedley Warren

BREAKFAST 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. each morning in the back of the Expo Hall

EXHIBIT HOURS

LUNCH

Thursday - 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday - 7:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Lunch stations run from 10:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

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Sessions

Administrators Attend Free

• All sessions will be 60 minutes in length.

• There will be breaks throughout the day for visiting the EXPO display floor.

• If you want to eat lunch, you need to eat during a break or leave a session open.

• Continental Breakfast Thursday & Friday until 9:30 a.m.

As a Pre-K, Kindergarten, or 1st Grade Teacher, bring along your school administrator as part of the team (four or more teachers) and he/she can attend FREE on the days the team attends. All registration forms must be submitted at the same time!

Graduate Credit

Session Target Audience

Visit the University of St. Francis table located in the hallway near Schaumburg East/West.

Additional information can also be found online at stfrancis.edu/real/experiential. Questions? real@stfrancis.edu or 815-740-3699

P= Pre-Kindergarten K= Kindergarten 1= First Grade A= Administrators

Yummy Coupons Illinois ASCD is providing $15.00 in meal coupons per day. Yummy Coupons may be used all day at any of the food stations set up in the hallways, Exhibit Hall Food Court, the Rendezvous Café (second floor), the Gather Bar/Lounge, or Schaumburg Public House. The coupons cannot be used for gratuities. A breakfast buffet is available each day in back of the Expo Hall.

Ticket Swap If you are interested in exchanging your ticketed sessions for other sessions that may be available, check with the Ticket Swap at the conference registration table.

1. Lunch will be available to all attendees from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

2. Yummy Coupons can only be used on the day printed on the coupon. Blue coupons will be accepted on Thursday and green coupons on Friday.

3. The food stations in the halls or east of the Schaumburg Ballrooms do not accept credit cards.

4. No cash refunds are available for unspent portions of Yummy Coupons.

5. Consider taking a session off to enjoy lunch.

Handouts Handouts will be available through the URL provided after registration closes in February.

Wireless Access Bring your mobile devices! Free WiFi will be available in all meeting rooms, ballrooms, and the exhibition floor. Please note that there is a charge for WiFi use in the individual hotel sleeping rooms.

Exhibition Hall

Tote Bags

Plan to visit The Exploration Hall from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and from 7:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Friday.

We greatly appreciate Kaplan Early Learning Company for providing the conference tote bags. Please visit their exhibit booths 201 & 300.

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Professional Development Hours Earn 11 PD hours over the days of the conference. 2 additional hours can be earned at Wednesday evening’s event with Kim and Kim. 1.5 Hours by attending a Thursday evening event. By attending all sessions you may acquire 14.5 PD hours.

2. Complete the Evaluation in your email for each day. You will receive a link to your email at the end each day.

3. Download your Evidence of completion at the end of the day.

4. Enter the earned hours into ELIS.

In order to receive credit for Professional Development Hours, you will need to: 1. Sign in each morning by clicking the link in your welcome (sent each morning!) or scanning the QR code signs placed around the conference center

Come to the show office in Schaumburg E with all PD questions..

Attend Virtually!

Click HERE to register only for the VIRTUAL CONFERENCE option.

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Featured Presenters because she believes that passion is truly the secret to increasing learning and achievement.

KIM ADSIT

Kim is a 2002 Teacher of the Year and has taught kindergarten for 30 years.

For nearly 20 years she has traveled to share her ideas and strategies with other teachers. Focusing on developing curriculum and strategies that incorporate child-centered activities, she emphasizes the fun of kindergarten by tapping into the curiosity of young children that plants the seed for lifelong learning. Kim has been selected as an Expert Teacher, and she served as a teacher mentor. She has a Specialist Degree in Early Childhood Education as well as an At-Risk Endorsement. Kim has authored many teacher resources that are available on the: TeacherPayTeachers website.

BECKY ANDERSON

Becky Anderson is the owner of Anderson’s Bookshops in Naperville and Downers Grove and Anderson’s Bookfair Company in Aurora, and Anderson’s Toyshop in Naperville. She began working at the age of 11 in her family’s drugstore after a fire in the store. Her first job was to dust soot off shelves and fixtures. She is the fifth generation to manage the family-owned and operated businesses, which had its beginnings in Naperville in 1875. Books were sold from the beginning, but the family’s first official bookshop opened 59 years ago above their pharmacy. She is also past President of the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association and the Association of Booksellers for Children.

Anderson’s Bookshops won the Publisher’s Weekly Bookseller of the Year Award in 2011. She has been a children’s literature consultant and book buyer for over 35 years.

Putting the right book in the right child’s hand is her lifelong goal. Her family business has won numerous awards both locally, statewide, and nationally; including the Illinois Family Business of the Year in 2002 by Loyola University.

MARY AMOSON

Mary is an enthusiastic and passionate Kindergarten teacher from Georgia with 18 years of experience. She holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and an Educational Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology.

Recently, Mary earned an endorsement in Dyslexia. In addition to teaching full-time, Mary finds joy in presenting to educators across the country for more than 14 years.

She loves sharing engaging ideas, handson activities, and rigorous content that has worked with her own kindergartners through her website, Sharing Kindergarten. Mary is committed to instilling passion in teachers 8

Featured Presenters HOLLY EHLE

KERI BROWN

Holly is a full-time educator who has over 20 years of experience teaching kindergarten and serving as an early literacy specialist. She currently has the very unique opportunity of teaching both beginning readers AND pre-service teachers in her new position as a Professor of Reading Science, teaching both in the college classroom and in the university’s science of reading pre-k -4th grade model school program. Holly is passionate about student engagement, differentiated instruction, early literacy, and educational neuroscience. She is currently wrapping up her Ph.D. in Reading, Language, & Literacy with a specialization in Educational Neuroscience and loves helping teachers better understand exactly how the brain learns when beginning to read and write. Professionally, her mission is to teach EVERY child to be a proficient reader and writer, including those with dyslexia and/ or other learning challenges. Outside of the classroom, her mission is to help teachers bridge the gap between research and practice in fun and engaging ways.

Keri Brown is an educator in Alabama who has been teaching for the past 15 years in kindergarten and first grade. She loves implementing hands-on ideas into her classroom as well as implementing tech in meaningful ways. She loves learning new strategies and researching new ideas to help students and teachers all over. She shares her teaching ideas and her teaching journey at Enchanted Kinder Garden.

CHRISTINA DECARBO-WAGERS

Christina (Miss DeCarbo) is a PreK-5 literacy coach, teacher, national presenter, and curriculum author from Northeast, Ohio. She is trained in structured literacy at the Associate Level through the Orton Gillingham Academy and LETRS. Her research-based sessions are packed with engaging lessons and instructional strategies to help students become exceptional readers, writers, and problemsolvers. Christina loves collaborating with educators on Instagram @missdecarbo.

As a mom of two little ones, she enjoys spending time with family and drinking all the coffee! You can learn more about Christina on her website at www. missdecarbo.com.

Conference confirmations will be emailed & session tickets will be picked up onsite.

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Featured Presenters LEANNA WOLKIS GOLDSTEIN

JIM GILL

Jim Gill is a musician and author with singular credentials among children’s artists. Jim spent twenty years directing programs in music play for families with children with special needs in the Chicago area.

His particular writing style—combining word play and movement opportunities into songs—was developed through this work. Jim completed his graduate studies in child development at the Erikson Institute of Chicago with a special emphasis on the study of play. His work experience and studies have led Jim to create each of his recordings and books as an opportunity for playful interactions between a child and a caring adult.

LeAnna Wolkis Goldstein is an energetic and passionate Kindergarten Teacher from Arizona with over 25 years of teaching experience. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, a Master’s Degree from NAU, an Early Childhood Endorsement, and achieved the rigorous advanced credentials of National Board Certification.

While teaching in her award-winning classroom, The “Wolkis Wonderland,” she designs mini hands-on center-based stations that are brought to life with novel realia. As a Nationally Recognized Presenter, LeAnna empowers educators to create cooperative learning environments utilizing music, movement & manipulatives that foster 100% student engagement.

Jim has released ten award-winning recordings of music play for young children. The songs are now available on all streaming platforms so that everyone can have access to his active musical games! Jim is also the author of two children’s books.

Over the years he has received five awards from the American Library Association for his releases.

Watch how she promotes exploration and encourages her Classroom Family to develop their imagination by following along inside LeAnna’s magical experiences on Instagram: @wolkiswonderland Twitter: @WolkisWonders and her website: Wolkis Wonders.

Jim’s most recent project involves the creation of a series of video books, based on his book May There Always Be Sunshine, with words and illustrations contributed by children from across the country. Thousands of children have shared their heartfelt wishes and inspiring illustrations in these projects created for schools, libraries and other community organizations.

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Featured Presenters KIM JORDANO

GLORIA KOSTER

Kim has incorporated over 30 years of teaching experience into her kindergarten classroom. A teacher in the Los Alamitos School District in California, Kimberly holds a master’s degree in English as a Second Language (ESL). Kimberly is a national teacher presenter and you can find her posts on both Instagram, and her Facebook pages Kinderbykim. You can find all of her creative teacher resource materials on Teacherspayteachers.com/kinderbykim.

Kimberly’s goal is to keep the joy in kindergarten while teaching the standards in a meaningful child-centered way!

Gloria Koster has over 20 years of experience as a children’s librarian, primarily at West Elementary School in New Canaan, Connecticut. She has also worked as a high school librarian and as the interim director of Pound Ridge (NY) Library. In addition, Gloria has written many educational books for early elementary students and is the author of several picture books, including Little Red Ruthie, The King with a Horse’s Ears, Dance the Hora, Isadora!, and the forthcoming The Misadventure of Bob the Book. Gloria reviews regularly for School Library Journal.

MELISSA LEACH

JACKIE KOPS

Melissa has been a dynamic classroom teacher (Michigan and Texas; 2000-2008), a state level Literacy Specialist (Texas; 2008-2012) a Professional Learning Designer for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DC; 2012-2014), and a K-12 ELAR and SLAR Specialist (Texas; 2014- 2015).

She currently works full-time alongside her team of literacy staff developers to run Leach Literacy Training from her home state of Texas. It is Melissa’s life work to make an impact on student achievement. Leach Literacy blends the research and knowledge of best practices and hands-on application to real-life classroom settings. Melissa’s desire to reach more students is happening, one teacher, and one training, at a time.

Jackie is an enthusiastic preschool teacher with over fourteen years of classroom teaching experience in both fullday and half-day settings.

She is from Missouri where she earned a Masters and Bachelors in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Maryville University. Her goal is to help you unleash your teaching superpowers! Jackie’s passion is to inspire you with play-based activities, themed centers, and supports that nurture and challenge little learners in a caring classroom community. In addition to teaching, she is the teacher-author and CEO behind Pocket of Preschool and loves to share her passion with other educators.

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Featured Presenters MIKE LOCKETT

MARSHA MCGUIRE

Dr. Mike Lockett is a highly recognized educator. He served 33 years as a public school teacher and award winning administrator in the state of Illinois. He has given over 4000 programs across 32 states and in 17 countries. His programs have included 26 tours of Taiwan and 15 of China where he has perfected his techniques of using “Story Play” to teach English as a foreign language to young children. He is the author of 17 children’s books and a young adult novel in the US, and 11 children’s books in Taiwan.

Marsha McGuire is a kindergarten teacher in Cadillac, Michigan where she has accumulated over 15 years of teaching in early childhood classrooms. Her undergraduate degree was completed at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and her graduate degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Differentiated Instruction at Grand Valley State University. Marsha is also the author and creator behind the blog, A Differentiated Kindergarten where she shares ideas, activities and products. Her blog has become an avenue to aide other instructors in developing practical, developmentally appropriate and differentiated instructional strategies in their own classroom.

KATIE BLUE-MENSE

Katie Blue-Mense is a children’s author, a nationally recognized speaker, and an energetic Kindergarten teacher in Southern Illinois with more than 2 decades of classroom experience. She has a passion for creating fun, hands-on lessons and activities designed to meet the needs of all students.

As a student who struggled through school, she truly understands that every student has different needs and learning styles. Katie is a McKendree University graduate, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and later, a Master of Arts degree in education.

Katie is a boy mom and loves to spend time in the great outdoors with her 3 sons, Brody, Grady, and Finn. She loves to share her ideas and teaching experiences on her awardwinning blog, “Katie Blue EDU.”

ADAM PETERSON

Adam Peterson is an educator, speaker, author, and vlogger most known for his YouTube channel, Teachers Learn Too. A kindergarten teacher with over 13 years in the classroom, Adam now dedicates his time to helping teachers create meaningful and engaging experiences for their students!

He’s on a mission to make classrooms as fun as possible to ensure every day is the best day ever in school! www.adampetersoneducation.com Adam Peterson Education on YouTube 12

Featured Presenters masterpiece. Thousands of educators and school leaders have enjoyed the warmth, humor, and transformational power of Niki’s self-development events.

CRYSTAL OSWALD

Crystal Oswald is a district service coach in the North Shore of Chicago. She works with a variety of schools as an instructional coach with an emphasis on social emotional learning and literacy. Prior to this position, she was an SEL Curriculum and Instruction Specialist for 3 years and an elementary school teacher (grades 1-5) for 14 years. In her spare time, you can find her hanging out with family and friends, reading, golfing, or doing home improvements.

HILARY STATUM

Hilary Statum is a kindergarten teacher in Middle Tennessee with 15 years of experience at the school she attended as a child. She is the author of Pencils to Pigtails, a popular blog for parents and teachers.

Her first published book entitled Solar System for Kids was released on May 26th, 2020. Hilary is also a Featured Presenter at regional and national educational events held around the country. She holds a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership and enjoys coordinating and teaching her school district’s, free, parent English class. Her favorite days are spent with her two young girls and baby boy, husband, parents, siblings, and the rest of her very large extended family. You can connect with Hilary on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

NIKI SPEARS

Niki Spears is an author, eduprenuer, and chief culture creator who is traveling the country helping educators embrace a healthy, vibrant, and inspirational mindset. She understands how one person’s energy can impact an entire team and is leading the charge to help others become aware of how they are showing up at work and in life! Niki left her job as a school principal in July 2016 and since then has empowered more than 100,000 students and educators across the country through her motivational books, talks, and seminars. Niki’s book, The Beauty Underneath the Struggle ~ Creating Your B.U.S. Story reinforces her message of seeing the opportunity in every challenge and encourages readers to take ownership of the pencil of life so that they can create their 13

Featured Presenters Miss Carole has been teaching music for children 1 - 6 years old since 1989. Through her company, Macaroni Soup!, she travels across the US presenting concerts for children and families, and workshops for teachers, librarians and parents. Her seven award-winning CD’s are treasured for their usefulness, appropriateness and simplicity.

Carole Stephens lives in Chicago with her husband Jim, and has two children: Camden and Greg.

GREG SMEDLEYWARREN

Mr. Greg is a kindergarten teacher and the creator of The Kindergarten Smorgasboard (TKS).

He has been teaching for 19 years. He spent 1 year teaching 5th grade and 2 years teaching 2nd grade before he moved to kindergarten which is where he found his passion and his calling. On the very first day, he fell in love and knew that kindergarten is where he belonged. He never plans to leave the classroom until he is ready to retire because the kids are what drive him to continue to grow as a teacher and a person. When Mr. Greg is not in the classroom, he enjoys blogging, public speaking, and doing all things teach. He also enjoys spending time with his family. He resides in Nashville, TN with his husband (known as The Mister), their daughter, Adelynn, and their goldendoodle, Butters.

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DEEDEE WILLS

Deedee is an experienced teacher, literacy coach, and international presenter with a deep background in early childhood education.

She loves connecting with other teachers through her popular blog, Mrs. Wills Kindergarten.

Her sessions are a great way to tap into her creative, fresh ideas for creating a classroom where every kindergartener has fun and succeeds. She runs the popular blog www. mrswillskindergarten.com.

thekindergartensmorgasboard.com CAROLE STEPHENS

Dubbed “the Pied Piper of children’s music,” “Miss Carole” Stephens is a nationally renowned music specialist. Her cross-curricular music and guidance techniques instantly invite all audiences from the youngest child to the oldest adult to join in singing, dancing and rhythmic movement.

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THURSDAY, FEBUARY 29 5:00 PM-6:30 PM TEACHER HAPPY HOUR THE DANIELSON DILEMMA! DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO DECOMPOSE THE NEW DOMAINS JOIN YOUR COLLEAGUES FROM AROUND THE MIDWEST AS WE DISCUSS WAYS TO EXCEL ON YOUR DANIELSON EVALUATION!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES SNACKS AND ONE DRINK TICKET. LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE, SO RESERVE (PAGE 70) YOUR SPACE/TICKET AS PART OF YOUR REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION! $30 FOYER OUTSIDE ADVENTURE HALL CASH BAR

SIT BACK AND RELAX WHILE WE LEARN TOGETHER!

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION A: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

A01 Ready… Set… Redirect!

A02 Five Ways to SQUEEZE in Fine Motor

UTOPIA A P•K•1

UTOPIA B P•K•1

LeAnna Wolkis Goldstein

Katie Mense

Discover Best Practices and simple strategies for motivating your young learners. They’ll grow into respectful, responsible members of your classroom family that enjoy working cooperatively. If your goal is to have an enjoyable teaching atmosphere that fosters 100% engagement, why not collect music and movement tips to calm classroom chaos. LeAnna will prescribe a balance of modeling expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors that result in a well-managed learning environment.

Your standards are plenty and your curriculum is fast-paced. You know as a teacher that those little hands in front of you need to build fine motor skills, but there’s seemingly no time to teach it! Join Katie as she gives you five concrete, practical ways to “squeeze” fine motor skills into your day. From ways to integrate sensory bins to building a proper pencil grip, this session will give you tips of the trade from inside the trenches of a K-1 classroom to implement immediately back in yours!

Participants will leave this session with Strategies & Techniques for:

A03 Keeping Kindergarten Developmentally Appropriate

-Packing their “Solution Suitcase” full of novelty items, super strategies, and clever classroom routines

UTOPIA C P•K•1

-Discovering ways to use successful transitions that calmly guide you throughout your day

Marsha McGuire Repeat Session - See I 01. As students are being pushed to learn more at a younger age, developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) are being left behind. It’s time for teachers to reclaim DAP and recognize how differentiated instruction can support that effort and create an optimal learning environment. In this session, Marsha is here to guide you on how to incorporate sensory, gameplay, dramatic play, and other handson activities into daily lessons. Say goodbye to worksheets and hello to learning that meets the needs of all students.

-Fostering respectful, responsible, and independent members of your classroom family

Session numbers are in numeric order; however, missing numbers do not mean missing sessions.

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION A: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

A04 Make Circle Time Count!

A06 Creating Independent Writers in Primary

UTOPIA D P•K•1

NIRVANA A P•K•1

Adam Peterson

Keri Brown

Repeat Session - See K04. The morning can set the tone for the rest of the day so it’s best to start in the most positive way possible! From morning messages to math practice, games to movement activities, circle time can be a very powerful part of your daily schedule. Adam shares his favorite activities, games, songs, and more that you can use right away in your classroom.

Yes! Kindergarteners can be independent writers. Change your students’ mindsets – they really CAN do it! Gain writing ideas and teaching strategies to make it happen. I’ll cover mini-lesson ideas to kick off the start of the school year. Find out how to showcase seasonal and themed words and how to give each of these words to your students.

A05 Standards-Based Differentiation

A07 Storytime STEM

NIRVANA B P•K•1

EUPHORIA P•K•1

Kim Jordano Kim Adsit

Sean Eshaghy Allie Fabris

Repeat Session: See M08. Could you use some creative STEM lessons to inspire your young learners to create, investigate, and explore the world? We’ve got ‘em! Kim and Kim share their favorite stories and fairy tales as a springboard to STEM. Collect numerous activities that are rich in content, yet easy to implement, AND will inspire all your young scientists and engineers!

This session will guide Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade educators in using standards-based instruction to authentically differentiate instruction while also creating opportunities for informal and formal assessments. Teachers will learn how to utilize data from assessments to guide further instruction to purposefully differentiate to meet the needs of all learners by scaffolding a specific standard.

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P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION A: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

A08 Meet Me at My Table

A10 Mastery Learning

IMAGINATION 1

- Small Group Instruction, Interventions and Activities Your Students Will Love!

Yanina Jimenez

NIRVANA C P•K•1

Get practical tips and strategies to create LASTING learning through classroom design and instruction. All based on the science of learning!

Deedee Wills How do you challenge your students who are ready for more while also supporting students who need more time with a skill? Small group instruction that is aligned with the Science of Reading! Join Deedee as she shares ideas that you can use with your students right away!

A11 The Power of Using a Daily Alphabet Song in Emergent Reading & Writing

INNOVATION P•K•1

A09 Limitless Literacy Throughout the Day

Melissa Langevin

CONNECTION K•1

The presentation will show how using a daily alphabet video song with visual, auditory and motion cues will accelerate alphabet learning through these three modalities. Learning will be even faster when accompanied by learning charts and materials that feature the same symbols as in the video. Using the SAME icons speeds up linking by the child. This is especially true for underexposed children who need to gain many letter names and sounds. The presentation will highlight reallife video of the learning and also show how to use the song and materials throughout the day in all reading and writing contexts. It will also cover research to support this from Marie Clay and others.

Sarah Howe Learn to get the biggest literacy bang for your instructional time! This session will be jam-packed with practical ideas to freshen up your literacy instruction through a variety of morning messages, vocabulary games, writing formats and so much more! You will leave with instructional, organizational and management strategies to help your little learners grow.

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CLICK here TO REGISTER NOW online P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION A: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. through the lens of symptoms: being late, procrastination, refusal to do work, swearing at an adult. We typically don’t keep our eyes on the source. Our students are born with five core biological needs: Connection, Autonomy, Attunement, Love and Trust. If a student’s core needs were not met, they develop challenges in self-regulation and interpersonal connection. These compromised needs bring forth student behavioral challenges, the symptoms, in the classroom. This presentation allows for a paradigm shift in how we problem solve, treat, and understand student behaviors. We begin to do the work from the source instead of the symptom.

A12 Making Math Meaningful KNOWLEDGE P•K•1•A

Celeste Rusin Deanna King Join us for a fun-filled session as we share how we integrate the use of manipulatives in the kindergarten classroom to build students’ conceptual understanding of mathematics.

A13 SOR into Literacy Centers EPIPHANY K•1

Renata Serpico Lori Pluchrat

A15 Let’s Pretend!

Intentional Play & Dramatization that Improves Self-Regulation

In this session, we will discuss information regarding the Science of Reading - using phonics-based literacy strategies within reading and literacy instruction. We will discuss current research surrounding the Science of Reading in education today. We will break down the components of Structured Literacy and discuss how to implement this approach into the classroom setting.

SERENITY P•K

Leslie Pekarek In this session, we will explore the research on the benefits of make-believe play and how it can help children develop executive function skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and emotional control. We will explore strategies that support the type of play that fosters self-regulation, specifically intentional make-believe play and dramatization in PreK and K classrooms.

A14 A New Perspective in Problem Solving Behavior PROSPERITY P•K•1•A

Zuica Donev Have you noticed that challenging behavior often persists, no matter what you try? We typically handle behavior P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION A: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

A17 Implementing Visual, Auditory, & Blending Drills for Student Success

A19 Imagination to Innovation: Design Thinking for Young Learners SCHAUMBURG F P•K•1

SCHAUMBURG C P•K•1

Cassandra Armstrong Lindsey Herlehy

Christina Decarbo-Wagers Let’s have fun with phonemes and phonics!

Discover how to help students develop strong phoneme-grapheme connections through a daily 3-part routine. We’ll dive into the what and how of a visual, auditory, and blending drill. Learn how to weave these drills into your classroom routine with ease and success. Participate in research-based, interactive decoding and encoding activities that your students will love! Christina leaves you with a toolbox of purposeful foundational practices, and a heart that is overflowing with literacy excitement!

Design thinking is the intersection of engineering design and social and emotional learning. Today’s learners must be empathetic problem solvers capable of defining problems and designing appropriate and effective solutions to meet the needs of the user. In this session, participants will experience first-hand the creative problem solving process inherent within design thinking through literature-based scenarios appropriate for early childhood and elementary students. After working through a literature-based problem, participants will analyze and compare their own models to those of others and work collaboratively to compose a lesson that will engage young learners in the design thinking process.

A18 Working Together: Helping Families Understand Preschool Special Education Assessment and Eligibility

SCHAUMBURG D P•A

A20 Block Play: Stacked with Learning Potential

Emily Dorsey Natalie Danner

SCHAUMBURG G P•K•1

For parents, the journey from suspecting their child’s developmental delay to receiving special education services can be overwhelming and confusing. Illinois Early Learning (IEL) has tip sheets to guide families through this process. This session will explore ways that teachers can support families in understanding assessment and eligibility.

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

Jennifer Fernandez One source described blocks as “the tool you can’t teach without.” Join this session to uncover the truth behind that statement. We will discuss the definition of a block, types of blocks, appropriate set-up of the block area, stages of block play, benefits for children and the teacher’s role.

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION A: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. great for whole class or center instruction.

Concepts covered will include: subitizing/ patterns, early operations, graphing and more. Participants will receive gameboards, ideas for management, math journals and home practice. GET YOUR STUDENTS CONNECTED TO ENGAGED PRACTICE.

A21 Connecting the Dots - Domino Math Games SCHAUMBURG H P•K•1

Carrie Brockway Come prepared to play games that incorporate the use of standard dominoes. Dominoes are a student favorite,

KEYNOTE

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION B: 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Niki Spears

The Power of Positive Energy In the dynamic world of education, where teachers and students alike face challenges and opportunities, one force stands out as a catalyst for transformation: positive energy!

Join author, motivational speaker, and chief culture creator Niki Spears as she invites you on a captivating journey to explore the profound impact of positivity in education. We will dive into how harnessing the power of positive energy can revolutionize teaching methods, inspire student engagement, and foster a thriving learning environment.

This experience will unveil the science behind positivity and its remarkable influence on cognition, motivation, and emotional well-being through real-life anecdotes, scientific insights, and practical strategies. Discover how you can infuse your classroom with positivity to create a ripple effect of enthusiasm, resilience, and creativity. From igniting a student’s passion for learning to cultivating a collaborative and supportive community, positive energy emerges as a potent tool that enhances academic outcomes and nurtures individuals’ holistic development.

Be prepared to leave equipped with a renewed sense of purpose, armed with tools to uplift not only your own spirit but also the spirits of those you serve. It’s a journey of positivity that benefi ts everyone!

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION C: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

C01 Purposeful Play with Writing Realia

C02 Science of Reading 101

UTOPIA A P•K•1

UTOPIA B K•1

LeAnna Wolkis Goldstein

Hillary Statum

Bring out the creative side of your young writers by offering a print-rich environment where they can collect their thoughts & put their ideas on paper using a wide variety of hands-on tools. Students will take ownership of their learning by working collaboratively & accessing their writing purposefully. Leave this session with storytelling experiences, book-binding techniques, and examples of exciting novelty “Tiny Tools” that will stretch your young author’s imagination.

Are you ready to dive into the Science of Reading? Perhaps you want to know WHY it’s time to fully implement these research-based strategies. Hilary is in the trenches with you and will share about her classroom experience implementing SoR aligned strategies. Discover the importance of using Sound Walls in your classroom (with or without wall space). Learn how to use supplies you already have on hand to surprise your students and get them excited to work on essential phonics, phonemic awareness, and spelling skills. You will leave this session understanding the research and what you are already doing that works! Return to the classroom with helpful freebies, new activities, and an understanding of the SoR approach!

Participants will leave this session with Strategies & Techniques for: •

Fostering Collaboration when creating drawings, dictations, and writing purposefully

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Making individual and class books using different mediums, binding techniques and clever covers that stretch the imagination.

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C03 Engage on a Teacher’s Wage

UTOPIA C P•K•1

Katie Mense

Motivating your students to compose a complete thought or idea while independently using “Tiny Tools.”

Repeat Session: See M02. Do you want to create that perfectly engaging lesson, but don’t know how to afford it on a real teacher’s salary? Katie will show you how a trip to the dollar store can make any lesson fun and engaging! Come along on this fun adventure as she shows you the kind of mindset…and budget you need to make magic happen in your classroom!

Join us at the conference!

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P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION C: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

C05 Assessments and Student Portfolios with Less Stress

C07 Dollar Store Math Magic

NIRVANA B P•K•1

EUPHORIA P•K•1•A

Kim Jordano Kim Adsit

Jackie Kops

Ever go to the Dollar Store and wonder how you can create fun games that will have your kiddos begging to play all while not breaking the bank?

In this session, Kim and Kim will share how to use items from every section of the Dollar Stores to create engaging math activities to cover a plethora of standards. Kim and Kim will also give you all the support you need to know WHY conceptual learning is the BEST way to teach ALL of the math standards!

Assessments and student portfolios can be stressful, a ton of work, and boring! Discover assessment and portfolio organization tools and strategies you can use to simplify assessments and portfolios plus ways to make it faster and easier for both you and your students! Learn tricks to make assessments into fun, hands-on activities that you can then keep for their student portfolio. Find out new ways to sneak assessments throughout your daily routine (circle, arrival, small group, and even transitions) that you can use to guide your instruction!

C06 Let’s Dive into Dyslexia

C08 Games that Teach! It Looks Like Fun Because It Is!

NIRVANA A P•K•1•A

NIRVANA C P•K•1

Mary Amoson

Deedee Wills

Repeat Session - See I05. What is dyslexia and what do you need to know about it? Let’s talk about what it is, the key components, what other states are doing to help with dyslexia, and even myths and misconceptions about dyslexia.

Want to ignite your student engagement?

Want to more than double students’ time on task? Let’s play a game! Get ready to play a few games in this session as Deedee teaches you a few new games while sharing how to turn some old favorites into a learning extravaganza! Each teacher will leave with two printed games that they can use in their own classroom!!

Click HERE to register only for the VIRTUAL CONFERENCE option.

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION C: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

C09 Story Play for Young Learners

C11 Introducing Young Children to Features of Nonfiction and Folktales

CONNECTION P•K•1

INNOVATION K•1

Mike Lockett

Gloria Koster

Repeat Session- See I17. Mike will demonstrate how to turn favorite books and stories into “Story Play.” Learn how to combine oral, kinesthetic and visual learning techniques to totally engage children with all learning styles and build language skills.

Participants will laugh as they learn to use play to improve listening, speaking, vocabulary, comprehension, and more.

Repeat Session - See F23. Using books I have written and published along with some other author’s mentor texts, I will demonstrate how even the youngest students can learn about nonfiction text features and also apply some of their own prior knowledge to compare and contrast modern versions of well known traditional tales like Little Red Riding Hood.

C10 The Power of Play: How

C12 Teaching Reading in Spanish: Small Group Instruction in the EC Classroom

to Create Unit-based Play Events for 150+ Students

IMAGINATION P•K•1•A

KNOWLEDGE P•K•1 Julia Cloat

Amy Hayden Yazmin Nambo Kimberly Lumzy

Rocio del Castillo

Our session will detail how we’ve created unit-based play events for 150+ kids from grades preschool to 1st and beyond using school staff, resources and our imaginations!

Come learn how we take our classroom learning and create powerful large scale play events to put our learning into action!

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

This session finds the balance between research and what small group instruction looks like in the classroom.

Participants will be introduced to a linguistically-authentic framework used to teach early literacy in Spanish to students in the Multilingual Environment.

This engaging and practical session will focus on small group instruction and will provide specific strategies, tools, and methods that can be put into practice on Monday!

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION C: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

C13 Make Time for YouTeacher Self-Care

C15/D15 DOUBLE SESSION Nature Play in Spring/Summer (part 1 of 2) and Nature Play in Fall/Winter (part 2 of 2)

EPIPHANY P•K•1•A

Pia Conte

SERENITY P•K•1

In this interactive session, participants will learn about the importance of teacher self-care and practical strategies and activities to engage in self-care. Teachers will learn self-care activities including mindfulness, breathing techniques and have an opportunity to participate in chair yoga.

The session will be taught by an Instructional Coach and also a certified SEL Facilitator and RYT 200 Yoga Teacher-certified through the Breathe for Change Program.

Molly Babu Carrie Rafalski (2-Hour Session) Join us as we do a deep dive into nature play through the seasons. We’ll discuss benefits, risks, weather and more. Come discover how you can encourage nature discovery in every season inside and outside the classroom. We’ll share low-cost or no-cost activities and ideas to inspire your nature play with your children.

C14 Ditch The Clip POSTERITY P•K•1•A

C16 No Child Left on Their Behind!

Ashley Crompton

SCHAUMBURG A/B P•K•1

Clips on Red, Yellow, Green, or Blue…it’s time we do away with you! We can’t teach a classroom we can’t manage, but are clip charts helping us manage? It’s time we do away with behavior clip charts and point systems and start teaching children through connection and correction. Through using connection and correction we are able to build relationships with students and teach them through the moment. Through using this IDEAL approach teachers are able to stay connected with their students and replace the behavior that is occurring in a positive way. Students can’t do better, if they don’t know better. Say goodbye to color codes that go home to parents and hello to a classroom that you are able to manage successfully.

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

Carole “Miss Carole” Stephens Repeat Session - See K16.

Movement & Music activities facilitate physical, neurological and behavioral development – and your students will just think it’s FUN! Learn easy-to-do rhythm and musical experiences you can teach on Monday. We’ll use props and instruments, songs and chants—come prepared to join in.

We retain more when we actively participate (just as children do.)

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION C: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. pollinators, soil, plants and flowers, livestock, IL grown grain crops, STEAM, and much more.

This presentation promises to be even tastier than a plate full of green eggs and ham!

C17 Sentence Success!

Explicit Instruction for Little Writers SCHAUMBURG C P•K•1

Christina Decarbo-Wagers C19 Elevating Oracy in Dual Language Classrooms

Imagine a writing world that is developmentally appropriate, purposeful, and effective! Christina shares explicit, sentence-level writing instruction that will build students’ skills, confidence, and reading comprehension! You’ll walk away with a deep understanding of why writing needs to be taught in connection to meaningful content, and what that looks like in the classroom.

Come ready to participate in tons of engaging, sentence-building activities that will turn your students into sentence superstars!

SCHAUMBURG F K•1

Lisa Dallacqua Rita Guzman This presentation discusses best practices with Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers who are looking to elevate the comprehension of their English Learners through the use of oral language development strategies.

Teachers will delve into practices such as use of rhyme and music, total physical response, puppets and shared reading. Elements of differentiation for language proficiency will also be discussed so that teachers can see how these strategies may be utilized across a wide range of language proficiency levels.

C18 Green Eggs and Agriculture: Combine Dr. Seuss with Ag Themes to Help Students Grow

SCHAUMBURG D P•K•1

Kevin Daugherty Chris Wyant Celebrate the writing of Dr. Seuss by connecting his books to agriculture-themed lessons and activities perfect to pair with science, math, social studies, and ELA content in your classroom.

This interactive presentation will provide teachers with exciting new ideas to add to their classes this spring. Books by Dr. Seuss as well as books from the Cat in the Hat Library will be paired with topics such as insects, P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

Join us at the conference!

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION C: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

C20 Play With All 5 Senses

C21 Shuffling into Math Math Games Using Cards

SCHAUMBURG G P•K•1•A

SCHAUMBURG H K

Maggy Fedak

Lori Triplett

Repeat Session - See L20.

Last year we presented as “Illuminate your brain: Sensory Tables in Action” but this year we are back, and better than ever! During this session you will learn the importance of sensory play through general information, ideas for sensory play and sensory bins, and hands on activities to engage ages 2-7. You will leave our session excited, and ready to jump back into the classroom with all 5 senses!

Come prepared to play our favorite math games that incorporate easily found decks of cards—and you don’t even have to play with a full deck. The games are easy to differentiate and use in whole class or center instruction. Concepts covered include our student’s favorites for comparing numbers, graphing, early operations, place value to 100.

All hands on deck for this fast paced games workshop. Gameboards will be provided.

Click HERE to register only for the VIRTUAL CONFERENCE option.

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION D: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. exciting session, take a virtual visit to Hilary’s classroom. You will see videos of students using the Sound Wall, word mapping, and more! Try your hand at strategies to promote orthographic mapping. Discover ways to tweak instructional activities you are already using to ensure you follow this researchbased approach. Leave this session with new games, ideas, and confidence in your ability to rock the Science of Reading!

D01 Mighty Math Mania

UTOPIA A P•K•1

LeAnna Wolkis Goldstein Would you like to enhance your students’ Math understanding?

Together we will talk about transforming our teaching with some entertaining centers & motivational games that will ENERGIZE our instruction. Come learn how to create spaces that build students’ interest, ignite their enthusiasm & best meet all your learners’ needs as they grow into Mighty Mathematicians! See how to shape your daily math lessons into experiences that inspire and empower all students in your classroom community to reach their full Math potential.

D03 Moving & Grooving with Differentiated Instruction

UTOPIA C P•K•1

Marsha McGuire Teachers of young children know how important it is to make sure your students are engaged and learning in a way that works best for them. One great way to do this is by incorporating fun, physical activities into your lessons. But it’s not just about music and dance! In this session, you’ll discover how to tailor your math and literacy exercises to kinesthetic learners, with activities like walking, hopping, searching, and exploring the classroom. Marsha will also share some helpful tips on how to keep your students on track and make your classroom a welcoming space for movement.

Participants will leave this session with Strategies & Techniques for: •

Understanding how to teach math concepts using hands-on skills

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Identifying tools that guide students in solving math problems accurately

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Organizing and preparing your small group settings

D02 Science of Reading In Action UTOPIA B K•1

Hillary Statum Repeat Session - See I02.

If you are feeling overwhelmed when it comes to the Science of Reading - this is the session for you! Perhaps you know the WHY but you want to know the HOW? In this P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION D: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

D04 The Science Box

D06 Dollar Tree DIY: For Hands on Math and Literacy Fun

UTOPIA D P•K•1

Adam Peterson

NIRVANA A P•K•1 Keri Brown

Learning the science standards has never been more fun than this. With a few surprises and exciting twists to your curriculum, Adam will show you ways to make science come alive in your classroom. The best part...Adam shows you EASY ways to make this happen in your busy classroom! This hands-on session with BRAND NEW interactive ideas will have you working together to solve problems in ways that can be adapted for even the youngest of learners!

Repeat Session - See K06. Need easy-to-create ideas to incorporate in your math and literacy centers on a teacher’s budget? Let’s use what you probably already have in your classroom with a few things from the dollar store. Turn your literacy and math activities into handson fun that meets your standards and help to keep your students’ interests piqued.

D07 Classroom Management

D05 Light Up Learning at the Light Table

NIRVANA B P•K•1

EUPHORIA P•K•1

Mary Amoson

Jackie Kops

The same classroom management strategies don’t work for all students or all teachers. In this eye-opening session, identify tried and true teaching tricks for managing your class and creating a positive and fun learning environment.

Repeat Session - See M05.

Do you have a light table in your classroom and don’t know what to do with it? Are you thinking about getting a light table for your classroom? Come be inspired with tons of play-based, light table setups which integrate literacy, math, science, STEM, and fine motor that your students will love and learn a ton from too! Jackie will also share with you how to make simple, easy DIY manipulatives for the light table and show you supplies you can use at the light table from the dollar store to make learning fun!

Conference confirmations will be emailed & session tickets will be picked up onsite.

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P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION D: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

D09 STEAM Fun for Little Ones

D11 Play, Talk, Learn!

CONNECTION P•K•A

INNOVATION P•K•1

Marge Cox

Lana Briggs Eduardo Perez

Each aspect of STEAM will be looked at through children’s literature appropriate for PreK, K and 1st graders.

Participants will also enjoy activities to go with the books.

You will be presented with research based definitions of what play based instruction can look like, the different misconceptions about it, and practical applications of play based learning in your classroom. The presentation will be conducive to enhancing your previous knowledge and welcoming for those who are new to this approach. Come and let your imagination explore different ways in which your lessons can come to life through play.

D10 Trauma Informed Classroom: What Does That Look Like?

IMAGINATION P•K•1•A

Cynthia Dressler D12 Special Education in a Nutshell

Children are affected by trauma in a variety of ways. Trauma may impact a child cognitively, socially and emotionally as they develop. We will review what trauma may impact a student. We will look at how that impact affects classroom engagement and social dynamics. Explore how the classroom environment supports or limits the engagement and what we can control in our classrooms to support the students needs.

KNOWLEDGE P•K•1•A

Kathleen Briseno Antonia Lippitt-Hill An overview of the basics, the issues, and the law relating to special education services for students PK-1st grade.

Participants will gain a better understanding of the IEP process and learn about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Special Education.

Session numbers are in numeric order; however, missing numbers do not mean missing sessions.

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION D: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. progressing according to the expectations of the writing program? I will share how to differentiate without stigma, embarrassment or shame and lovingly and patiently respond, quelling their insecurity and fear.

D13 Authentic Assessment for Multilingual Learners EPIPHANY P•K•1•A

Jackie Griffin Stephanie Just

C15/D15 DOUBLE SESSION

When teachers continually collect data, collaborate with team members analyzing data trends, and plan instruction based on students’ needs, students will achieve at higher levels.

In this session, we will examine the power that assessments have to enhance teacher & student clarity around learning goals to maximize the impact on student growth and achievement. We will practice analyzing linguistic and academic data to make decisions around instruction. Finally, We will use a backwards planning tool to outline a mixture of formal and informal assessments aligned to the essential learning.

See C15 for description

D16 Singing Your Way Through the Preschool Day SCHAUMBURG A/B P•K•1

Tracy Cupolo This presentation will provide preschool teachers a variety of chants and songs to teach the necessary phonics skills needed throughout the school year. The presentation will also give teachers the tricks and tools to create their own phonics songs and chants in the classroom. It is a fun, hands-on engaging session that will give teachers a variety of activities to use immediately in the classroom.

D14 Developmental Writing Centers: Differentiated Ideas for 176 Days

D17 Growing Up WILD: The Value of Outdoor Learning

PROSPERITY K

SCHAUMBURG C P•K•1

Tammy Haggerty Jones Teachers understand that children pass through emergent writing stages in their development of skills, beginning with drawing, scribbling, creating letter-like forms and reproducing strings of random letters. Children do not necessarily pass through the stages of writing development in early childhood, at the same age or even grade level. How do you meet the needs of children who are not P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

Valerie Mulvenna Research is showing us the cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits of young children playing and learning in nature.

This interactive session will touch on the importance of nature and the young child as we explore activities and curriculum that support outdoor learning.

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION D: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. provide a detailed handout to use when you are back in your classroom. Make and take component built into this workshop!

D18 Find New Picture Books for Social Emotional Learning SCHAUMBURG D P•K•1

D20 Science Time

Becky Anderson

SCHAUMBURG G P•K•1

Repeat Session - K17. This session will be on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) picture books that are great selections for classrooms from Pre-1st grade. The four major topics of those books would include: Empathy and Kindness, Emotion Management, Growth Mindset, Goal Setting and Problem Solving. SEL education is important right now, as it helps children to understand themselves and others. It builds empathy, communication skills, and relationships. These soft skills are important in young lives and will continue to build as they grow up. In addition to SEL new books, some new read alouds, new non-fiction, and other new books will be presented as well. All books will be available for inspection, handouts will be available, and books will be offered for purchase at a professional discount at our booth on the exhibit floor.

Sherry Ann Wolfer You don’t have to be a scientist to do or have science in your classroom. Learn how to incorporate science into all areas of the classroom. Explore this “hands-on” workshop that contains easy and inexpensive science experiments, science activities and science tabletop props that you can do with children from two years old through one hundred plus years old.

D21 VOCABULICIOUS - Primary Literacy Games for Differentiated Instruction SCHAUMBURG H P•K•1

Carrie Brockway Come prepared to play literacy gams that incorporate the use of literacy dice, tiles and word decks that help you teach and support: building vocabulary, rhyme, spelling simple CVC words, initial work with vowels and blends.

Games are great for centers or whole group instruction. Gameboards will be provided in the handout, ready to use Monday morning!

D19 “Look what I made!” 25 Theme-Based Simple Art Activities that Compliment Your Curriculum SCHAUMBURG F P•K•1

Karen Graber Help your students become well rounded learners with these easy but fun art projects that go along with literature books and common themes! *Bring card stock or paper to trace my patterns to take with you! I will P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION E: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

E01 Engaging Early Learners

E05 GIANT Butcher Paper Activities to Teach Literacy & Math Skills

Through Invention Education (An Empowering STEM Learning Opportunity)

EUPHORIA P•K

UTOPIA A P•K•1

Jackie Kops

Kristin Thorsen

Repeat Session - See L05. Get students out of their chairs, moving, learning, and collaborating using giant butcher paper learning activities and games. Butcher paper activities are large, low-prep activities students can do at a table on the floor to practice a math or literacy skill using manipulatives you already have in your classroom like magnet letters, pom poms, and connecting cubes. This session will highlight many butcher paper activities for various themes, seasons, and learning objectives.

Jackie will walk you through the quick process of how to create a butcher paper to match literacy and math objectives. You can use the large paper that comes on a roll, poster board, or even large construction paper if you have a smaller classroom to create these activities.

This hands-on, interactive workshop will renew enthusiasm and provide strategies to embed Invention Education into existing curriculum. Invention Education engages and empowers all learners with joyful learning and explores the power of creativity. Now more than ever our students need to be working in learning environments that use hands-on, engaging activities to challenge them to use their talents while being problem finders and solvers. Come and learn how your students, even your early learners, can be inventors. Then take these strategies and activities back to your school, classroom, or any learning environment so you can implement them immediately.

E03 Helpful Handwriting Hints

UTOPIA C K•1

Marsha McGuire Repeat Session - See M01.

Learning handwriting in kindergarten can be a fun and exciting adventure for your little ones. However, mastering this skill requires time, patience and effort. As a teacher, you play an important role in guiding your students and making the process engaging and enjoyable. Let Marsha help you with tips and ideas on how you can make handwriting practice more fun for your students.

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

Session numbers are in numeric order; however, missing numbers do not mean missing sessions.

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION E: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

E06 Bookmaking: An

E08 Let’s Get Curious!

Experience to Build Reading and Writing Skills for Early Learners and Their Families

NIRVANA C P•K•1

E. Scott England Peg Grafwallner

NIRVANA A P•K•1

In this one-hour session, participants will learn how to activate prior knowledge using a research-based graphic organizer entitled, “What Do I Know” empowering students of all abilities to share their knowledge of a topic prior to reading. Once students have shared their background knowledge and read a piece of text, students will have the opportunity to create a series of inquiry questions. According to Brugar and Roberts (2022), “…inquiry is for all students, including those who are still building the skills that inquiry requires-perhaps even, and especially, for those kids because it provides so many opportunities to adjust instructional and scaffold learning.” These inquiry questions tap into students’ natural curiosity. As a result, teachers will be able to determine learning gaps giving students the tools they need to be successful. Finally, participants will learn how to utilize “What Do I Already Know” and Question-Answer Relationship (QAR) as formative assessments providing purposeful and worthwhile feedback to the teacher and students.

Bev Schumacher Creating books can generate excitement about reading and build early literacy skills. “Authors”, whether they be families or students, become motivated to read and write while engaging creative talents. This session will explore construction methods and book styles to enhance program activities. Come learn how you can make books for your program in this “hands-on” session.

E07 SOAR with HFW (Sight) Words NIRVANA B P•K•1

Mary Amoson Repeat Session - See L07.

Replenish your supply of fresh, new ideas for HFW (sight) word games and activities kids LOVE to play! Let’s dive into what are sight words and High-frequency words, as well as what the Science of Reading research is telling us. Learning to read words has never been so much fun! Mary sends you home with kid tested and teacher approved sight word games to try tomorrow. This session includes a digital make-and-take download.

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P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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1 - First Grade

A - Administrators

Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION E: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

E09 Regulation Strategies and Tips for Teachers

E10 Be the Best Me I Can Be! Fostering SEL Through Non-Cognitive Skills and Growth Mindset IMAGINATION P•K•1•A

CONNECTION P•K

Connie Boznos Emily Weyl Kylie Christensen

Danielle Fazio This presentation will show the relationship between non-cognitive skills and growth mindset and how to use them in the ECE classroom to foster SEL. Participants will be shown how both strategies work together to benefit students of all levels and learning types as well as promote SEL. I will demonstrate how beneficial their implementation will be, particularly as education in Illinois, as well as across the country, moves towards utilizing more online platforms and students navigate “post-COVID” education. Additionally, participants will learn research-based information on both non-cognitive skills and growth mindset, see examples of classroom implementation, and be given a 5-step strategy to begin implementation from the first day of school.

Have you noticed an uptick in behaviors in your classroom since returning from the pandemic? Do you have students who have unprovoked outbursts? Do your students seem to carry an overabundance of anger or sadness? This session is intended to offer an insight to some struggles teachers are seeing in classrooms over the last few years and what we expect to continue over the next few years. We hope to offer some facts about behaviors as to what possible causes could be and tips to help stop unwanted behaviors. We will supply handouts with coping strategies and activities for students to do in the classroom. We also plan to have a breakout session to provide opportunities for teachers to collaborate and share their classroom stories. This will provide a network of teachers to support one another and give possible strategies for behavior modification in the classroom.

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Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION E: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. it be both? I thought I knew EVERYTHING about writing and implementing IEPs, after all I have over 25 years experience as a special educator. However, I found out there is so much more! In this PD, you will learn the basics of each page, what your responsibility is in implementing the IEP, why it is important to be as clear as possible, and what advocates are telling their parent clients to look for! Whether you are a general or special education teacher, this will help you have a better understanding of and how to write and implement IEPs that truly provide FAPE while meeting the unique needs of the child and preparing them for further education, employment, and independent living.

E11 Building Number Sense with Subitizing INNOVATION P•K•1•A

Lindsey Herlehy Cassandra Armstrong Dice, fingers, tallies, and ten frames! Proficient mathematicians are problem solvers who work with quantities in flexible ways.

Subitizing is a practice that builds number sense and is key to becoming a fluent mathematician at any grade level. Quick and easy games and activities will be shared.

E12 Trauma in the Classroom KNOWLEDGE P•K•1•A

E14 Unlocking Literacy: Using the Science of Reading to Bring Unique Learners Back Into Literacy Instruction

Shawna Johnson In this session we will cover an overview of how developmental/early childhood trauma impacts child development and what teachers can do to meet the complex needs of children who have experienced trauma.

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Jennifer Nagpal Being able to read is essential for engaging with the world around us. But how can we reach students with disabilities and unique learning needs who can’t read…yet? Using the research in the science of reading, teachers can support students with unique learning needs and various disabilities during literacy instruction and ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed. Learn how to tap into students’ reading abilities to make the most of your literacy instruction. In this session you will learn: -What the science of reading is and the benefits of using research-based techniques to teach reading -How a research-based

E13 Level Up Your IEP Knowledge EPIPHANY K

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E17 Integrating Science and Literacy in the Primary Classroom SCHAUMBURG C P•K•1

E15 But They Talk at Home! Understanding Selective Mutism

Christina Decarbo-Wagers The science of reading is not just about phonics! In this session, Christina focuses on the language comprehension side of the reading rope. Learn how important background knowledge and vocabulary are to our students’ comprehension skills.

Discover creative whole-group and smallgroup activities that will help you integrate science and literacy skills with ease, engagement, and fun!

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Kathy Slattery Selective Mutism is a confusing childhood anxiety disorder where children can talk at home and in places they are comfortable, but are unable to speak in other places, including school and early care group settings. We will discuss the signs and symptoms of selective mutism and how the educator can support these children in overcoming this condition.

Additional resources to extend your learning after the conference will be provided to bring back to your program team.

E19 Explore-Investigate Cause and Effect and Reversible and Irreversible Changes SCHAUMBURG F P•K•1

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E16 Moving Together – Relationship Building Through Musical Games and Dances

Every teacher wants an engaged classroom. Most students thrive with hands-on experience. Imagine a room full of engaging science materials, hands-on learning, communication and collaboration.

What are your students’ interests? What do they struggle with? Where do they excel?

How do you meet them where they are and move them forward? Science opens options for learning and covers many content areas: measuring, reading, comprehending, learning new concepts, art, music, agriculture, construction—the list goes on. ‘ Come explore some hands-on experiments.

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Carole “Miss Carole” Stephens Repeat Session - See M16. Ask a child what they like about school and in the top answers will be “I see my friends.” How do they make NEW friends? By interacting with them, which takes social/emotional skills AND opportunity! Musical games and dances provide short, guided interactions to open the door to friendship. Put on your dancing shoes and kick in your feel-good endorphins!

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Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION E: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

E20 Charts, Chants & Letters, Oh My! Learning the Alphabet through Interactive Charts, Chants & Movement Activities

E22 Smooth Transitions from PreK to K - It’s a Process!

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Tracy Cupolo This session will provide participants with an engaging way to teach the alphabet and their sounds. With the use of animal charts, participants will be shown how to build letters that will evolve into animals upon completion.

Each letter will have an interactive chart, chant and movement activity associated with it. Participants will actively learn the chant and movements for each letter/sound of the alphabet. This session will have participants engaged and on their feet.

Come and learn some concrete ways to provide a smooth transition from Preschool to Kindergarten. We will introduce you to a process that includes setting goals and creating an action plan, implementing your plan and celebrating successes. You will hear from the coaches who are currently helping several districts implement this process, and you will leave with some practical ways for starting this process in your district.

E21 Math Shakers - There Will Be A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On!

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Lori Triplett Come prepared to play with our students’ favorite math manipulative—math shakers.

The games and activities incorporate regular spotted dice and allow students to move while they take a “math brain break”.

Activities can be used in centers or whole group and are easily differentiated. Concepts covered: subitizing, count on and back, early operations including doubles, make 10, commutative properties, odd even and more.

Gameboards, student samples and journal ideas will be shared.

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Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION F: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

F04 Small Group Success!

F02 Enhancing ESL Instruction: Top Tips & Potential Pitfalls

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Adam Peterson

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Meeting the needs of all students can be a bit tricky and overwhelming at times. Let Adam help you out! Using his management ideas and small group organization skills, Adam will share tips, tricks, and techniques for using small groups to reach student goals. Reading, writing, math, and more can be engaging and fun in small groups!

Hillary Statum Repeat Session - See K02. Are you confident in your ability to reach EVERY learner in your classroom? In this interactive session, discover research-based strategies to help ESL students reach their full learning potential. Hilary draws on over a decade of experience coordinating and leading her school district’s free adult English class, welcoming a high number of ESL students in her classroom and her time as an ESL instructor. She shares common mistakes to avoid, such as too much “Teacher Talk Time”, “Echoing”, and “Sentence Completion”. These time-tested strategies will help students master vocabulary words, build communication confidence, and develop a love for languages.

Teachers will return with a toolkit of ideas and resources for reaching every learner!

F05 Improving Speech, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Fluency & Building a Joy for Learning All Through Storytelling

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Mike Lockett Repeat Session - See L17. Fun-Filled session using stories and story play to demonstrate how storytelling can motivate children to learn. A variety of strategies will be used to show how storytelling can positively impact student learning across grade levels and for different learning styles.

F03 Handwriting in Kindergarten: I Can Form My Letters!

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Katie Mense F06 The Read Aloud Playbook

Start your kindergartners off on the “write” foot by giving them explicit and consistent instruction in fine motor and handwriting. Join Katie to learn how to teach your children to form their letters correctly, why it’s important, what research says about the benefits of explicit instruction, and how it eventually evolves into kindergarten writing!

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In this engaging session, Keri will draw from the research-backed insights providing you with practical strategies and tools to make your read alouds come alive. Keri will delve into the key elements that contribute to successful read aloud sessions, including comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, and fostering a love for reading. By the end of this session, you will leave with a comprehensive playbook of strategies, activities, and resources to enrich your read aloud sessions and ignite a love for reading in your students. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the classroom, “The Read Aloud Playbook” will equip you with the tools you need to make read alouds an integral part of your literacy instruction.

F08 Assessment and Progress Monitoring in the Science of Reading for Kindergarten NIRVANA C K•1•A Deedee Wills

Repeat Session - See L08. Sometimes we want to run when we hear the word assessment, but assessments make teaching easier... if you have the RIGHT tools! Find practical tips to assess without stopping instruction. Learn what brain research suggests and which assessments to banish from your classroom forever!

F10 Making Thematic Learning Come to Life for All Students IMAGINATION P•K

Shawn Crandell Josy Rosenbohm

F07 Yee Haw! Round Up of Retelling Strategies

As early childhood educators we all know the importance of creating fun and engaging units that meet the needs of a wide variety of students. In this presentation, we will explore thematic unit planning and implementation in a variety of preschool classrooms with students with diverse needs including an ECE, Preschool for All Blended and Preschool for All General Education classroom. Learn how to choose a developmentally appropriate theme based on the interests of you and your students!

Presenters will share all the tricks for collecting, making, and storing theme resources, transforming your classroom for each theme, involving families and community members and adapting and modifying resources to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

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Kim Jordano Kim Adsit Ready to round up some research-based strategies that will increase the reading comprehension of your little cowpokes? Kim and Kim will share their favorite creative ideas for retelling nursery rhymes, songs, and stories—both familiar and new. After this session, you and your kiddos will yell “yee haw” with new strategies!

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F11 Stress or Strategies?

Stabilize Classroom Climate Pre-K Through 1

F12 Teaching After a Pandemic KNOWLEDGE P•K

INNOVATION P•K•1•A Christine Dodd

Jaclyn Augustine Allison Coit

Tired of classroom management gimmicks and cumbersome discipline bookkeeping systems? In this session, we will explore a unique system that is designed to revolutionize your classroom management approach. We’ll delve into the fundamental principles of encouragement, empowerment, and excellence that underpin this system, and you’ll learn how to employ practical techniques for instilling good behavior in your students. Discover techniques that can cut down on as much as 70% of low-level discipline problems in the classroom. Learn to teach classroom rules and procedures just as you would teach daily routines and appropriate social skills. Enjoy a calmer teaching environment that helps you regain 5-9 hours of lost instruction time per week.

Find ways to cover up to 30% more content in your classroom this year!

Have you noticed an uptick in behaviors in your classroom since returning from the pandemic? Do you have students who have unprovoked outbursts? Do your students seem to carry an overabundance of anger or sadness? This session is intended to offer an insight to some struggles teachers are seeing in classrooms over the last few years and what we expect to continue over the next few years. We hope to offer some facts about behaviors as to what possible causes could be and tips to help stop unwanted behaviors. We will supply handouts with coping strategies and activities for students to do in the classroom. We also plan to have a breakout session to provide opportunities for teachers to collaborate and share their classroom stories. This will provide a network of teachers to support one another and give possible strategies for behavior modification in the classroom.

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Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION F: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

F13 Intentionally Designed Environments Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy

F15 Celebrate Good Times, Come On! SERENITY K•1

Sarah-Bess Dworin

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Hop on the party train as we learn new ways to elevate classroom moments worth celebrating! Whether these are victories of academic progress or student’s birthdays, such moments are opportunities to cultivate a connected, caring, and resilient classroom community. Supporting students to celebrate incremental academic achievement grows their elusive intrinsic motivation, inspiring joyful effort. We’ll learn a variety of techniques to shine a light on the small stuff--the moments that can slip by if we’re not paying close attention. By integrating celebration into student roles, classroom routines, and the physical classroom environment, we can cultivate a classroom that teaches students life skills to seek out and amplify joy. The past three years have been a time of challenge and grief, and reimagining the classroom as a celebratory space can be healing for both teachers and students.

Debra Honegger A well-designed environment helps young children feel secure to inspire their learning, creativity, and joy. The environment should become a “third teacher” which is the first key to assisting children develop social and emotional skills as well as increase their cognitive development. Come explore the seven aspects of an intentionally designed environment based on the Reggio Emilia Philosophy to promote relationships, communication, collaboration, exploration, and learning.

F14 Say you can! Extend Children’s Learning Through High-Level Questioning PROSPERITY P•K

Kelley Hopwood Maggie Abendroth In this session you will learn how to collect authentic data through higher-level questioning while engaging with students during playbased learning.

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F17 Make it Multi-sensory!

Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Fun

F19 Spring into Spring

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Stephanie Hospelhorn Lee Deal

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Christina Decarbo-Wagers

It’s been a long, dark winter, but what a re-leaf: It’s almost Spring! Plant some new ideas with your students this semester with exciting new lessons and activities from Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom.

This interactive session will include lessons and activities to pair with Earth Day, planting season, pollinators, and all things Spring! Join us for ideas on how to make this Spring season everything you and your students want it to bee!

In this jam-packed session, Christina shares her favorite phonemic awareness and phonics activities, games, and centers for your whole-group and small group reading instruction. Discover research-aligned activities that will help students become skilled and confident decoders. Leave with tons of tried-and-true ideas, strategies, and tips that you can implement right away. You and your students will love these practical, hands-on, and multi-sensory activities for phonemic awareness and phonics fun!

F20 Using Sensory Bins during Small Groups to Teach All the Things

F18 Diversión de Matemáticas

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We will use our experiences as an Occupational Therapist and Preschool Special Education Teacher to share hands-on strategies to keep students actively engaged in small group instruction. During this session, we will demonstrate how we use sensory bins and activities to introduce and reinforce early learning cognitive, literacy, language, and math objectives.

Ven a explorar como organizar los centros de matemáticas para que los niños exploran nuevas ideas y conceptos de matemáticas.

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Thursday, Feb. 29th - SESSION F: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

F21 Literacy Fun “Die” Mentals

F23 Introducing Young Children to Features of Nonfiction and Folktales

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Come prepared to play our early literacy games that incorporate literacy dice and letter tiles. Games and activities focus on learning the alphabet and its’ sounds, letter recognition, rhyming and word families and more. Games are easy to differentiate to meet the needs of all students including ELL, and are perfect for whole class or center instruction. Gameboards provided in handout, ready to use Monday a.m!

Repeat Session: See C11. Using books I have written and published along with some other author’s mentor texts, I will demonstrate how even the youngest students can learn about nonfiction text features and also apply some of their own prior knowledge to compare and contrast modern versions of well known traditional tales like Little Red Riding Hood.

F22 A Smorgasboard of Math Strategies SCHAUMBURG EAST P•K

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Greg Smedley-Warren Discover how to build math skills each day using the calendar, math review, mental math, groups, centers and lesson closures. These strategies will help you meet the needs of your students while challenging them to reach for higher-order thinking. Plus, you will find out how to integrate technology and differentiate math instruction.

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Creating Independent Writers in Primary with Keri Brown Dollar Tree DIY: For Hands-on Math and Literacy Fun with Keri Brown Games that Teach! It Looks Like Fun Because It Is with Deedee Wills Let's Dive into Dyslexia with Mary Amoson SOAR with HFW (Sight) Words with Mary Amoson

Integrating Science and Literacy in the Primary Classroom with Christina Decarbo Wagers All About SOUND WALLS with Holly Ehle Ready… Set… Redirect! with LeAnna Wolkis Goldstein Assessments and Student Portfolios with Less Stress With Jackie Kops PHONICS and Interactive Writing with Melissa Leach Moving AND Grooving with Differentiated Instruction With Marsha Maguire Small Group Success with Adam Peterson Whoa! What Happened to Our Classroom with Adam Peterson Science of Reading 101 with Hilary Statum Enhancing ESL Instruction: Top Tips & Potential Pitfalls with Hilary Statum Moving Together – Relationship Building Through Musical Games and Dances with Miss Carole The Power of Positive Energy with Niki Spears SEL Everywhere with Crystal Oswald Yee Haw! Round Up of Retelling Strategies - Kim Jordano #Happyclassrooms with Greg Smedley Warren

Friday, March 1st - SESSION I: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

I01 Keeping Kindergarten Developmentally Appropriate

I03 The Importance of Sound to Spelling Activities and Orthographic Mapping

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Repeat Session- See A03. As students are being pushed to learn more at a younger age, developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) are being left behind. It’s time for teachers to reclaim DAP and recognize how differentiated instruction can support that effort and create an optimal learning environment. In this session, Marsha is here to guide you on how to incorporate sensory, gameplay, dramatic play, and other hands-on activities into daily lessons.

Say goodbye to worksheets and hello to learning that meets the needs of all students.

This session will review why teaching using a speech-to-print approach is so important at the primary level and will share dozens of engaging activity ideas on how to put this into action in your classroom! After this session you will understand why phonemic awareness is essential to mapping words into permanent memory, why we do NOT want to teach high-frequency words as images on flashcards, and you will better understand why decodable texts are so important for beginning readers!

I02 Science of Reading In Action

I04 Whoa! What Happened to our Classroom

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Repeat Session - See D02.

If you are feeling overwhelmed when it comes to the Science of Reading - this is the session for you! Perhaps you know the WHY but you want to know the HOW? In this exciting session, take a virtual visit to Hilary’s classroom. You will see videos of students using the Sound Wall, word mapping, and more! Try your hand at strategies to promote orthographic mapping. Discover ways to tweak instructional activities you are already using to ensure you follow this researchbased approach. Leave this session with new games, ideas, and confidence in your ability to rock the Science of Reading!

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Adam Peterson What?! Wow! Awesome! Those are words every teacher loves to hear, right? Adam’s love of teaching, combined with his creativity, had his students saying this quite often. Whether it’s for a class party, book review, or to boost engagement, Adam’s room flips are sure to excite even the most reluctant learners. Take a trip through a wild forest, go on a Pokemon hunt, explore a bat cave, and more in this fun learning experience.

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I07 Phonics 2.0

I05 Let’s Dive into Dyslexia

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Melissa Leach

Mary Amoson

In this session, Melissa addresses the specific needs of emergent and early readers. You will learn strategies for supporting student progress in phonemic awareness and alphabetic principles. This session will give plenty of classroom applications that will create a classroom full of students who are on the road to reading success.

Repeat Session - See C06. What is dyslexia and what do you need to know about it? Let’s talk about what it is, the key components, what other states are doing to help with dyslexia, and even myths and misconceptions about dyslexia.

I06 Exploring the Power of Counting Collections

I08 Writing Through the Lense of The Science of Reading

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Keri Brown

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Counting collections can actually be the perfect starting point for our students’ counting experiences. In this session, I go over the importance of implementing a counting routine plus how to get started with counting collections. You will gain practical strategies to seamlessly add this to your daily routine. From organizing and managing collections to facilitating meaningful mathematical discussions, you’ll gain the tools to make your classroom a math-rich environment.

Deedee Wills We have heard about the Science of Reading, but what about writing? Learn the effective writing instructional practices that are backed by brain research. You will leave with practical ideas that are aligned with the International Dyslexia Association’s structured literacy approach. Psst! AND your students will love it.

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I09 Economical STEAM

I11 Open the Door to A Transformative Classroom: Nurturing Young Hearts and Minds

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Tammy Haggerty Jones

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This session will provide practical and economical STEAM activities with directions and photos that will engage your students. It will also include picture books, journals, scientific record keeping logs, sight word mini books and inexpensive shopping lists.

I will introduce open-ended questions that provoke dialogue, promote observational skills, induce reflection and form theories. I will share how The Field Museum and The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago provide free learning boxes for classroom use and how they have been incorporated into my lessons.

Abena Njeeri Fahari Makini Early childhood educators who are striving to use a more reflective process in the classroom are encouraged to participate in this workshop. What educators will gain from the experience will give them the tools to help minimize disruptive behaviors that happen throughout the day. We will focus on creating supportive classroom environments where children feel safe, connected to others, and engaged in the learning environment-an environment that holistically transforms children’s lives through intentional relationship building. The key areas of focus will include understanding and identifying executive function skills and common challenges, self-reflection and personal growth, and developing a relationship-based model for guiding children’s behavior through focused observations and strategies.

I10 Data Collection for IEP Progress Reports IMAGINATION K•A

Shelley Kenow When progress reports are being sent more and more parents are also requesting the data to back up those reports.

When they ask, you must provide. When a draft IEP is sent, the data collected to come up with the information in the draft must also be provided. This workshop will show you how to collect data properly and how that can be shared with the parents. The participant will leave with a deeper understanding of Data Collection, why it is important, time saving tips, and sample data collection sheets.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION I: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. scholarship adds to the current research that has long indicated there is a very positive view of the learning opportunities associated with emergent writing, therefore it would be reasonable to speculate that over the last several decades, emergent writing would have become an important part of kindergarten literacy curriculum. However, recent research suggests, that this is not typically the case. Instead, the promise of early writing goes unrealized in many U.S. classrooms (Rowe, 2018).

I12 Empowering Kindergarten Writers: Putting THEIR Voice on the Page KNOWLEDGE K

Trina Hill Becci McCleary In an effort to outgrow ourselves we, a kindergarten teacher and instructional coach, partner to help kindergarten students get their voice on the page, we consider Dyson’s question of what is writing? And...Why do we write? Writing is an intention-driven symbolic tool, through which we participate in kinds of social events.

Writing is driven by intention. Skills are just skills, writing is communication. So, from the very beginning this matters (Dyson, 2016).

Using a sociocultural perspective (Gee, 2003), we are exploring writing through this lens, where learning to write is fundamentally about social participation. During this school year, we came to understand how this writing space fostered essential aspects of development- including critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, joy, and play - that are all fostered through writing. Here we uncover how we support and make instructional decisions that allow children to be decision-makers about their writing as they express their thoughts on paper (Calkins, 2011; Ray and Glover; 2008, Dyson, 2013). We follow the lead of our students to make their voices central in our classroom composing and loving students’ lived experiences that are reflected daily in their writing honoring all their voices. This P - Pre-Kindergarten

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I13 Smooth Transitions from PreK to K - It’s a Process!

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Michelle Escapa Lynn Burgett Repeat Session - See E22.

Come and learn some concrete ways to provide a smooth transition from Preschool to Kindergarten. We will introduce you to a process that includes setting goals and creating an action plan, implementing your plan and celebrating successes. You will hear from the coaches who are currently helping several districts implement this process, and you will leave with some practical ways for starting this process in your district.

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I14 Choice & Voice in Early Childhood PROSPERITY P•K•1

Jacque Lind Shelley Forss Heather Kulpa The Spectrum Early Childhood Team (teachers of children ages 3-7) will share how it uses child-centered approaches to develop student ownership of learning in young children. Approaches include learning centers, structured play, learning and community circles, and participation in school-wide theme work. The team will demonstrate how younger children (ages 3-5) are supported towards capacity for using, as students, the High Scope PLAN-DOREVIEW framework at ages 5-7. Spectrum’s implementation of Plan-Do-Review demonstrates that young children, with the right support, are able to take increasing ownership of what they learn, how they learn, with whom they learn, and how they reflect and show their learning to others.

I16 Music Play is Learning Play!

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Jim Gill In this energizing session Jim Gill will share examples of his award-winning songs that combine opportunities for active movement with word play, rhymes and tongue twisting challenges. Early childhood educators will appreciate the finger plays and singable songs that they can share with children immediately after the workshop. Educators will also enjoy the discussion of what we help children learn when active, joyful music play is part of our classroom curriculum.

I17 Story Play for Young Learners SCHAUMBURG C P•K•1

I15 Capitalizing on Connections in Spanish and English During la Fonética

Mike Lockett Repeat Session- See C09. Mike will demonstrate how to turn favorite books and stories into “Story Play.” Learn how to combine oral, kinesthetic and visual learning techniques to totally engage children with all learning styles and build language skills.

Participants will laugh as they learn to use play to improve listening, speaking, vocabulary, comprehension, and more.

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I18 Supporting Children Post COVID

I20 Keeping the Children Safe

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COVID has changed the path of education, but is it for better or for worse?

Let’s collaborate together and discuss how we as educators can use trauma informed care and the basics of the pyramid model to better equip us for teaching the children coming into our classrooms post covid. We will work together to come up with helpful solutions to solve classroom issues in a post-COVID world.

What does it take to keep our children safe? What is in your personal first aid kit? How do YOU keep the children in your classrooms safe? We will cover basic DCFS and DAP practices for health and safety. Come to this session and leave with a “first aid kit” that includes actual safety items as well as safety tips and tricks that we have found as well as what your peers bring to the table!

I19 Make Learning Slice as Nice with Pizza & AgThemed Lessons

I21 Bubbles 101

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Lee Deal Chris Wyant

Terrie Schmoldt Are you ready to get your hands wet and participate in bubble experiments? This is a hands-on, hands-on, participatory session of fun and exploration as we conduct a plethora of bubble experiments.

The average American eats 46 slices of pizza each year.

Long a staple of school lunch programs, odds are that there are students eating pizza in Illinois for lunch every single day. Join IL Agriculture in the Classroom as they share ways to connect agriculture to the pizza that students know and love. Pizzathemed print resources from IAITC will be shared, along with book recommendations and lesson and activity suggestions for your classrooms. Join us to get a slice of the action!

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KEYNOTE

Friday, March 1st - SESSION J: 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

#HappyClassrooms with Greg Smedley-Warren This keynote is designed to be an inspirational message about the lessons our students teach us each day in our classrooms. In this uplifting message Mr. Greg will share stories from his classroom along the lessons he has learned and how they can be implemented in other classrooms. He will describe the hashtag, #happyclassrooms, is a way for teachers around the world to share positive experiences from their own classroom. Mr. Greg will describe in detail the mission of the hashtag and how it relates to your teacher’s attitudes toward education & their classrooms.

Friday, March 1st - SESSION K: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

K01 Differentiating Literacy Stations

K02 Enhancing ESL Instruction: Top Tips & Potential Pitfalls

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Marsha McGuire

Hillary Statum

Learn how to create literacy stations in your classroom that foster independence, engagement, and meaningful activities, leading to student success. Marsha can guide you in organizing, implementing, and maintaining differentiated stations that help students practice essential skills for becoming successful readers.

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Repeat Session - See F02. Are you confident in your ability to reach EVERY learner in your classroom? In this interactive session, discover research-based strategies to help ESL students reach their full learning potential. Hilary draws on over a decade of experience coordinating and leading her school district’s free adult English class, welcoming a high number of ESL students in her classroom and her time as an ESL instructor. She shares common mistakes to avoid, such as too much “Teacher Talk Time”, “Echoing”, and “Sentence Completion”.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION K: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

K03 A Recipe for Dramatic Play

K05 Sensory Tables that TEACH! Memorizing Sensory Tables

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Katie Mense

Jackie Kops

Ready to cook up some learning fun in your primary classroom? Join Katie as she shows you how to make your dramatic play area fun, fresh, novel, engaging, and educational through the year. Transform your area into a hot cocoa stand, pumpkin patch, dentist office, or any theme that you’re focusing on in your classroom. Learn how to incorporate literacy, math, writing, science and fine motor into their everyday play! Play is a critical piece in early child development.

Katie will give you tons of ideas that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow to fit in purposeful play every day!

Make the sensory table or sensory tubs center a place where students learn and thrive. Here students will practice various concepts when you intentionally plan and create sensory tables with enticing sensory fillers and tools.

This session will highlight new sensory table fillers (food and non-food) to use in the classroom. Explore what tools and items you can add to the table to set up learning experiences in the areas of fine motor, math, literacy, STEM, and science.

K06 Dollar Tree DIY: For Hands on Math and Literacy Fun

K04 Make Circle Time Count!

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Adam Peterson

Repeat Session - See D06. Need easy-to-create ideas to incorporate in your math and literacy centers on a teacher’s budget? Let’s use what you probably already have in your classroom with a few things from the dollar store. Turn your literacy and math activities into handson fun that meets your standards and help to keep your students’ interests piqued.

Repeat Session - See A04. The start of your day can set the tone for the rest of it so it’s best to start it in the most positive way possible! From morning messages to math practice, games to movement activities, circle time can be a very powerful part of your daily schedule. Adam shares his favorite activities, games, songs, and more that you can use right away in your classroom.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION K: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

K07 Making Math HandsOn!

K09 What Effective Collaboration Looks Like: Strategies for Collaborating with Families

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Mary Amoson Start using the very best highquality, hands-on skill games and activities in your whole groups and small groups and with partners to promote cross-curricular learning in fun ways. You won’t believe how many examples Mary shares. And, get leveled learning activities to help with remediation, skill-building, and accelerated learning. This session also has hands-on games to try and fall in LOVE with!

Kathleen Briseno Antonia Lippitt-Hill Establishing a collaborative relationship with families is not always easy. Discuss with your colleagues what effective collaboration looks like or does not look like by participating in an open dialogue on how to build positive, meaningful, and collaborative relationships with your families.

K08 Phonics Fun Dollar Store Style!

K10 Help Me!: The Practicalities of SEL Across Childhood

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Kim Jordano Kim Adsit

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Carrie Dale

Ready to have fun? Kim and Kim will share their favorite dollar store ideas that will help your children develop an awareness of sounds and symbols. Your kiddos will be proficient in kindergarten phonics standards all while having fun! You will be ready to implement a plethora of ideas that are simple to make from items easily found in dollar stores.

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Looking backwards, this session will explore how an intentional focus on SEL skills in the early grades impacts children’s lives as they mature, particularly as they transition into the higher education environment.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION K: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

K11 Best Practices in an Early Childhood Classroom

K13 ACES: Being Trauma Responsive is the Key EPIPHANY P•K•1•A

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Cynthia Dressler

Lori Pluchrat

ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) impact children in every classroom. We will look at how do ACEs and toxic stress impede learning and judgment and how it may impact the child and the adults in the classroom. What do responsive (not perfect) adults do to support a child. We will look at how the adults in the classroom may engage in self care and mildfullness so that they may be available to support the child who had needs.

Best practices are essential for having a successful school year. Implementing best practices might not always be easy. This session will emphasize the steps to take to ensure that the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model is implemented through a positive environment, self-reflection, social emotional learning, and student’s knowledge of skills. Strategies to use for students with challenging behaviors will also be addressed.

These components will help educators grow personally, professionally, and allow for collaboration with colleagues. Join this session to learn more about how to be comfortable, confident, and ready for the school year!

K14 A Balancing Act: Walking the Tightrope Between Engaging Centers and Workbook Curriculum

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Tammy Haggerty Jones Teachers often ask how to balance Centers with the overwhelming amount of workbook curriculum mandated in so many school districts. When adding up the morning Reading block with Specials, lunch and the afternoon Math block, teachers admit to struggling with adding SEL, Science and Social Studies, let alone have time for data collection, assessment and daily Center rotations. I will share actual thematic Centers that a teacher could implement the next day in order to reduce anxiety and the curriculum/data collection workload. I will show how to organize the room by zones for student independence, budget friendly shopping ideas and ways to repurpose items already in the classroom.

K12 Post Pandemic Behaviors and Strategies that Work KNOWLEDGE P•K•1

Suzanne Amra The pandemic has delayed academic pacing due to trying to navigate through immature behaviors before being allowed to address academics. In my session, I will be discussing the behaviors that we are seeing in primary grades and research based SEL strategies that have led to successful student outcomes and a proactive approach to addressing student needs.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION K: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

K15 Energize or Enhance Your Reading and Writing Curriculum with Class Made Books & Wall Stories

K17 Find New Picture Books for Social Emotional Learning SCHAUMBURG C P•K•1

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Becky Anderson

Karen Graber

Repeat session- See D18. This session will be on SEL-Social Emotional Learning picture books that are great selections for classrooms from Pre-1st grade. The four major topics of those books would include: Empathy and Kindness, Emotion Management, Growth Mindset and Goal Setting and Problem Solving. SEL education is important right now, as it helps children to understand themselves and others. It builds empathy, communication skills, and relationships. These soft skills are important in young lives and will continue to build as they grow up. In addition to SEL new books, some new Read Alouds, new non-fiction, and other new books will be presented as well. All books will be available for inspection, handouts will be available, and books will be offered for purchase at a professional discount in the booth on the exhibit floor.

Nurture you students’ motivation and love of reading through the effective use of class made books & wall stories. Discover a variety of styles, samples and patterns that accompany many great literature books. Your students’ work becomes a part of the book!

I will provide a detailed handout to aid in implementing what is shared.

K16 No Child Left on Their Behind!

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Carole “Miss Carole” Stephens Repeat Session - See A16.

Movement & Music activities facilitate physical, neurological and behavioral development – and your students will just think it’s FUN! Learn easy-to-do rhythm and musical experiences you can teach on Monday. We’ll use props and instruments, songs and chants – come prepared to join in – we retain more when we actively participate (just as children do!)

Click HERE to register only for the VIRTUAL CONFERENCE option.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION K: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

K18 The Ready Child: Helping Every Child Thrive in Kindergarten and Beyond

K19 Move and Groove Towards Regulation

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Ashley Crompton

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Many students enter our classrooms at very different levels psychologically and academically. Some struggle with focus or even adverse childhood experiences and trauma that affect their executive functioning and ability to self-regulate. Students often do not have the tools they need to focus, keep their emotions in check, and self regulate when their body is starting to feel dysregulated. Count to ten, take a deep breath, or request a break are all great strategies, but can our students use them when anger and frustration set in? This session will show you ways to help bring your students bodies up, help them identify in a healthy way signs they are becoming dysregulated, and giving them tools to help self regulate. What goes up...

Must come down...And this session will show ways to incorporate movement and calming strategies to help keep our students centered and able to learn.

David Banzer Kathleen Sheridan Sarai Coba-Rodriguez This session shares research, information and resources about kindergarten readiness.

The University of Illinois recently launched a free access online resource for parents and teachers of preschoolers filled with kindergarten readiness information and activities.

Participants will receive a shared definition of kindergarten readiness, as well as free access to The Ready Child website- full of resources to give users the knowledge and skills needed to help children succeed during the transition kindergarten. The site provides families and teachers of preschoolers the resources to work together to identify each child’s unique strengths, and to build on those strengths. In this session we will discuss 5 core objectives of school readiness, explore The Ready Child resources, and engage in a handson school readiness activity.

Conference confirmations will be emailed & session tickets will be picked up onsite.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION K: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

K20 Math Play! to Make a Difference

K21 Welcome to the Dice Buffet! Great Math Games with All Kinds of Dice

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Linda Dauksas Jeanne White

Lori Triplett Come prepared to rock and roll with double dice, 10, 12, 20 and 30 sided dice. Ideas for building number sense, operations, place value, graphing, comparing number and more with be shared. Dice are highly engaging to students and are easy to integrate into your centers or use whole group. You will be amazed with all the math you can teach with multi-sided and double dice. If your dice are gathering dust on the shelves, this is the session for you!

Participants learn to weave early math concepts together with culturally responsive children’s literature, allowing them to investigate developmentally appropriate race related teaching practices which include color-blind, color aware and social justice. In addition, the mirrors and windows of the literature will magnify opportunities to engage young students in a world of problem-solving.

Friday, March 1st - SESSION L: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

L01 Phonics and Interactive Writing

L02 Small Group Tips and Tricks

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Melissa Leach

Hillary Statum

Are you looking for more ways to incorporate writing in your day? Are you looking for more ways to stretch your phonics lessons and application of skills? Then you need more interactive writing in your life!

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This session is jam-packed with engaging ideas to transform your small group instructional time. When is small group instruction best? How do I plan different activities for a variety of learning styles?

Discover low-prep differentiated activities to keep children working independently on meaningful tasks while you meet with each group of students. Head back to your classroom with a clear plan, new ideas, and helpful freebies to get your small groups running smoothly!

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION L: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

L03 Syntax and Sentences: The Building Blocks to Proficient Writing

L05 GIANT Butcher Paper Activities to Teach Literacy & Math Skills EUPHORIA P•K•1

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Jackie Kops

Holly Ehle

Repeat Session: See E05. Get students out of their chairs, moving, learning, and collaborating using giant butcher paper learning activities and games. Butcher paper activities are large, low-prep activities students can do at a table on the floor to practice a math or literacy skill using manipulatives you already have in your classroom like magnet letters, pom poms, and connecting cubes. This session will highlight many butcher paper activities for various themes, seasons, and learning objectives.

Jackie will walk you through the quick process of how to create a butcher paper to match literacy and math objectives. You can use the large paper that comes on a roll, poster board, or even large construction paper if you have a smaller classroom to create these activities.

Sentences are the building blocks for writing! One by one, sentences communicate ideas that add up to construct meaning (both orally & in written form). In this session, teachers will learn how to use students’ oral language skills to support the development of written language skills. Teachers will learn evidence-based methods for teaching basic grammar skills, syntactic awareness, sentence elaboration, and writing mechanics in a way that is developmentally appropriate for little learners!

L04 Teach, Play, Learn!

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Adam Peterson L06 Social Emotional Learning in Writing

Ever feel like you’re bogged down with curriculum, standards, and new manuals? Well, never fear, Adam is here! Using tried and true methods, Adam will have you laughing, moving, playing, and learning as you explore ways to make your standards more fun than ever before. With simple tweaks and classroom hacks to board games, card games, and more, you can have your students of any age learning through play in so many ways!

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Crystal Oswald Find yourself having writer’s block? Not sure where to start? Social Emotional Learning can “crack that case!”

Be an SEL detective with Crystal as she investigates common writing problems and how to solve them by integrating SEL.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION L: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

L07 SOAR with HFW (Sight) Words

L09 Synergizing Learning, Behavior, and Systems: Empowering Students for Success

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Mary Amoson

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Repeat Session - See E07.

Replenish your supply of fresh, new ideas for HFW (sight) word games and activities kids LOVE to play! Let’s dive into what are sight words and High-frequency words, as well as what the Science of Reading research is telling us. Learning to read words has never been so much fun! Mary sends you home with kid tested and teacher approved sight word games to try tomorrow. This session includes a digital make-and-take download.

Zuica Donev Are you stuck in a cycle of discussing the same behavioral issue for a student without seeing any progress? This session will delve into problem-solving from a classroom systems perspective, offering a fresh approach. Discover new strategies to effectively address student behavior and learn how classroom systems can facilitate positive behavior changes.

L10 Designing Playgrounds for Early Childhood Development

L08 Assessment and Progress Monitoring in the Science of Reading for Kindergarten

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Suzanne Quinn In this session we will learn about the importance of physical activity for young children, and how to design outdoor learning environments for active play and child development. We will draw on research and design case studies specific to early years play and learning settings.

Deedee Wills Repeat Session - See F08. Sometimes we want to run when we hear the word assessment, but assessments make teaching easier... if you have the RIGHT tools! Find practical tips to assess without stopping instruction. Learn what brain research suggests and which assessments to banish from your classroom forever!

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION L: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

L11 Let’s Talk About Math!

L13 Successful PreK to Kinder Alignment and Communication

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Celeste Rusin Deanna King

Brenda Vishanoff Swati Gadhvi

Join us for a fun-filled, interactive session, as we share our Top 10 Mathematical Routines for fostering collaborative conversations during Math lessons in the kindergarten classroom!

Understanding the curriculum, expectations and setting of Kinder classrooms is vital for PreK program success. Come hear how the District 33 Preschool program has taken incremental steps over the past 3 years to further align practices and strategies with Kinder teachers. Included in this discussion will be collaboration strategies and communication systems that ensure each student has a smooth transition and staff share the most important information for transition success.

L12 From Dream to STEAM KNOWLEDGE P•K•1

Susie Towber Kelly McKee STEAM Learning at Lawson prepares students socially, emotionally, and academically while providing opportunities to explore, collaborate, problem solve, and question. Lawson’s administrative team will share the way they created a STEAM lab, blending higher order thinking skills with the play necessary for early learners. With lessons aligned to state standards, students engage in open-ended tasks requiring collaboration and critical thinking while allowing them to explore many solutions to problems. This is an early childhood example that can be replicated at every level. Learn how you can transform your campus with innovative learning experiences and see how this team started the lab, created the lessons, inspired staff, and engaged students.

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L14 Read Local with Illinois Authors and Illustrators PROSPERITY P•K•A

Jennifer Wagh Claudia Guadalupe Martinez Preview of the newest picture book titles by Illinois Authors and Illustrators. Picture perfect titles for your classroom, and opportunities for literacy rich school visits.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION L: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

L15 DOUBLE SESSION Self-Care: Supporting Ourselves, Supporting our Students (Part I of 2)

L16 Songs to Read! Books to Sing!

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Jim Gill

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This session will feature some of Jim’s favorite playful read-along songs….. and one of his sing-along books! He will emphasize the many connections between music play and literacy development and share musical activities that can be put to use in the classroom immediately after the session!

Katie Maks Tanya Boyle It’s easy to SAY you are going to practice self-care… go to the nail salon, make that yoga class, take that walk. BUT, it is much harder to put those words into action. Is what we typically think of as, “self-care” really that effective anyway, especially over the long term? This presentation is part sounding board (who doesn’t love a good venting session!) and part tips/tricks to actually engage in that self-care you so desperately need both in and out of the classroom. Not only will you walk away with a NEW definition for self-care, but you’ll also learn practical and effective strategies for its continued implementation. This is Session one of a two part presentation. Session one relates to dealing with your own self-care.

Session two in M15 is related to dealing with student self-care.

L17 Improving Speech, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Fluency and Building a Joy for Learning All Through Storytelling

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Mike Lockett Repeat Session - See F05. Fun-Filled session - using stories and story play to demonstrate how storytelling can motivate children to learn.

A variety of strategies will be used to show how storytelling can positively impact student learning across grade levels and for different learning styles.

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CLICK here TO REGISTER NOW online P - Pre-Kindergarten

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION L: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

L18 Reader’s Theatre: Cultural Learning and Literacy Through Drama

L19 Math Mastery Lab: Collaborative Learning in a Workshop Model

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Kristin Capezio

Caroline White Caroline White Dana Hughes

Dana Hughes

Theater is an oft overlooked form of literature in public schools. It is absent from most ELA curriculums and yet is almost always part of the state standardized tests presented to students. Plays help students to understand voice, and can teach students about different cultures, languages, customs and traditions through dialogue. Reader’s Theater is a Dana Hughes research-backed practice for elevating students’ prosody, expression, and inflection.

It is also an important tool for connecting two forms of literature, such as a play and a book, or a play and a short story, for literary analysis. Plays promote social engagement around reading and allow students to wear different identities and voices. They elevate the thinking and examining students bring to text reading--and turn a passive exercise into an active one. Learn about the role of Reader’s Theater in boosting students’ confidence, enhancing prosody and expression, and connecting youth to different languages, dialects, and cultures.

Would you like to improve your math outcomes? Math workshop allows for increased student engagement and cooperative learning opportunities for students at all skill levels. Come learn how to implement Caroline White predictable routines, flexible strategy groups, and take home meaningful resources to help implement math workshop in your classroom!

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Maggy Fedak Repeat Session - See C20.

Last year we presented as “Illuminate your brain: Sensory Tables in Action” but this year we are back, and better than ever! During this session you will learn the importance of sensory play through general information, ideas for sensory play and sensory bins, and hands on activities to engage ages 2-7. You will leave our session excited, and ready to jump back into the classroom with all 5 senses!

Conference confirmations will be emailed & session tickets will be picked up onsite.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION L: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

L21 Rolling into Fact Fluency - Math Games for Operational Fluency

L22 Classroom Management Tips & Ideas SCHAUMBURG EAST P•K•1

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Greg Smedley-Warren

Carrie Brockway

Is classroom management making you crazy? How about some research based strategies, ideas and tips to take the chaos out of classroom management! Learn the power of relationships, consistency and expectations as well as some easy to implement tips and tricks to make your classroom run like a well oiled machine all without any behavior programs, rewards or incentives!

Who knew dice could be used to teach so many concepts at the early primary level.

Come prepared to play with easy to find regular dice and learn games to help teach the following concepts: counting, count on and back, doubles, fact families, make 10, subtraction strategies including count back, part/whole, mental math and more. Games are easy to differentiate to meet the needs of all students, and are perfect for whole class or small groups/center instruction, and home practice. Gameboards and student samples will be shared.

Click HERE to register only for the VIRTUAL CONFERENCE option.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION M: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

M01 Helpful Handwriting Hints

M03 All About SOUND WALLS!

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Marsha McGuire

Holly Ehle

Repeat Session - See E03.

Learning handwriting in kindergarten can be a fun and exciting adventure for your little ones.

However, mastering this skill requires time, patience and effort. As a teacher, you play an important role in guiding your students and making the process engaging and enjoyable.

Let Marsha help you make with tips and ideas on how you can make handwriting practice more fun for your students.

Join Holly to learn all about sound walls! You’ll learn how they are different from traditional word walls, how they can be used to teach the alphabetic principle, how a sound wall serves as an anchor for letter/sound correspondences, and how kids can use them to spell any word (regular or irregular)! You’ll walk away with the knowledge and activity ideas to start using a sound wall in your classroom tomorrow!

M02 Engage on a Teacher’s Wage

M04 Small Group Reading Instruction: Meaning Making and Decoding Text

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Katie Mense

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Repeat Session: See C03. Do you want to create that perfectly engaging lesson, but don’t know how to afford it on a real teacher’s salary? Katie will show you how a trip to the dollar store can make any lesson fun and engaging! Come along on this fun adventure as she shows you the kind of mindset…and budget you need to make magic happen in your classroom!

Melissa Leach How does small group instruction change in line with the science? What do we keep? What do we change? What do we eliminate? How do we differentiate reading instruction for students and meet the needs of ALL learners?

Join us at the conference!

CLICK here TO REGISTER NOW online P - Pre-Kindergarten

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION M: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

M05 Light Up Learning at the Light Table

M08 Storytime STEM

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Kim Jordano Kim Adsit

Jackie Kops Repeat Session - See D05.

Do you have a light table in your classroom and don’t know what to do with it? Are you thinking about getting a light table for your classroom? Come be inspired with tons of play-based, light table setups which integrate literacy, math, science, STEM, and fine motor that your students will love and learn a ton from too! Jackie will also share with you how to make simple, easy DIY manipulatives for the light table and show you supplies you can use at the light table from the dollar store to make learning fun!

Repeat Session: See A07. Could you use some creative STEM lessons to inspire your young learners to create, investigate, and explore the world? You got ‘em! Kim and Kim share their favorite stories and fairy tales as a springboard to STEM. Collect numerous activities that are rich in content, yet easy to implement, AND will inspire all your young scientists and engineers!

M06 Social Emotional Learning in Literacy

M09 Let’s Talk Behavior Management

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Crystal Oswald

Rachelle Sikes

Sometimes the best way to learn about Social Emotional Learning is through books. Join Crystal as she shows you how to integrate SEL into your literacy block through picture books, questioning, and other activities that support the social emotional growth of all students.

How do you manage all these challenging student behaviors? It can be challenging...but it doesn’t have to be! This session outlines strategies to track and manage whole class and individual student behaviors.

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION M: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

M10 Management versus Ownership

M12 Marvelous Math Games

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Rebecca Rael

Nikki Zolotar Grace VanDerKolk

No child wants to feel managed, every child wants to feel included, valued, and like they have a voice. We’ll go over the difference between managing a classroom and gaining ownership of a classroom. We will also talk through strategies and practices that will make functioning in the classroom easier for everyone. The end result? A teacher who can focus on education and students who can focus on learning!

Join us for a session on Math games to play with your class. We will be sharing games that can be differentiated based on student need and can be played multiple ways. These games have been huge successes in our classrooms!

M13 Power of Mentorship EPIPHANY P•K•1•A

M11 Nurturing a Schoolwide Love of Languages

Victor Coleman Discover the keys that will unlock the gateway toward successful relationships through the Power of Mentoring. This presentation combines Dr. Coleman’s dissertation research and his reallife experience of being an at-risk youth, once deemed to be dead or in jail by the age of 21, to a Corporate leader who holds a Ph.D. While transformative learning is the expansion of consciousness through which an individual can reflect about their own feelings, beliefs, assumptions and perspective on their purpose, research has proven that it can be achieved through mentorship. Additionally, it allows the mentor to take a step back while practicing the necessity of openness, trust, and effective communication with the mentee. Through the implementation of authenticity and race neutrality, this presentation will leave you empowered and

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Carly Spina Is your school a multilingual school? The answer for ALL of us is ABSOLUTELY! Because we all serve multilingual learners, we must explore ways to nurture a true LOVE, respect, and appreciation for the languages of the students and families in our communities.

This session will provide participants the chance to explore ways to increase linguistic representation, celebration, and elevation in our spaces (no matter how many languages we speak ourselves!). No matter your role, this session will speak your language!

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A - Administrators

Friday, March 1st - SESSION M: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. ready to develop a VICTORious mentoring program designed to help your participants thrive into an immersive transformative learning experience.

M15 DOUBLE SESSION Self-Care: Supporting Ourselves, Supporting our Students (Part 2 of 2) SERENITY P•K•1•A

Katie Maks Tanya Boyle

M14 Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Engaging Lesson Plans Ready for Me!

In Part 2 of Self-Care, you’ll learn about how stress presents itself in your students. What are the signs to look out for and how can you scaffold your teaching of self-care techniques just as you do for other content areas?

You will learn ways to teach your students about self-care as we walk you through the practical application and evolution of selfcare strategies in two preschool classrooms.

We will share read alouds, visuals and other materials that will help you set your students up with practical and effective strategies for managing their own self-care.toward student self-care.

P•K PROSPERITY

Jill Rafter Suzi MacLeod Are you looking for fresh new ideas to start your school year?

Join us as we share 4 weeks of tried-andtrue Brown Bear lessons perfect for large and small group instruction, table time, art, and centers. Each activity is aligned to Teaching Strategies GOLD objectives and will help you collect meaningful information as your students participate in engaging learning opportunities. You will definitely leave this session with some new twists on this classic book!

M16 Moving Together – Relationship Building Through Musical Games and Dances SCHAUMBURG A/B P•K•1

Carole “Miss Carole” Stephens Repeat Session - See E16. Ask a child what they like about school and in the top answers will be “I see my friends.” How do they make NEW friends? By interacting with them, which takes social/emotional skills AND opportunity!

Musical games and dances provide short, guided interactions to can open the door to friendship. Put on your dancing shoes and kick in your feel-good endorphins!

Conference confirmations will be emailed & session tickets will be picked up onsite.

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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A - Administrators

Friday, March 1st - SESSION M: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

M17 Fall Fun! A Cross-Curricular Themed Unit on Apples

M19 Autism: A Few Things To Know

SCHAUMBURG C P•K•1

SCHAUMBURG F K•1

Scott Zagalak Katie Vautier

Renata Serpico This session describes basics of Autism - breaks down stereotypes and gives a few strategies for K-1 teachers to use in their classrooms for children with Autism.

I will share scientific definitions, classroom strategies, and visual supports that may benefit children with Autism. The takeaway from this presentation is to encourage inclusion and special education supports within the general education classroom.

Get to the “core” of early elementary education with a cross-curricular unit of study on apples! Apples provide authentic, engaging, hands-on learning opportunities in literacy, math, science, and social studies. This session will provide teachers with a customizable, easy-to-implement, cohesive unit of study focused on apples guaranteeing fall fun in every classroom!

M20 The Power of Stonework Play

M18 180 Days of Bliss Strategies to Increase Teacher Job Satisfaction & Enhance Student Learning

SCHAUMBURG G P•K•1

Amy Sussna Klein

SCHAUMBURG D P•K•1•A

With a large variety stones, participants will experience the 5 steps of Stonework Play outlined by Diana Suskind: 1.Gathering 2.Constructing 3.Rendering 4.

Narrating 5. Sharing This will be to encourage creativity, curiosity, documentation and literacy in a multitude of curriculum areas with a material that is free, natural and engaging.

Leslie Varble In today’s classroom teachers are faced with constant disruptions and distractions causing them to lose valuable teaching time. In my session, you will walk away with strategies that will help you to create a classroom of harmony and provide a sense of belonging for all.

Click HERE to register only for the VIRTUAL CONFERENCE option.

P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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Friday, March 1st - SESSION M: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

M21 Rolling into Fact Fluency - Math Games for Operational Fluency

M22 Brain to Belly: Movement and Mindfulness from a Nervous System Lens

SCHAUMBURG H K•1

SCHAUMBURG EAST P•K•1

Lori Triplet

Erin Bracco

Operations including strategies for developing fact fluency with understanding Number and Operations in Base Ten Throughout the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to play each game, learn how to differentiate the activities, and learn how to develop math journal extensions, maximize math talk, and how to use the game activities for assessment purposes.

From the brain to the belly, live the vagal nerves - the main nerves responsible for our parasympathetic nervous system. As a co-regulating species, the condition of our grown up nervous system sets the stage for our classroom climate. Join Erin Bracco as she addresses how movement and mindfulness can be integrated into your classroom. Erin will guide you through strategies that address how movement, mindfulness, & sound boost cognition, produce positive effects on the mind & body, and can be integrated into your scope of practice. Built through a child development and neuroscience lens, you will experience creative ways to engage kids in important stages of emotional learning.

Join us at the conference!

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Conference confirmations will be emailed & session tickets will be picked up onsite.

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P - Pre-Kindergarten

K - Kindergarten

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Please call Illinois State University Conference Services at 309-438-2160 or 800-877-1478 if you have any questions regarding the conference registration.

Sessions Fill Quickly, Register Early!

Registrations can be completed by mail, fax or online.

Illinois State University Conference Services Campus Box 8610 Normal, Il 61790-8610

Registration Deadline for the In-Person Conference is FEBRUARY 12, 2024 Registration Deadline for the Virtual Conference is MARCH 19, 2024 Any changes to how you plan to attend (in-person or virtual) must be submitted by February 1, 2024. No changes will be accepted after that date.

Click HERE to register only for the VIRTUAL CONFERENCE option.

Join us at the conference!

CLICK here TO REGISTER NOW online

In-Person Conference Registration Fees Include: • Morning continental breakfast (each of the two days of the conference) • Three Yummy Coupons with a total value of $15 (each day for Thursday & Friday) that may be used for purchase of your lunch within the hotel restaurants • Access to all featured, concurrent session speakers • Access to the conference exhibitors • Parking • Conference bag sponsored by Kaplan Early Learning • Session Handouts: Download before the Conference at illinoisascd.org.

BREAKFAST 7:00 - 9:30 a.m. | LUNCH 10:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

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Please call Illinois State University Conference Services at 309-438-2160 or 800-877-1478 if you have any questions regarding the conference registration.

2024 Pre-K & Kindergarten In-Person Conference and Virtual Conference Registrations Process • Administrators attend FREE with a team of 4 or more teachers. The registration must come in all together or this will not be honored. This cannot be done online and must be done via the paper registration form.

• Hardcopy registrations must be accompanied by a credit card or signed copy of the purchase order (P.O.). Payment or signed P.O. must be included with mailed registration in order to be considered for registration.

• Complete the In-Person OR Virtual Conference Registration Form on the following pages and mail, email or fax as soon as possible.

• Online registration only accepts credit card payment.

• A “Group Registration” option is available again this year. Those attendees requesting the group rate MUST meet all three conditions below: - Group pricing starts at 3 or more people - Separate form must be used for each person in the group - All group forms MUST be mailed or faxed together with payment

Future Annual Conferences!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

44th Annual - March 5 – 7, 2025 Renaissance Hotel - Schaumburg, IL 45th Annual - March 4 – 6, 2026 Renaissance Hotel - Schaumburg, IL 73

Graduate Credit Available!

Participants at the 43rd Annual IL ASCD Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade Conference can receive graduate credit for their attendance at this event.

Visit the University of St. Francis table located in the hallway near Schaumburg East/West. Additional information can also be found online at stfrancis.edu/real/ experiential. Questions? real@stfrancis.edu or 815-740-3699

Interested in Being a Volunteer?

Please indicate such interest on the in-person conference registration form. Each year, a number of volunteers are needed to collect session tickets, give directions, and help with conference procedures for participants.

• Volunteers must be willing to work one day of the conference (February 29 or March 1, 2024).

• Volunteers will have their total conference registration refunded.

• Volunteers will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

• As a volunteer, every attempt will be made to assign you your first-choice sessions. However, if selected, your session schedule may be altered to fit the needs of the conference. Please do not volunteer if this will become a problem.

NOTE: Participants requesting to be volunteers must submit registration payment which will be refunded if they are selected as a volunteer.

Conference confirmations will be emailed & session tickets will be picked up onsite.

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Pre-K and Kindergarten Conference In-Person Attendee Registration February 28 - March 1, 2024 The registration deadline is February 12, 2024. The deadline to make changes to how you are attending (in-person or virtually) will only be accepted through February 1, 2024. This form is for those wanting to attend in-person on February 28 - March 1, 2024. If you want to attend virtually, complete the virtual form. Cancellation Policy: A full refund less a $25.00 processing fee will be provided for any cancellation requests received prior to February 12, 2024. No refunds will be provided after that date. Substitutions will not be allowed after that date. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to Meg at mdrhoa1@ilstu.edu. A confirmation email will be sent to the participant after registration and payment are received.

First Name___________________________ Last Name___________________________

Select Sessions

Your selections will be entered based on what is available. If the sessions you select are not available, you will need to go to the swap table on-site to select your sessions.

Sessions B and J are keynotes that everyone can attend.

Thursday, February 29

1st Choice

2nd Choice

School Name_______________________________________________________________ School Address_____________________________________________________________ City________________________________________________________________________ State____________________ Zip Code________________ County__________________ IL ASCD #____________________________ IEIN #________________________________ Email_______________________________________________________________________ School Phone_________________________ School Fax____________________________

A: 8:00-9:00 AM

Home Phone_________________________________________________________________

C: 10:45-11:45 AM

Special Accommodations (non-dietary)_________________________________________

D: 12:30-1:30 PM

Would you like to volunteer?

E: 2:15-3:15 PM

Administrator - Buy 4, get 1 free. Select dates:

F: 3:30-4:30 PM

Registration Fees (Per Person)

q

Yes

q

No

q

Thursday

q

Friday

Total

IL ASCD Member

NonMember

Group of 3+ (Per Registrant)

Undergrad Student

Thurs, Feb 29 (only)

$199

$248*

$225

$49

$

K: 10:45-11:45 AM

Fri, March 1 (only)

$199

$248*

$225

$49

$

L: 12:30-1:30 PM

Full Conference (Feb 29 & March 1)

$299

$348*

$325

$79

$

1st Choice

Friday, March 1

2nd Choice

I: 8:00-9:00 AM

M: 2:15-3:15 PM

IL ASCD Annual Membership

Payment Information

$49

$

ADD ON: Wed, Feb 28 Pre-Conference Make & Take Extravaganza with Kim & Kim!

$50

$99

$60

$15

$

ADD ON: Thurs, Feb 29 Teacher Happy Hour

$30

$30

$30

$10

$

Card #______________________________________

ADD ON: Thurs, Feb 29 The Science of Reading

$50

$99

$60

$15

$

Exp Month/Year_____________

Total

Payment or PO MUST accompany registration. q

Check (payable to Illinois State University)

q

PO#____________________________________

q

Mastercard

q

Visa

q

Discover

q

American Express

CVV________

Name on Card_______________________________ Signature___________________________________

$

* Non-member fees include a 1-year membership.

Mail to:

Illinois State University Conference Services Campus Box 8610 Normal, IL 61790-8610

Contact Information

Phone: 309.438.2160 Fax: 309.438.5364 Email: mdrhoa1@ilstu.edu

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Pre-K and Kindergarten Conference Virtual Attendee Registration The deadline to register is March 19, 2024. The deadline to make changes to how you are attending (in-person or virtual) will only be accepted through February 1, 2024. This form is for those wanting to attend virtually beginning on March 29, 2024. If you want to attend in-person, complete the in-person registration form.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund less a $25.00 processing fee will be provided for any cancellation request received prior to February 12, 2024. No refunds will be provided after that date. Substitutions will not be allowed after that date. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to Meg at mdrhoa1@ilstu.edu. A confirmation email will be sent to the participant after registration and payment are received.

First Name_________________________________________________

Last Name_________________________________________________

School Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ School Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ State__________________________________

Zip Code______________________________

IL ASCD #__________________________________________________

IEIN #_____________________________________________________

Email____________________________________________________________________________ School Phone_______________________________________________

County_______________________________ School Fax____________________________

Home Phone________________________________________________

Special Accommodations__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Administrator - Buy 4, get 1 free. Select dates:

q

Thursday

q

Friday

Registration Fees (Per Person)

Virtual Attendance (Feb 29 & March 1)

On-Demand Access

IL ASCD Member

NonMember

Group of 3+ (Per Registrant)

Undergrad Student

$299

$348*

$225

$79

IL ASCD Annual Membership

$49

Total $ $

Total

$

Please view the online 2024 Kindergarten Conference program book for information regarding sessions. The virtual viewing will be available ondemand starting on March 29, 2024. * Non-member fees include a 1-year membership.

Payment Information

Payment or PO MUST accompany registration. q

Check (payable to Illinois State University)

q

Mastercard

q

Visa

q

q Discover

PO#____________________________________________________________________ q

American Express

Card #_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Exp Month/Year______________________________________________

CVV________________________________________________________

Name on Card_________________________________________________

Signature____________________________________________________

Mail to:

Illinois State University Conference Services Campus Box 8610 Normal, IL 61790-8610

Contact Information

Phone: 309.438.2160 Fax: 309.438.5364 Email: mdrhoa1@ilstu.edu

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• Alive Studios • American College of Education • Anderson’s Bookshop • Be-Kind Publishing • Bev Schumacher

www.alivestudiosco.com www.ace.edu www.andersonsbookshop.com www.be-kindpublishing.com learningprops.com/staff-development

• College of Education at Illinois State University • Discovery Toys by Betty Jo Winters • doTERRA essential oils • Dukes Designs & Creations • Epicure by Sue’s Epic Eats • Gloria Koster - Children’s Book Author • Greg Smedley-Warren • Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom • Illinois Early Learning Project • Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy • Illinois MTSS Network • Jim Gill • Kodo Kids • Learning Props

education.illinoisstate.edu/ece-workforce discoverytoys.com my.doterra.com/mimisteph www.dukesdesignscreations.com susansteinert.epicure.com/en-us gloriakoster.com thekindergartensmorgasboard.com www.agintheclassroom.org illinoisearlylearning.org www.imsa.edu ilmtss.niu.edu www.jimgill.com www.kodokids.com www.learningprops.com

• Let’s Dig In • Mary Kay

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Please enjoy browsing products during the Conference from THESE VENDORS

• McGraw Hill • Melissa Leach • Mike Lockett • Miss Carole • National Inventors Hall of Fame • PaperPie • Specific Learning Disability Support Project • Squiggle Squad Handwriting • The Early Learning Scale • The I Feel... Children’s Series • Virco Inc.

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