Upcoming Events

19 20 Upcoming Events 26 27 Teaching Writing in Small Groups with Jennifer Serravallo April 19th | 9:00am - 3:00pm Live Online or Asynchronous Drawing from Jennifer Serravallo’s newly-released Teaching Writing in Small Groups, this session will show you 28 29 how just a few minutes of purposeful, responsive teaching can have a big impact on your students. 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19

All Learning Is Social & Emotional Featuring Dominique Smith

May 2nd | 8:30am - 3:30pm Century Junior High Along with a toolbox of strategies for addressing 33 essential competencies, you’ll find real-life examples highlighting the many opportunities for social and emotional learning within the K–12 academic curriculum.

MORE INFORMATION Step-by-Step Differentiation for Advanced Learners Featuring Lisa Van Gemert

April 28th | 8:30am - 3:30pm NIU - Naperville, Livestreamed, Asynchronous You will learn the practical skills of differentiating in your classroom, as well as all the insider tips and tricks to do it with ease. You’ll save hours of preparation and instructional time while meeting the needs of your high-ability students better than you ever have before.

MORE INFORMATION #FULLYCHARGED: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders Featuring Julie Adams

May 5th | 8:30am - 3:00pm Medinah Shrine Center, Addison Join CEO, Author, Educator of the Year, and Coach, Julie Adams, for a fastpaced, highly engaging workshop that will provide you the WHAT, WHY, and HOW to increase social-emotional and cognitive success across your WHOLE school system.

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29 30 Smekens Literacy Workshops 1 Oct June 1st - August 4th | 8:00am - 3:00pm Virtual - Interactive

First Day to Test Day

June 3 & July 28 6 7 Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades K-2 June 1 & Aug. 3 Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades 3-12 June 2 & Aug. 4 An Introduction to Literacy Stations 8 June 1 & July 26

Strategies for Teaching Small Group Guided Reading

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