Getting Started with The Science of Reading

Tue. July 8, 2025 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am | $30
Online IL, United States

Are you ready to learn more about the science of reading? In this series of professional development, we’ll discuss elements that are critical for understanding the science of reading. Learn about topics like phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency, just to name a few. Your trainer will take you through pedagogical considerations, essential concepts, and screening/assessment tools you can start using to help as you teach and remediate reading. Whether you’ve never been instructed on the science of reading philosophy or are looking for a refresher, we’ve got you covered!

Getting Started with The Science of Reading

Tue. July 15, 2025 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am | $30
Online IL, United States

Are you ready to learn more about the science of reading? In this series of professional development, we’ll discuss elements that are critical for understanding the science of reading. Learn about topics like phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency, just to name a few. Your trainer will take you through pedagogical considerations, essential concepts, and screening/assessment tools you can start using to help as you teach and remediate reading. Whether you’ve never been instructed on the science of reading philosophy or are looking for a refresher, we’ve got you covered!

Getting Started with The Science of Reading

Tue. July 22, 2025 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am | $30
Online IL, United States

Are you ready to learn more about the science of reading? In this series of professional development, we’ll discuss elements that are critical for understanding the science of reading. Learn about topics like phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency, just to name a few. Your trainer will take you through pedagogical considerations, essential concepts, and screening/assessment tools you can start using to help as you teach and remediate reading. Whether you’ve never been instructed on the science of reading philosophy or are looking for a refresher, we’ve got you covered!

Understanding the Device Lifecycle

Wed. July 23, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Online IL, United States

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in facilitating effective teaching and learning. School districts are increasingly relying on digital devices to enhance the educational experience, streamline administrative tasks, and prepare students for a technologically advanced world. From planning and deployment of devices, to asset management, maintenance and device retirement, learn […]

Shades & Security: See Cyber Risk in a New Light

Thu. July 24, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Online IL, United States

Head into the summer with a new pair of designer sunglasses of your choice while having the opportunity to learn about the ever-changing cyber security landscape and what Arctic Wolf, AWS and CDW can do to protect you from future hackers.

A Beginner’s Guide to Canva

Tue. July 29, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Are you new to Canva and ready to try it out? In this virtual session, you will learn how to search for and then create amazing designs in minutes with Canva’s templates and tools.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Reclaim Your Time: Discover Brisk AI

Wed. July 30, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Empower your teaching with Brisk AI! This Zoom session will introduce you to this powerful Chrome extension tool that will help with curriculum, feedback, differentiation, and more right from the apps and websites you already use. Learn how to perform many teaching tasks with ease with Brisk AI.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Learn about the Magic in MagicSchool AI

Thu. July 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us for this virtual workshop exploring MagicSchool, a leading AI platform, that allows educators to save time in creating lesson plans, differentiating instruction, writing assessments, creating IEP goals, communicating, and more.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Using Canva’s Magic Studio

Mon. August 4, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Unleash the power of Canva’s Magic Studio and transform your teaching materials with AI! This workshop dives into Magic Studio’s tools like Magic Write, Design, Edit, and Eraser to help you effortlessly generate creative text, design captivating visuals and enhance images.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Applying Canva in Your Classroom

Tue. August 5, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Are you familiar with the basics of Canva and want to learn more? Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students! This hands-on session will guide you through using Canva’s Presentation tool, the Whiteboard, and Docs for lesson plans and student collaboration.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Edtech Power Hour! AI Tools for Back-to-School

Thu. September 11, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

In this lightning-round session, uncover simple, effective ways to boost your creativity, save time, and support your students using Canva, Brisk, and NotebookLM.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

Elevate Your AI Skills | Special Education Edition

Tue. September 16, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

This workshop is designed for special education teachers seeking to elevate their foundational AI skills. We'll explore advanced prompting and expanded AI toolsets, empowering you to create deeply personalized learning experiences. Master AI's ability to develop data-driven IEP goals, implement progress monitoring, and craft targeted behavior plans. Learn to effectively employ AI for advanced differentiation and tailored accommodations, ensuring every student thrives.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center