Latest Events in South Chicago Heights(July Updated)

Presenter: LaTisha Cole This course is designed to take school leaders on a deep dive into their current MTSS culture and practices. Leaders will learn how to analyze specific data that will help them determine the current health of their MTSS culture. This workshop will strengthen educational leaders' ability to identify gaps within MTSS structures and workflows that impact MTSS culture. Once the current MTSS culture health status is determined, leaders will learn how to plan for and implement processes and protocols that will maintain a consistently healthy and thriving MTSS culture. This course encourages leaders to establish and memorialize healthy traditions that will enhance their MTSS culture; empowers and equips them to make data-driven decisions that create and or enhance the MTSS culture on their campus(es); and meet the needs of the entire school community by having a strong MTSS Culture. Refunds will be issued only to participants who contact SCISC five (5) business days before the start date of the program, or if the program is canceled. This event will be held at South Cook Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

Presenter: Dr. Lisa Harrod This workshop will draw on leadership lessons from the popular show Ted Lasso. While many of the lessons come from quotes and experiences, it does not focus on the need to have viewed the program. The facilitator will use these lessons to show how visibility, vulnerability, and belief in the power of an organization can yield high results in achievement, climate, and culture. Since the pandemic, district administrative roundtable discussions have focused on the need to care for our educators and support staff in the areas of health and wellness, while creating stronger teams at their best for the students we serve. Engaging in difficult conversations meant to create a growth mindset and invite change will also be discussed. This academy takes that feedback into account while embedding true leadership lessons that can be shared with staff and strategies for implementation immediately. This academy will focus on strategies for staff members, administration, and the students we serve. Let's have some fun along the way! This will be unlike any academy you have ever attended. You will leave feeling motivated and remembering why we work so hard to do what we do! Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Doyle Dates: June 16th & 17th, 2025 from 8:30 AM -3:30 PM Recently, the Illinois Performance Evaluation Advisory Council (PEAC) selected the School Leader Evaluation Plan as the state’s new default principal and assistant principal evaluation plan beginning July 1, 2024. Developed by the Illinois Principals Association in collaboration with 13 other state principals’ associations from across the United States, the School Leader Evaluation Plan (based on the School Leader Paradigm) was developed to assist school districts with the implementation of a school leader evaluation system that is relevant and useful. The plan, which meets all Illinois principal evaluation statutory requirements, is designed to help school districts understand the importance of evaluations done properly, the critical role a leader’s supervisor plays in the evaluation process, and a roadmap for conducting the evaluation process well. REGISTRATION INCLUDES A PHYSICAL COPY OF SCHOOL LEADER EVALUATION PLAN The current 2-day training (AA #2000) will be discontinued as of June 30, 2024. Beginning July 1, 2024, there will be a 2-day, in-person training to satisfy the requirements for those seeking the Initial Principal Evaluator designation. (AA #4050). Individuals needing the Principal Evaluator Re-training will also complete the same 2-day training (AA #4050) which will replace former retraining courses AA #1865 and AA #3000. Refunds will be issued only to participants who contact SCISC five (5) business days before the start date of the program, or if the program is canceled. Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

Presenter: Denise Bettenhausen Session dates are the following: 06/23/2025 - 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 06/30/2025 - 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ***Both sessions are mandatory*** You will not be permitted into the session if you are more than 15 minutes late. This two-day academy is designed for individuals who are seeking initial training qualification for teacher evaluation. This academy aligns with competencies for Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). The pre-work must be completed before the first session begins. The pre-work assignments will be sent electronically 7 to 10 days before the session begins. If the pre-work is not complete before the first session you will not be allowed to attend. An exam will be administered on the second session. A passing of the exam is required in order to receive Administrative Academy Credit and the certification to evaluate teachers. Refunds will be issued only to participants who contact SCISC five (5) business days before the start date of the program, or if the program is canceled. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT SOUTH COOK Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Doyle Dates: April 30th & May 2nd, 2025 from 8:30AM-3:30PM Recently, the Illinois Performance Evaluation Advisory Council (PEAC) selected the School Leader Evaluation Plan as the state’s new default principal and assistant principal evaluation plan beginning July 1, 2024. Developed by the Illinois Principals Association in collaboration with 13 other state principals’ associations from across the United States, the School Leader Evaluation Plan (based on the School Leader Paradigm) was developed to assist school districts with the implementation of a school leader evaluation system that is relevant and useful. The plan, which meets all Illinois principal evaluation statutory requirements, is designed to help school districts understand the importance of evaluations done properly, the critical role a leader’s supervisor plays in the evaluation process, and a roadmap for conducting the evaluation process well. REGISTRATION INCLUDES A PHYSICAL COPY OF SCHOOL LEADER EVALUATION PLAN The current 2-day training (AA #2000) will be discontinued as of June 30, 2024. Beginning July 1, 2024, there will be a 2-day, in-person training to satisfy the requirements for those seeking the Initial Principal Evaluator designation. (AA #4050). Individuals needing the Principal Evaluator Re-training will also complete the same 2-day training (AA #4050) which will replace former retraining courses AA #1865 and AA #3000. Refunds will be issued only to participants who contact SCISC five (5) business days before the start date of the program, or if the program is canceled. Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

House Music Aqua Class is the ultimate pool party workout you've been waiting for! Join us at Chicago Heights Park District for a high-energy aqua fitness class set to the hottest house music beats. Get ready to dance, splash, and sweat your way to a toned body while having a blast with friends. No experience necessary – just come ready to move and groove in the water! Don't miss out on this unique fitness experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and energized. See you there! Information Source: Siddiqu Muhammad | eventbrite

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Presenter: Denise Bettenhausen Participants will learn how to: 1. Use assessments and measurement models identified by the joint committee in determining the student growth attributable to individual teachers/principals and understand how different types of assessments are used for measuring growth; 2. Use data from the evaluation rubric, other evidence collected, and best practices relative to evaluating student growth to link teacher/principal and school-level professional development plans to evaluation results; 3. Create, in collaboration with teachers/principals, supportive, targeted professional development plans that consider past results, contribute to professional growth, and assist teachers/principals in aligning professional development and goal-setting to school improvement goals; and 4. Communicate evaluation outcomes and findings in constructive and supportive ways that enable teachers/principals to set goals and improve practice. Participants will be required to participate in a pre-session webinar that will review Part 50 Administrative Rules as they relate to student growth. Event Credit: 6 hrs THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

Presenter: John Hackett Today's world is marked with unprecedented uncertainty, challenges, and disruption. In the 1990s, The U.S. Army War College developed the term V.U.C.A. to describe these situations as challenges to modern military operations. V.U.C.A. describes situations marked with Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. The acronym may have been developed for military situations but is undoubtedly applicable to world situations challenging leaders today. All Leaders of any organization live and lead in a V.U.C.A. world today. The actual content of leadership is constant and crucial; however, the context of leading in a V.U.C.A. world requires that school leaders enhance or develop different leadership skills to best serve those they lead. The purpose of this Administrator's Academy is to introduce school leaders to a new leadership skill to navigate a V.U.C.A. world. This Academy will provide the participants with useful, practical information and skills to enhance their leadership as a coach. This Academy will focus on how practical communication, coaching skills, and reflection can be a guide to navigating a V.U.C.A. world. Participants will complete pre-session work, including reviewing relevant articles on leading in a V.U.C.A. world and coaching as a leadership skill, an introductory online survey, and the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment from the Table Group (Thetablegroup.com). The Assessment Report from the Six Types of Working Genius and reflections on articles will be brought to class for discussion, collaboration, and skills practice. This Academy will address a V.U.C.A. environment and how it affects leadership. An activity-based introduction to communication and coaching skills and reflection will be used to demonstrate how to transform a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous(V.U.C.A.) environment into a V.U.C.A. Prime environment marked by Vision, Understanding, Clarity, and Adaptability. Refunds will be issued only to participants who contact SCISC five (5) business days before the start date of the program, or if the program is canceled. THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT SOUTH COOK. Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

Presenter: Dr. Robert Madonia In this academy administrator will learn how to establish and enhance good school climate and culture. The development of stakeholder/leader relationships will be studied. Administrator’s roles will be defined and participants will practice and be prepared to implement important strategies. Participants’ climate/culture as it relates to academies will be pre and post assessed modeling the improvement they can expect in the field. Upon the conclusion of the academy all administrators will leave with excitement and drive to deliver the model effectively. Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Doyle DO YOU WANT TO FOCUS ON SOMETHING DIFFERENT THAN DOMAINS 2 AND 3? THEN THIS IS THE RETRAINING COURSE FOR YOU! This course focuses on Domains 1 and 4 of the Danielson 2013 Framework and is intended for those administrators who have successfully completed the Initial Teacher Evaluation required by ISBE. Administrators who evaluate teachers must demonstrate a high rate of inter-rater reliability and communicate evaluation outcomes in constructive and supportive ways. They must also recognize and control for bias when conducting evaluations and determining results. Participants will record data from a pre-conference, align data to the Danielson Framework (Domain 1), collaboratively determine ratings, observe post-conferences, evaluate teacher evidence, and align to the Danielson Framework (Domain 4). Emphasis is placed on meaningful pre- and post-conferences with teachers that ultimately result in improved instruction and practices. Participants will also be expected to demonstrate a high degree of inter-rater reliability when they determine a final rating based on the evidence gathered for Domains 1 and 4. Credit: 6 AA Refunds will be issued only to participants who contact SCISC five (5) business days before the start date of the program, or if the program is canceled. The chart above is for retraining requirements. Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

Presenter: Dr. PJ Caposey In this leadership development course, participants will evaluate their current processes to increase self-awareness regarding their vision and management style and deepen their understanding of their own behavioral tendencies; differentiate and analyze the different types of professional coaching and how each can improve school culture and performance; evaluate the difference between supervision and coaching to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each as they relate to their personal development and the growth of those they serve; develop a deeper understanding of personal blind spots and use of personality and behavioral assessment tools to increase self-awareness; and design and implement personal practices that allow for increased self-awareness to ultimately better coach those they serve. Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

Presenter: Dr. PJ Caposey In this AA, you will learn about High Leverage Practices (HLPs) and the significance of the instructional practices for Special Educators, while aligning them to the Danielson Model for teacher evaluations. This Administrator's Academy will teach you something new and you will walk away with resources to change the culture of evaluations within your school. As a result of attending the course, participants will be able to: (1) Accurately gauge the culture of their building regarding formal and informal observation and evaluation. (2) Analyze what elements of the evaluation process are actually being leveraged to improve teacher performance and school culture and how to leverage those protocols. (3) Develop a plan for observations that best supports continued teacher growth and maximizes administrator return on investment for the time they spend within the process. (4) Facilitate teachers creating a personal plan for professional growth based on locally defined proficient practice. (5) Lead professional development for their staff helping teachers understand what is locally defined as proficient and distinguished professional practice. Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

House Music Aqua Class is the ultimate pool party workout you've been waiting for! Join us at Chicago Heights Park District for a high-energy aqua fitness class set to the hottest house music beats. Get ready to dance, splash, and sweat your way to a toned body while having a blast with friends. No experience necessary – just come ready to move and groove in the water! Don't miss out on this unique fitness experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and energized. See you there! Information Source: Siddiqu Muhammad | eventbrite

Presenter: Dr. Robert Madonia This Administrators' Academy course gives essential legal information as it applies to the instructional program, religion in public schools and student rights and shows how these areas articulate with teacher liability. A special component of the academy will be addressing the rights, employment, retention, and dismissal of teachers. Time will be devoted to how administrators can proactively take steps to avoid legal pitfalls in their roles. Role-playing “court in action” will help to master the concepts of the academy and make it enjoyable for participants. The dissemination component will have everyone develop a legal plan that can be used in his or her district. Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite

Presenter: Dr. Robert Madonia This is for everyone who wants public relations success. This academy will cover essential skills and strategies needed to build relationships and partnerships with stakeholders both in the district and in the community. The program will include communication style development, refinement of the oral and written word, dealing with the media and networking. Self-assessment of the participant’s existing communication style will be a springboard into the development of a plan for improvement. Referendum strategies will be discussed that interface with the skills being taught. At the end of the program participants will develop a public relations, communications and referendum plan. Information Source: South Cook Intermediate Service Center | eventbrite