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DESCRIPTION:Join Family Matters and the IESE Network to gain practical tool
 s\, implementation strategies\, and systems-level knowledge to support stu
 dents in achieving meaningful outcomes in employment\, education\, and ind
 ependent living. <br><br>Earn 1.0 PDH<br><br>Register on the Family Matte
 rs webpage <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/
 webinar/register/WN_4HezUxxjR6OcreTlS34teg%23/registration&amp\;sa=D&amp\;
 source=calendar&amp\;ust=1776114830527818&amp\;usg=AOvVaw0_psa3auBQcRm5IVl
 5ERr7" target="_blank"><u><u><u><u>HERE</u></u></u></u></a><br>Learn more 
 about Family Matters <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fmptic.
 org/welcome.html&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=1776114830527818&
 amp\;usg=AOvVaw0oMC6qkIy-PQG9z2Bc0WWh" target="_blank"><u><u><u><u>HERE</u
 ></u></u></u></a><br><br>Full Learning Series Schedule:<br>April 30\, 2026
  Student Centered Transition Planning<br>May 28\, 2026 Know Your Key Commu
 nity Partners for Effective Transition Planning<br>June 25\, 2026 Building
  Social Networks to Improve Postsecondary Outcomes<br>July 30\, 2026 Under
 standing Employment Supports for Youths with Disabilities<br>August 27\, 2
 026 Opening Doors: Students-Centered Postsecondary Education Pathways for 
 All Learners<br>September 24\, 2026 Building Self-Determination Through Se
 lf-Directed IEPs: Practical Tools for Implementation
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:FMPTIC Learning Series: Opening Doors: Students-Centered Postsecond
 ary Education Pathways for All Learners
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DESCRIPTION:<p>Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed ins
 truction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have ac
 cess to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progre
 ss towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the Americ
 an Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series o
 f virtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educator
 s\, instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the c
 onnection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore
  six high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve ou
 tcomes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-re
 lated needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these pra
 ctices to deliver accessible general education instruction and individuali
 zed SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Partic
 ipants will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure in
 struction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs
 .  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demons
 trations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into clas
 sroom instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementatio
 n strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educator
 s translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that 
 promote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leav
 e with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports i
 mproved outcomes for students with disabilities.</p><p><a href="https://re
 g.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0014-0031-d14a3906076d4682a8d2
 cb17c0b10797" target="_blank">REGISTER</a></p><p><a href="https://canva.li
 nk/p1unoa0vxmgwn4x">EVENT FLYER</a></p>
LOCATION:ZOOM
SUMMARY:SDI SERIES KICKOFF FOR ALL GRADES
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DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:00PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
 ia ZOOM</p><p><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.00 PD Hours</p><p><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a hr
 ef="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank"><u>info@iesenetwork.org</
 u></a></u></p><p><b><u><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_p
 age.aspx?ek=0014-0031-89c83aaa222c4371a0204b54582deea6" target="_blank"><u
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 3"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p><b>DESCRIPTION</b
 ></p><p>Begin the school year by implementing High-Leverage Practices (HLP
 s). Gain confidence through organization\, systems development\, and colla
 boative processes. Learn to set expectations\, stay consistent\, and set a
  work-life balance. Receive strategies and resources that support both a s
 trong start and consistent implementation all year. <b></b></p><p><b>LEAR
 NING OUTCOMES</b></p><li>Evaluate and improve organizational systems to be
 tter meet classroom needs.</li><li>Analyze and refine current classroom ma
 nagement practices.</li><p></p><li>Apply effective collaboration strategie
 s with educators\, paraprofessionals\, and families.</li>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:   VIRTUAL MENTORING: Kickstart the School Year with High-Leverage 
 Practices (HLPs)
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DESCRIPTION:Elevate your leadership in special education with the IESE Netw
 ork&#39\;s Developing Special Education Leaders Series. Each month\, disco
 ver practical strategies\, expert insights\, and proven approaches to stre
 ngthen systems\, empower leaders\, and improve outcomes for students with 
 exceptional needs.<br><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.le
 arningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3D0014-0031-7027ca8601494cf1b42e60
 c7d1b67a5e&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=1787517994034857&amp\;u
 sg=AOvVaw0mrgaOfYmRfVAvVItI9zzw" target="_blank">Register </a>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:DEVELOPING SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADERS SERIES: COFFE & COLLABORATION-
 THE ADMINSTRATOR'S ROLE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
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DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
 ia ZOOM</p><p><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</p><p><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a hre
 f="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></
 u></p><p><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=00
 14-0031-ade55c5183f14cbb943472ee445ca96f" target="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</
 u></b></a></p><p><b>DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>Designed specifically for eleme
 ntary educators\, this six-session professional learning series explores e
 vidence-based instructional practices that support high-quality mathematic
 s instruction for all learners. Aligned with the Illinois Numeracy Plan an
 d the Illinois Dyscalculia Handbook\, participants will deepen their under
 standing of effective Tier 1 instruction\, assessment\, conceptual underst
 anding\, procedural fluency\, adaptive reasoning and problem solving\, stu
 dent discourse\, and evidence-based strategies that improve mathematical o
 utcomes. Each one-hour session provides practical\, classroom-ready tools 
 to strengthen instruction\, increase student engagement\, and support the 
 success of every learner in the elementary mathematics classroom. </p><br
 ><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:ELEMENTARY MATH STRATEGIES: Building Strong Math Foundations: Evide
 nce-Based Instruction for Every Learner
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DTEND:20260914T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><br></p><p><b>Description:</b></p><p>This session focuses on
  organization systems\, instructional planning\, compliance management\, a
 nd data tracking to effectively support diverse student needs. Participant
 s will receive editable resources to implement and/or embed in their own s
 ystems. </p><p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM<br><b>LOCATION</b>: Online vi
 a ZOOM<br><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours<br><b>CONTACT</b>: <a href="mailto
 :info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank"><u><u><u><u><u>info@iesenetwork.org
 </u></u></u></u></u></a><br><br><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http
 s://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3D0014-0031-9c5741444d81
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 308&amp\;usg=AOvVaw0BQZrLNJ_ba3AhurFAgzDM" target="_blank"><u>Register Her
 e</u></a><br><br></p>
LOCATION:Via Zoom
SUMMARY: IEP LEARNING SERIES: Organized Case Management & Effective Schedul
 ing
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DTSTART:20260915T180000
DTEND:20260915T200000
DESCRIPTION:<p>Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed ins
 truction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have ac
 cess to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progre
 ss towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the Americ
 an Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series o
 f virtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educator
 s\, instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the c
 onnection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore
  six high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve ou
 tcomes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-re
 lated needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these pra
 ctices to deliver accessible general education instruction and individuali
 zed SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Partic
 ipants will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure in
 struction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs
 .  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demons
 trations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into clas
 sroom instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementatio
 n strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educator
 s translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that 
 promote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leav
 e with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports i
 mproved outcomes for students with disabilities.</p><p><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3
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 _blank">REGISTRATION </a></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=htt
 ps://canva.link/fxvcqgnuguah3vx&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=17
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LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Elementary Series
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DTSTART:20260916T160000
DTEND:20260916T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u>info@iesenetwork.org</u></p><p dir="ltr"
 ><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0014-0031-
 617bf3d1324c4255a7505d0a929dff26"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="lt
 r"><a href="https://canva.link/7ao7j4yxni673ge"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYE
 R</u></b><u> </u></a></p><br><b>Description:</b><br>This session is design
 ed to strengthen elementary teachers' understanding of effective phonics i
 nstruction and its role in developing proficient readers. Participants wil
 l explore the essential components of systematic and explicit phonics inst
 ruction\, examine evidence-based instructional practices\, and learn strat
 egies for teaching letter-sound relationships\, decoding\, encoding\, and 
 word recognition. The session will also highlight ways to differentiate in
 struction to meet the diverse needs of learners and incorporate engaging\,
  hands-on activities that promote student success. Teachers will leave wit
 h practical tools\, instructional strategies\, and classroom-ready resourc
 es to support strong foundational literacy skills and improve reading outc
 omes for all students.<b></b><br><b>Learning Outcomes:</b><li>Explain the 
 role of systematic and explicit phonics instruction in developing foundati
 onal literacy skills.</li><li>Identify the essential components of effecti
 ve phonics instruction\, including letter-sound relationships\, decoding\,
  encoding\, and word recognition.</li><li>Apply evidence-based instruction
 al strategies to support students' phonics development during whole-group\
 , small-group\, and intervention instruction.</li><li>Differentiate phonic
 s instruction to address the diverse learning needs of students while main
 taining high expectations for all learners.</li><li>Incorporate engaging\,
  research-based activities and routines that strengthen students' phonics 
 skills and reading proficiency.</li><li>Select and implement classroom-rea
 dy resources and instructional practices that align with best practices in
  foundational literacy instruction.</li>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Elementary Literacy Series: Building Strong Readers: Effective Phon
 ics Instruction in the Elementary Classroom
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DTSTART:20260917T180000
DTEND:20260917T200000
DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><a href="https://www.go
 ogle.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3D001
 4-0031-e3f35772799540e29aad57761f29af86&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp
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LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Secondary Series
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DESCRIPTION:Join IESE Network &amp\; ROE#47 for the 5th Annual Special Educ
 ation Summit.<br>This is a FREE event that includes lunch. <br><br>Where:
  Sauk Valley Community College<br>              173 IL-2\, Dixon IL
  61021<br><br>When: 8:30 AM -3:00 PM - Registration from 8:00-8:30 AM<br><
 a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/ev
 ent_page.aspx?ek%3D0014-0031-df23c4e5cad04f439532c34e887c3705&amp\;sa=D&am
 p\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=1784058390228084&amp\;usg=AOvVaw05-4fZvQOnNNy9
 h47a8AFQ" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a><br><br>Our fifth annual summit
  is specifically designed to meet the needs of special educators as we lau
 nch the 2026-2027 school year. The Summit promises to provide special educ
 ation professionals opportunities to come together to learn\, share\, grow
 \, and connect. Summit activities will include a keynote from Tara Soesbe.
  Tara is the founder of Limitless Human Co.\, educator\, author\, disabili
 ty advocate\, and proud sibling of a brother with Down syndrome. With more
  than 20 years experience in education\, Tara combines powerful storytelli
 ng\, practical strategies\, and authentic connection to inspire audiences 
 to lead with purpose\, strengthen relationships\, and create cultures wher
 e everyone feels seen\, valued\, and empowered to shine...just the way the
 y are!<b> </b>
LOCATION:Sauk Valley Community College\, 173 IL-2\, Dixon\, IL 61021\, USA
SUMMARY:5th Annual Special Education Summit
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DTSTART:20260922T160000
DTEND:20260922T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM<br><b>LOCATION</b>: Online via 
 ZOOM<br><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours<br><b>CONTACT</b>: <a href="mailto:in
 fo@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank"><u><u><u>info@iesenetwork.org</u></u><
 /u></a><br><br><b><u><u><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_
 page.aspx?ek=0014-0031-1c81ecc8aa664f6d96d4f5d387de7e9a" target="_blank">R
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 zwl2oyv99" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</a></u></b></u></p><p>Eve
 ry learner is unique and effective instruction begins by planning for that
  variability rather than designing for an "average" student. This session 
 explores the foundations of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)\, includin
 g the neuroscience behind the framework and the shift from retrofitting ac
 commodations to proactively designing accessible learning experiences. Par
 ticipants will examine common misconceptions about UDL\, explore the diffe
 rence between equality and equity\, and begin recognizing how intentional 
 instructional design benefits every learner.</p><p>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</p><
 li>Explain the purpose and research behind Universal Design for Learning (
 UDL).</li><li>Describe learner variability and why designing for the "aver
 age" learner creates barriers.</li><li>Differentiate learning goals from t
 he methods used to achieve them.</li><li>Identify the three UDL principles
  and their connection to how the brain learns.</li><li>Reflect on current 
 instructional practices to identify opportunities for greater flexibility 
 and accessibility.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Learning Series: Designing for 
 Learner Variability 
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DTSTART:20260923T160000
DTEND:20260923T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 >DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>This session is designed to deepen educators’ un
 derstanding of the ongoing need for explicit literacy instruction beyond t
 he primary grades. Participants will explore research-based practices for 
 strengthening functional literacy skills in upper elementary and secondary
  learners\, including word recognition\, fluency\, vocabulary\, comprehens
 ion\, and written communication. The session will examine how gaps in foun
 dational literacy skills can impact students’ access to grade-level cont
 ent\, independence\, and participation across academic and real-world sett
 ings. Educators will explore practical strategies for identifying students
 ’ literacy needs\, embedding targeted instruction within content areas\,
  and providing meaningful opportunities for students to apply literacy ski
 lls in authentic contexts. Participants will leave with practical strategi
 es\, instructional routines\, and classroom-ready resources to support stu
 dents in becoming more confident\, capable\, and independent readers and c
 ommunicators.<b></b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b></p><li>Explain the im
 portance of explicit literacy instruction for older struggling learners.</
 li><li>Identify literacy skills that support access to grade-level content
 .</li><li>Use assessment data to determine instructional priorities.</li><
 li>Implement evidence-based strategies for reading and writing across cont
 ent areas.</li><p></p><li>Apply classroom-ready routines and resources to 
 build confidence\, independence\, and literacy skills.</li><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:UPPER ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY LITERACY LEARNING SERIES: Strengthenin
 g Functional Literacy Skills: Supporting Readers Beyond the Elementary Yea
 rs
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DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
 ia ZOOM</p><p><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</p><p><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a hre
 f="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></
 u></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.
 com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3D0014-0031-49ffbe91095f4ca3a5698af8bbede50d&am
 p\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=1784745105373118&amp\;usg=AOvVaw1YS3
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 SCRIPTION</b>:</p><p>This six-part professional learning series is designe
 d specifically for secondary mathematics educators (Grades 6–12) and ali
 gns with the Illinois Numeracy Plan and the Illinois Dyscalculia Handbook.
  Each one-hour session blends current research with practical classroom st
 rategies to strengthen Tier 1 mathematics instruction\, increase student e
 ngagement\, and improve outcomes for all learners\, including students wit
 h mathematics disabilities. The learning sequence intentionally progresses
  from evidence-based instruction to assessment\, conceptual understanding\
 , procedural fluency\, adaptive reasoning and problem solving\, and studen
 t discourse\, providing a cohesive framework for effective secondary mathe
 matics teaching<b>.</b></p><br><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SECONDARY MATH STRATEGIES: Elevating Mathematics Instruction: Evide
 nce-Based Practices for Every Secondary Learner
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DTSTART:20260924T163000
DTEND:20260924T173000
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Matters and the IESE Network to gain practical tool
 s\, implementation strategies\, and systems-level knowledge to support stu
 dents in achieving meaningful outcomes in employment\, education\, and ind
 ependent living. <br><br>Earn 1.0 PDH<br><br>Register on the Family Matte
 rs webpage <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/
 webinar/register/WN_4HezUxxjR6OcreTlS34teg%23/registration&amp\;sa=D&amp\;
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 IWj-R" target="_blank"><u><u><u><u><u>HERE</u></u></u></u></u></a><br>Lear
 n more about Family Matters <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://
 fmptic.org/welcome.html&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=1776114926
 726932&amp\;usg=AOvVaw2HIZsyX1vGCIdE_RSidDvv" target="_blank"><u><u><u><u>
 <u>HERE</u></u></u></u></u></a><br><br>Full Learning Series Schedule:<br>A
 pril 30\, 2026 Student Centered Transition Planning<br>May 28\, 2026 Know 
 Your Key Community Partners for Effective Transition Planning<br>June 25\,
  2026 Building Social Networks to Improve Postsecondary Outcomes<br>July 3
 0\, 2026 Understanding Employment Supports for Youths with Disabilities<br
 >August 27\, 2026 Opening Doors: Students-Centered Postsecondary Education
  Pathways for All Learners<br>September 24\, 2026 Building Self-Determinat
 ion Through Self-Directed IEPs: Practical Tools for Implementation
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:FMPTIC Learning Series: Building Self-Determination Through Self-Di
 rected IEPs: Practical Tools for Implementation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20260928T160000
DTEND:20260928T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
 ia ZOOM</p><p><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</p><p><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a hre
 f="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></
 u></p><p><b><u><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx
 ?ek=0014-0031-b8f3c43295ec4a678f74d978ec67bb7e" target="_blank">REGISTER</
 a></u></b></p><p><b><u><a href="https://canva.link/4c429vowr7lwf2x" target
 ="_blank">DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</a></u></b><u> </u></p><p>This session gui
 des special educators and case managers through the essential components o
 f crafting meaningful and compliant Present Levels of Academic\, Developme
 ntal\, and Functional Performance section. Participants will examine how t
 o integrate student strengths\, parent concerns\, health information\, eva
 luation data\, and the effect of the disability into a comprehensive narra
 tive. With a focus on clarity\, alignment\, and student-centered planning\
 , this session provides tools and examples to help educators connect all c
 omponents and "tie it all together" for strong IEP development.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:   IEP LEARNING SERIES: Writing a Strong and Meaningful Present Lev
 els Section
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20260930T160000
DTEND:20260930T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u><a href="
 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page
 .aspx?ek%3D0014-0031-b3744e5cb19a4ec28f62cb95913aed98&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784136888264132&amp\;usg=AOvVaw0rMregWb7MxxLDY2SsHrpK
 " target="_blank">REGISTER</a></u></b></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/kr7m3ig4p827pt9&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
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 ir="ltr"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></p><br>In this professional learning session\,
  participants will be equipped with practical\, evidence-based strategies 
 to effectively respond to and support students during a crisis. Educators 
 will explore common causes of behavioral escalation\, learn to recognize e
 arly warning signs\, and engage in discussion around de-escalation techniq
 ues that promote safety\, connection\, and emotional regulation.<br><b>LEA
 RNING OUTCOMES:</b><br><li>Identify early signs of behavioral escalation.<
 /li><li>Apply effective de-escalation strategies.</li><li>Respond to crise
 s using safe\, structured\, and evidence-based interventions.</li><li>Fost
 er a supportive and emotionally safe learning environment.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:BEHAVIOR LEARNING SERIES: De-escalation Strategies and Managing Cri
 sis
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:95969c2c-b55d-4bae-8064-8d6e925e2bf9
DTSTART:20261013T160000
DTEND:20261013T170000
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:00PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.00 PD Hours</
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 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u><a href="
 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page
 .aspx?ek%3D0014-0031-099beb1cb4924b998c80eb0f05257114&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784141848161871&amp\;usg=AOvVaw22EVK4La3fQ3jLLz7RPYv4
 " target="_blank">REGISTER</a></u></b></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/xrm6ahuuwfmazx3&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784141848161871&amp\;usg=AOvVaw1KuiB7QBxtV-yEHBBzBZwm
 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p><
 b>DESCRIPTION</b></p><p>The ability to pivot instruction based on evidence
  is essential for student growth. This session is designed to move educato
 rs beyond simply collecting scores to mastering the art of &quot\;instruct
 ional agility.&quot\; Participants will learn to synthesize multiple data 
 points to form a comprehensive view of student needs and apply systematic 
 design principles to ensure every lesson is anchored in measurable success
 .<b></b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES</b></p><li>Analyze assessment data to 
 identify student learning gaps.</li><li>Make immediate instructional adjus
 tments based on evidence of learning.</li><li>Develop an action plan that 
 includes ongoing data collection and instructional response.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL MENTORING: Data-Driven Planning and Adjustments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:f41c2dd4-34ab-45b8-828e-01f2687f85b4
DTSTART:20261015T160000
DTEND:20261015T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 "https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0014-0031-fca02f681
 bef4d0da748c1f9762284fa" target="_blank">Registration</a><br><b>DESCRIPTIO
 N:</b><br><p>Designed specifically for elementary educators\, this six-ses
 sion professional learning series explores evidence-based instructional pr
 actices that support high-quality mathematics instruction for all learners
 . Aligned with the Illinois Numeracy Plan and the Illinois Dyscalculia Han
 dbook\, participants will deepen their understanding of effective Tier 1 i
 nstruction\, assessment\, conceptual understanding\, procedural fluency\, 
 adaptive reasoning and problem solving\, student discourse\, and evidence-
 based strategies that improve mathematical outcomes. Each one-hour session
  provides practical\, classroom-ready tools to strengthen instruction\, in
 crease student engagement\, and support the success of every learner in th
 e elementary mathematics classroom. </p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:ELEMENTARY MATH STRATEGIES: Looking Beyond the Score: Using Assessm
 ent to Understand Student Thinking
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:98892ba8-37e0-4f00-94cd-e17e32fb3ade
DTSTART:20261019T160000
DTEND:20261019T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
 ia ZOOM</p><p><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</p><p><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a hre
 f="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></
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 ningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0014-0031-b570d00587c54742909e129d38
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 ides participants on how to break down standards into specific skills to t
 arget in students' IEP goals and how to use present level data for selecti
 ng goals on which to focus. SMART goal components and strategies to guide 
 you in developing measurable annual goals will be covered. Resources to he
 lp unpack standards will be provided to assist in future goal writing as w
 ell as time dedicated to collaborative discussions\, application\, and que
 stions.</p><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:IEP LEARNING SERIES: IEP LEARNING SERIES: Writing SMART Academic\, 
 Functional\, & Behavior Goals
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20261020T180000
DTEND:20261020T200000
DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><br><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3
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LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Elementary Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20261021T160000
DTEND:20261021T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
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 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784477513064046&amp\;usg=AOvVaw1SfhcaMgzkC7GiSJou4Wn_
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 b>Description:</b><br>This session is designed to deepen elementary teache
 rs&#39\; understanding of the critical role oral language and vocabulary p
 lay in literacy development and reading comprehension. Participants will e
 xplore research-based strategies for intentionally building students&#39\;
  listening\, speaking\, and academic language skills while expanding vocab
 ulary through meaningful\, language-rich instruction. The session will exa
 mine effective practices for integrating oral language opportunities acros
 s content areas\, fostering rich classroom discussions\, and supporting di
 verse learners through explicit vocabulary instruction. Teachers will leav
 e with practical strategies\, engaging instructional routines\, and classr
 oom-ready resources to strengthen students&#39\; oral language\, vocabular
 y knowledge\, and overall literacy achievement.<b></b><br><b>Learning Outc
 omes:</b><br><li>Explain the critical role of oral language and vocabulary
  development in building literacy skills and supporting reading comprehens
 ion.</li><li>Describe the connection between language comprehension and sk
 illed reading through the lens of evidence-based literacy practices.</li><
 li>Identify research-based strategies for explicitly teaching vocabulary a
 nd developing students&#39\; academic language.</li><li>Implement instruct
 ional routines that promote meaningful student talk\, listening\, and clas
 sroom discourse across content areas.</li><li>Apply strategies to intentio
 nally integrate oral language development opportunities into daily instruc
 tion.</li><li>Differentiate oral language and vocabulary instruction to su
 pport the diverse linguistic needs of all learners\, including multilingua
 l learners.</li><li>Select and use classroom-ready resources and practices
  that strengthen students&#39\; vocabulary knowledge\, language comprehens
 ion\, and overall literacy achievement.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:ELEMENTARY LITERACY LEARNING SERIES: Strengthening Literacy Through
  Oral Language and Vocabulary Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:2cffedbd-666b-4eed-928c-9f23f2896bbc
DTSTART:20261022T180000
DTEND:20261022T200000
DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><br><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3
 D0014-0031-014b4883f0604b95a6c549ff24504d63&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar
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 _blank">REGISTER</a><br><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://canv
 a.link/fxvcqgnuguah3vx&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=17858658131
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 a>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Secondary Series
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:8382dfa8-0be0-4835-963f-c1b7f24faf49
DTSTART:20261027T160000
DTEND:20261027T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
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 ><p>DESCRIPTION: </p><p>Learning barriers often exist within the design o
 f instruction rather than within the learner. In this session\, participan
 ts will learn how to identify potential barriers in curriculum\, materials
 \, assessments\, and classroom routines before they impact student success
 . Using the UDL design process\, educators will practice analyzing lessons
  through the learner&#39\;s perspective and redesign instruction to remove
  unnecessary obstacles while preserving rigorous learning goals.</p><p>LEA
 RNING OUTCOMES:</p><li>Identify instructional\, environmental\, and assess
 ment barriers that impact learning.</li><li>Differentiate learner challeng
 es from barriers created by instructional design.</li><li>Analyze lessons 
 to identify barriers before instruction begins.</li><li>Apply the UDL desi
 gn process to reduce barriers while maintaining high expectations.</li><li
 >Develop strategies that provide equitable access for all learners.</li><p
 ></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Learning Series: Seeing Potenti
 al Barriers Before Students Do
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:8e14b32f-5e75-49ea-ba59-5e9af3840581
DTSTART:20261028T160000
DTEND:20261028T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784137287686565&amp\;usg=AOvVaw225lNhih7795zq19VM-1oq
 " target="_blank">REGISTER</a></u></b></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
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 ir="ltr"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></p><p dir="ltr">Why do students engage in chal
 lenging behaviors—and how can we help them develop more appropriate alte
 rnatives? This professional learning session will explore the functions of
  behavior through a practical\, student-centered lens. Educators will lear
 n how to identify the &quot\;why&quot\; behind student behavior using obse
 rvation and data\, and how to design effective replacement behaviors that 
 serve the same function in a more appropriate and constructive way.<b></b>
 </p><p><b>By the end of this session\, participants will be able to:</b></
 p><p>Identify the common functions of student behavior using observation a
 nd data.<br><br>Analyze the underlying reasons behind challenging behavior
 s in a student-centered context.<br><br>Design effective replacement behav
 iors that serve the same function as the original behavior.<br><br>Apply s
 trategies to teach and reinforce appropriate\, constructive alternatives t
 o problem behaviors.<b></b></p><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:BEHAVIOR LEARNING SERIES: Understanding Behavioral Functions & Repl
 acement Behaviors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:428f25b5-41a6-4ffc-be67-7e5656423916
DTSTART:20261029T160000
DTEND:20261029T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 //www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?
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 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES 
 FLYER</u></p><p><b>DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>This six-part professional learn
 ing series is designed specifically for secondary mathematics educators (G
 rades 6–12) and aligns with the Illinois Numeracy Plan and the Illinois 
 Dyscalculia Handbook. Each one-hour session blends current research with p
 ractical classroom strategies to strengthen Tier 1 mathematics instruction
 \, increase student engagement\, and improve outcomes for all learners\, i
 ncluding students with mathematics disabilities. The learning sequence int
 entionally progresses from evidence-based instruction to assessment\, conc
 eptual understanding\, procedural fluency\, adaptive reasoning and problem
  solving\, and student discourse\, providing a cohesive framework for effe
 ctive secondary mathematics teaching.</p><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SECONDARY MATH STRATEGIES: Looking Beyond the Gradebook: Using Asse
 ssment to Analyze Mathematical Thinking
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:1ac32f68-a930-4c54-8cad-6f4fdab9f155
DTSTART:20261102T160000
DTEND:20261102T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
 ia ZOOM</p><p><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</p><p><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a hre
 f="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></
 u></p><p><b><u><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx
 ?ek=0014-0031-2c7cf7aaba884160b83e85dc9f37c81c" target="_blank">REGISTER</
 a></u></b></p><p><b><u><a href="https://canva.link/4c429vowr7lwf2x" target
 ="_blank">DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</a></u></b><u> </u></p>This session explor
 es how collaborative planning\, instructional flexibility\, and a strong u
 nderstanding of student characteristics and supports contribute to creatin
 g inclusive classrooms for all learners. Educators will deepen their knowl
 edge of the differences between accommodations and modifications\, and how
  to effectively implement them into the school environment. The session wi
 ll also highlight how these practices directly connect to students’ IEPs
 \, ensuring instructional decisions are aligned with individualized goals 
 and services.<p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:IEP LEARNING SERIES: Accommodations\, Modifications\, & Specially D
 esigned Instruction
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 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.00 PD Hours</
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 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u><a href="
 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page
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 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/xrm6ahuuwfmazx3&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
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 b>DESCRPTION</b><br>Our Fall Forum provides participants the opportunity t
 o learn from IESE team members while also networking with peers. Participa
 nts will choose from various topics to join small groups for resource shar
 ing and troubleshooting. <b></b><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL MENTORING: Fall Forum  
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 u></p><p><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=00
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 </b><br>This session is designed to deepen educators’ understanding of t
 he critical role oral language and vocabulary play in literacy development
 \, academic success\, and content-area learning for upper elementary and s
 econdary students. Participants will explore research-based strategies for
  intentionally building students’ listening\, speaking\, and academic la
 nguage skills while expanding vocabulary through meaningful\, language-ric
 h instruction. The session will examine effective practices for supporting
  students who have gaps in language development\, increasing opportunities
  for academic discussion\, and explicitly teaching the words\, concepts\, 
 and language structures students need to access complex texts and curricul
 um. Educators will leave with practical strategies\, engaging instructiona
 l routines\, and classroom-ready resources to strengthen students’ vocab
 ulary knowledge\, communication skills\, and overall literacy achievement 
 across grade levels and content areas.<b></b><br><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b>
 <br><li>Explain the importance of explicit literacy instruction for upper 
 elementary and secondary learners.</li><li>Identify key literacy skills ne
 eded for grade-level success and independence.</li><li>Use assessment data
  to prioritize literacy instruction and supports.</li><li>Implement eviden
 ce-based reading and writing strategies across content areas.</li><li>Appl
 y classroom-ready routines and resources to strengthen functional literacy
  and student confidence.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:UPPER ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY LITERACY LEARNING SERIES:  Strengtheni
 ng Oral Language and Vocabulary: Building Access to Learning Beyond the El
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DTSTART:20261112T160000
DTEND:20261112T171500
DESCRIPTION:<br><p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><
 b>LOCATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hou
 rs</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org
 " target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="ht
 tps://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.a
 spx?ek%3D0014-0031-3e92379fed8b4ed5bfbccd2d44d71f01&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=
 calendar&amp\;ust=1784740099848409&amp\;usg=AOvVaw3tO5my_bzV6-w6KqOSkwch" 
 target="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u>DOWNLOAD 
 SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></p><br><b>DESCRIPTION:</b><br>Designed specif
 ically for elementary educators\, this six-session professional learning s
 eries explores evidence-based instructional practices that support high-qu
 ality mathematics instruction for all learners. Aligned with the Illinois 
 Numeracy Plan and the Illinois Dyscalculia Handbook\, participants will de
 epen their understanding of effective Tier 1 instruction\, assessment\, co
 nceptual understanding\, procedural fluency\, adaptive reasoning and probl
 em solving\, student discourse\, and evidence-based strategies that improv
 e mathematical outcomes. Each one-hour session provides practical\, classr
 oom-ready tools to strengthen instruction\, increase student engagement\, 
 and support the success of every learner in the elementary mathematics cla
 ssroom. <b></b><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:ELEMENTARY MATH STRATEGIES: Making Math Make Sense: Developing Deep
  Conceptual Understanding
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 ?ek=0014-0031-00b8a9c1a5bb4e3cbf80519b71a6bba2" target="_blank">REGISTER</
 a></u></b></p><p><a href="https://canva.link/4c429vowr7lwf2x" target="_bla
 nk"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p><br></p><br>In t
 his session participants will develop effective systems for collecting\, o
 rganizing\, and analyzing student data to support instructional decision-m
 aking and IEP implementation. Participants will explore practical progress
  monitoring strategies\, meaningful data collection methods\, and sound re
 porting practices that accurately reflect student growth\, inform instruct
 ional adjustments\, and strengthen communication with families and educati
 onal teams.<br><br><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b><br><li>Identify progress moni
 toring methods aligned to academic\, behavioral\, functional\, and transit
 ion IEP goals.</li><li>Develop efficient systems for collecting\, organizi
 ng\, and analyzing student data.</li><li>Use progress monitoring data to g
 uide instructional decisions and evaluate interventions.</li><li>Different
 iate compliance-based reporting from meaningful progress reporting.</li><l
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LOCATION:
SUMMARY:IEP LEARNING SERIES: Progress Monitoring\, Data Collection\, & Mean
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DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 hers&#39\; understanding of the essential components of reading comprehens
 ion and how skilled readers construct meaning from text. Participants will
  explore research-based strategies for supporting comprehension before\, d
 uring\, and after reading while examining the roles of background knowledg
 e\, vocabulary\, text structure\, and strategic thinking in developing pro
 ficient readers. The session will highlight effective instructional practi
 ces for explicitly teaching comprehension strategies\, facilitating meanin
 gful discussions around text\, and helping students make connections that 
 deepen understanding. Teachers will leave with practical strategies\, enga
 ging instructional routines\, and classroom-ready resources to strengthen 
 students&#39\; reading comprehension and foster thoughtful\, independent r
 eaders.<b></b></p><p><b>Learning Outcomes:</b></p><p>By the end of this se
 ssion\, participants will be able to:<br><br>Explain the key components th
 at contribute to strong reading comprehension and their role in literacy d
 evelopment.<br>Identify research-based instructional practices that suppor
 t comprehension before\, during\, and after reading.<br>Implement explicit
  strategies that help students activate background knowledge\, monitor und
 erstanding\, make inferences\, and construct meaning from text.<br>Facilit
 ate purposeful discussions and text-based learning experiences that deepen
  students&#39\; comprehension and critical thinking.<br>Select and apply c
 lassroom-ready instructional routines that strengthen reading comprehensio
 n across a variety of texts and content areas.<b></b></p><p><br></p><br><p
 ></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:ELEMENTARY LITERACY LEARNING SERIES: Building Better Readers: Stren
 gthening Reading Comprehension in the Elementary Classroom
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DTSTART:20261201T160000
DTEND:20261201T170000
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:00PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784143182391060&amp\;usg=AOvVaw3-xp68LLQ98efbgDPx_MJg
 " target="_blank">REGISTER</a></u></b></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
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 >DESCRIPTION</b></p><p>This session focuses on establishing consistent\, o
 rganized\, and respectful learning environments that benefit all students\
 , particularly those with disabilities. Participants will explore proactiv
 e management techniques and social-emotional strategies designed to foster
  student independence and self-regulation. The session will also demonstra
 te how mastery of HLP 7 aligns with professional evaluation frameworks\, e
 nsuring that educators can translate these high-impact strategies into doc
 umented instructional excellence.<b></b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES</b></p
 ><li>Design and maintain a consistent\, organized\, and respectful learnin
 g environment.</li><li>Apply proactive classroom routines and antecedent s
 trategies to reduce behavioral disruptions.</li><p></p><li>Create a suppor
 tive environment that teaches and reinforces positive social behaviors and
  self-regulation.</li><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL MENTORING: Creating Responsive Environments
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DTSTART:20261203T160000
DTEND:20261203T171500
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 ES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></p><br><b>DESCRIPTION:</b><br>This six-part prof
 essional learning series is designed specifically for secondary mathematic
 s educators (Grades 6–12) and aligns with the Illinois Numeracy Plan and
  the Illinois Dyscalculia Handbook. Each one-hour session blends current r
 esearch with practical classroom strategies to strengthen Tier 1 mathemati
 cs instruction\, increase student engagement\, and improve outcomes for al
 l learners\, including students with mathematics disabilities. The learnin
 g sequence intentionally progresses from evidence-based instruction to ass
 essment\, conceptual understanding\, procedural fluency\, adaptive reasoni
 ng and problem solving\, and student discourse\, providing a cohesive fram
 ework for effective secondary mathematics teaching.<b><br></b><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SECONDARY MATH STRATEGIES: Beyond Memorization: Building Conceptual
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DTSTART:20261208T160000
DTEND:20261208T171500
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 et="_blank">REGISTER</a></u></b></p><br><p><b><u><a href="https://canva.li
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 <p><b>DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>Student engagement is more than participation
 . It is the foundation for persistence\, ownership\, and meaningful learni
 ng. This session focuses on the UDL principle of Multiple Means of Engagem
 ent\, helping educators create learning environments that foster curiosity
 \, motivation\, belonging\, and self-regulation. Participants will explore
  practical strategies for increasing relevance\, offering meaningful choic
 es\, supporting executive functioning\, and cultivating learner agency.<b>
 </b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b></p><li>Explain how engagement influen
 ces motivation\, persistence\, and learning success.</li><li>Identify fact
 ors that increase or decrease student engagement.</li><li>Incorporate mult
 iple means of engagement through choice\, relevance\, collaboration\, and 
 authentic learning.</li><li>Design supports that promote learner autonomy\
 , self-regulation\, and goal setting.</li><p></p><li>Create inclusive lear
 ning environments that foster belonging and purpose.</li><br><p></p><p></p
 ><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Learning Series: Engagement Mat
 ters: Motivating and Sustaining Learners
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DTSTART:20261208T180000
DTEND:20261208T190000
DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><br><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3
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 _blank">REGISTRAT</a><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.lea
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LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Elementary Series
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DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20261209T160000
DTEND:20261209T171500
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 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
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 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
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 >DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>This session is designed to deepen educators’ un
 derstanding of the complex skills and knowledge students need to comprehen
 d increasingly challenging texts in upper elementary and secondary classro
 oms. Participants will explore research-based practices for strengthening 
 reading comprehension through intentional instruction in vocabulary\, back
 ground knowledge\, text analysis\, inferencing\, and strategic thinking. T
 he session will examine how literacy skills continue to develop beyond the
  primary grades and how educators can identify and address barriers that i
 mpact students’ ability to access grade-level texts and content. Educato
 rs will explore practical strategies for embedding comprehension instructi
 on across disciplines\, supporting diverse learners\, and creating meaning
 ful opportunities for students to engage with complex texts. Participants 
 will leave with practical strategies\, instructional routines\, and classr
 oom-ready resources to strengthen students’ comprehension\, confidence\,
  and independence as readers.<b></b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b></p><l
 i>Explain the skills that support reading comprehension of complex texts.<
 /li><li>Identify evidence-based practices for vocabulary\, background know
 ledge\, and strategic thinking.</li><li>Analyze comprehension barriers and
  determine appropriate supports.</li><li>Implement explicit strategies tha
 t promote deeper thinking and text discussion.</li><li>Apply classroom-rea
 dy practices and resources to strengthen comprehension and reader independ
 ence.</li><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:UPPER ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY LITERACY LEARNING SERIES: Strengthenin
 g Reading Comprehension: Supporting Readers Beyond the Elementary Years
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DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20261210T180000
DTEND:20261210T190000
DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><a href="https://www.go
 ogle.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3D001
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LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Secondary Training
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DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20270111T160000
DTEND:20270111T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
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 f="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></
 u></p><p><b><u><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx
 ?ek=0014-0031-a743c3da150e4bd29fc367ced5968b9d" target="_blank">REGISTER</
 a></u></b></p><p><b><u><a href="https://canva.link/4c429vowr7lwf2x" target
 ="_blank">DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</a></u></b><u> </u></p><p><b>DESCRIPTION:<
 /b><b></b></p><p>In this session participants will strengthen their unders
 tanding of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
  through a proactive\, student-centered lens. Participants will learn how 
 to identify the function of behavior using multiple sources of data\, deve
 lop effective behavior supports\, and create positive learning environment
 s that increase engagement\, reduce barriers to learning\, and improve stu
 dent outcomes.<b></b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b></p><li>Define the co
 re components and legal requirements of Functional Behavior Assessments (F
 BAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).</li><li>Analyze behavioral da
 ta to identify patterns\, triggers\, functions\, and maintaining consequen
 ces.</li><li>Develop proactive behavior supports and measurable replacemen
 t behaviors.</li><li>Implement strategies that improve classroom structure
 \, predictability\, and student engagement.</li><p></p><li>Collaborate wit
 h teams and families to monitor and revise behavior intervention plans.</l
 i><p><b><br></b></p><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:IEP LEARNING SERIES: Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) & Behavi
 or Intervention Plans (BIP)
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20270112T160000
DTEND:20270112T170000
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:00PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.00 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u><a href="
 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page
 .aspx?ek%3D0014-0031-52f3ce46e03e47b0be7dbc28c49b9f49&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784143677959448&amp\;usg=AOvVaw3of-L4t89RgrKhW00FXSFZ
 " target="_blank">REGISTER</a></u></b></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/xrm6ahuuwfmazx3&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784143677959448&amp\;usg=AOvVaw2Z9SrnsoXm8k91lLKOWbG5
 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p><b
 >DESCRIPTION</b></p><p>Explicit instruction is a systematic\, direct\, and
  engaging approach to teaching that has been shown to yield higher student
  outcomes\, particularly for students with disabilities. Participants will
  move beyond theory to master the specific components of effective modelin
 g and scaffolded support.<b></b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES</b></p><li>App
 ly the 16 core elements of explicit instruction.</li><li>Implement the &qu
 ot\;I Do\, We Do\, You Do&quot\; instructional model using think-aloud.</l
 i><p></p><li>Integrate explicit instruction with other High-Leverage Pract
 ices\, including flexible grouping and instructional technology.</li><br><
 p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL MENTORING: Explicit Instruction and Action Planning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:7b5b59ec-4594-4298-b82e-63245d91f2ae
DTSTART:20270120T160000
DTEND:20270120T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
 //www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?
 ek%3D0014-0031-f74f349642bc419d92f7b1c3e6bed9be&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=cale
 ndar&amp\;ust=1784473637179106&amp\;usg=AOvVaw2A78qkxBGxiGQcdeKhzpet" targ
 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/7ao7j4yxni673ge&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784473637179106&amp\;usg=AOvVaw06pkcC7kZPR2QmB7P_qm7I
 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p><b
 >DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>This session is designed to deepen educators’ un
 derstanding of the continued importance of vocabulary and spelling instruc
 tion in supporting literacy development for upper elementary and secondary
  learners. Participants will explore research-based practices for expandin
 g students’ word knowledge through explicit vocabulary instruction\, mor
 phology\, spelling patterns\, and word analysis. The session will examine 
 how understanding word parts\, word relationships\, and language structure
 s supports students’ ability to read complex texts\, communicate effecti
 vely\, and participate successfully across content areas. Educators will e
 xplore practical strategies for addressing persistent gaps in word knowled
 ge while integrating meaningful vocabulary and spelling instruction into d
 aily classroom experiences. Participants will leave with practical strateg
 ies\, engaging instructional routines\, and classroom-ready resources to s
 trengthen students’ vocabulary\, spelling\, and confidence as readers an
 d writers.<b></b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b></p><li>Explain the impor
 tance of vocabulary and spelling instruction for older learners.</li><li>I
 dentify evidence-based practices for vocabulary\, morphology\, and word an
 alysis.</li><li>Analyze how vocabulary and spelling gaps impact reading an
 d writing.</li><li>Implement strategies for teaching complex words across 
 content areas.</li><p></p><li>Apply classroom-ready routines and resources
  to strengthen vocabulary\, spelling\, and literacy independence.</li><br>
 <p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:UPPER ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY LITERACY LEARNING SERIES: Strengthenin
 g Vocabulary and Spelling: Building Word Knowledge Beyond the Elementary Y
 ears
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:55916566-c42c-4a50-ab09-4880753aff42
DTSTART:20270121T160000
DTEND:20270121T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
 //www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?
 ek%3D0014-0031-6ea19e331d3d4b428dc4a5ffc656ad80&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=cale
 ndar&amp\;ust=1784740395209697&amp\;usg=AOvVaw3yg9izXm71fzjHTQO-UJSb" targ
 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERI
 ES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></p><br><b>DESCRIPTION</b><br><b><br></b><br>Desig
 ned specifically for elementary educators\, this six-session professional 
 learning series explores evidence-based instructional practices that suppo
 rt high-quality mathematics instruction for all learners. Aligned with the
  Illinois Numeracy Plan and the Illinois Dyscalculia Handbook\, participan
 ts will deepen their understanding of effective Tier 1 instruction\, asses
 sment\, conceptual understanding\, procedural fluency\, adaptive reasoning
  and problem solving\, student discourse\, and evidence-based strategies t
 hat improve mathematical outcomes. Each one-hour session provides practica
 l\, classroom-ready tools to strengthen instruction\, increase student eng
 agement\, and support the success of every learner in the elementary mathe
 matics classroom. <b></b><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:	ELEMENTARY MATH STRATEGIES: From Understanding to Efficiency: Buil
 ding Procedural Fluency Through Strategy Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:26e4af67-8ec6-431d-b967-2f3df77267ab
DTSTART:20270125T160000
DTEND:20270125T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
 ia ZOOM</p><p><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</p><p><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a hre
 f="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></
 u></p><p><b><u><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx
 ?ek=0014-0031-15d80662a5724e418bd6ff6da780925a" target="_blank">REGISTER</
 a></u></b></p><p><a href="https://canva.link/4c429vowr7lwf2x" target="_bla
 nk"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p><br></p><br><b>D
 ESCRIPTION:</b><br>In this session participants will explore effective col
 laboration and co-teaching practices that strengthen inclusive learning en
 vironments for students with disabilities. Participants will examine co-te
 aching models\, collaborative planning structures\, and engagement strateg
 ies that increase student access\, participation\, and meaningful inclusio
 n within general education settings.<br><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b><br><b><b
 r></b><br><li>Identify co-teaching models and their appropriate use in inc
 lusive classrooms.</li><li>Apply collaborative planning strategies that su
 pport shared instruction.</li><li>Implement inclusive practices that incre
 ase engagement and access to grade-level curriculum.</li><li>Strengthen co
 mmunication and collaboration among educators\, service providers\, and fa
 milies.</li><li>Develop solutions to common barriers affecting inclusion a
 nd co-teaching effectiveness.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:   IEP LEARNING SERIES: Building Inclusive Classrooms Through Colla
 boration & Co-Teaching 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:50b06b98-b8b9-4be1-a1f5-7ff39c778cc1
DTSTART:20270126T180000
DTEND:20270126T190000
DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><br><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3
 D0014-0031-789ce13072614c8f8a0a3c9a480e343c&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar
 &amp\;ust=1785864557718087&amp\;usg=AOvVaw0YyQoibUdY7QQ564gDidU5" target="
 _blank">REGISTRATION</a><br><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://
 canva.link/fxvcqgnuguah3vx&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=1785864
 557718087&amp\;usg=AOvVaw2G6cS-5VioNGwLbHnYIQ-l" target="_blank">EVENT FLY
 ER</a>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Elementary Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:9ec65e3f-f230-4131-950d-3e54e723e1ad
DTSTART:20270127T160000
DTEND:20270127T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u><a href="
 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page
 .aspx?ek%3D0014-0031-bf25b55729284111841d06729d05381f&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784137673892375&amp\;usg=AOvVaw1lIqc6ErgZg6A7mxJAV_LX
 " target="_blank">REGISTER</a></u></b></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/kr7m3ig4p827pt9&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784137673892375&amp\;usg=AOvVaw2YnHG-nCoe-XHv6-ddyBoH
 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p d
 ir="ltr"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></p><p dir="ltr">Effective behavior support beg
 ins with accurate\, meaningful data. In this professional learning session
 \, participants will learn how to collect and interpret behavior data to b
 etter understand student needs and guide intervention planning. The sessio
 n will cover key data collection methods—including ABC (Antecedent-Behav
 ior-Consequence) charts\, frequency counts\, duration tracking\, and inter
 val recording—and how to choose the right tool based on the behavior and
  context. Educators will also explore how to analyze data to identify patt
 erns\, determine the function of behavior\, and make informed decisions ab
 out next steps\, including behavior intervention plans\, classroom support
 s\, or team-based problem-solving.</p><br><br><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES</b><br>
 <li>Identify and apply appropriate behavior data collection methods.</li><
 li>Select data collection tools based on student behaviors and instruction
 al contexts.</li><li>Analyze behavior data to guide interventions\, suppor
 ts\, and collaborative decision-making.</li><li>Use data to make informed 
 instructional and behavioral decisions.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:BEHAVIOR LEARNING SERIES: Collecting Behavior Data to Inform Next S
 teps
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20270128T180000
DTEND:20270128T190000
DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><br><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3
 D0014-0031-4f79022987c94403b822546e4fc3e934&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar
 &amp\;ust=1785866357804446&amp\;usg=AOvVaw0xV4dJv275EkIexfCcyE6t" target="
 _blank">REGISTER</a><br><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://canv
 a.link/fxvcqgnuguah3vx&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=17858663578
 04446&amp\;usg=AOvVaw3WteVAfQe8RsYVGaIIghql" target="_blank">EVENT FLYER</
 a>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Secondary Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:32440616-2474-4a1d-8d8a-57cacba01e63
DTSTART:20270202T160000
DTEND:20270202T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
 ia ZOOM</p><p><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</p><p><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a hre
 f="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></
 u></p><p><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=00
 14-0031-0868dabc00e546d4b1c9de85a177d5b5" target="_blank"><b>REGISTER</b><
 /a></p><p><a href="https://canva.link/28j6pdzwl2oyv99" target="_blank"><b>
 <u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b></a> </p><br><br><b>DESCRIPTION: </b><br>
 Students cannot learn what they cannot access. This session explores how t
 o present information in flexible ways that support comprehension for dive
 rse learners without lowering expectations. Participants will examine stra
 tegies for improving clarity\, activating background knowledge\, supportin
 g language and vocabulary development\, and offering multiple pathways for
  understanding complex content through the UDL principle of Multiple Means
  of Representation.<br><b></b><br><b>LEARING OUTCOME:</b><br><br><br><ul><
 li> Explain the benefits of presenting information in multiple formats.</
 li><li>Identify accessibility barriers in instructional materials.</li><li
 >Select representation strategies that improve comprehension while maintai
 ning rigor.</li><li>Design lessons that support vocabulary\, background kn
 owledge\, and information processing.</li><li>Incorporate accessible tools
  and resources to expand learning opportunities for all students.</li></ul
 ><u></u><br><u></u><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Learning Series: Accessing Lea
 rning: Multiple Means of Representation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:6b15ee79-5dac-46de-9ef0-005ad47a507f
DTSTART:20270203T160000
DTEND:20270203T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
 //www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?
 ek%3D0014-0031-4ea84531278740f0a3fe2a975757b4a1&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=cale
 ndar&amp\;ust=1784470670309105&amp\;usg=AOvVaw3837mXEI6mYQ4YmryVLmzZ" targ
 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/7ao7j4yxni673ge&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784470670309105&amp\;usg=AOvVaw2zYmXYJem4ExunV4OTqPUG
 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><br><
 b>DESCRIPTION:</b><br>This session is designed to deepen elementary teache
 rs&#39\; understanding of the interconnected roles of vocabulary and spell
 ing in literacy development and overall reading achievement. Participants 
 will explore research-based practices for explicitly teaching word meaning
 \, word structure\, and orthographic patterns while examining how vocabula
 ry and spelling instruction support reading\, writing\, and oral language 
 development. The session will highlight effective strategies for building 
 students&#39\; word knowledge through morphology\, meaningful word study\,
  and authentic language experiences. Teachers will leave with practical st
 rategies\, engaging instructional routines\, and classroom-ready resources
  to strengthen students&#39\; vocabulary\, spelling\, and confidence as re
 aders and writers.<b></b><br><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b><br><li>Explain the 
 connection between vocabulary\, spelling\, and literacy development.</li><
 li>Identify evidence-based practices for vocabulary and spelling instructi
 on.</li><li>Implement explicit strategies for word meaning\, spelling patt
 erns\, and morphology.</li><li>Design integrated word study experiences ac
 ross reading\, writing\, and oral language.</li><li>Apply classroom-ready 
 routines and resources to build transferable word knowledge.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:ELEMENTARY LITERACY LEARNING SERIES: Building Word Knowledge: Vocab
 ulary and Spelling
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:261b0782-1ec2-4bc6-a47e-017efd27bc5d
DTSTART:20270208T160000
DTEND:20270208T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
 ia ZOOM</p><p><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</p><p><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a hre
 f="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></
 u></p><p><b><u><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx
 ?ek=0014-0031-ae3e1bd1b2804eedb960b6c837406234" target="_blank">REGISTER</
 a></u></b></p><p><b><u><a href="https://canva.link/4c429vowr7lwf2x" target
 ="_blank">DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</a></u></b><u> </u></p><p><b>DESCRIPTION</
 b></p><p>In this session participants will examine compliant\, student-cen
 tered transition planning practices that prepare students for postsecondar
 y education\, employment\, independent living\, and community participatio
 n. Participants will explore transition assessments\, measurable postsecon
 dary goals\, coordinated services\, and collaborative partnerships that su
 pport meaningful post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.<b></
 b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b></p><li>Identify the legal requirements 
 and essential components of transition planning.</li><li>Use transition as
 sessment data to develop meaningful postsecondary goals.</li><li>Develop c
 oordinated transition services and annual IEP goals.</li><li>Strengthen co
 llaboration among students\, families\, educators\, and community agencies
 .</li><li>Promote student self-advocacy\, independence\, and active partic
 ipation in transition planning.</li><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:IEP LEARNING SERIES: Transition Planning – Preparing Students for
  Life After High School  
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:d72ce84e-5b45-44f3-b8eb-bf610e2a4a96
DTSTART:20270209T160000
DTEND:20270209T170000
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:00PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.00 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
 //www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?
 ek%3D0014-0031-98e39823a8b041738d5088a4b9360b94&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=cale
 ndar&amp\;ust=1784144335538610&amp\;usg=AOvVaw1Jh77ghl26Vsl06Cmx8WBW" targ
 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/xrm6ahuuwfmazx3&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784144335538610&amp\;usg=AOvVaw22uPoq0rJkGhaXxE38uoN5
 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><br><
 b>DESCRIPTION</b><br>Transform family-school interactions into authentic\,
  collaborative partnerships. Participants will explore the critical role o
 f families as &quot\;equal and essential&quot\; members of the IEP team\, 
 learning how to leverage their unique knowledge of a child&#39\;s strength
 s and needs to improve educational outcomes. By adopting a strengths-based
  and responsive approach\, attendees will gain strategies to build trust\,
  overcome systemic barriers\, and ensure a diversity of perspectives are b
 rought into the decision-making process.<b></b><br><br><b>LEARNING OUTCOME
 S</b><br><li>Develop culturally responsive\, strengths-based family engage
 ment practices.</li><li>Organize and facilitate collaborative IEP and plan
 ning meetings.</li><li>Strengthen two-way communication with families to s
 upport IEP and instructional planning.</li><li>Identify and address barrie
 rs to meaningful family participation.</li><li>Communicate assessment data
  effectively to collaboratively develop supports for student success.</li>
 <p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL MENTORING: Engaging Families as Partners
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20270211T160000
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DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 ES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></p><br><b>DESCRIPTION:</b><br>This six-part profe
 ssional learning series is designed specifically for secondary mathematics
  educators (Grades 6–12) and aligns with the Illinois Numeracy Plan and 
 the Illinois Dyscalculia Handbook. Each one-hour session blends current re
 search with practical classroom strategies to strengthen Tier 1 mathematic
 s instruction\, increase student engagement\, and improve outcomes for all
  learners\, including students with mathematics disabilities. The learning
  sequence intentionally progresses from evidence-based instruction to asse
 ssment\, conceptual understanding\, procedural fluency\, adaptive reasonin
 g and problem solving\, and student discourse\, providing a cohesive frame
 work for effective secondary mathematics teaching.<b></b><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SECONDARY MATH STRATEGIES: Developing Procedural Fluency Through St
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DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><br><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek%3
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 _blank">REGISTER</a><br><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://canv
 a.link/fxvcqgnuguah3vx&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=17858648021
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 a>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Elementary Series
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DTSTART:20270217T160000
DTEND:20270217T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
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 b>DESCRIPTION:</b><br>This session is designed to deepen educators’ unde
 rstanding of the continued importance of explicit word reading instruction
  for upper elementary and secondary learners who experience challenges wit
 h accurate and automatic word recognition. Participants will explore resea
 rch-based practices for strengthening phonemic awareness\, phonics\, decod
 ing\, fluency\, and orthographic mapping while examining how gaps in found
 ational skills can impact students’ ability to access grade-level texts 
 and content. The session will highlight effective approaches for identifyi
 ng students’ word reading needs\, providing targeted instruction\, and e
 mbedding skill development within meaningful reading experiences. Educator
 s will leave with practical strategies\, engaging instructional routines\,
  and classroom-ready resources to support students in developing more accu
 rate\, fluent\, and confident reading skills across grade levels.<b></b><b
 r><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b><br><br><u></u><u></u><br><u></u><br><br><br><d
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 uction for older learners.</li><li>Identify evidence-based practices for d
 ecoding\, fluency\, and word recognition.</li><li>Use assessment data to i
 dentify word reading needs and plan supports.</li><li>Implement targeted s
 trategies to build accuracy\, automaticity\, and confidence.</li><li>Apply
  classroom-ready routines and resources to support grade-level literacy su
 ccess. </li></ul><u></u><p></p></div>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:UPPER ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY LITERACY LEARNING SERIES: Strengthenin
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DTSTART:20270218T180000
DTEND:20270218T190000
DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><a href="https://www.go
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LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Secondary Series
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DTSTART:20270225T160000
DTEND:20270225T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 ES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></p><br><b>DESCRIPTION:</b><br>Designed specifical
 ly for elementary educators\, this six-session professional learning serie
 s explores evidence-based instructional practices that support high-qualit
 y mathematics instruction for all learners. Aligned with the Illinois Nume
 racy Plan and the Illinois Dyscalculia Handbook\, participants will deepen
  their understanding of effective Tier 1 instruction\, assessment\, concep
 tual understanding\, procedural fluency\, adaptive reasoning and problem s
 olving\, student discourse\, and evidence-based strategies that improve ma
 thematical outcomes. Each one-hour session provides practical\, classroom-
 ready tools to strengthen instruction\, increase student engagement\, and 
 support the success of every learner in the elementary mathematics classro
 om. <b></b><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:ELEMENTARY MATH STRATEGIES: Thinking Like a Mathematician: Adaptive
  Reasoning\, Problem Solving\, and Word Problems
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DTSTART:20270301T160000
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DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
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  will explore strategies for managing difficult conversations\, strengthen
 ing family partnerships\, addressing conflict professionally\, and fosteri
 ng productive team collaboration while maintaining sound and relationship-
 focused practices.<b></b><br><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b><br><li>Create colla
 borative and welcoming IEP meeting environments.</li><li>Apply effective c
 ommunication and conflict resolution strategies.</li><li>Strengthen meanin
 gful family engagement throughout the IEP process.</li><li>Use problem-sol
 ving and facilitation techniques to support student-centered discussions.<
 /li><li>Demonstrate professional practices that maintain compliance and po
 sitive team relationships.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:   IEP LEARNING SERIES: Navigating Difficult Conversations & Streng
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DTSTART:20270302T180000
DTEND:20270302T200000
DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><br><a href="https://ww
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 _blank">REGISTER</a><br><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://canv
 a.link/fxvcqgnuguah3vx&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=calendar&amp\;ust=17858650079
 35141&amp\;usg=AOvVaw28z631B3esUGrh7uEM6Qlj" target="_blank">EVENT FLYER</
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LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SDI Elementary Series Wrapup
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DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20270303T160000
DTEND:20270303T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
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 b>DESCRIPTION:</b><br>This session is designed to deepen elementary teache
 rs&#39\; understanding of the essential components of word reading instruc
 tion and their role in developing skilled\, accurate\, and fluent readers.
  Participants will explore research-based practices for teaching phonemic 
 awareness\, phonics\, decoding\, and orthographic mapping while examining 
 how these foundational skills contribute to automatic word recognition and
  reading proficiency. The session will highlight effective instructional p
 ractices for explicit\, systematic word reading instruction\, providing ta
 rgeted support for diverse learners\, and using assessment data to guide i
 nstruction. Teachers will leave with practical strategies\, engaging instr
 uctional routines\, and classroom-ready resources to strengthen students&#
 39\; word reading skills and build a strong foundation for lifelong litera
 cy success.<b></b><br><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b><br><li>Explain the essenti
 al components of effective word reading instruction.</li><li>Identify evid
 ence-based practices for phonemic awareness\, phonics\, decoding\, and ort
 hographic mapping.</li><li>Implement explicit strategies to build accurate
  and automatic word recognition.</li><li>Use assessment data to plan targe
 ted word reading instruction.</li><li>Apply classroom-ready routines and r
 esources to strengthen foundational literacy skills.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:ELEMENTARY LITERACY LEARNING SERIES: Word Reading Instruction: Buil
 ding Skilled and Confident Readers
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DTSTART:20270304T180000
DTEND:20270304T200000
DESCRIPTION:Designing and delivering high-quality specially designed instru
 ction (SDI) is essential to ensuring students with disabilities have acces
 s to and can make progress in grade-level general curriculum and progress 
 towards annual goals. In partnership with PROGRESS Center at the American 
 Institutes for Research (AIR)\, the IESE Network is offering a series of v
 irtual training workshops and webinars for special and general educators\,
  instructional coaches\, and school leaders seeking to strengthen the conn
 ection between the IEP and daily instruction. Participants will explore si
 x high-leverage\, evidence-based practices that are known to improve outco
 mes for students with disabilities across grade spans and disability-relat
 ed needs. Sessions will focus on the practical application of these practi
 ces to deliver accessible general education instruction and individualized
  SDI aligned with the services and supports outlined in the IEP. Participa
 nts will gain actionable strategies\, examples\, and tools to ensure instr
 uction is individualized\, measurable\, and responsive to student needs. 
  In addition\, supplemental virtual trainings will provide deeper demonst
 rations of how these evidence-based practices can be integrated into class
 room instruction. These interactive sessions will highlight implementation
  strategies for both elementary and secondary settings\, helping educators
  translate IEP documentation into effective instructional practices that p
 romote student engagement\, access\, and progress. Participants will leave
  with increased confidence in planning and delivering SDI that supports im
 proved outcomes for students with disabilities.<br><a href="http://goog_13
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SUMMARY:SDI Secondary Series Wrapup
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DTSTART:20270309T160000
DTEND:20270309T170000
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:00PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.00 PD Hours</
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 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
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 >DESCRIPTION </b></p><p>Our Spring Forum provides participants the opport
 unity to learn from IESE team members while also networking with peers. Pa
 rticipants will choose from various topics to join small groups for resour
 ce sharing and troubleshooting. </p><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Virtual Mentoring: Spring Forum
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DTSTART:20270310T160000
DTEND:20270310T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
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 "><b>DESCRIPTION</b></p><p dir="ltr">Understanding why a behavior occurs i
 s key to effectively influencing change. This session focuses on developin
 g and implementing function-based interventions—strategies that are dire
 ctly linked to the reason behind a student’s behavior. Participants will
  learn how to use behavior data to determine the function of challenging b
 ehaviors and design targeted interventions that teach appropriate alternat
 ives\, reinforce positive behaviors\, and reduce disruptions. This session
  will include real-world examples\, practical tools\, and collaborative pl
 anning opportunities to help educators increase student success\, promote 
 positive behavior change\, and create supportive classroom environments.<b
 ></b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES</b></p><li>Design targeted\, function-bas
 ed behavior interventions.</li><li>Teach appropriate replacement behaviors
 .</li><li>Implement strategies that reinforce positive behaviors.</li><p><
 /p><li>Reduce challenging behaviors through proactive supports.</li><br><p
 ></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:BEHAVIOR LEARNING SERIES: Collecting Behavior Data to Inform Next S
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DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20270311T160000
DTEND:20270311T171500
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 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
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 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERI
 ES FLYER</u></b></p><p><b>DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>This six-part professiona
 l learning series is designed specifically for secondary mathematics educa
 tors (Grades 6–12) and aligns with the Illinois Numeracy Plan and the Il
 linois Dyscalculia Handbook. Each one-hour session blends current research
  with practical classroom strategies to strengthen Tier 1 mathematics inst
 ruction\, increase student engagement\, and improve outcomes for all learn
 ers\, including students with mathematics disabilities. The learning seque
 nce intentionally progresses from evidence-based instruction to assessment
 \, conceptual understanding\, procedural fluency\, adaptive reasoning and 
 problem solving\, and student discourse\, providing a cohesive framework f
 or effective secondary mathematics teaching.<b> </b><b></b></p><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Secondary Math Learning Series: Reasoning Through Mathematics: Prob
 lem Solving\, Modeling\, and Mathematical Argument
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
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DTSTART:20270406T160000
DTEND:20270406T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u><a href="
 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page
 .aspx?ek%3D0014-0031-2083d1d07fb542bb890d2b977f3c9e3c&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784126151170999&amp\;usg=AOvVaw0aM3Sg5d-a-dyuK_XrrwNE
 " target="_blank">REGISTER</a></u></b></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/28j6pdzwl2oyv99&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784126151170999&amp\;usg=AOvVaw1OoPXp1-tcgSI7CO74XP10
 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b></a> </p><p><b>DESCRI
 PTION:</b></p><p>Learning should not be limited by a single way of demonst
 rating understanding. In the final session\, participants will explore the
  UDL principle of Multiple Means of Action and Expression by designing opp
 ortunities for students to communicate their learning using flexible metho
 ds aligned to rigorous learning goals. Educators will examine construct-re
 levant assessment\, scaffolds for executive functioning\, feedback practic
 es\, and student self-reflection while creating action plans for sustained
  UDL implementation in their classrooms and schools.</p><br><b>LEARNING OU
 TCOMES:</b><br><ul><li><p>Differentiate learning goals from the methods us
 ed to demonstrate understanding.</p></li><li><p>Design flexible assessment
 s that maintain rigorous expectations.</p></li><li><p>Incorporate scaffold
 s that support executive functioning and strategic action.</p></li><li><p>
 Use feedback and reflection to promote learner ownership and growth.</p></
 li><li><p>Create an action plan for implementing UDL in future instruction
 .</p></li></ul><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:    Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Learning Series: Demonstrat
 ing Learning: Multiple Means of Action and Expression
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:1fbe1fd6-589a-4214-a156-3dced433d0f9
DTSTART:20270407T160000
DTEND:20270407T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
 //www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?
 ek%3D0014-0031-ed45a2e3c3b64dea8fdb8d0eadb8120e&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=cale
 ndar&amp\;ust=1784471515501690&amp\;usg=AOvVaw11KHEND3cBXlGMuhnDraWh" targ
 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/7ao7j4yxni673ge&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784471515501690&amp\;usg=AOvVaw0Z2ZmUTFakkFZnyyQGTqOH
 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><br><
 b>DESCRIPTION:</b><br>This session is designed to deepen elementary teache
 rs&#39\; understanding of the foundational skills and instructional practi
 ces that support students&#39\; writing development. Participants will exp
 lore research-based approaches for teaching the writing process while stre
 ngthening the foundational skills that contribute to successful written ex
 pression\, including handwriting\, spelling\, sentence construction\, and 
 the organization of ideas. The session will highlight effective strategies
  for explicitly teaching writing\, providing meaningful opportunities for 
 planning\, drafting\, revising\, editing\, and sharing\, and differentiati
 ng instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Teachers will leave 
 with practical strategies\, engaging instructional routines\, and classroo
 m-ready resources to strengthen students&#39\; confidence\, writing profic
 iency\, and ability to communicate effectively through writing.<b></b><br>
 <b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b><br><li>Explain the foundational skills that supp
 ort writing development.</li><li>Identify evidence-based practices for tea
 ching writing skills.</li><li>Implement explicit instruction throughout th
 e writing process.</li><li>Design meaningful writing experiences that buil
 d communication and writing stamina.</li><li>Apply classroom-ready routine
 s and resources to strengthen students&#39\; confidence and independence a
 s writers.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Elementary LITERACY LEARNING SERIES: Supporting the Writing Process
 : Foundational Writing Instruction 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:07fbe93f-e957-4023-9e13-71cd44576b62
DTSTART:20270412T160000
DTEND:20270412T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p><b>LOCATION</b>: Online v
 ia ZOOM</p><p><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</p><p><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a hre
 f="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" target="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></
 u></p><p><b><u><a href="https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx
 ?ek=0014-0031-15decf6ea13d483d945b83e6ba5dca90" target="_blank">REGISTER</
 a></u></b></p><p><a href="https://canva.link/4c429vowr7lwf2x" target="_bla
 nk"><b><u>DOWNLO</u></b><b><u>AD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p><
 b>DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>This session will strengthen understanding of leg
 ally compliant IEP practices related to timelines\, documentation\, servic
 e implementation\, procedural safeguards\, and educational decision-making
 . Participants will review common compliance concerns\, examine real-world
  examples of documentation errors\, and develop systems that support accur
 ate\, defensible\, and student-centered IEP practices.<b></b></p><p><b>LEA
 RNING OUTCOME:</b></p><li>Identify common compliance requirements for IEP 
 timelines\, documentation\, implementation\, and procedural safeguards.</l
 i><li>Use assessment and progress monitoring data to support legally defen
 sible decisions.</li><li>Apply best practices for documenting services\, a
 ccommodations\, meeting notes\, and family communication.</li><li>Differen
 tiate procedural compliance from substantive compliance.</li><p></p><li>De
 velop organizational systems that improve implementation fidelity and redu
 ce compliance errors.</li><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:IEP LEARNING SERIES: IEP Compliance\, Documentation\, & Avoiding Co
 mmon Pitfalls 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:b56a886a-de11-4264-8e53-2ece7de7fa73
DTSTART:20270413T160000
DTEND:20270413T170000
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:00PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.00 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
 //www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?
 ek%3D0014-0031-14bfb1d34023426fa24107f210e66547&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=cale
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 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/xrm6ahuuwfmazx3&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
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 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p><b
 >DESCRIPTION</b></p><p>Evaluate your integration of High-Leverage Practice
 s (HLPs) during the year. Participants will identify successes and barrier
 s in their practice. This session is designed to transform reflection into
  actionable growth\, ensuring that HLP implementation remains sustained\, 
 consistent\, and responsive to student needs.<br></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOM
 ES </b></p><li>Analyze instructional practices using the HLP Self-Assessm
 ent Tool.</li><li>Evaluate the fidelity and impact of High-Leverage Practi
 ce implementation.</li><li>Develop an action plan to strengthen 1–2 prio
 rity High-Leverage Practices for the upcoming school year.</li><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Virtual Mentoring: Looking Back to Move Forward: Reflecting on HLP 
 Implementation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:a32890ff-583d-4bf8-ae27-1a44af0aa537
DTSTART:20270414T160000
DTEND:20270414T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
 //www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?
 ek%3D0014-0031-07eb8a9065ad4d1aac04b22d117bbbd9&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=cale
 ndar&amp\;ust=1784475221634007&amp\;usg=AOvVaw3yYZ3dzdw1de-icLLrDm9e" targ
 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/7ao7j4yxni673ge&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784475221634007&amp\;usg=AOvVaw22Pdl7fl7hlTDZPKa7JOx_
 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p><b
 >DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>This session is designed to deepen educators’ un
 derstanding of the complex skills and processes involved in developing eff
 ective writers across upper elementary and secondary classrooms. Participa
 nts will explore research-based practices for supporting written expressio
 n through explicit instruction in planning\, organizing ideas\, drafting\,
  revising\, editing\, and communicating for authentic purposes. The sessio
 n will examine how gaps in foundational writing skills\, language developm
 ent\, spelling\, and sentence construction can impact students’ ability 
 to express their thinking and engage with grade-level tasks. Educators wil
 l explore practical strategies for providing targeted writing support\, em
 bedding writing instruction across content areas\, and creating meaningful
  opportunities for students to develop independence and confidence as writ
 ers. Participants will leave with practical strategies\, engaging instruct
 ional routines\, and classroom-ready resources to strengthen students’ w
 riting skills and ability to communicate effectively across settings.<b></
 b></p><p><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b></p><li>Explain the skills and processes
  that support effective writing.</li><li>Identify evidence-based practices
  for teaching written expression.</li><li>Analyze writing barriers using s
 tudent data.</li><li>Implement explicit strategies for planning\, organizi
 ng\, and revising writing.</li><p></p><li>Apply classroom-ready routines a
 nd resources to build confident\, independent writers.</li><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY: UPPER ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY LITERACY LEARNING SERIES: Supporting 
 the Writing Process: Supporting Writers Beyond the Elementary Years
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:c1e01963-6092-4fec-8969-b236b14d9cda
DTSTART:20270415T160000
DTEND:20270415T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
 //www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?
 ek%3D0014-0031-3a98673fd5ac4a88b78567b2c8367352&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=cale
 ndar&amp\;ust=1784740775743478&amp\;usg=AOvVaw06PbJ74d7ocfO7Q_Ae51rd" targ
 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERI
 ES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></p><p><u><b>DESCRIPTION:</b></u></p><p>Designed s
 pecifically for elementary educators\, this six-session professional learn
 ing series explores evidence-based instructional practices that support hi
 gh-quality mathematics instruction for all learners. Aligned with the Illi
 nois Numeracy Plan and the Illinois Dyscalculia Handbook\, participants wi
 ll deepen their understanding of effective Tier 1 instruction\, assessment
 \, conceptual understanding\, procedural fluency\, adaptive reasoning and 
 problem solving\, student discourse\, and evidence-based strategies that i
 mprove mathematical outcomes. Each one-hour session provides practical\, c
 lassroom-ready tools to strengthen instruction\, increase student engageme
 nt\, and support the success of every learner in the elementary mathematic
 s classroom. <u></u></p><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:ELEMENTARY MATH STRATEGIES: Math Conversations That Matter: Using S
 tudent Discourse to Deepen Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:eed16173-5797-420d-a2cc-434a32f2478d
DTSTART:20270421T160000
DTEND:20270421T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u><a href="
 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page
 .aspx?ek%3D0014-0031-2ec20292774544ed9e1254b55918da2c&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
 e=calendar&amp\;ust=1784138431427098&amp\;usg=AOvVaw33rQbZ065DvVxY2zRAOCWX
 " target="_blank">REGISTER</a></u></b></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ww
 w.google.com/url?q=https://canva.link/kr7m3ig4p827pt9&amp\;sa=D&amp\;sourc
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 " target="_blank"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERIES FLYER</u></b><u> </u></a></p><p d
 ir="ltr"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></p><br>Emotional intelligence (EI) is key to s
 upporting student behavior with compassion and effectiveness. This session
  explores how developing EI—such as self-awareness\, empathy\, and self-
 regulation—can strengthen relationships\, prevent conflicts\, and de-esc
 alate challenges. Educators will gain practical strategies to model EI\, s
 upport students’ emotional skills\, and create a positive\, connected cl
 assroom environment.<br><b>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</b><br><li>Define the core c
 omponents of emotional intelligence (EI).</li><li>Apply strategies to stre
 ngthen emotional awareness and self-regulation.</li><li>Model emotional in
 telligence to support student behavior and de-escalation.</li><li>Create a
  classroom environment that promotes empathy\, connection\, and positive b
 ehavior.</li><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:BEHAVIOR LEARNING SERIES: The Emotionally Regulated Teacher
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260821T173946Z
UID:35d4a255-7343-4401-ad9a-6b41f51a1cc3
DTSTART:20270422T160000
DTEND:20270422T171500
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b>TIME</b>: 4:00PM - 5:15PM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>LO
 CATION</b>: Online via ZOOM</p><p dir="ltr"><b>CREDIT</b>: 1.25 PD Hours</
 p><p dir="ltr"><b>CONTACT</b>: <u><a href="mailto:info@iesenetwork.org" ta
 rget="_blank">info@iesenetwork.org</a></u></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https:
 //www.google.com/url?q=https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?
 ek%3D0014-0031-2fb8b704028f4710bd13763df21c4fcc&amp\;sa=D&amp\;source=cale
 ndar&amp\;ust=1784746911226471&amp\;usg=AOvVaw1Uk26crIigY5MwaLtOQ4ns" targ
 et="_blank"><b><u>REGISTER</u></b></a></p><p dir="ltr"><b><u>DOWNLOAD SERI
 ES FLYER</u></b></p><p><b>DESCRIPTION: </b></p><p>This six-part professio
 nal learning series is designed specifically for secondary mathematics edu
 cators (Grades 6–12) and aligns with the Illinois Numeracy Plan and the 
 Illinois Dyscalculia Handbook. Each one-hour session blends current resear
 ch with practical classroom strategies to strengthen Tier 1 mathematics in
 struction\, increase student engagement\, and improve outcomes for all lea
 rners\, including students with mathematics disabilities. The learning seq
 uence intentionally progresses from evidence-based instruction to assessme
 nt\, conceptual understanding\, procedural fluency\, adaptive reasoning an
 d problem solving\, and student discourse\, providing a cohesive framework
  for effective secondary mathematics teaching<b></b></p><br><p></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SECONDARY MATH STRATEGIES: Building a Culture of Mathematical Think
 ing Through Student Discourse
END:VEVENT
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