Workshop series on ISBE's redesigned accountability system
Professional learning workshops and on-demand courses
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Asynchronous Administrator Academies
By statute, every administrator must complete at least one approved academy each year and a minimum of five within each certificate renewal period. We offer thirteen asynchronous Administrator Academies through Illinois Online Academy, giving you a flexible, self-paced way to meet those requirements.
Since 2010, Project Backpack has directly impacted more than 26,000 students. Each year, this giveaway fair provides backpacks, school supplies, and other resources to over 1,000 local students. The ROE is proud to be a sponsor!
Interested in donating, volunteering, or becoming a sponsor?
Location: Elgin Community College - Building J Events Center
(1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123)
FREE workshop series to help navigate ISBE's redesigned accountability system
The ROE is offering a free workshop series to help school and district leaders understand and implement the Illinois State Board of Education's redesigned accountability system.
Running from July 2026 through May 2027, the series walks teams through the entire school-improvement cycle — from understanding summative designations to monitoring their School Improvement Plan and preparing for end-of-year review.
Attend the full series or choose the sessions that fit your needs!
Join us for AA#4114 | Using Student Growth Data from Diverse Populations in Teacher Performance Evaluation
This training program is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively evaluate student growth as part of teacher performance evaluations. The course focuses on addressing implicit bias, differentiating for equity, and coaching teachers more deeply
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Branching Out may be on summer break, but the learning doesn't stop! Explore our full playlist below to find 201 bite-sized episodes of practical strategies from our Professional Learning team. Whether you're refreshing your approach or seeing new ideas, there's something for every educator looking to "branch out" in their classroom!
