ICEARY 2025: Full Schedule

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5:30am CST

Bodyweight Bootcamp LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 5:30am - 6:30am CST

You mission, should you choose to accept it, is to conquer a body-boosting workout that will set the tone for your entire day! Whether you're a fitness newbie or a seasoned pro, this mission is designed for YOU

Dress in workout clothes and bring water

Prepare for fun and rewarding mission that will leave you feeling accomplished and ready to take on the day.

Speakers

Kari Glenn

Youth Outreach, Kane County ROE

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Friday March 7, 2025 5:30am - 6:30am CST
Grand Ballroom

7:00am CST

Breakfast LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 7:00am - 7:30am CST

Grand Ballroom

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Friday March 7, 2025 7:00am - 7:30am CST
Grand Ballroom

7:30am CST

Educator Awards- Swearing in the new board

Friday March 7, 2025 7:30am - 8:20am CST

Grand Ballroom

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Friday March 7, 2025 7:30am - 8:20am CST
Grand Ballroom

8:30am CST

Keynote - CJ Reynolds

Friday March 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CST

Grand Ballroom

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Friday March 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Grand Ballroom

9:45am CST

Art as your pathway to branding

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Medici Upper

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RAS Art Teacher Mr. Matthew Thornton will utilize IPAD's/IPENCILS to engage participants in a branding exercise. Vocational Coordinator Mr. Brian O'Kraski will simultaneously work with participants on personal branding/school culture. (30 participants Max)

Speakers

Matt Thornton

RAS/ROE 17

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Medici Upper

9:45am CST

CJ Reynolds LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Theater

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Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Theater

9:45am CST

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: Are You at Risk?

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Redbird B

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Are you going home tired all the time? This session will help you understanding the effects of burnout and compassion fatigue that may be encountered as the first responders to student trauma. Participants will be provided resources and strategies that can be used as interventions and/or preventative measures to implement immediately. Walk away with strategies and tools to reduce or prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.

Speakers

Roselene Quick

Director of School Services - ROE #12, Regional Office of Education #12

Compassion Fatigue 1 hour ICEARY pdf

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Redbird B

9:45am CST

Empowering At-Risk Youth: Holistic Approaches for Schoolwide Success FILLING

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Beaufort

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In this session, we will equip school staff with tools, strategies, and frameworks to support at-risk youth by fostering a school environment that prioritizes student well-being, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will explore schoolwide systems, such as Rounding, Restorative Circles, Special Services, and how to create student-centered environments where all students, including those who may feel lost or unwanted, are welcomed and supported. By embracing the life cycle of a student and removing all assumptions of background knowledge, we engage at-risk students to find their own paths to success.

Speakers

Abigail Barker

Special Education Program Coordinator, Regional Office of Education #4/ Summit Academy

With a foundation in sociology and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in special education, I bring a deep understanding of systemic challenges and diverse learning needs to my role as a Special Education Coordinator. Passionate about advocacy and equity, I am dedicated to fostering... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Beaufort

9:45am CST

From Avoidance to Attendance LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Redbird C+D

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This training is designed to equip those who work with students struggling with truancy and school avoidance, educators, school administrators, and support staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively use Restorative Practices to address truancy. The goal is to foster a supportive school environment that encourages regular attendance by engaging students and their families in meaningful dialogue and problem-solving.

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Mandy Kreps

Director of Family Support and School Attendance, Regional Office of Education #26

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Redbird C+D

9:45am CST

Getting Through the Uncomfortable to Inform our Youth LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Redbird A

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The topics every teacher dreads to teach- reproductive systems, menstruation, sex ed, abstinence, STD/STI's, pregnancy... and all the stuff in between. I was filled with dread when I saw it on my subject list, but then I taught it (and LOVED it). I may be a little unconventional and too excited, but I notice more eyes watching than heads down, have heard of students being more careful when sexually active, and I find those to be a win! I also reach out to the community to look for resources I can provide for the students and their families. If you are morbidly curious and don't get nauseaous too easily, come see if there are any additions you would be comfortable adding to your curriculum.

Speakers

Theresa Coker

TriStar Academy, ROE3 YES- Aspire Teacher

I am hearing impaired- NOT stuck up!! :) Please make sure I am aware you are speaking to me & do not be offended if I ask for you to repeat yourself!!

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Redbird A

9:45am CST

McKinney-Vento Homelessness 101 LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Hyatt 2

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Identifying your homeless students and removing barriers to their education.

Speakers

Mike Snowden

Area 3 McKinney-Vento Homeless Lead Liaison, ROE26

ICEARY Power Point MV 101 2025 pptx

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Hyatt 2

9:45am CST

SEAT Tool Assessment-A Tier 1 intervention to approaching attendance through an MTSS lens LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Redbird F

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Schools can effectively address truancy at various levels of intervention by utilizing a multi tiered system of support. This tiered approach ensures that all students receive the appropriate support they need to improve their attendance, fostering a more engaged and successful school community. By focusing on Tier 1, schools can begin the preventative interventions to foster an environment that promotes positive learning, engagement and attendance. The DuPage ROE has been using the SEAT Tool offered by Attendance Works. In this session, we will walk through the SEAT assessment and provide feedback on how you can successfully administer this tool in your district.

Speakers

Annie Jones

Team Lead Behavior Interventionist, DuPage County Regional Office of Education

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Redbird F

9:45am CST

The Mindful Toolbox- An Educator’s Guide From A to Z LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Hyatt

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Learn 26 essential terms to understand and practice, mindfulness and meditation. Hands on application in breath, techniques, guided meditation, mindful art – eating – movement, and an assessment on self-care and mental wellness.

Speakers

Jamie Goforth

Lead Educator and MBSEL Facilitator, ROE #45 Red Brick Safe School / All About MMEE LLC

I’m a 26 year educator. I have worked with Safe Schools and Mission Schools for fifteen of those years of service. I’m a Speech Communication/ ELA/ and Psychology Educator. I received my certifications with Mindful Schools in 2022 and The Engaged Mindfulness Institute in 2023... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Hyatt

9:45am CST

When Grief Shows Up at School FILLING

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Redbird E

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This presentation offers a comprehensive exploration of grief, focusing on the nuances between children's and adults' experiences. Gain insights into effectively supporting grieving children and adolescents within educational environments, and discover valuable resources to aid in your supportive role.

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Redbird E

9:45am CST

Adjusting Alternative Education Programming To Accomodate Community Changes LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 12:00pm CST

9th Floor Concierge Room

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The KEC Phoenix Academy program is an alternative education program in DeKalb County that serves approximately 175 students per year from nine districts. Over the the last 15 years the academic, social and mental health needs of students from the region have changed significantly, which has caused KEC to adjust programming continuously by offering multiple interventions and incentives in a strong partnership with their sending schools to reach an unmatched 92% success rate. Listen to how local school administrators collaborate and partner with the KEC Phoenix Academy to best meet the needs of an ever changing population to ensure the success of students in the region through a positive learning environment.

Speakers

Thomas Crouch

Executive Director, KEC

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 12:00pm CST
9th Floor Concierge Room

9:45am CST

Educator Wellness Roadmap: Assess, Plan, and Grow LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 12:00pm CST

Redbird G

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This session is self-paced and you are welcome to drop-in, complete the session activities and move on to your next session.

In this interactive session you will explore the 8 dimensions of wellness - Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Environmental, Financial, Occupational, Social. Complete a self-assessment to determine areas of strength and growth. Develop an action plan for growth to support your wellness goals! Each participant gets a chance to draw for a prize!

Speakers

Theresa Olsen

SEL Specialist, Regional Office of Education #53

Theresa Olsen is the Regional Social Emotional Learning Specialist for ROE #53 in Tazewell, Mason and Woodford Counties. She has 16 years of experience in education as a special education teacher and paraprofessional. Theresa is a certified trainer for the Neurosequential Model for... Read More →

8 Dimensions of Wellness SAMHSA Resources Action Steps (1) pdf

8 Dimensions of Wellness Workshop MATERIALS (4) pdf

Wellness WHEEL Rating J FLowers (2) pdf

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 12:00pm CST
Redbird G

11:00am CST

Building An Optimal Learning Evironment through Trauma Invested Practices LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Hyatt

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In this session, we will explore Kristin Van Mater Souers and Peter Hall’s Fostering Resilient Learners and its "Spectrum of Savvy Practices" action guide. Participants will identify trauma-invested practices across key areas—Relationships, Academics, Behavior, and Responsibility—and learn strategies to transform their systems and practices. By the end, you will have actionable insights to create an optimal, supportive learning environment for all students.

Speakers

Mary Mangione

Principal, Kane County ROE #31

Mary is principal at a public alternative middle and high school in the sububurbs of Illinois serving students who are identified as At-Risk Youth. She has been an educator for 20 years and has worked in special education and alternative settings which requires specialized programming... Read More →

Shannon Fitzhugh

U46 Dream Academy

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Hyatt

11:00am CST

Circle of Care: Grief Support for Children Impacted by Substance Use Disorder and Deaths FILLING

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Beaufort

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Characteristics on reaching our learners.

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Karen Cook

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Beaufort

11:00am CST

CJ Reynolds FILLING

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Theater

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Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Theater

11:00am CST

Climate and Culture: Restorative Practices in Schools with a Trauma-Informed Approach

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Redbird E

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This training is intended for administrators, teachers, school staff members, and school support providers who wish to understand more about restorative practices and their benefits for the whole school culture and climate.
Recognize the key principles, concepts, and practices of a whole school approach to restorative practices
Experience the circle process and review the elements of facilitating circles and conferences
Learn a model for implementing and supporting restorative practices in your school
Learn to engage in developing and applying a restorative plan that addresses systems and learning
Develop skills to guide your school through the restorative change process

Speakers

Joe McQueen

Principal, Menta Academy Galesburg

Joe McQueen is the current Principal of Menta Academy Galeburg. With over twenty-five years of comprehensive experience in mental health, including roles as an LBS1 teacher, special education coordinator, and residential treatment specialist, Joe has established himself as a seasoned... Read More →

Restorative Practices in Schools with a Trauma Informed Approach pdf

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Redbird E

11:00am CST

Combat Hate: A Digital Media Literacy Workshop LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Redbird F

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Can your students spot identity-based hate online? If they spot it, do they know what actions to take?

If not, the Mobile Museum of Tolerance’s Combat Hate: A Digital Media Literacy Workshop may be the solution. Combat Hate is a FREE ISBE-approved workshop that challenges students to recognize identity-based hate and take informed action to combat its spread online. To learn more about Combat Hate and how to book for your classroom, join us at our sessions and visit our website at: //www.mmot.com/combathate.

Speakers

Jessa DeLuca

Education Associate, Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Jessa DeLuca is the Program Manager for the Mobile Museum of Tolerance IL.The Mobile Museums of Tolerance offer a world-class learning experience, utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons to bring its message of tolerance directly to schools and communities nationwide... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Redbird F

11:00am CST

Immigration Resources- Know Your Rights LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Redbird B

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We will be talking about Immigration resources: covering Know your Rights- a training to educate people on what to do if you are approached by Immigration authorities; encouraging families to create emergency plans; and talking points on immigration conversations.

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Maria-Elena Agrela

Community Resource Coordinator, West 40

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Redbird B

11:00am CST

Slam Dunk Solutions with Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Redbird A

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This presentation will explore how Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy (IVSA) is addressing the unique challenges faced by at-risk youth through innovative virtual education solutions. By leveraging flexible, accessible, and student-centered strategies, IVSA helps schools ensure that the most vulnerable students continue to progress academically, even amidst teacher shortages and resource gaps. IVSA offers three solutions: Supplemental, Teacher Shortage, and a Full-Time Academy, including our Next Chapter Credit Recovery Program. These are flexible and cost-effective solutions that can be customized to meet the specific needs of each school. Join us to discuss the strategies that have worked to partner with schools around the state to support our youth who are at risk.

Speakers

Jeff Gerard

Principal- Partners for Success, DuPage County ROE #19

Melissa Lundgaard

Executive Director, Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy

Melissa is the Executive Director of Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy, overseeing the Supplemental & Credit Recovery Solutions, Teacher Shortage Solutions, and the Full-Time Academy. Melissa has worked in education since 1994, having served various leadership roles in high school... Read More →

Rebecca Tanaka

Teacher - Partners for Success, DuPage County ROE #19

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Redbird A

11:00am CST

Teaching Language Learners in a Trauma Informed Setting LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Medici Upper

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As we have done more research related to Social Emotional Learning and Trauma informed classrooms, thinking about the right instructional strategies to support an environment where students can learn language and thrive in a low anxiety community is critical. As language teachers considering the whole child and nurturing a learning process is vital. This presentation will support teachers in creating a classroom conducive to a trauma informed space where they can apply language learning strategies using non-technology and technology AI powered resources.

Speakers

Sarah Said

Dream Academy High School

Sarah Dollah- Said has been an educator in Illinois for over twenty years in the capacity of a teacher and administrator. This past year, she was named an Illinois Teacher of Excellence. In the 22-23 school year, Sarah decided to go back to the classroom to restore her joy in teaching... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Medici Upper

11:00am CST

The Intersectionality of Services: McKinney-Vento, Bilingual and Special Education LIMITED

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Hyatt 2

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To undertand McKinney-Vento, one must also understand how the regulations for Bilingual Services and Special Education Services also apply.

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Dr. Lynn Zeder

McKinney-Vento Regional Coordinator, South Cook- ISC

Dr. Lynn Zeder is currently serving as the South Cook McKinney-Vento Regional Coordinator. She is a retired assistant superintendent from Orland 135 and has previously worked as junior high ELA teacher, media specialist, assistant principal, principal, director of curriculum, and... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Hyatt 2

11:00am CST

Understanding Behavior: Unmet Needs and the Path to Hope FILLING

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Redbird C+D

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In this insightful presentation, we examine how behaviors often serve as signals of underlying unmet needs, ranging from basic physiological necessities to the deeper emotional and psychological desires for belonging and self-actualization. By recognizing these signals, we can shift our perspective from judgment to understanding, fostering empathy and connection. Through interactive discussions and real-life examples, we will highlight the importance of identifying these unmet needs, not just in ourselves but also in our relationships and communities. We will also delve into strategies for addressing these needs, attendees will leave with practical tools to create supportive environments that nurture growth, resilience, and well-being. Join us in this journey to uncover the reasons behind behaviors and discover how to cultivate hope in ourselves and others.

Speakers

Allison Galvan

Student Advocate, North Cook Intermediate Service Center/North Cook Regional Office of Education

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Redbird C+D