ICEARY 2025: Full Schedule

10:45am CST

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

Thursday March 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST

Understanding that families facing housing insecurity under the McKinney-Vento Act may also need Bilingual and Special Education Services. One service does not supersede that of another. All laws and statues must apply.

Speakers

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 →

Thursday March 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Redbird F

1:45pm CST

McKinney Vento 201: Tips and Strategies for the Advanced Homeless Liaison

Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST

Redbird F

This presentation will be geared for homeless liaisons or school staff in having a deeper understanding of the legal duties of a liaison, what the legal requirements are in a dispute resolution, and engage in discussions on some advanced scenarios.

Speakers

Angela Reeter

Area 5 Lead McKinney Vento Homeless Liaison, Regional Office of Education #3

Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Redbird F

3:00pm CST

Self-Care

Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST

Redbird F

Self-care has become a new buzz word in education. Unfortunately, the definition of self-care has been changed and is now being used to describe anything that makes us happy, such as snacks in the breakroom. In this session, participants will learn about self-care and how to create a self-care plan that can help you unwind even when no one restocked the fridge.

Speakers

Julie Bullard

Professional Development Coordinator, ROE #30

I am the Professional Development Coordinator and SEL Coach for ROE #30.

Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Redbird F

9:45am CST

McKinney-Vento Homelessness 101

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

Redbird F

Identifying your homeless students and removing barriers to their education.

Speakers

Mike Snowden

Area 3 McKinney-Vento Homeless Lead Liaison, ROE26

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

11:00am CST

Combat Hate: A Digital Media Literacy Workshop LIMITED

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

Redbird F

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 Lead Educator for the Mobile Museum of Tolerance(MMOT) workshop Extension workshop: Combat Hate! In this role, Jessabrings the vital mission of combating hate into classrooms across Illinois,working closely with educators and students to foster critical thinking... Read More →

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