Lake County Institute Day 2025 Grade 6-12/K-12 Fine Arts/ K-12 Librarians: Full Schedule

9:20am CST

Make it Matter. Aligning CCSS with students' interests and bridging the gap between curriculum and what is relevant to today's students. LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST

Room B128

With the 2010 inception of the ELA CCSS, the push for a cohesive, common curriculum and literacy experiences came to the forefront of schools. However, the resources and materials of the past do not necessarily connect with our current demographic of students. Research shows that students are motivated and engaged in texts and tasks when they perceive them as pertinent to their lives. Literacy instruction should include the cultures, backgrounds, and language practices of all students. This session will provide strategies for bridging CCSS standards and texts with multimodality and relevancy that appeal to students’ interests, identity formation, and range of ability levels to account for multiliteracies and view language as a resource. These facilitate students’ self-efficacy, a primary motivational determinant of achievement and a critical precursor to student success.

Speakers

Yvonne Schmid

Reading Specialist, CCSD 46

I have taught ELA and reading for 31 years and my passions are helping students feel more confident in their reading skills and finding ways to make what they read relevant and meaningful to them. I am working on my dissertation for my PhD in Reading, Language, and Literacy with a... Read More →

Jennifer Everett

Reading Specialist, CCSD 46

My name is Jennifer Everett, I am the 7th grade reading specialist at Grayslake Middle School.

Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST
Room B128 1350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060

Instruction

10:10am CST

Calling all High School College Counselors LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST

Room B128

The University Center of Lake County is a great opportunity for Lake County High School students who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree while living and working in Lake County. The University Center has 13 accredited Illinois university partners offering 50 undergraduate degree programs in a wide variety of disciplines and different modalities. Students can start their BA completion program after completing 60 credits or an Associate's degree.

Speakers

Leslie Bertholdt

University Center of Lake County

Izobella Estano

University Center of Lake County

Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Room B128 1350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060

General

Company University Center of Lake County

11:05am CST

Simplifying Special Programs FILLING

Friday February 14, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CST

Room B128

According to the National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services, 98% of school districts report special education staff shortages. Leading causes include excessive time spent on paperwork and unmanageable workloads. Come learn best practices districts are using with modern documentation software to significantly reduce time spent on paperwork, prevent compliance issues, and promote collaboration district-wide. Note: Vendor presentation

Speakers

Elizabeth Surfus

Friday February 14, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CST
Room B128 1350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060

General

Company SameGoal

1:00pm CST

Teacher Licensure Pathway Info Session with Grand Canyon University LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:55pm CST

Room B128

Join us for an informative session on the Teacher Licensure Pathway, where we will explore the steps to becoming a licensed educator. This presentation will cover essential details about GCU’s online program, including licensure options, time to completion, cost, and available scholarships and grants. We will also discuss the support resources available to help you navigate the process with confidence. Whether you're starting your journey or looking to advance your career in education, this session will provide the guidance and answers you need. Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step toward your teaching career!

Speakers