BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//STAR NET Region II and VI - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:STAR NET Region II and VI X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://starnet2and6.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for STAR NET Region II and VI REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T150000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260202T200305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T174946Z UID:10000085-1775811600-1775833200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Supporting Young Children with Autism: Practical Strategies for Early Childhood DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/supporting-young-children-with-autism-practical-strategies-for-early-childhood/ LOCATION:Kankakee Community College\, 100 College Dr\, Kankakee\, IL\, 60901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T100000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260108T175216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T211921Z UID:10000083-1775552400-1775556000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Leading With Confidence: IEP Essentials Part 3 Fostering Collaboration and Future Success DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/leading-with-confidence-iep-essentials-part-3-fostering-collaboration-and-future-success/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T110000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260227T215013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T215013Z UID:10000092-1774603800-1774609200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Early Childhood Outcomes State Performance Indicator 7: Analyzing Practices and Procedures to Support and Document Student Growth DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/early-childhood-outcomes-state-performance-indicator-7-analyzing-practices-and-procedures-to-support-and-document-student-growth-4/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T110000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260227T214824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T214824Z UID:10000091-1774431000-1774436400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Early Childhood Outcomes State Performance Indicator 7: Analyzing Practices and Procedures to Support and Document Student Growth DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/eco-analyzing-practices-and-procedures-virtual/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251027T205420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T161046Z UID:10000055-1773792000-1773878399@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Early Childhood Today Conference DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/early-childhood-today-conference/ LOCATION:Lewis University\, 1 University Pkwy\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251210T220016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T180006Z UID:10000065-1773676800-1773680400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:ECSE Teacher Cohort: A Group to Learn\, Reflect\, and Discuss Teaming and Collaboration DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/ecse-teacher-cohort-a-group-to-learn-reflect-and-discuss-teaming/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T173000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251205T180059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T181426Z UID:10000060-1773158400-1773163800@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Book Study: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Young Children: Driving Change in Early Education DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/book-study-multi-tiered-systems-of-support-for-young-children-driving-change-in-early-education-2/2026-03-10/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T163000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20250909T220844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T160041Z UID:10000013-1773156600-1773160200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Illinois Statewide Transition Community of Practice (CoP) DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/illinois-statewide-transition-community-of-practice-cop-03102026/2026-03-10/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T100000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260108T174841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T212100Z UID:10000081-1773133200-1773136800@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Leading With Confidence: IEP Essentials Part 2 of 3 Connecting Data to Action; Goals\, Objectives\, and Progress Monitoring DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/leading-with-confidence-iep-essentials-part-2-of-3-connecting-data-to-action-goals-objectives-and-progress-monitoring/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T163000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260107T164718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T193433Z UID:10000078-1773070200-1773073800@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Illinois Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Community of Practice (CoP) DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/illinois-early-childhood-outcomes-eco-community-of-practice-cop/2026-03-09/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260109T222201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T222201Z UID:10000084-1772640000-1772647200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Words at Work (and Play!): Building Strong Language Foundations in Preschool Classrooms DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/words-at-work-and-play/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251205T195515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T221036Z UID:10000061-1772181000-1772200800@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Language and Literacy for All: Strategies to Help Every Child Thrive DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/language-and-literacy-for-all-strategies-to-help-every-child-thrive/ LOCATION:Waubonsie Valley High School\, 2590 Ogden Ave\, Aurora\, IL\, 60504\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T173000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251205T180059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T181426Z UID:10000059-1771948800-1771954200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Book Study: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Young Children: Driving Change in Early Education DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/book-study-multi-tiered-systems-of-support-for-young-children-driving-change-in-early-education-2/2026-02-24/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T173000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251205T180059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T181426Z UID:10000058-1770739200-1770744600@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Book Study: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Young Children: Driving Change in Early Education DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/book-study-multi-tiered-systems-of-support-for-young-children-driving-change-in-early-education-2/2026-02-10/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T100000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260107T200025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T211620Z UID:10000080-1770714000-1770717600@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Leading With Confidence: IEP Essentials: Part 1 Beginning at the Beginning; Building a Sound Foundation DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/iep-essentials-1/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251210T214807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T215740Z UID:10000064-1770652800-1770656400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:ECSE Teacher Cohort: A Group to Learn\, Reflect\, and Discuss Family DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/ecse-teacher-cohort-a-group-to-learn-reflect-and-discuss-family/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260102T182330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T182330Z UID:10000073-1770368400-1770379200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Early Childhood Outcomes State Performance Indicator 7: Analyzing Practices and Procedures to Support and Document Student Growth DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/early-childhood-outcomes-state-performance-indicator-7-analyzing-practices-and-procedures-to-support-and-document-student-growth-3/ LOCATION:Garden Terrace Banquets – Elk Grove Village\, 1000 Wellington Ave.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL\, 60007 CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260102T181742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T181742Z UID:10000072-1770282000-1770292800@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Early Childhood Outcomes State Performance Indicator 7: Analyzing Practices and Procedures to Support and Document Student Growth DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/early-childhood-outcomes-state-performance-indicator-7-analyzing-practices-and-procedures-to-support-and-document-student-growth-2/ LOCATION:City of Morris Community Room\, 200 E Chapin St\, Morris\, 60450\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20250917T225355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T193718Z UID:10000047-1770037200-1770044400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:New Administrator Cohort - Session Three DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/new-administrator-cohort-session-three/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T180000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251111T220823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T181038Z UID:10000056-1769702400-1769709600@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Data that Fits Your Day: Authentic Assessment in the Preschool Classroom DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/data-that-fits-your-day-authentic-assessment-in-the-preschool-classroom/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260102T173159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T173159Z UID:10000069-1769540400-1769544000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Support Group DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/selective-mutism-support-group-3/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T173000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251205T174225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T181524Z UID:10000057-1769529600-1769535000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Book Study: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Young Children: Driving Change in Early Education DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/book-study-multi-tiered-systems-of-support-for-young-children-driving-change-in-early-education/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260102T180202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T181212Z UID:10000070-1769418000-1769428800@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Early Childhood Outcomes State Performance Indicator 7: Analyzing Practices and Procedures to Support and Document Student Growth DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/early-childhood-outcomes-state-performance-indicator-7-analyzing-practices-and-procedures-to-support-and-document-student-growth/ LOCATION:Joliet Junior College Event Center\, 1215 Houbolt Ave Event Center Room EC2001\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251027T152932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T180954Z UID:10000049-1769072400-1769094000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Integrating Speech and Language Therapy into Early Childhood Classrooms: Strategies for Successful Implementation DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/integrating-speech-and-language-therapy-into-early-childhood-classrooms-strategies-for-successful-implementation/ LOCATION:Will County Health Department\, 501 Ella Ave\, Joliet\, IL\, 60433\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251027T153705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T193955Z UID:10000050-1768923000-1768928400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Preschool Pyramid Model of Social Emotional Support Cohort: Comprehensive Series- Tiers 1\, 2 and 3 DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/preschool-pyramid-model-of-social-emotional-support-cohort-comprehensive-series-tiers-1-2-and-3-01202026/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T163000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20250909T220526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T155801Z UID:10000012-1768318200-1768321800@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Illinois Statewide Transition Community of Practice (CoP) DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/illinois-statewide-transition-community-of-practice-cop-01132026/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251211T135059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T222934Z UID:10000063-1768233600-1768237200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:ECSE Teacher Cohort: A Group to Learn\, Reflect\, and Discuss Interaction DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/ecse-teacher-cohort-a-group-to-learn-reflect-and-discuss-interaction-2026-01-12/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T163000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20260107T164718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T193433Z UID:10000077-1768231800-1768235400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Illinois Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Community of Practice (CoP) DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/illinois-early-childhood-outcomes-eco-community-of-practice-cop/2026-01-12/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T173000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20251027T154751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T220849Z UID:10000051-1767799800-1767807000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Learning About SPP Indicator 7: Striving for Positive Best Practices in Early Childhood Outcomes - Statewide Webinar DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/learning-about-spp-indicator-7-striving-for-positive-best-practices-in-early-childhood-outcomes-statewide-webinar/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260620T121236 CREATED:20250917T224448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T193904Z UID:10000046-1764864000-1764871200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Interventions and Supports to Ensure that Multilingual Preschoolers with Disabilities Can Thrive DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGED TO:VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CIVICS CENTER REC DEPARTMENT14750 S RAVINIA AVEORLAND PARK\, IL  60462Registration:8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Description: Grounded in Dr. Angela Searcy’s Push Past It! framework\, this session helps educators “change the state to educate” by identifying Amy G. (the amygdala) in action. Participants learn practical co-regulation and calming strategies that reduce escalation\, strengthen adult responses\, and create brain-ready classrooms and learning environments for young children. Please plan to bring your lunch as we will only take a 30 minute lunch breakPresenter: Dr. Angela Searcy Learner objectives: 1. Identify signs of “Amy G.” (amygdala activation) in young children and recognize how stress responses impact behavior and learning. 2. Apply the Push Past It! lens (Change You\, Change the Child\, Change the Consequences) to analyze adult responses that escalate or de-escalate challenging behavior. 3. Demonstrate at least three self -regulation\,  co-regulation and calming strategies that support state change before instruction. 4. Design a simple classroom plan that prioritizes regulation\, connection\, and brain-ready learning environments.  This event has been approved for EI Credit: 2.25 Hrs – Intervention 2.25 Hrs – Working with Families \n\n\n\n \n \n Register URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/interventions-and-supports-to-ensure-that-multilingual-preschoolers-with-disabilities-can-thrive/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Search-Results-Icons-003EVENTS.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR