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SUMMARY:Book Study: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Young Children: Driving Change in Early Education
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T160000
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SUMMARY:ECSE Teacher Cohort: A Group to Learn\, Reflect\, and Discuss Teaming and Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Today Conference
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \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
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Outcomes State Performance Indicator 7: Analyzing Practices and Procedures to Support and Document Student Growth
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
CREATED:20260227T215013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T215013Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Outcomes State Performance Indicator 7: Analyzing Practices and Procedures to Support and Document Student Growth
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
CREATED:20260108T175216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T211921Z
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SUMMARY:Leading With Confidence: IEP Essentials Part 3 Fostering Collaboration and Future Success
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T150000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Young Children with Autism: Practical Strategies for Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
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SUMMARY:Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/transition-from-early-intervention-to-early-childhood-services-04152026/
LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
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SUMMARY:ECSE Teacher Cohort: A Group to Learn\, Reflect\, and Discuss Bringing It All Together
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/ecse-teacher-cohort-a-group-to-learn-reflect-and-discuss-bringing/
LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
CREATED:20260210T195501Z
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SUMMARY:Our Trip to Successful Toilet Training
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/toilet-training/
LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
CREATED:20260107T164718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T193433Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Community of Practice (CoP)
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/illinois-early-childhood-outcomes-eco-community-of-practice-cop/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
CREATED:20250909T220844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T160041Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Statewide Transition Community of Practice (CoP)
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/illinois-statewide-transition-community-of-practice-cop-03102026/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Supporting Your Child's Sleep Health
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/supporting-your-childs-sleep-health/
LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
CREATED:20260504T204509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T204509Z
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SUMMARY:Finding the "Goldilocks Zone" in Exposure Therapy for Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/finding-the-goldilocks-zone/
LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
CREATED:20260320T191436Z
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SUMMARY:Making Bilingual & Inclusive Connections Through Art and Music
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/making-bilingual-inclusive-connections-through-art-and-music/
LOCATION:Central Middle School\, 18146 Oak Park Ave\, Tinley Park\, 60477\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
CREATED:20260224T184315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T210518Z
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SUMMARY:Change the State to Educate: Self-Regulation & Calming Strategies for Young Children
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/change-the-state-to-educate/
LOCATION:Jane Barnes Annex to the Village of Orland Park Civics Center Recreation Department\, 14750 S Ravinia Ave\, Orland Park\, IL\, 60462\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
CREATED:20260401T170848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T170848Z
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SUMMARY:No Child Left on Their Behind
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/no-child-left-on-their-behind/
LOCATION:District 63 Early Learning Center\, 9000 Capitol Dr\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045434
CREATED:20260227T220911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T180946Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Your Child's Sleep Health Follow Up: Live Q & A
DESCRIPTION:LocationOnline – at your computer Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PresentersKatie Suchy and Dr Elizabeth Cambray-Engstrom Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field\, a returning cohort participant\, or a seasoned early childhood special educator\, this year’s cohort series is designed to support and elevate your work in inclusive classrooms. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different set of DEC Recommended Practices\, using real classroom examples\, collaborative discussion\, and practical reflection to help you make meaningful connections between the practices and your day-to-day teaching. This series is grounded in supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays within inclusive early childhood settings. Our conversations and activities will center around how to implement the DEC Recommended Practices in ways that promote access\, participation\, and outcomes for all learners\, with a special focus on individualized supports and collaborative teaming. You’ll leave each session with concrete ideas to try\, tools to adapt\, and strategies to take back to your team including families\, related service providers\, or paraprofessionals. Each session will begin with reflection and resource sharing\, include small group discussion\, and wrap up with large group takeaways.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to build on prior learning\, strengthen professional connections\, and share inclusive practices throughout the school year. An optional 30-minute Q&A discussion will follow each meeting. Tentative Topics: January: Interaction  February: Family  March: Teaming & Collaboration April: Bringing It All Together  Participants will: Review the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Reflect on current practices in your early childhood and ECSE classrooms. Discuss with colleagues in small group and large group settings ways to implement Recommended Practices to support all learners.     \n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Register
URL:https://starnet2and6.org/event/supporting-your-childs-sleep-health-follow-up/
LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars
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