BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//STAR NET Region II and VI - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20260623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T193000 DTSTAMP:20260310T180946Z CREATED:20260227T220911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T180946Z UID:10000094-1782239400-1782243000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Supporting Your Child's Sleep Health Follow Up: Live Q & A 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-your-childs-sleep-health-follow-up/ 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:20260804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T150000 DTSTAMP:20260625T153912Z CREATED:20260624T201853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T153912Z UID:10000152-1785834000-1785855600@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-2/ LOCATION:Oak Lawn SD 123 Early Childhood Program\, 4201 W 93rd St\, Oak Lawn\, 60453\, 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:20260811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T210000 DTSTAMP:20260723T201657Z CREATED:20260723T195543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T201657Z UID:10000179-1786474800-1786482000@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-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:20260818T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T180000 DTSTAMP:20260702T185822Z CREATED:20260702T185822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T185822Z UID:10000159-1787068800-1787076000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Canva for Early Childhood Educators: Creating Inclusive\, Engaging Learning Experiences for All 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/canva-for-early-childhood-educators/ 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:20260903T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T180000 DTSTAMP:20260625T141239Z CREATED:20260625T141239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T141239Z UID:10000155-1788451200-1788458400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Friendship Skills as Behavior Support: Creating Access\, Inclusion\, and Peer Success for Preschool Age Children with IEPs 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/friendship-skills-as-behavior-support/ 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:20260910T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000 DTSTAMP:20260717T141810Z CREATED:20260625T142543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141810Z UID:10000156-1789056000-1789063200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Moving out of the "Comfort Zone" and into the "Goldilocks Zone": Creating the Just-Right Environment: Selective Mutism Strategies for Educators 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/moving-out-of-the-comfort-zone/ 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:20260910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T193000 DTSTAMP:20260807T164040Z CREATED:20260728T183548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T164040Z UID:10000180-1789065000-1789068600@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Our Trip to Successful Toilet Training 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/our-trip-to-successful-toilet-training-1/ LOCATION:Online – at your computer Your home or school CATEGORIES:Workshops & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://starnet2and6.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/STAR-NET-RII-VI-Toilet-Training-Webinar-Flyer-.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T163000 DTSTAMP:20260609T170154Z CREATED:20260609T170154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T170154Z UID:10000102-1789399800-1789403400@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-2/2026-09-14/ 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:20260915T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T180000 DTSTAMP:20260624T190007Z CREATED:20260624T190007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T190007Z UID:10000143-1789488000-1789495200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Building a Shared Vision for MTSS in Pre-K: Creating Common Language 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/building-a-shared-vision/ 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:20260922T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T163214Z CREATED:20260624T182219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T163214Z UID:10000107-1790091000-1790096400@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-3-2/2026-09-22/ 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:20260923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260702T200047Z CREATED:20260702T200047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T200047Z UID:10000162-1790154000-1790161200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:New ECSE Administrator Cohort: Supporting New Leaders in Special Education Requirements - Session One 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-ecse-administrator-cohort-supporting-new-leaders-in-special-education-requirements-session-one/ 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:20260928T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T153000 DTSTAMP:20260625T143548Z CREATED:20260624T202549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T143548Z UID:10000153-1790584200-1790695800@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment-2 (Elk Grove Village) 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/transdisciplinary-play-based-assessment-2-elk-grove-village/ 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:20260930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T173000 DTSTAMP:20260716T163449Z CREATED:20260716T163310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T163449Z UID:10000170-1790784000-1790789400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Differentiation of Instruction in the Preschool Classroom Series 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/differentiation-of-instruction-in-the-preschool-classroom-series/2026-09-30/ 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:20261001T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T153000 DTSTAMP:20260706T135405Z CREATED:20260624T202948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T135405Z UID:10000154-1790843400-1790955000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment-2 (Orland Park) 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/transdisciplinary-play-based-assessment-2-orland-park/ LOCATION:Jane Barnes Annex to the Village of Orland Park Civics Center Recreation Department\, 14750 S Ravinia Ave\, Orland Park\, IL\, 60462\, 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:20261001T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260810T194911Z CREATED:20260810T183738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T194911Z UID:10000181-1790879400-1790884800@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:How to Handle More Than You Can Handle 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/how-to-handle-more-than-you-can-handle/ 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:20261005T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T173000 DTSTAMP:20260625T144714Z CREATED:20260624T182933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T144714Z UID:10000140-1791214200-1791221400@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-2/ 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:20261006T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T163214Z CREATED:20260624T182219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T163214Z UID:10000108-1791300600-1791306000@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-3-2/2026-10-06/ 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:20261013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T180000 DTSTAMP:20260624T191705Z CREATED:20260624T190625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191705Z UID:10000144-1791907200-1791914400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Strengthening Tiered Instruction in Pre-K MTSS: Supporting Learning Across Tiers and Learners 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/strengthening-tiered-instruction/ 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:20261014T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T173000 DTSTAMP:20260716T163449Z CREATED:20260716T163310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T163449Z UID:10000176-1791993600-1791999000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Differentiation of Instruction in the Preschool Classroom Series 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/differentiation-of-instruction-in-the-preschool-classroom-series/2026-10-14/ 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:20261015T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T173000 DTSTAMP:20260624T183810Z CREATED:20260624T183810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T183810Z UID:10000141-1792080000-1792085400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:The Sensory Connection: From Self-Awareness to Student Support 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/the-sensory-connection-from-self-awareness-to-student-support/ 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:20261020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T110000 DTSTAMP:20260702T195908Z CREATED:20260702T195732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T195908Z UID:10000161-1792486800-1792494000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:New ECSE Administrator Cohort: Supporting New Leaders in Special Education Requirements - Session Two 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-ecse-administrator-cohort-supporting-new-leaders-in-special-education-requirements-session-two/ 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:20261020T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T163214Z CREATED:20260624T182219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T163214Z UID:10000109-1792510200-1792515600@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-3-2/2026-10-20/ 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:20261021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T180705Z CREATED:20260625T144837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T180705Z UID:10000157-1792573200-1792681200@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:TPBA Play Facilitation 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/tpba-play-facilitation/ LOCATION:Cantigny Park\, 1S 151 Winfield Rd\, Wheaton\, 60189\, 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:20261027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000 DTSTAMP:20260624T192042Z CREATED:20260624T192042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T192042Z UID:10000146-1793116800-1793124000@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Building an Infrastructure for MTSS: Data-Based Decision Making 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/building-an-infrastructure-for-mtss/ 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:20261028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T173000 DTSTAMP:20260716T163449Z CREATED:20260716T163310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T163449Z UID:10000177-1793203200-1793208600@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Differentiation of Instruction in the Preschool Classroom Series 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/differentiation-of-instruction-in-the-preschool-classroom-series/2026-10-28/ 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:20261102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T173000 DTSTAMP:20260702T185217Z CREATED:20260702T185217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T185217Z UID:10000158-1793635200-1793640600@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:From Stories to Storybooks: Using AI toTransform Spoken Words into Stories\, Activities\, and Creative Lesson Plans: Supporting Language Development Through Language Experience Approach 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/from-stories-to-storybooks/ 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:20261103T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T163214Z CREATED:20260624T182219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T163214Z UID:10000110-1793719800-1793725200@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-3-2/2026-11-03/ 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:20261109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260702T195400Z CREATED:20260702T195400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T195400Z UID:10000160-1794229200-1794236400@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:New ECSE Administrator Cohort: Supporting New Leaders in Special Education Requirements - 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-ecse-administrator-cohort-2026-2027-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:20261109T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T195541Z CREATED:20260624T195255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T195541Z UID:10000148-1794240000-1794243600@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:ECSE Teacher Cohort 2026-2027: Strengthening Communication\, Collaboration\, and Support for Every Child Part One 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-2026-2027-strengthening-communication-collaboration-and-support-for-every-child-part-one/ 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:20261110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260624T194442Z CREATED:20260624T194442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T194442Z UID:10000147-1794326400-1794333600@starnet2and6.org SUMMARY:Building Sustainable MTSS Systems in Pre-K: Structures\, Teams\, and Continuous Improvement 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/building-sustainable-mtss-systems/ 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