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We are so glad you are here! We chose Institute Day 2025 breakout sessions based on your feedback from last year: more content-specific and grade-level-specific sessions as well as bringing back a keynote speaker.

Registration will open on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 6:00AM CST.

Not seeing sessions that meet your specific needs? Check out our partner sites hosting professional learning opportunities on Institute Day here: https://kaneroe.org/institute-day/

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Friday, February 28
 

9:30am CST

Creating Inclusive Classrooms and Communities of Care
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Breakout Room 8
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In this session participants will experience Facing History and Ourselves resources and strategies to
develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to cultivate and maintain an inclusive,
reflective, human-centered, caring learning community. This session is intended for secondary
(grades 6-12) educators.

Presenter: Dr. Sarájanée Davis
Speakers
avatar for Facing History & Ourselves Inc.

Facing History & Ourselves Inc.

Facing History & Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. Based on nearly 50 years of research, Facing History’s approach is academically rigorous, emotionally engaging, and proven to improve student outcomes. We... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Breakout Room 8 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Diversity Equity and Inclusion

9:30am CST

Using an Inquiry-Design Model in the Social Sciences- Planning and Assessment
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Breakout Room 5
Feedback Survey
Social science teachers and classes continue to adapt and evolve. While the revised Illinois Social Science Standards were implemented in the 2022-23 school year, it can still be challenging to include all the components in your classroom. If you have ever felt like you are overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin, join us for a session that will provide you a roadmap for using the inquiry-design model for teaching so you can connect content, skills, and multiple perspectives of historical events and social science phenomena.      
Speakers
avatar for Amy Boyles

Amy Boyles

Northern Illinois University
Dr. Amy Boyles serves as the Assistant Director of the History & Social Sciences Secondary Educator Licensure Program at Northern Illinois University. She holds a BA in history from Illinois Wesleyan University, a M.Ed. in educational leadership from American College of Education... Read More →
JA

John Alcalde

Northern Illinois University
Dr. John Alcalde is a native of Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalonia. He pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Barcelona, Catalonia. He attained his Master of Arts in History in 1998. After college, he relocated to England to acquire proficiency in the... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Breakout Room 5 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Social Studies

9:30am CST

Biomimicry in Design
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Breakout Room 12
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Biomimicry is the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes. In this workshop, educators will learn how to guide their students to draw inspiration from biomimicry and organic design to sketch and build architectural sculptures that reflect the forms and processes of organisms, ecosystems, and habitats found in the natural world. Educators will build their students’ research skills as they learn how processes and forms in nature can creatively be applied to design.  
Speakers
avatar for Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust's mission is to engage, educate and inspire the public through interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s design legacy and preservation of his original sites for future generations. Established in 1974, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust organization has evolved... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Breakout Room 12 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  STEAM

11:00am CST

Facing History’s Approach to Teaching English Language Arts
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Breakout Room 8
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This professional learning will introduce educators to Facing History’s approach to teaching
secondary English Language Arts (ELA). We will share our expansive new collection, Coming of Age in
a Complex World, that invites students to explore the complexity of identity and develop a sense of
agency as they reflect on what it means to grow up in the world today. This session is intended for
secondary (grades 6-12) English Language Arts educators and other literacy specialists.

Presenter: Ken Garcia-Gonzales
Speakers
avatar for Facing History & Ourselves Inc.

Facing History & Ourselves Inc.

Facing History & Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. Based on nearly 50 years of research, Facing History’s approach is academically rigorous, emotionally engaging, and proven to improve student outcomes. We... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Breakout Room 8 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Diversity Equity and Inclusion

11:00am CST

Building Bridges: Effective Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Breakout Room 10
Feedback Survey
In "Building Bridges: Effective Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners," participants will explore practical approaches to supporting ELLs in the classroom. They will learn differentiated instruction techniques, scaffolding strategies, and culturally responsive practices to promote language development and academic success. The session will cover assessing, providing feedback, and engaging  ELLs through interactive activities. Attendees will leave with actionable tools and strategies to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment for all students.
Speakers
CB
LP
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Breakout Room 10 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Language

11:00am CST

Using an Inquiry-Design Model in the Social Sciences- Addressing Difficult Conversations in an Increasing Political Climate
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Breakout Room 5
Feedback Survey
Educators (and parents!) are always modeling and teaching academic, social, emotional, and civic lessons, even if they are not intentionally “political.” In thinking about the increasing divide within the United States, students need the opportunity to learn how to communicate and discuss difficult and potentially controversial topics. We will discuss strategies to help you identify ways to use discussion to teach and engage our students. This session will enhance the practice of educators with strategies and resources to create a classroom climate in which there are equitable opportunities for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Boyles

Amy Boyles

Northern Illinois University
Dr. Amy Boyles serves as the Assistant Director of the History & Social Sciences Secondary Educator Licensure Program at Northern Illinois University. She holds a BA in history from Illinois Wesleyan University, a M.Ed. in educational leadership from American College of Education... Read More →
JA

John Alcalde

Northern Illinois University
Dr. John Alcalde is a native of Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalonia. He pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Barcelona, Catalonia. He attained his Master of Arts in History in 1998. After college, he relocated to England to acquire proficiency in the... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Breakout Room 5 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Introduction to Facing History’s Approach to Social Studies
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Breakout Room 8
Feedback Survey
During this interactive session, we will share resources and model teaching strategies that support
educators in meeting Illinois Teaching Inclusive History Mandates and that help educators create
democratic learning environments where students are able to grapple with the complex histories,
choices, and actions of individuals, groups, and institutions in the past and present. This session is
intended for secondary (grades 6-12) Social Studies and History educators.

Presenter: Dr. Sarájanée Davis
Speakers
avatar for Facing History & Ourselves Inc.

Facing History & Ourselves Inc.

Facing History & Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. Based on nearly 50 years of research, Facing History’s approach is academically rigorous, emotionally engaging, and proven to improve student outcomes. We... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Breakout Room 8 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Diversity Equity and Inclusion

12:30pm CST

Using an Inquiry-Design Model in the Social Sciences- Planning and Assessment
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Breakout Room 5
Feedback Survey
Social science teachers and classes continue to adapt and evolve. While the revised Illinois Social Science Standards were implemented in the 2022-23 school year, it can still be challenging to include all the components in your classroom. If you have ever felt like you are overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin, join us for a session that will provide you a roadmap for using the inquiry-design model for teaching so you can connect content, skills, and multiple perspectives of historical events and social science phenomena.      
Speakers
avatar for Amy Boyles

Amy Boyles

Northern Illinois University
Dr. Amy Boyles serves as the Assistant Director of the History & Social Sciences Secondary Educator Licensure Program at Northern Illinois University. She holds a BA in history from Illinois Wesleyan University, a M.Ed. in educational leadership from American College of Education... Read More →
JA

John Alcalde

Northern Illinois University
Dr. John Alcalde is a native of Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalonia. He pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Barcelona, Catalonia. He attained his Master of Arts in History in 1998. After college, he relocated to England to acquire proficiency in the... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Breakout Room 5 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Beyond the ABCs: Building Student Agency Across Grades and Subjects (6-12)
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Breakout Room 6
Feedback Survey
Objectives: The goal of this session is to share tools for implementing the K-12 curriculum in a way that continuously builds student agency as students develop.

Description: This session will explore using problem-based learning and embedding SEL lessons into curriculum to help students take ownership of their learning and ignite curiosity. These techniques will lead to students who feel personal agency in their education. This is more important than ever in the 21st-century classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Tracey Servé

Tracey Servé

Crescent Educational Consultants
Tracey Servé founded Crescent Educational Consultants to extend her passion for student agency and community-building, creating a broader impact beyond the classroom. Over her 16 years in the classroom, Tracey has developed a philosophy centered on building student agency over their... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Breakout Room 6 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Diversity Equity and Inclusion

2:00pm CST

Navigating Crucial Conversations to Foster Effective Civic Participation
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Breakout Room 8
Feedback Survey
Join Facing History and Ourselves to experience and practice strategies that support respectful
conversations and perspective taking around potentially challenging topics, essential skills for
effective civic participation. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use tools for navigating crucial
conversations while building inclusive learning environments. This session is intended for secondary
(grades 6-12) Civics, Social Studies, History, and Humanities educators.

Presenter: Ken Garcia-Gonzales
Speakers
avatar for Facing History & Ourselves Inc.

Facing History & Ourselves Inc.

Facing History & Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. Based on nearly 50 years of research, Facing History’s approach is academically rigorous, emotionally engaging, and proven to improve student outcomes. We... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Breakout Room 8 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Diversity Equity and Inclusion

2:00pm CST

Using an Inquiry-Design Model in the Social Sciences- Addressing Difficult Conversations in an Increasing Political Climate
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Breakout Room 5
Feedback Survey
Educators (and parents!) are always modeling and teaching academic, social, emotional, and civic lessons, even if they are not intentionally “political.” In thinking about the increasing divide within the United States, students need the opportunity to learn how to communicate and discuss difficult and potentially controversial topics. We will discuss strategies to help you identify ways to use discussion to teach and engage our students. This session will enhance the practice of educators with strategies and resources to create a classroom climate in which there are equitable opportunities for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Boyles

Amy Boyles

Northern Illinois University
Dr. Amy Boyles serves as the Assistant Director of the History & Social Sciences Secondary Educator Licensure Program at Northern Illinois University. She holds a BA in history from Illinois Wesleyan University, a M.Ed. in educational leadership from American College of Education... Read More →
JA

John Alcalde

Northern Illinois University
Dr. John Alcalde is a native of Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalonia. He pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Barcelona, Catalonia. He attained his Master of Arts in History in 1998. After college, he relocated to England to acquire proficiency in the... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Breakout Room 5 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Social Studies
 
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