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October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024
Hosted at:
Trinity Lutheran School
1102 West Hamilton Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Our theme this year is "Joy in the Calling" based on Romans 15:13. Our hearts' desire is to provide a day where the people of our schools can come and celebrate the joy of our unique calling, sharpen our craft, and connect with each other. We do all this while keeping our eyes fixed on our Lord that by the power of the Holy Spirit we may abound in hope.
It is tempting to feel alone in our Calling. Yet the Lord encourages us to be joy-filled and find connection to others. To that end this conference will focus both on professional development as well as emphasize networking opportunities...and have a little fun along the way.
The conference will begin with worship together and then progress to a variety of professional development opportunities. These will include teacher led sectionals, sessions on the topic of artificial intelligence in the classroom, information share and networking through Ed Camp, and grade band/content area break outs. Your are welcome to bring your own device (laptop, Chromebook, etc) to try out some of the digital tools that will be shared.
This year's host school is Trinity Lutheran School in Bloomington, IL. You can click the link above to be connected to their website for directions to their facility. Or click here for a Google Map.
Click here for a map of the building and sectional room assignments. (Coming soon)
Conference Schedule:
Conference Schedule:
Conference Options:
Conference Options:
Grade Band, Ed Camp Sharing time:
Grade Band, Ed Camp Sharing time:
Our teacher sectional option includes two 45-minute sectionals, lead by a fellow educator, and based on various topics. During these times there will also be an opportunity to attend a session on AI tools for the classroom. Likewise, the gym will be set up for some fun activities, networking, and time to recharge. Participants are welcome to choose whichever sectional they would like to attend based upon space availability.
One focus of this conference is to connect people and share ideas. It is tempting to feel alone in a classroom or school--yet together we are stronger, we are smarter. There will be specific time set aside to discuss ideas, problems, policies, opportunities, challenges, celebrations, and our journey in ministry.
Your opinions will be gathered to help guide these conversations. We are excited at the opportunity to exchange both ideas and contact information. Likewise, the closing grade band/content area breakout has time built-in to send you out with a prayer partner for the year.
A Time for Joy!
There will also be time dedicated for networking and celebrating in the gym with refreshments, games, a 360 photo booth, and much more. We will close the day with a great devotion to send us back out into the harvest.
And don't forget, there will be door prizes after the closing devotion.
Key Presenter: Lisa Schwartz
Key Presenter: Lisa Schwartz
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Lisa Schwartz serves as the Learning Technology Center’s Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for west central Illinois. Lisa is passionate about meaningful professional development and creating teacher and student leaders. She facilitates professional learning events regionally and statewide; provides consultation and support to school districts related to digital learning and technology integration; and develops instructional materials for school administrators, teachers, and students throughout the West Central region.
Prior to joining the LTC, Lisa was an educator in Quincy Public Schools. Today, she remains committed to serving the same educators she worked beside by fostering impactful professional growth and nurturing teacher and student leadership.
Lisa is a certified teacher, a Google for Education Certified Trainer, a Google Certified Educator, and an Apple Education Trainer. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Quincy University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Western Illinois University.
Conference Logistics:
Conference Logistics:
How do I Register? Click here to access a digital registration form. Building principals or directors should submit one registration form on behalf of their participating staff. Deadline for registration is Oct. 7, 2024.
What is the cost? The cost is only $15 per person. Checks can be made payable to CID/SID Teachers Conference and can be sent to:
Gayle Dietsch
C/O Trinity Lutheran School
1102 West Hamilton Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
What about lunch? A box lunch will be provided with a choice of roast turkey, ham, chicken salad, or vegetable sandwiches. The registration form has a place to indicate the need for a gluten-free option.
Have a Question? If you have a question, feel free to contact Trip Rodgers at trodgers@cidlcms.org, Jeff Fick at sidlcmssage@gmail.com, or JessicaMeade@trinluth.org (Trinity Lutheran Contact).
Hey Principals and Directors: We will provide name tags for everyone to wear --plus a fun closing door prize game that involves nametags, you, and your staff.
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