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McHenry County ROE Excellence in Education 2026
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Thursday, June 18
 

9:00am CDT

Enhancing Learning Through Supporting Executive Functioning: A Starting Point for Educators
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
In this engaging one-hour presentation, participants will gain a clear understanding of executive functioning—its definition, role, and impact on student success in the classroom. We will explore real-world examples of how executive functioning challenges may manifest in academic settings, such as difficulties with organization, time management, and self-regulation. Additionally, attendees will be introduced to a practical framework designed to support students with specific learning disabilities, as well as strategies that benefit all learners. Through actionable insights and strategies, educators will leave equipped to foster a more inclusive and supportive learning environment across curricular areas.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Weltin

Amy Weltin

Region 2 Specialist, Illinois Specific Learning Disability Support Project
Amy has been with the SLD Support Project since July of 2024. She is a Region 2 Specialist serving the educators and parents in the counties around the Chicagoland area. She loves to develop and deliver PD to support educators and parents that work with students with learning disabilities... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 303

9:00am CDT

Special Education: Harnessing the Power of AI to Write Legally Defensible IEPs
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
This topic will synthesize the work of the IEPq project and distill that work into a transmissable and shareable training paired with the most current tech (AI) supports to facilitate the work of the LBSI and related service provider across settings and grade levels as they create legally defensible and sound IEP documents.
Speakers
avatar for Joan Bowers

Joan Bowers

Special Education Curriculum Facilitator, Woodstock CUSD 200
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 309

9:00am CDT

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
SDI—Specially Designed Instruction—is the core of special education. It is what legally and practically separates general education support from special education services.
Speakers
CB

Chrissy Brown

Regional Special Education Specialist, IESE
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 406

10:00am CDT

Enhancing Learning Through Supporting Executive Functioning: A Starting Point for Educators
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
In this engaging one-hour presentation, participants will gain a clear understanding of executive functioning—its definition, role, and impact on student success in the classroom. We will explore real-world examples of how executive functioning challenges may manifest in academic settings, such as difficulties with organization, time management, and self-regulation. Additionally, attendees will be introduced to a practical framework designed to support students with specific learning disabilities, as well as strategies that benefit all learners. Through actionable insights and strategies, educators will leave equipped to foster a more inclusive and supportive learning environment across curricular areas.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Weltin

Amy Weltin

Region 2 Specialist, Illinois Specific Learning Disability Support Project
Amy has been with the SLD Support Project since July of 2024. She is a Region 2 Specialist serving the educators and parents in the counties around the Chicagoland area. She loves to develop and deliver PD to support educators and parents that work with students with learning disabilities... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 303

10:00am CDT

Special Education: Harnessing the Power of AI to Write Legally Defensible IEPs
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
This topic will synthesize the work of the IEPq project and distill that work into a transmissable and shareable training paired with the most current tech (AI) supports to facilitate the work of the LBSI and related service provider across settings and grade levels as they create legally defensible and sound IEP documents.
Speakers
avatar for Joan Bowers

Joan Bowers

Special Education Curriculum Facilitator, Woodstock CUSD 200
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 309

10:00am CDT

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
SDI—Specially Designed Instruction—is the core of special education. It is what legally and practically separates general education support from special education services.
Speakers
CB

Chrissy Brown

Regional Special Education Specialist, IESE
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 406

10:00am CDT

Strategic AT Leadership: From Compliance Myths to Classroom Reality
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
This session is designed for district leaders, LEA administrators, and special education decision-makers tasked with navigating the complexities of Assistive Technology (AT). Using the CITES "Myths and Facts" framework, we will debunk common misconceptions regarding IDEA Part B and Part C requirements. Attendees will move beyond "checking the box" to explore actionable strategies for deploying, and sustaining AT systems that empower both staff and students.
Speakers
avatar for Debra (Debi) Ryan

Debra (Debi) Ryan

Augmentative and Alternative Facilitator; Speech Pathologist, District 158, Huntley


avatar for Erin Wagner

Erin Wagner

Assistive Technology Facilitator, Huntley District 158
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 404

11:00am CDT

Enhancing Learning Through Supporting Executive Functioning: A Starting Point for Educators
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
In this engaging one-hour presentation, participants will gain a clear understanding of executive functioning—its definition, role, and impact on student success in the classroom. We will explore real-world examples of how executive functioning challenges may manifest in academic settings, such as difficulties with organization, time management, and self-regulation. Additionally, attendees will be introduced to a practical framework designed to support students with specific learning disabilities, as well as strategies that benefit all learners. Through actionable insights and strategies, educators will leave equipped to foster a more inclusive and supportive learning environment across curricular areas.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Weltin

Amy Weltin

Region 2 Specialist, Illinois Specific Learning Disability Support Project
Amy has been with the SLD Support Project since July of 2024. She is a Region 2 Specialist serving the educators and parents in the counties around the Chicagoland area. She loves to develop and deliver PD to support educators and parents that work with students with learning disabilities... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 303

11:00am CDT

Special Education: Harnessing the Power of AI to Write Legally Defensible IEPs
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
This topic will synthesize the work of the IEPq project and distill that work into a transmissable and shareable training paired with the most current tech (AI) supports to facilitate the work of the LBSI and related service provider across settings and grade levels as they create legally defensible and sound IEP documents.
Speakers
avatar for Joan Bowers

Joan Bowers

Special Education Curriculum Facilitator, Woodstock CUSD 200
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 309

1:30pm CDT

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
SDI—Specially Designed Instruction—is the core of special education. It is what legally and practically separates general education support from special education services.
Speakers
CB

Chrissy Brown

Regional Special Education Specialist, IESE
Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 406

2:30pm CDT

Special Education: Harnessing the Power of AI to Write Legally Defensible IEPs
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
This topic will synthesize the work of the IEPq project and distill that work into a transmissable and shareable training paired with the most current tech (AI) supports to facilitate the work of the LBSI and related service provider across settings and grade levels as they create legally defensible and sound IEP documents.
Speakers
avatar for Joan Bowers

Joan Bowers

Special Education Curriculum Facilitator, Woodstock CUSD 200
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 309

2:30pm CDT

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
SDI—Specially Designed Instruction—is the core of special education. It is what legally and practically separates general education support from special education services.
Speakers
CB

Chrissy Brown

Regional Special Education Specialist, IESE
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 406

2:30pm CDT

Strategic AT Leadership: From Compliance Myths to Classroom Reality
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
This session is designed for district leaders, LEA administrators, and special education decision-makers tasked with navigating the complexities of Assistive Technology (AT). Using the CITES "Myths and Facts" framework, we will debunk common misconceptions regarding IDEA Part B and Part C requirements. Attendees will move beyond "checking the box" to explore actionable strategies for deploying, and sustaining AT systems that empower both staff and students
Speakers
avatar for Debra (Debi) Ryan

Debra (Debi) Ryan

Augmentative and Alternative Facilitator; Speech Pathologist, District 158, Huntley


avatar for Erin Wagner

Erin Wagner

Assistive Technology Facilitator, Huntley District 158
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 404
 
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