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McHenry County ROE Excellence in Education 2026

9:00am CDT

Going Beyond Rewards and Punishments

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

This training will provide educators with techniques to use in the classroom. There will be s focus on using restorative practices and positive supports in classroom management. This will include giving students the identify and address problem behaviors themselves and help create a collaborative and safe class environment for all students.

Speakers

Helena Hernquist

Principal/Director, Harvard District 50/Chancelight

Helena is an ISBE-licensed special education teacher, principal, and board-certified behavior analyst. She provides families and stakeholders with exceptional ABA and special education expertise, offering more than a decade of public and private education experience. She has worked... Read More →

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 317

Behavior & Management

10:00am CDT

Going Beyond Rewards and Punishments

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

This training will provide educators with techniques to use in the classroom. There will be s focus on using restorative practices and positive supports in classroom management. This will include giving students the identify and address problem behaviors themselves and help create a collaborative and safe class environment for all students.

Speakers

Helena Hernquist

Principal/Director, Harvard District 50/Chancelight

Helena is an ISBE-licensed special education teacher, principal, and board-certified behavior analyst. She provides families and stakeholders with exceptional ABA and special education expertise, offering more than a decade of public and private education experience. She has worked... Read More →

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 317

Behavior & Management

11:00am CDT

FBA and BIP: What are They? & How do We Implement Them?

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Educators will learn how to complete and implement FBAs and BIPs. Staff will gain an understanding of antecedents, behaviors, and consequences, as well as the functions of behavior. Educators will also learn special education laws around FBA and BIPs. Staff will learn each section of a BIP, including how to teach the replacement behavior and how to implement the plan with fidelity.

Speakers

Helena Hernquist

Principal/Director, Harvard District 50/Chancelight

Helena is an ISBE-licensed special education teacher, principal, and board-certified behavior analyst. She provides families and stakeholders with exceptional ABA and special education expertise, offering more than a decade of public and private education experience. She has worked... Read More →

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 317

Behavior & Management

1:30pm CDT

FBA and BIP: What are They? & How do We Implement Them?

Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

Educators will learn how to complete and implement FBAs and BIPs. Staff will gain an understanding of antecedents, behaviors, and consequences, as well as the functions of behavior. Educators will also learn special education laws around FBA and BIPs. Staff will learn each section of a BIP, including how to teach the replacement behavior and how to implement the plan with fidelity.

Speakers

Helena Hernquist

Principal/Director, Harvard District 50/Chancelight

Helena is an ISBE-licensed special education teacher, principal, and board-certified behavior analyst. She provides families and stakeholders with exceptional ABA and special education expertise, offering more than a decade of public and private education experience. She has worked... Read More →

Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 317

Behavior & Management