Training
Training for Educators
ISRC Quarterly Training Workshops
ISRC provides quarterly training workshops for teams of educators of students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired.
When you enter your PD into ELIS, search for NW Suburban Spec Edu Org.
2024-2025 Schedule
September 16 - Supporting Students with Anxiety and Oppositional Behaviors - Jessica Minahan
November 4 - Executive Functioning - Maggie Schwalbach
February 4 - Restorative practices - Meagan Novara
April 28 - Writing Data-Driven IEPs: Ensuring IEP Compliance through Data Collection - Kaitlyn Millen
2023-2024 Schedule
September 19 - Structured Teaching - Caroline McCarthy
November 13 - Trauma Informed Practices - Elizabeth Seeliger and Dr. Jess Dallman
February 6 - Restorative Practices - Algenoy Alexander
April 22-23 - CHAMPS
2022-2023 Schedule
September 20 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Online eLearning Academy
FREE Professional Development hours are available through the ISRC eLearning Academy.
Training for Paraprofessionals - The Five P's of Paraprofessionals
Training for Parents
Parent University
The Illinois Service Resource Center Parent University is a resource for parents and guardians to further develop ideas and support for raising children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or have Visual Impairments. ISRC has collected presentations on topics pertinent to parents and guardians and have made them available on the Parent Page of the ISRC website.
Parent Café Events
ISRC sponsors Parent Cafe Events such as Family Literacy Nights or Game Nights.
For information on the next Parent Cafe event in your area, contact isrc@isrc.us.