EmpowerEd West40: Ignite 25/26 (August 19, 2025)
Times and descriptions listed below
|In-Person @West40 & Zoom (See Description)
West40’s EmpowerED series offers free professional development for specialists, paraprofessionals, and staff, empowering and uplifting teams across the region. Join us starting this August to walk further, together.


Horario y ubicación
Times and descriptions listed below
In-Person @West40 & Zoom (See Description)
Acerca del evento
August 19, 2025
Please click “More Info” on ticket options below to view the times, descriptions, and location for each session. ↓
Entradas
August 19, 2025 Sessions ⬇️
This is not a ticket option. Please view the full session list for August 19th below.
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
Mentor Strategies for Impact
Aug. 19 - In Person @ West40 (8:15 - 11:15AM) Explore evidence-based mentoring strategies to support mentor and mentee growth. Learn differentiated stances, effective feedback tools, and how to navigate crucial conversations, featuring real case studies from Cicero D99.
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
Driving School Success
Aug 19 - In Person @ West40 (8:15 - 11:15 AM) Turn goals into results using the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX). This session equips educators and leaders with tools to move from vision to measurable impact in schools and districts
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
Fostering Belonging at School
Aug 19 - In Person @ West40 (8:15 - 11:15 AM) Explore strategies to build school environments where all students feel valued, connected, and empowered to thrive. This session provides practical tools to support student belonging and strengthen relationships across all school communities.
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
Language for Coaching Growth
Aug 19 - In Person @ West40 (12:15 - 3:15 PM) Explore high-impact coaching language to build trust and agency. Learn key moves like reflective questioning and paraphrasing, with practice adapting language for various leadership and instructional roles.
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
Early Ed: Para Impact
Aug 19 - Virtual (12:15 - 3:15 PM) New Pre-K paraprofessionals will explore their essential role in creating safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classrooms, while gaining key skills to support young learners every day
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
AI-Powered Creative Tools
Aug 19 - Virtual (12:15 - 3:15 PM) Explore free AI tools that support creativity, language development, and movement-based learning. This hands-on session offers practical ways to create, personalize, and energize your classroom.
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
Assessment for Specialists
Aug 19 - Virtual (12:45-2:45PM) This session supports arts, PE, world language, CTE, and other specialists in articulating the value of their work. Learn to align assessments, communicate impact, and elevate your voice in school improvement efforts.
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
SEL & Assessment Connections
Aug 19 - Virtual (8:15-10:15AM) Discover how integrating SEL into assessment creates meaningful, student-centered learning. Grounded in the CASEL 5, this session offers strategies to promote reflection, resilience, and equitable growth.
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
AI-Powered Lesson Planning
Aug 19 - Virtual (2:00 - 3:30PM) Explore creative, time-saving ways to use AI in lesson planning. This hands-on session offers ready-to-use tools for specialists, paras, and educators—no tech expertise required, just curiosity and creativity!
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
Intervention/IL Literacy Plan
Aug 19 - Virtual (2:00 - 3:30PM) Specialists will explore how the IL-CLP addresses intervention and have an opportunity to collaborate and plan with peers.
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.
Google: I Bet You Didn't Know
Aug 19- Virtual (12:30-1:30PM) Unlock the full potential of Google tools with creative strategies for Chrome, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and more. Discover time-saving tips to boost engagement, streamline workflows, and transform your teaching.
USD 0.00
Sale a la venta el
02-jun, 11:00 a.m.