EmpowerEd West40: Ignite 25/26 (August 12, 2025)
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|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.
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In-Person @West40 & Zoom (See Description)
About the event
August 12, 2025
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August 12, 2025 Sessions ⬇️
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
Supporting Independence
August 12 - In person @ West40 (8:15 - 11:15AM) Empower paraprofessionals to support students with neurodiverse behavioral and learning needs. Grounded in trauma-informed practices and ABA strategies, this session offers practical techniques for fostering independence and trust.
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
Para 101 (New Parapros)
Aug. 12 - In Person @ West40 (8:15-11:15 AM) Training for paraprofessionals on special education basics, legal responsibilities, professionalism, and communication strategies. Focuses on collaboration, relationship-building, self-care, and supporting diverse student needs.
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
Mentor Strategies for Impact
Aug. 12 - 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.
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
Student Agency & Metacognition
Aug. 12 - Virtual (12:15 - 3:15 PM) Learn how to elevate student goal-setting, self-assessment, and reflection using metacognitive strategies that build awareness and ownership of learning.
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
AI to Differentiate & Engage
Aug 12 - In Person @ West40 (8:15 - 11:15 AM) Specialists and encore educators, come explore hands-on AI tools to enhance lessons, save time, and boost engagement. Collaborate with peers, create ready-to-use materials, and walk away with practical resources and ideas.
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
Leading Paraprofessionals
Aug 12 - In Person @ West40 (12:15 - 3:15 PM) This session centers around building strong teacher-paraprofessional partnerships. Gain tools and strategies that support collaboration, communication, and student success across all settings.
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
Language for Coaching Growth
Aug 12 - 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.
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
Driving School Success
Aug 12 - In Person @ West40 (12:15 - 3:15 PM) 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
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
SEL & Assessment Connections
Aug 12 - 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.
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
Early Ed: Para Impact
Aug 12 - Virtual (8:30- 11:00AM) 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
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
AI-Powered Lesson Planning
Aug 12 - Virtual (9:45 - 11:15AM) 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!
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
Assessment for Specialists
Aug 12 - 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.
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM
Intervention/IL Literacy Plan
Aug 12 - Virtual (2:00 - 3:30PM) Specialists will explore how the IL-CLP addresses intervention and have an opportunity to collaborate and plan with peers.
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Jun 02, 11:00 AM