Past Events

  Health and Wellness During COVID-19 Monday, November 2, 6-7 p.m. Presenter: School Health & Wellness Coordinator, Dr. Pat Braun Have your COVID questions been answered? How is fall and winter going to affect you and your students’ wellness needs? Do you know how to recognize social withdraw symptoms and what do? Dr. Pat can answer all these and more of your questions in this session. This hour-long session will provide an opportunity to check in with schools and talk…

  "Starting Strong: Evidence-Based Early Literacy Practices" Monthly Book Club (PK-2nd Grade) Thursday, November 5, 5-6 p.m. Presenter: CLEF Instructional Coach, Maggie Zampini Attendees will receive the book! Registration deadline is 10/30. If you teach, assist, or coach Pre-K – 2nd Grade, these sessions are a must-attend! (And you receive a free book to bulk up your literacy library!) Throughout these monthly meetings, Maggie Zampini will be leading a group through the text, “Starting Strong Evidence-Based Early Literacy Practices” by…

  Establishing Mathematical Routines in Remote and Hybrid Environments (PK - 2nd Grade) Tuesday, November 10, 5-6 p.m. Presenter: University of Chicago STEM UChicago STEM Education leaders will provide three evening professional learning sessions for CLEF teachers in various grade levels. These sessions will focus on developing a shared vision for high-quality math teaching and learning, exploring math content and application to the classroom. This event is only open to CLEF teachers. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email…

  Math Talks in Remote and Hybrid Environments (Grades 3-6) Tuesday, November 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Presenter: University of Chicago STEM UChicago STEM Education leaders will provide three evening professional learning sessions for CLEF teachers in various grade levels. These sessions will focus on developing a shared vision for high-quality math teaching and learning, exploring math content and application to the classroom. This event is only open to CLEF teachers. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom…

  Engaging Both Virtual and In-Person Students with Basic Technology (Grades 5-12) Wednesday, November 18, 5-6 p.m. Presenter: CLEF IT Coordinator and Instructional Coach, Kara Victorsen Technology may be all around our students, but they (and you!) may not be using it to its full potential. If they are not fully engaging, this session will provide several ways to engage students with common technology tools. You will also have time and space to collaborate, share, and assess what is going…

  Math Talks in Remote and Hybrid Environments (Grades 7-12) Thursday, November 19, 5-6 p.m. Presenter: University of Chicago STEM UChicago STEM Education leaders will provide three evening professional learning sessions for CLEF teachers in various grade levels. These sessions will focus on developing a shared vision for high-quality math teaching and learning, exploring math content and application to the classroom. This event is only open to CLEF teachers. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom…

  "Starting Strong: Evidence-Based Early Literacy Practices" Monthly Book Club (PK-2nd Grade) First Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. Presenter: CLEF Instructional Coach, Maggie Zampini Registration deadline was 10/30. If you teach, assist, or coach Pre-K – 2nd Grade, these sessions are a must-attend! (And you receive a free book to bulk up your literacy library!) Throughout these monthly meetings, Maggie Zampini will be leading a group through the text, “Starting Strong Evidence-Based Early Literacy Practices” by K. Blamey and K. Beauchat. With…

  CLEF's Magical Christmas Drive We are excited to introduce a special fundraising event for the whole family: CLEF's Magical Christmas Drive! On Sunday, December 27th, visit Morton Arboretum’s Illumination event, bring your family for a de-lightful road trip experience the incredible lights and sounds of the holiday season. Drive nearly two miles through six spectacular new displays and five returning tree light favorites. Tickets include: one premium CLEF travel blanket, two CLEF insulated tumblers, two CLEF facemasks, a bundle…