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2025 Pretzel Winter Institute
Welcome to the 2025 Pretzel Winter Institute! Please select sessions appropriate to your role! Most sessions will be held at Freeport Middle School and Freeport High School while a few will be at Empire Elementary School and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School. Remember to check session descriptions the night before the Institute to confirm times and locations. If you have any questions, please contact Alex T. Valencic, our Professional Learning Coordinator, at alex.valencic@fsd145.org. Thank you!
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Wednesday, January 22
 

7:00am CST

TEST FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 7:00am - 7:15am CST
FMS Room 200 / Curriculum Office
TEST
Speakers
avatar for Alex T. Valencic (Test)

Alex T. Valencic (Test)

Professional Learning Coordinator, Freeport School District 145
Alex T. Valencic is an educator, former small business owner, Boy Scout leader, volunteer drug prevention specialist, and geek of all things. Alex has worked as a substitute teacher, fourth grade teacher, and curriculum coordinator. Since July 2021, he has been serving as the Professional... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 7:00am - 7:15am CST
FMS Room 200 / Curriculum Office

8:30am CST

Bridges Getting Started Facilitator Training, Day 2 BY INVITATION ONLY (FULL DAY WORKSHOP) FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Lincoln-Douglas Meeting Room
Welcome to day two of the Bridges Getting Started Facilitator Workshop! Today we will focus on a deep dive into the 3rd - 5th grade modules! Please remember to bring your facilitator's guide, computer, cord, and preferred note-taking materials!
Speakers
avatar for Paula Muehler

Paula Muehler

Curriculum Specialist, Math Learning Center
Bridges Math Curriculum and Intervention published by Math Learning Center
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Lincoln-Douglas Meeting Room 1802 West Laurel Street, Freeport, IL, USA
  Curriculum & Instruction

9:30am CST

6-12 Social Studies Curriculum Review & Planning, Part 1 of 2 for SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEMBERS FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CST
FMS Room 210 / Crawford
Collaborate with colleagues to review and refine the social studies curriculum, ensuring alignment with standards and student needs.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Cloat

Julia Cloat

Assoc Superintendent Of Curriculum & Instruction, District
Dr. Julia Stearns Cloat is an author and educator who has dedicated her professional career to public schools and the development and continuous improvement of teachers. She began her career as an elementary school teacher and has since served in a variety of roles including Literacy... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CST
FMS Room 210 / Crawford
  Curriculum & Instruction

9:30am CST

Developing a Standards-Based Driver's Education Curriculum, Part 1 of 4 for DRIVER'S EDUCATION TEACHERS FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CST
FHS Room 101 / Driver's Ed
Collaboratively design a comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum for driver’s education, integrating best practices and practical applications. Must attend all four sessions to receive credit.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Whitham

Elizabeth Whitham

Drivers Education, Freeport High School
avatar for Seth Heitter

Seth Heitter

Drivers Education, Freeport High School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CST
FHS Room 101 / Driver's Ed
  Curriculum & Instruction

10:45am CST

Developing a Standards-Based Driver's Education Curriculum, Part 2 of 4 for DRIVER'S EDUCATION TEACHERS FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
FHS Room 101 / Driver's Ed
Collaboratively design a comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum for driver’s education, integrating best practices and practical applications. Must attend all four sessions to receive credit.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Whitham

Elizabeth Whitham

Drivers Education, Freeport High School
avatar for Seth Heitter

Seth Heitter

Drivers Education, Freeport High School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
FHS Room 101 / Driver's Ed
  Curriculum & Instruction

10:45am CST

Focused Note-Taking in the Middle and Secondary Classroom for 7-12 NEW TEACHERS FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
FMS Room 210 / Crawford
Master note-taking techniques to improve student comprehension, retention, and critical thinking in grades 7–12.
Speakers
avatar for Cheri Crawford

Cheri Crawford

Social Studies, Freeport Middle School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
FMS Room 210 / Crawford
  Curriculum & Instruction

10:45am CST

Using Toddle the IB Way for JONES-FARRAR TEACHERS FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
FMS Room 228 / Evans
Enhance your understanding of Toddle as an IB teaching tool to streamline planning and assessment.
Speakers
avatar for Georgia Mathis

Georgia Mathis

Director of Curriculum & Instruction, District
LM

Liberty Madigan

Jones-Farrar, an IB World School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
FMS Room 228 / Evans
  Technology & Innovation

10:45am CST

Empowering Affinity Groups To Bring about Change for AFFINITY GROUP MEMBERS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:45pm CST
FMS Conference Center
Learn strategies to strengthen affinity groups and leverage their collective power to drive meaningful change and foster inclusion within your school community.
Speakers
avatar for Danielle Jackson

Danielle Jackson

School Counselor, Freeport High School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:45pm CST
FMS Conference Center
  Equity & Curriculum

11:45am CST

Grow Our Own Program Luncheon for GROW OUR OWN PARTICIPANTS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm CST
FHS Senior Cafeteria
Join current and past Grow Our Own Program participants for a casual luncheon with Susan Fumo and reflect on the successes and challenges of teaching, learning, and growing in FSD 145!
Speakers
avatar for Susan Fumo

Susan Fumo

Asst. Superintendent Of Human, District
I'm the Assistant Superintendent of HR in FSD145.  I've been here for a year now and I love it!  I taught High School English for 10 years in Illinois, North Carolina, and Michigan.  I've also worked as a school and district administrator for the past 12 years.  I live in Rockford... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm CST
FHS Senior Cafeteria
  Inclusion & Supports

1:00pm CST

Developing a Standards-Based Driver's Education Curriculum, Part 3 of 4 for DRIVER'S EDUCATION TEACHERS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FHS Room 101 / Driver's Ed
Collaboratively design a comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum for driver’s education, integrating best practices and practical applications. Must attend all four sessions to receive credit.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Whitham

Elizabeth Whitham

Drivers Education, Freeport High School
avatar for Seth Heitter

Seth Heitter

Drivers Education, Freeport High School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FHS Room 101 / Driver's Ed
  Curriculum & Instruction

1:00pm CST

Interactive Notebooks in the Middle and Secondary Classroom for 7-12 TEACHERS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FMS Room 150 / K. Smith
Learn how to implement interactive notebooks to support student organization, engagement, and content mastery.
Speakers
avatar for Katrina Smith

Katrina Smith

Science, Freeport Middle School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FMS Room 150 / K. Smith
  Curriculum & Instruction

1:00pm CST

Responding to Student Success Data with Panorama, Part 1 of 2 for MTSS LEADERSHIP TEAMS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FMS Conference Center
Educators plan to take action by applying navigation and data inquiry skills to identify targeted opportunities for impact within the scope of their role.
Speakers
CC

Candace Cacciatore

MTSS Coordinator, District
JM
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FMS Conference Center
  Equity & Curriculum

1:00pm CST

Teaching World Languages with the Five Senses for WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FHS Room 106 / Tolu-Honary
xplore innovative techniques for engaging students in world language learning through sensory-rich experiences.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Tolu-Honary

Amy Tolu-Honary

German, Freeport High School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FHS Room 106 / Tolu-Honary
  Language & Culture

2:15pm CST

6-12 Social Studies Curriculum Review & Planning, Part 2 of 2 for SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEMBERS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
FMS Room 210 / Crawford
Collaborate with colleagues to review and refine the social studies curriculum, ensuring alignment with standards and student needs.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Cloat

Julia Cloat

Assoc Superintendent Of Curriculum & Instruction, District
Dr. Julia Stearns Cloat is an author and educator who has dedicated her professional career to public schools and the development and continuous improvement of teachers. She began her career as an elementary school teacher and has since served in a variety of roles including Literacy... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
FMS Room 210 / Crawford
  Curriculum & Instruction

2:15pm CST

Developing a Standards-Based Driver's Education Curriculum, Part 4 of 4 for DRIVER'S EDUCATION TEACHERS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
FHS Room 101 / Driver's Ed
Collaboratively design a comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum for driver’s education, integrating best practices and practical applications. Must attend all four sessions to receive credit.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Whitham

Elizabeth Whitham

Drivers Education, Freeport High School
avatar for Seth Heitter

Seth Heitter

Drivers Education, Freeport High School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
FHS Room 101 / Driver's Ed
  Curriculum & Instruction

2:15pm CST

Responding to Student Success Data with Panorama, Part 2 of 2 for MTSS LEADERSHIP TEAMS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
FMS Conference Center
Educators plan to take action by applying navigation and data inquiry skills to identify targeted opportunities for impact within the scope of their role.
Speakers
CC

Candace Cacciatore

MTSS Coordinator, District
JM
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
FMS Conference Center
  Equity & Curriculum
 
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