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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
 

9:30am CST

More Hot Topics in SLP, Part 1 of 2 for SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in speech and language pathology to support diverse student needs. Must attend both sessions to receive credit.
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Poegl

Cindy Poegl

SLP Supervisor and Autism Consultant, Northwestern Illinois Association
I support Freeport by providing Autism Support and Speech/Language Supervision and Consultation.  Talk to me about Evidence Based Practice for speech and autism, especially neurodiverse affirming practices. I love having professional conversations with SLPs and other educators about... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CST
FMS Conference Room

10:45am CST

More Hot Topics in SLP, Part 2 of 2 for SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in speech and language pathology to support diverse student needs. Must attend both sessions to receive credit.
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Poegl

Cindy Poegl

SLP Supervisor and Autism Consultant, Northwestern Illinois Association
I support Freeport by providing Autism Support and Speech/Language Supervision and Consultation.  Talk to me about Evidence Based Practice for speech and autism, especially neurodiverse affirming practices. I love having professional conversations with SLPs and other educators about... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
FMS Conference Room

1:00pm CST

Designing and Delivering High-Quality Practical Applications in a Cross Categorical Classroom, Part 1 of 2 for PACC TEACHERS
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Learn strategies to design engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students in the PACC classroom as we seek to answer the question, "What are the vision, mission, and core values of PACC, anyway?" Must attend both sessions to receive credit.
Speakers
SW

Susan Waughon

Assist. Director of Pupil Personnel Services, District
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FMS Room 111 / Gallie

1:00pm CST

Ethical Practices and Practical Applications of Generative AI in Social Work for SOCIAL WORKERS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
This workshop will guide social workers through the integration of Generative AI tools into social work practice. Participants will examine ethical considerations, develop strategies for incorporating Generative AI responsibly, and engage in hands-on activities to integrate Generative AI tools into practice. The aim is to empower social workers with the competence to leverage AI technology effectively while upholding professional and ethical standards. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1) Participants will identify and recall key features and capabilities of Generative AI and their relevance to social work practice. 2) Participants will understand how Generative AI can be applied to social work. 3) Participants will critique the ethical implications of using Generative AI in practice, including issues related to confidentiality, client privacy, and potential biases in AI-generated content. 4) Participants will assess the appropriateness and limitations of incorporating Generative AI into various social work scenarios. 5) Participants will actively engage with Generative AI tools to create practical outputs such as resource referrals and psychoeducation materials relevant to social work practice.
Speakers
avatar for Donna Reel

Donna Reel

Social Worker, Freeport School District #145
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FHS Social Work Office

1:00pm CST

Skyward Training for NURSES LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Learn to optimize Skyward’s features for managing student health records and reporting requirements.
Speakers
avatar for Jon Davidson

Jon Davidson

DBA/Data Analyst, Freeport SD 145
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FHS Room 130 / College & Career Center

2:15pm CST

Designing and Delivering High-Quality Practical Applications in a Cross Categorical Classroom, Part 2 of 2 for PACC TEACHERS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Learn strategies to design engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students in the PACC classroom as we seek to answer the question, "What are the vision, mission, and core values of PACC, anyway?" Must attend both sessions to receive credit.
Speakers
SW

Susan Waughon

Assist. Director of Pupil Personnel Services, District
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
FMS Room 111 / Gallie

2:15pm CST

Developing Social Work Interventions for FBA/BIP's LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Identifying common functions of behavior and intervention tools for social workers
Speakers
avatar for Mikala Grable

Mikala Grable

Social Worker, Center Elementary School
avatar for Amy Larson

Amy Larson

Social Worker, Freeport High School
This is my 19th year being a school social worker (15th with FSD #145). I am a licensed mental health professional with my LCSW (clinical social worker). 
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
FHS Social Work Office
 
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