Past NCE Events For 2018
Illinois ASCD chapter re-launch reception and SAMR Model Presentation
| Date: | January 9, 2018 |
| Time: | 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM |
| Location: | NLU Wheeling campus Computer lab 332 |
| Description: | Discover the value of membership with ASCD, the high powered teacher-centered organization, and explore how computer technology can impact teaching and learning using the SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) methodology. Students interested in joining NLU’s IL ASCD chapter may complete applications at the reception. IL ASCD will provide free memberships to all NLU chapter members for one year ($15.00 value). Please note a student membership in the national chapter is required ($29.00). Please RSVP by January 7th to Kimberly Ponczek at Kimberly.Ponczek@nl.edu |
| Contact: | Dr. Sherri Bressman, sbressman@nl.edu |
2018 Illinois Conprehensive Literacy and Reading Recovery Conference
| Date & Time: | January 17, 2018 9:00 AM - January 19, 2018 1:30 PM |
| Location: | Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park Hotel 200 N Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60601 |
| Description: | The 2018 Annual Illinois Comprehensive Literacy and Reading Recovery® Conference is designed to provide superb professional development and networking opportunities for K-9 classroom teachers, intervention (Reading Recovery, Special Education, ESL) teachers, instructional coaches, program specialists, and administrators. Conference sessions emphasize the dynamic integration of literacy learning across the curriculum within the educational agencies and policies that influence systemic school renewal. |
| Contact: | rrconf@nl.edu - Phone: 847-905-8020 |
| Website: | https://www.nl.edu/readingrecoveryconference/ |
Recognizing History: Japanese-American Day of Remembrance
| Date: | February 7, 2018 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: | NLU Chicago Campus Atrium 122 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60603 |
| Description: | Japanese-American Remembrance Day commemorates the internment of 120,000 men, women, and children of Japanese descent who were incarcerated until the end of World War II. Please join us for a Japanese-American Day of Remembrance event. Our program includes: A presentation “Discussion of Japanese-American Internment: Lines, Stalls, Dust, Loss, Camps, Gaman” by Rev. Ron Miyamura. The presentation will provide political and social context of the Japanese-American interment, an account of incarceration conditions, and discuss Chicago’s role in resettlement efforts. A screening of the short film, “The Orange Story” Produced by, Jason Matsumoto. This film is about Koji Oshima, an owner of a corner grocery store and his experiences when forced to abandon everything he owned prior reporting incarceration. A Conversation moderated by NLU faculty member, Cynthia Mee considering ways to effectively integrate Japanese internment into curriculum. The program is free and open to the public. Register to virtually join the event via Zoom at nl.edu/NCEevent |
| Contact: | Alison McDaniel, amcdaniel3@nl.edu |
| Website: | nl.edu/NCEevent |
| Flyer: |
Japanese-American_day_Jan2018.pdf |
6th Annual Professional Development in Literacy Conference
| Date: | March 10, 2018 |
| Time: | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: | NLU North Shore campus |
| Description: | Reading Specialist candidates will hone their public speaking skills and present thoroughly researched ideas for improving literacy outcomes for students. Open to the public. |
| Contact: | Sophie Degener, sophie.degener@nl.edu |
| Flyer: |
Conference_Program.pdf |
Doctoral Research Symposium
| Date: | May 8, 2018 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Location: | NLU Chicago Campus and Zoom video conferencing |
| Description: | The National College of Education and the College of Professional Studies and Advancement are pleased to invite you to National Louis University’s 2018 Doctoral Research Symposium. Designed to celebrate NLU doctoral candidates’ thought leadership and to foster conversations across our academic community, this year’s symposium includes a reception, alumni keynote panel discussion, poster session and doctoral research presentations. The symposium is free and open to the public |
| Contact: | DocSymposium@nl.edu |
| Website: | https://www.nl.edu/nludoctoralsymposium/ |
2018 McCormick Center Leadership Connections™ National Conference
| Date & Time: | May 10, 2018 7:00 AM - May 12, 2018 2:00 PM |
| Location: | Westin Chicago North Shore 601 N. Milwaukee Ave. Wheeling, Illinois 60090 |
| Description: | This dynamic conference is designed to provide you with the essential whole leadership knowledge and tools needed to build brighter futures in early care and education programs. The conference will provide you with opportunities to attend skill-building sessions relevant to your complex role, network with professionals who can relate to your trials and triumphs, and absorb inspiration from powerful keynote speakers. See website for additional information and registration options |
| Contact: | Marleen Barrett, marleen.barrett@nl.edu |
| Website: | http://mccormickcenter.nl.edu/professional-development/national-leadership-conference/ |
2018 Holocaust Museum Summer Institute for Educators
| Date & Time: | July 16, 2018 9:00 AM - July 19, 2018 2:30 PM |
| Location: | Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive Skokie, IL 60077 |
| Description: | Through a new partnership with NCE's Reading program and the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, this introductory institute shows teachers how to begin an investigation into the history of the Nazi Holocaust (1933-1945). During this intensive, four-day seminar, participants will become familiar with teaching techniques, methods, and resources that include multimedia presentations, guest speakers, and interdisciplinary connections that align with state and national standards. 4-Day Summer Institute Includes • Daily Continental Breakfast and Lunch • Classroom Resources and Materials • 16 Clock Hours (CPDUs) • Graduate Credit: See below for details. Institute Cost: $100 Graduate credit will be offered through National Louis University. Participants will receive one graduate course credit for attending all four days of the institute and completing additional course requirements. There is a separate fee of $380 to register for the graduate course. See PDF below for registration information. |
| Website: | https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/summer-institute-for-educators-2016/ |
| Flyer: |
Teaching_the_Holocaust_Institute__Course_Elective_Info.pdf |
Dr. Anthony Muhammad - Transforming School Culture and How to Overcome Staff Division
| Date: | August 9, 2018 |
| Time: | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Location: | NIU Conference Center, 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563 |
| Description: | Sponsored by the Reading Recovery Center for Comprehensive Literacy at National Louis University, spend a full day of learning with Dr. Anthony Muhammad on transforming school culture and how to overcome staff division. Dr. Anthony Muhammad will lead and facilitate this interactive session drawing upon his research and recent work with school leaders. He will engage participants in a framework for simplifying the work of transforming school culture through an exploration of behavior patterns that support or undermine the development of a healthy school culture. School leaders will explore the dynamics of school culture from a sociological, psychological, anthropological, political, historical, and economic perspectives. $175 if register by 7-9-18, $195 if register after 7-9-18 Includes lunch. Space is limited. Illinois Administrator's Academy Credit facilitated by the Consortium for Educational Change is in the approval process. Professional Development Hours offered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will be available for this event. |
| Contact: | Rebecca Olsen at si@nl.edu or 630.874.4148 |
| Website: | http://www.cvent.com/events/transforming-school-culture-how-to-overcome-staff-division/event-summary-47990cde546f47d89603ab55797b51be.aspx |
Moving Towards Practice in Practice-Based Teacher Education by Dr. Pam Grossman
| Date: | September 14, 2018 |
| Time: | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: | NLU Chicago campus Atrium |
| Description: | UPenn Graduate School of Education Dean Pam Grossman is internationally recognized for her research in teacher and professional education, teacher knowledge, and the teaching of English in secondary schools. In addition to her research, Dr. Grossman is a committed teacher educator, and across her career has prepared prospective teachers for the many demands of their profession. Join us for a guest lecture by Dr. Grossman as part of our ongoing exploration of field-based teacher preparation to equip outstanding teachers for today’s classrooms. Attendance is free, though space is limited. RSVP using the website link below. |
| Contact: | NCE Dean’s Office, ncedean@nl.edu |
| Website: | https://www.nl.edu/pamgrossman/ |
2018 Symposia Series: Urban Early Childhood Education Part 1
| Date: | October 6, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: | National Louis University 2nd Floor Atrium 122 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603 |
| Description: | SESSION 1 (10:00am–noon) "Community Resilience: A Better Buffer than Individual Resilience to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)" Suzette Fromm Reed, Ph.D. Community Psychology, Chair, National Louis University Register at: nl.edu/CAEYCsession1 SESSION 2 (1:00–3:00pm) "Leading for Family Engagement in Urban Cultures: A Cross-Sector Approach" Michael Abel, Ph.D. Director of Research and Evaluation, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, National Louis University Register at: nl.edu/CAEYCsession2 |
| Contact: | Michael.Abel@nl.edu |
| Flyer: |
NCE_McCormick_symposium_Aug2018.pdf |
I am an Immigrant: Taste Around the World
| Date: | October 24, 2018 |
| Time: | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: | Wheeling's Public Forum |
| Description: | Stand with over 100 universities in the I am an Immigrant movement that seeks to celebrate our nation's diverse heritage. Stand in solidarity with your community and show your support for immigrants and dreamers. Everyone is welcome. Hosted by MTH 105 students and their peers from NLU's Educators Rising club. |
| Contact: | Aleksandra Veselovsky aveselovsky@nl.edu |
| Flyer: |
HarmonyDayPoster.jpg |
Exploring How Literacy Can Drive Education, Differentiation and Equity
| Date: | October 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: | NLU’s North Shore Campus 5202 Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077 |
| Description: | “Exploring How Literacy Can Drive Education, Differentiation and Equity” by guest speaker, Cornelius Minor. Hosted by the Reading Leadership Institute. The purpose of the Reading Leadership Institute is to assist in the development and support of a network of literacy decision-makers in reading and language education. The philosophy of the project is professional empowerment through the collaborative development of knowledge and leadership skills. |
| Contact: | Sophie Degener Sophie.Degener@nl.edu |
| Flyer: |
RLI2018_19.pdf |
Annual Conference Of the International Visual Literacy Association
| Date & Time: | November 1, 2018 9:00 AM - November 4, 2018 12:00 PM |
| Location: | National Louis University 2nd Floor Atrium 122 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603 |
| Description: | CELEBRATING 50 YEARS Interested in using visuals more effectively in your learning environment? Want to learn how to create digital storybooks? Need help in planning lessons integrating all forms of visuals for instruction? Could research related to visual learning and design help you with new curriculum? You are invited to attend the International Visual Literacy Association 50th Annual Conference at National Louis University in downtown Chicago. Special Features: Two outstanding Keynotes STEAM Workshop on digital design for learning PechaKucha-style sessions Panel Sessions Current Research Visual presentations Exclusive gallery tours Breakfast and lunch each day One Day registration available and CPDUs through NLU offered |
| Contact: | Karen Tardrew KTardrew@nl.edu |
| Website: | www.ivla.org/conference |
| Flyer: |
IVLAFlyerFinal.pdf |
2018 Symposia Series: Urban Early Childhood Education Part 2
| Date: | November 10, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: | National Louis University 2nd Floor Atrium 122 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603 |
| Description: | SESSION 3 (10:00am–noon) "Empowering Early Childhood Educators to Disrupt the Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline" Katherine Zinsser, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Community and Prevention Research Psychology University of Illinois, Chicago Register: nl.edu/CAEYCsession3 SESSION 4 (1:00–3:00pm) "Early STEM Matters: Providing High-Quality STEM Experiences for All Young Learners" Jie-Qi Chen, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Erikson Institute Register: nl.edu/CAEYCsession4 |
| Contact: | Michael.Abel@nl.edu |
| Flyer: |
NCE_McCormick_symposium_Aug20181.pdf |
edTPA Workshop for SPE candidates
| Date: | November 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: | Chicago campus Room 4012 |
| Description: | The workshop will provide an in-depth overview of the three tasks required for edTPA and highlight specific sections of the SPE Assessment Handbook and the Making Good Choices handbook. Students should bring a hard copy of each handbook (available on D2L) to the workshop. |
| Contact: | RSVP to Kathy Kotel Kathleen.Kotel@nl.edu |
edTPA Workshop for SPE candidates
| Date: | November 14, 2018 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: | Wheeling campus Room 330 |
| Description: | The workshop will provide an in-depth overview of the three tasks required for edTPA and highlight specific sections of the SPE Assessment Handbook and the Making Good Choices handbook. Students should bring a hard copy of each handbook (available on D2L) to the workshop. |
| Contact: | RSVP to Kathy Kotel Kathleen.Kotel@nl.edu |
NCE Student Advisory Committee
| Date: | November 15, 2018 |
| Time: | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: | Chicago Campus classroom 4025 122 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603 or Zoom: https://nl.zoom.us/j/872064361 |
| Description: | The committee is composed of outstanding NCE candidates representing programs across the college. Committee members ensure active communication among the student community and college leadership. |
| Contact: | Alison McDaniel amcdaniel3@nl.edu |
6th annual Research in Literacy Conference
| Date: | November 15, 2018 |
| Time: | 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: | North Shore room 480 5202 Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077 |
| Description: | The North Shore cohort of Reading Specialist students will be presenting on a variety of literacy research topics at the 6th annual Research in Literacy Conference. Please feel free to join us. Topics will include: • Early literacy research on phonological awareness and emergent writing • Struggling writers and the workshop model • High school reading intervention • Literacy engagement and motivation (as influenced by gender) • Connecting play and literacy in preK/K • Literacy instructional strategies for vocabulary and comprehension Check-in for the conference is at 5:30 in the Reading Center (Room 480). The presentations will begin at 5:45 and end at 7:30. Refreshments will be served. |
| Contact: | Sophie Degener sophie.degener@nl.edu |
edTPA Workshop for SPE candidates
| Date: | November 15, 2018 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: | Lisle campus Room 207 |
| Description: | The workshop will provide an in-depth overview of the three tasks required for edTPA and highlight specific sections of the SPE Assessment Handbook and the Making Good Choices handbook. Students should bring a hard copy of each handbook (available on D2L) to the workshop. |
| Contact: | RSVP to Kathy Kotel Kathleen.Kotel@nl.edu |
Discussion Forum and Information Meeting: Ed.D. in Teaching & Learning with a major in Postsecondary Teaching and Instructional Leadership 2019 offering in Dubuque, Iowa
| Date: | November 16, 2018 |
| Time: | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: | Severance Hall, First Floor Lounge, University of Dubuque |
| Description: | What: A one-hour discussion of the NLU Doctorate (Ed.D.) focused on college and university teaching Who: Members of the NLU Doctoral Faculty Why: In 2016 NLU started a doctoral cohort at the University of Dubuque, prompting inquiries about another doctoral cohort in Dubuque. This meeting has been arranged so that NLU faculty can share information about the program and assess program interest in the Dubuque area. Forum Topics: • Ed.D. Program Curriculum - details about content courses, internship, and dissertation components • Content Knowledge, Pedagogical and Andragogical Competencies, and Professional Dispositions addressed in the program. • Program Duration, Calendar, Delivery Modality, and Institutional Expectations • Details about Tuition Costs and Program Financing • Testimonials: opportunity to speak with current doctoral candidates • Opportunities for Q&A and individual consults with NLU faculty |
| Contact: | RSVP Please reserve a seat at the NLU Dubuque Doctoral Forum: Ms. Lesley Niggemann lniggemann@nl.edu (847) 947-5082 |
| Flyer: |
DubuqueFlyer_30Oct2018.pdf |
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION: A REVIEW OF SCHOOL-BASED UNIVERSAL SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING
| Date: | November 27, 2018 |
| Time: | 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM |
| Location: | North Shore room 474 5202 Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077 |
| Description: | Join us to learn more about research-based, universal social and emotional learning (SEL) curricula available for use in schools across the K–12th grade levels. Information about the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL’s) SEL competencies and Illinois’ comprehensive, free-standing SEL Learning Standards will also be presented. Please come support our students by learning more about their work while preparing them for future scholarship activities! Light refreshments will be provided. NO NEED TO RSVP. Please feel free to drop in and stay for just a few minutes, or the whole time, to check out some of our students’ hard work. They’re excited to share it with you! |
| Contact: | Jennifer Cooper jcooper20@nl.edu |
| Flyer: |
SchoolPsychology_Event_Flyer_Oct2018.pdf |
Community Meeting: EDD in Teaching and Learning Program
| Date: | December 1, 2018 |
| Time: | 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: | National Louis University Chicago Campus Atrium 122 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603 |
| Description: | Please join us for an important Community Meeting of students, alums and faculty of the EDD in Teaching and Learning Program (Comprised of CAP, CSI, DEE, RLD Doctoral Majors) for: Lunch | Performance | Discussion | Breakout Sessions 12:30 to 1:30 Lunch – 2nd Floor Atrium Discuss of the formation of an alumni advisory council Performance of “The Dis” by Wheeling Students Camille Augustetjsm, Sonya Parker, Stacy Thomas, Cathy Wright, and Elena Wade. https://nl.zoom.us/j/616674158 1:45 to 3:30 T&L Alumni meeting: Building a Strong Alumni Connection Advisory council, support for publication, conference attendance, mentoring, etc. https://nl.zoom.us/j/564665203 3:45 to 5:00 CAP/CSI Candidate and Alumni Meeting Building community and support across the generations of students. https://nl.zoom.us/j/913391618 DEE Candidate and Alumni Meeting Building community and support across the generations of students. https://nl.zoom.us/j/476478072 RLD Candidate and Alumni Meeting Building community and support across the generations of students. https://nl.zoom.us/j/564665203 |
| Contact: | In person participation encouraged, but Zoom is available. Questions: TJSmith@nl.edu Please RSVP By November 15, 2018 https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4668222/NLU-Doctoral-Event-RSVP |
| Flyer: |
TandLcommunityeventinvite12.1.18.docx |
2018 Network Institute: Association of Illinois Middle-Grade Schools (AIMS)
| Date: | December 6, 2018 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Location: | National Louis University Lisle Campus 850 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Description: | The Association of Illinois Middle Grade-Schools (AIMS) will again present the AIMS Network Institute on December 6, 2018 at National Louis University, Lisle campus. AIMS is excited to feature an extensive lineup of talented Illinois educators speaking on timely topics for the modern middle school! Join us to learn about skills-based reporting, personalized learning, data-driven instruction, peer-to-peer programming, social emotional learning, Google apps, curriculum helps and ways to use drama in the classroom. This unique event features breakout sessions as well as an “unconference” Ed Camp format in the afternoon. The cost for this extended day of learning and networking is only $75 for AIMS Members and $100 for non-members. Students may attend for only $30. Group registration rates are also available. Plan to attend the 2018 Network Institute and discover all the ways Illinois middle schools are educating, motivating and inspiring middle-grades learners! |
| Contact: | John Viano, AIMS Executive Director |
| Website: | http://aimsnetwork.org/event/aims-network-institute-dec-6-2018/ |
| Flyer: |
AIMSNetworkInstituteforNLU.pdf |
edTPA Boot Camp - AUSL (ELE & MGE)
| Date: | December 7, 2018 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Location: | Chicago Campus, Room 5006/07 |
| Description: | NCE Faculty present an edTPA Boot Camp for our teacher preparation residents. This session will be for the AUSL residents (Elementary and Middle Grades). Please email Janet Lorch to attend. Bring a copy of the handbook you are using as well. |
| Contact: | Janet Lorch, janet.lorch@nl.edu |
edTPA Boot Camp - CPS (Elementary)
| Date: | December 7, 2018 |
| Time: | 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: | Chicago Campus, Room 5006/07 |
| Description: | NCE Faculty present an edTPA Boot Camp for our teacher preparation residents. This session will be for the CPS residents (Elementary only). Please email Janet Lorch to attend. Bring a copy of the handbook you are using as well. |
| Contact: | Janet Lorch, janet.lorch@nl.edu |
