Free
All Sessions
PDH/CEU
Hours Available
4
Learning Strands
In-Person & Virtual
Formats
Learning Strands
Sessions organized around four key areas of professional growth, each designed for specific roles and needs.
Upcoming Sessions
Register now — sessions fill quickly.
Differentiation & InstructionVirtual
Understanding IEPs for Specials Teachers: Supporting Every Learner
Fri, October 9
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Dr. LaVerne Coke Wright
1.5 PDH Hours
Technology IntegrationIn Person
Digital Citizenship
Fri, October 9
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Colleen Ross
1.5 PDH Hours
Differentiation & InstructionIn Person
Early Childhood Literacy
Fri, October 9
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Diane Schoenheider & Dr. Erika Lukasik
3 PDH Hours
Differentiation & InstructionIn Person
Supporting English Language Development for Paraprofessionals
Fri, October 9
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Dr. Anne Paonessa
3 PDH Hours
Differentiation & InstructionVirtual
Unlocking Their Power: The Power of Student Discourse
Fri, October 9
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Jennifer Janoso, Berwyn 98
1 PDH Hours
Differentiation & InstructionVirtual
Respond or React: How Your Unexamined Story is Shaping Your Classroom Environment
Fri, October 9
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Amina Payne, PAEC
1 PDH Hours
Built for Every Educator
EmpowerED was created in response to what educators across the West40 region told us — a need for professional learning that is practical, respectful of time, and immediately applicable.
Free for all educators
PDH/CEU hours verified and emailed
In-person and virtual options
For teachers, paras, and support staff
Practical takeaways for the next day
In-Person Sessions at
West40 @ Lexington School
415 Lexington St., Maywood, IL 60153
Virtual sessions via Zoom — link sent closer to event date
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Registration is open now. All sessions are free. Earn PDH/CEU hours for every session you complete.