Webinars
Paid Webinars - Recorded
ICSI BEYOND Webinar
These webinars are created and delivered by the International Center’s Certified Trainer, Heather Miller. These 60-minute recorded webinars push beyond the basics of SI principles to assist our many well-established programs in enhancing their regular practices.
Topics:
– Connecting to Gen Z’s Needs and Values
– Leveraging Group Dynamics in SI
– Building More Accessible Services Through Universal Design and Accessible Technology
– 360-Degree Feedback and Goal Setting
Individual cost: $50 USD
Bundled cost: $200 USD for all 4 topics (also includes Faculty Perspective Friday Webinar)
Faculty Perspective Friday Webinar
This previously recorded 1-hour session includes all the same content as the live session except for 30 minutes of participant Q&A. After purchase, an email will be sent to the contact email provided for the order which includes the Google Drive link to access the recording and PowerPoint presentation.
Presenter:
Erik Wasinger, SI Associate/Faculty Champion, ICSI; Chemistry Faculty Member, CSU Chico
Description:
Getting faculty to buy-in to Supplemental Instruction can be the difference between a successful program and an unsuccessful one. What attracts faculty to the SI program and what keeps faculty interested in retaining SI in their classrooms? Better yet, what turns a faculty member into an ally for the program? This webinar focuses on creating a program that encourages faculty involvement in an SI program: from learning about SI as a support program, to being a promoter for SI funding on campus.
Cost: $50 USD (also available bundled with ICSI BEYOND Webinar)
Free Webinars and Meetings - Live
Community Catch-Ups
Community Catch-Ups are a great way for supervisors and coordinators of academic support programs, more specifically Supplemental Instruction programs, to come together on a monthly basis to discuss topics related to program preparation. You will have the chance to collaborate with other professionals in the field to gain ideas for improving your program(s) as well as be able to share your insights with others. The topics discussed will vary based on the time of year.
These FREE meetings are conducted by supervisors for supervisors and cover a number of topics geared to support the ongoing development of both new supervisors and our many veterans in the profession.
These sessions will not be recorded to protect the active learning space being cultivated by presenters and participants.
Once registered, participants will receive an e-mail containing the Zoom link for these sessions (the same link will provide access to each session). Participants will also receive a reminder email prior to each session.
Spring 2025 Community Catch-Ups Sessions
| Date and Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 – 11:00 AM CST | Training/Peer Mentor Training |
| Tuesday, February 18, 10:00 – 11:00 AM CST | Community Building |
| Tuesday, March 11, 10:00 – 11:00 AM CDT | Professional Development/Peer Mentor Development |
| Tuesday, April 8, 10:00 – 11:00 AM CDT | Faculty Buy-In |
| Tuesday, May 13, 10:00 – 11:00 AM CDT | Programmatic Eval |
Peer Leader Professional Development Webinar Series
This FREE webinar subscription offers multiple session topics throughout the academic term. Many of the sessions are conducted by actual peer leaders from across the US. Sessions are offered twice a week and will not be recorded to protect the active learning space being cultivated by presenters and participants.
The Peer Leader Professional Development Webinar Series is led by SI Leaders and is intended to serve as an ongoing professional development opportunity for SI Leaders. However, SI supervisors and practitioners are welcome to join these webinars for key takeaways to share with SI Leaders at their respective institutions.
Spring 2025 Sessions
| Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 PM CT | Thursdays 6:00-7:00 PM CT | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2025 (CST) | January 23, 2025 (CST) | Come One, Come All: Learning Strategies for Varying Group Sizes |
| February 4, 2025 (CST) | February 6, 2025 (CST) | Putting the I in Inclusivity: How SI Leaders Can Shape the Learning Environment |
| February 18, 2025 (CST) | February 20, 2025 (CST) | Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity |
| March 4, 2025 (CST) | March 6, 2025 (CST) | Leading the Way: SI Marketing Strategies |
| April 1, 2025 (CDT) | April 3, 2025 (CDT) | You Never Go out of Style: A Guide to Personal Branding |
| April 15, 2025 (CDT) | April 17, 2025 (CDT) | Catering Learning Strategies to Different Subject Areas |
| April 29, 2025 (CDT) | May 1, 2025 (CDT) | Student Retention in SI Sessions |
| May 13, 2025 (CDT) | May 15, 2025 (CDT) | Finding Your “Why” in SI |
| May 27, 2025 (CDT) | May 29, 2025 (CDT) | Classroom Culture in SI Sessions |
SI Supervisor Summer Webinar Series
These FREE webinars are conducted by supervisors for supervisors, and cover a number of topics geared to support the ongoing development of both new supervisors or our many veterans in the profession. Please see below for a list of times and topics.
These sessions will not be recorded to protect the active learning space being cultivated by presenters and participants.
Once registered, participants will receive an e-mail containing the Zoom link for these sessions (the same link will provide access to each session). Participants will also receive a reminder email prior to each session.
Summer 2025 Sessions
| Date (Wednesdays 11AM – 12PM CDT) | Presenter(s) & Institution | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 | Jillian Rager, Auburn University | SI Leader Interviewing & Selection Using an Anti-Deficit Framework | In this presentation, we will discuss the group interview structure and the rubric for a SI Leader hiring and selection process. Attendees will learn how the Anti-Deficit framework has informed our practice, consider implications for their own work, and engage in a case study activity. |
| June 18 | Erika Staiger, University of Central Florida | “Well, That’s a New One:” Dealing With Unexpected Challenges as an SI Coordinator | This presentation is aimed at anyone who occupies a leadership role in an SI program, particular program coordinators in the first 1-2 years of their roles. The presentation will discuss both expected and unexpected challenges faced by staff leading SI programs such as dealing with uncooperative faculty, under-performing SI Leaders, attendees who woke up and chose chaos, and more! Presentation attendees will also have the opportunity share their own questions and challenges and brainstorm solutions with other program leaders. |
| June 25 | Heather Miller, University of Saint Joseph, Connecticut | Mitigating and Correcting Misconceptions | This session will explore why learners develop misconceptions as they grapple with new concepts and ways to combat them. Consideration will be given to how address misconceptions in both SI Leader training and in SI Leader sessions through discussions and activities. |
| July 2 | Lindley Workman Alyea, Texas State University | SI Program Leadership: Moving Up Or Moving On? | Feeling stymied professionally while finding joy in the meaningful work of learning assistance is a common challenge among learning center professionals. This session is designed to help provide creative solutions and realistic paths for enriching professional development, whether for a learning center staffer who wants to move up without moving out, or for the learning center supervisor hoping to retain talented team members with limited local resources. Join this honest look at balancing professional aspiration with real life roadblocks to what may be impactful professional decisions. |
| July 9 | Christine Huang, Wayne State University | Maximizing What You Have: Tracking SI Attendance with Existing Tools | Learn practical methods for tracking Supplemental Instruction (SI) attendance by leveraging tools already available on your campus. This session will cover simple, effective strategies to streamline data collection and improve reporting without adding extra systems or workload. |
| July 16 | Sarah Dean & Oscar King, University of North Georgia | More than a Job: Cultivating Meaningful Communities for SI Leaders | In this webinar, the University of North Georgia—a multi-campus institution—will share how we intentionally foster a strong sense of community and belonging within our Supplemental Instruction (SI) team. We’ll highlight both our successes and challenges, incorporate feedback from our SI leaders, and offer practical insights to help other programs identify opportunities for building meaningful, connected communities. Discover how cultivating belonging can positively impact morale, engagement, and retention among SI leaders. |
| July 23 | Janice Levasseur & Tammy Rowe, East Tennessee State University & Wilfrid Laurier University | Walking the Talk: SI Program Collaboration | One of the important elements of a successful SI program is developing SI Leaders who can competently collaborate with their SI peers and facilitate collaborative learning for students in sessions. While collaboration is an essential component of SI, so too is modeling. How well do we, as SI Supervisors, collaborate with our peers, institutionally, locally, nationally, or even internationally? Join us for a discussion of the many benefits of SI Supervisors working collaboratively as we “walk our talk” and connect to enrich our own professional development and our SI programs. |
| July 30 | Chante Evans, University of Missouri- Kansas City | From Silos to Synergy: Transforming SI Through Campus Partnerships | SI programs work best when they’re not working alone. By engaging in intentional collaborations with campus partners, you can boost your marketing efforts, expand your target audience, enhance your program visibility, and create a more connected SI community. Through this workshop, we’ll chat about practical ways SI supervisors and SI leaders can break down silos, build lasting partnerships, and leave with tangible “next steps”. |
UMKC SI Supervisor Training Experience
This training EXPERIENCE will include all the components of our interactive in-person training that addresses the topics and objectives necessary for the SI Supervisor certificate including: procedures for selecting SI courses and SI Leaders; roles of supervisors and leaders as well as benefits; evaluation and funding of the program; training and supervision of SI Leaders; theoretical frameworks underlying the SI model; and effective learning strategies and SI session activities. In addition to full participation resulting in the SI Supervisor certificate of completion, those who complete the training will receive reproducible copies of the SI Supervisor Manual, The Leader’s Guide to Supplemental Instruction, and SI Strategy Cards. There will also be an opportunity to tour and learn more about UMKC SI program by observing mock sessions; a demonstration of our data and reporting procedures; meet and greet with our SI Leaders, House Leaders, and more!
Registered participants will receive an email containing the agenda and other information relevant to the training one week (7 days) in advance.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us at icsi@umkc.edu.
2025 Dates (Three-Day Training Sessions)
All session dates run from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time (either CST or CDT as noted).
- August 20-22, 2025 (CDT)
Registration closes one week before the first day of each training session.
Details and Pricing
PLEASE NOTE: All purchases of Regional SI Supervisor Training registrations must be completed through the Customer Portal, either via credit card or electronic check. The International Center is unable to accept payment via invoice or purchase order for these registrations.
Registered participants will receive an email containing the agenda and other information relevant to the training one week (7 days) in advance.
Registration cost:
- $975 USD/participant
Accredited SI Program discount:
- SI programs which have achieved accreditation with the International Center for SI can reach out to us at icsi@umkc.edu to receive a $150 discount code.
Lodging Information
Training date & location:
- May 29-30, 2025, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PDT – University of California, San Diego
Hotel rates information:
- Sheraton La Jolla Hotel (3299 Holiday Ct, La Jolla, CA 92037)
Date Wed, May 28, 2025 Thu, May 29, 2025 Fri, May 30, 2025 Rooms 15 15 15 Group Rate $209 $209 $209 - Sheraton will provide a link for guests to book hotel rooms.
- Guest Room rate is for single/double occupancy.
- Room type would be a mix of one king or two queen on hotel availability.
- San Diego Occupancy Tax is currently 12.695%.
- Attrition is 80% on a cumulative basis.
- Group rate pre/post 2 days based on hotel availability.
- Reservations would be made by each individual through a reservation link provided through hotel.
- Room, tax, parking and Incidental charges would be paid by each individual guest.
- Parking fee: $30/day, subject to change
Transportation options:
- Shuttle
- 1 Day/1 Night on campus parking (paid for the group ahead of time)
- UCSD bus/Triton Transit
- Public transportation: Trolley
- Within walking distance to UTC station and can transport directly to UCSD or off campus for dining/exploring San Diego.
- Adult 1-Day Pass: $6
Catering/On campus dining options:
Flights/airfare:
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel a registration, you must inform the International Center at least two weeks before the beginning of training. Registrants who no-show or do not cancel at least one week prior to the training will, at minimum, incur the food-related expenses for the three days. Any partial refund is the discretion of the International Center for SI.
