Assistive / Educational Technology training sessions [Please note that you need to sign up for each individual training session you are interested in.] I will be providing training and information sessions for parents, educators and all who are interested in how technology can help children with learning and participation. I have worked as an occupational therapist and assistive technology consultant for 24 years. There have been some very significant developments in the assistive technology …

This group is for those people in the education profession with a passion for their work who want to stay informed about developments in education policy, issues, research, best practices, etc. It will provide opportunities to share recent findings in effective ways to improve student outcomes and school environments. We will seek ways to take action in support of our best interests in the public realm. If you enjoy following current events and digging deeper than the obvious simple rhetoric on …

Teach yoga? Connect with other yoga teachers in Chicagoland's western 'burbs. Join us to see how we can support, inspire and educate each other. More importantly, we will create a sense of community, rather than competition. Meetings will be monthly...and the group will determine the direction of the meetings. Some suggestions: Book club, Acro-yoga practice, Fundraisers, Workshops, Discussing those awkward teaching situations...

KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson) Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writing that …

Bienvenue tout le monde qui aime la France et la langue francaise! - Nous nous rencontrons une fois par semaine pour bavarder en francais! - Intemediate levels and above only. - Your photo must be on your profile Joanna

Release of physical stress and tension, structural body-integration, strengthening, and energetic expansion are not only for the super-athletic and able-bodied. This group exists to support, instruct and serve individuals who are: living with physical disability, in various stages of health or dis-ease, or recovering from illness, injury or physical trauma. My own experiences with chronic illness and the benefits of yoga practice inspired me to become a yoga teacher, certify in Adaptive Yoga w …

Elevated Delights Intuitive Arts Training Center The Intuitive Arts Training Center and Metaphysical Classes can assist your growth by providing exceptional training by highly ethical practitioners and teachers.  Our teachers are able to provide course material in a manner in which everyone can understand, and practice in class as well as on their own.  Our Training Center teaches how to use your Intuitive gifts, how to connect to receive information and answers to questions. All of our classe …

Be a part of this exciting Tantra community in Chicago! We are a diverse group comprised of brand new beginners to tantric teachers and adepts, we are singles, couples, or more, and whatever your sexual orientation - all are welcome!  We offer a wide variety of events, from social monthly potlucks, to mini-workshops on compassionate communication, massage, meditation/breathing, partner yoga, and tantric teachings and practices.  We also offer longer weekend workshops led by our local teacher …

Allowing is the key to unlocking the door to your well-being. Most of us try to control whatever we can and as a result, actually resist what has always been there. We truly do not understand allowing! This group used to be called a Law of Attraction group. But I realized through my interactions with students and clients that you do not need someone to teach you about the Law of Attraction just like you do not need someone to teach you about the Law of Gravity! What is helpful though, is an …

There are NO initial fees to join this group!!!! Join us and refer us to everyone you know!  We are a network of consumers to professionals in the photography industry to help each other connect, share, teach, grow and HAVE FUN doing it! Whether you are looking for a photographer, you want to learn about photography, you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, we WELCOME YOU TO "THE PHOTOGRAPHY NETWORK" The purpose of this group is all about networking, teaching, improving, inspiring, meeti …

This group is for people who really want to learn to love money. Earning it. Spending it. Sharing it. Saving it. It is for people who really want to unlimit their belief system around money. Money is the window to your soul, and you are ready to peek through. This group is about getting to know you, with money as one of our greatest teachers. Through sharing. Through journaling. Through learning. I started this journey of learning to love money because I wanted to make money in a job I loved. I …

Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of Chicago (www.bodhipath.org/chicago) is part of an international organization of Buddhist meditation centers founded by Shamar Rinpoche. Rinpoche and many other teachers provide meditation, philosophy instruction, and guidance to learn and practice Buddhism. Resident Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish offers teachings and meditation instruction. Meditation is practiced through guided instruction geared to the needs of those in attendance. Various texts are also studied an …

Allowing is the key to unlocking the door to your well-being. Most of us try to control whatever we can and as a result, actually resist what has always been there. We truly do not understand allowing! This group used to be called a Law of Attraction group. But I realized through my interactions with students and clients that you do not need someone to teach you about the Law of Attraction just like you do not need someone to teach you about the Law of Gravity! What is helpful though, is …

From the same people who bring you the already successful "Chicago Piano Meetup Group", we are excited to launch this new group! This Workshop Series will bring together like-minded piano enthusiasts who are interested in the deeper "study" of performance - where we can challenge each other to learn and perform new pieces and then act as a [friendly] group of teachers to each other to share ideas and help us all improve as pianists! The format can be summarized as: Quarterly “workshops”, each …

Discover a new path to spiritual awakening with spiritual teacher Ustad Mazhabi. About Us: Mawlana Faizani International is a nonprofit educational organization that was established in 1997 by spiritual teacher and visionary Ustad Mazhabi. As our name indicates, Mawlana Faizani International was established to represent the spiritual teachings and enlightenment of the authoritative spiritual leader, Mawlana Faizani. Mawlana Faizani is a Sufi master of the Qadri, Naqshbandi, Chishti and Suhrawar …

This group is designed to help connect Families, Teachers and Friends of Suder Montessori School for events and activities. All groups associated with Suder Montessori are welcome to utilize the calendar and message board. The PTA, The Suder Social Group, volunteering within the school as well as the Suder Peace Garden are listed here along with impromptu gatherings, playground play-dates, and much more. Our goal is to strengthen and enhance our Suder Community through active friendships, cooper …

RAIN: a widely recognized, respected and engaging parent driven group which strives to support, educate and promote inclusion in our community and schools. We are a team of parents in district 96 and the community available to Provide support to other parents. Provide resources for parents, students, and teachers. Assist with transitions (ECE to Kindergarten, Grade school to Hauser, Hauser to RB High School, RB to college/trade school). Identify concerns of parents and the school and collab …

Hello! My name is Julie and I am a mom of 3 beautiful boys! I was put on a path that was not exactly in MY plan. I am starting this group because I feel strongly that it is my purpose to reach out to others whom have been where I was or are right now where I was when I started this journey. I was told by "school specialist" that something was "off" with my 2 older sons. The moment I heard this for both of them, a strong energy arose in me and I knew the truth was that they are very special, but …

This institute is for anyone looking for a deeper spiritual meaning and life long learning, based on Kabbalah and the Torah. There will be many different classes offered throughout the year, as well as regular healing prayer. We started this institute to help bring Rabbi Goldhamer's and other teachers the secrets of Kabbalah to the world.

This is a group for anyone interested in pairing up with another to further their learning. If you are interested in computer programming, learning a language, playing tennis or anything that you can learn better with one another then this is the meet-up for you. Looking forward to exploring how pair learning can benefit your learning process and developing a community.

Welcome Meditators of All Schools & Experience Levels. The purpose of this group is, as the Buddha said, to seek out "wise & beneficial friends" who support us and our Meditation practice. Namely we are looking for a group of beginning & advanced students, and anyone interested who is willing to learn, to motivate each other by coming to (and becoming a regular part of) a weekly sitting meditation group. All teachers agree: The key to a successful meditation practice is a regular practice; and …

This is your Meetup!! Mediums, Psychics, LightWorkers, Healers and Seekers of The Light!! Mission Statement "The Gathering Light supports your Joyful Journey into Spiritual and Psychic development" We are an open "COMMUNITY of LIGHTWORKERS"who choose to share our Gifts, Knowledge and Light in a Joyful way with others. Practitioners, Teachers, and Seekers are all welcome. What they are saying about "The Gathering Light" "I love coming to the Gathering, I just feel so welcome." "I finally feel a …

Advanced Energy Healing and Clearing Advanced Intuition Building and Psychic Development Mediumship,Channeling, Aura Photos and more! Psychic Children Psychic Detective Work- we have a private group for this work Mediumship Readings and Classes (There will be free healing session days and discounted reading days scheduled also.-private appointments are always available by calling Diana at 630-269-0115) Diana is an Intuitive Healer, Psychic Medium and Channel, Ordained Minister, Certified Reiki M …

Meet other local students, teachers, and fluent signers of ASL.

We are all teachers. We spend all of our time teaching what we believe we are to ourselves and to our idea of each other. A Course in Miracles offers an unparalleled opportunity to examine those beliefs and ideas in relation to the absolute incomparable certainty of our creation as an expression of Peace, Love, and Joy. This is not a religious undertaking. It is a transformative journey that embraces all our aspects; be them mental, physical, spiritual, scientific or mystical. Join us, Monday ev …

Registration for 2013-2014 School year is now closed. Please contact us in April, 2014 if you are interested in joining for the 2014-2015 school year. We do not take new applicants during the school year. Home School Village Enrichment HSVE is committed to providing Christian families with a high quality, low cost enrichment program that compliments the home schooling experience and provides a safe and nurturing environment for children and their families to grow in learning and fellowship with …

Are you a Reiki I or II practitioner, Master or Teacher, or want to learn -  who would like to get together to share and get to know other Reiki people in the Gurnee/Libertyville area, join! We meet almost every Thursday night.

Founded in 1898, The Geographic Society of Chicago (GSC) is interested in geography-related issues of local, national and international scope. We are dedicated to providing programs and activities to educate our members and the public about places and cultures outside their own. Come join us as we explore the world through travelogues and film series and group tours and excursions. If you've got an idea for an event please feel free to propose it. Our website is http://www.geographicsociety.or …