P-20 Network Fall Meeting: High-Quality Educators for All Learners Across Illinois
NIU Naperville – October 27, 2022
Registration is now open for the Fall 2022 P-20 Network Meeting! The meeting will be hosted at the NIU Naperville Conference Center on October 27, 2022, from 8:30 AM to 1 PM.
The Fall Meeting will provide leaders from across the State of Illinois an opportunity to explore the root causes of today’s educator shortage. Speakers will range from a current middle school teacher to school district leaders to community college leaders.
Topics will include:
Creating Opportunities for Existing Staff - Supporting Paraprofessionals with Becoming Licensed Teachers
How Community Colleges Support the Growth of a Diverse, High-Quality Educator Workforce
Retaining Veteran Teachers (and helping them thrive)
Recruiting and Retaining Teachers with Diverse Backgrounds
Supporting Dual Credit Teacher Credentialing
Induction and Mentoring
Understanding the Career Arc of a Teacher
In addition to these topics, conversations around all of them will inform the Illinois P-20 Network as to next steps for helping to address the teacher shortage in Illinois.
We are looking forward to gathering for a half day of learning, conversations, and planning. The cost to attend is $35 per individual to help defray meeting costs. Lunch will be provided.
Please register today by clicking on the button below!
STEM Fest is a celebration of all things science, technology, engineering and math. This free event will be held tomorrow from 10 AM to 4 PM on the campus of Northern Illinois University and features more than 100 exhibits, speakers, and demonstrations designed to inspire and engage guests of all ages with opportunities for STEM learning. It is one of the largest free family events in northern Illinois.
It takes place in the heart of NIU’s DeKalb central campusin the Holmes Student Center, MLK Commons, Founders Memorial Library, and other nearby buildings.
For a listing of activities and exhibits, view the STEM Fest website here.
Parking is available for free in any lot on campus on the day of STEM Fest. (Do not park in any space marked “Reserved.”) A parking and activities map is available here.
Have you registered for events included as part of the 2022-2023 ISBE CTE Professional Development calendar? Have you been sharing the ISBE CTE Professional Development calendar with teachers?
All sessions are open free of charge to all Illinois educators, including teachers, clinicians, counselors, and administrators from early childhood through twelfth grade settings as well as postsecondary educators. For example, Administrator Academy workshops are not only open to school administrators, but to all educators. Participants who complete workshops will earn Illinois Professional Development Hours or, when applicable based on the workshop and one’s position, Administrator Academy credit.
Home Visiting Services for Refugee, Immigrant, Migrant, and Dual Language Learner Families
The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development shared in its October newsletter that the National Home Visiting Resource Center has released a brief on Home Visiting Services for Refugee, Immigrant, Migrant, and Dual Language Learner Families. This Innovation Roundup Brief highlights five home visiting programs across the country using innovative, strengths-based practices. Program staff discussed strategies for supporting these families, such as removing barriers to program enrollment, leveraging community partnerships, and recruiting home visitors who represent the community’s culture and language. Home visits are a critical part of strong early childhood programs, and this resource provides more information on best practices!
Illinois Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (ILACEP) – Upcoming Webinars
ILACEP, the state's chapter of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), is continuing with their monthly webinar series.
On October 18 at 8:30 AM, board members and guests will host “Dual Credit 101” for new and seasoned dual credit practitioners from colleges and high schools. The presentation will include information on policies, procedures, and statewide data.
Illinois Report Card: 2022 REPORT CARD OPEN FORUM #2
The Illinois State Board of Education invites you to participate in an upcoming webinar on October 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM CDT. The webinar will review the most recent 2022 Report Card webinar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and provide an opportunity for districts to ask Report Card related questions.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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