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What we’ve been up to...
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As a new feature of the Newsletter, beginning today, we’re going to more actively update our partners on the Network’s activities. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been engaged with..
KEEP Illinois — We have wrapped up the KEEP Illinois research report on supporting and promoting educator retention and engagement. We are very excited to share this with the field, and we will be doing so in an upcoming webinar. Then, we look forward to launching specific workgroups to address the
recommendations across Illinois!
Dual Credit Think Tank — We have wrapped up the follow-up survey on HB5020 priorities and professional development needs. The data from this survey is currently being analyzed and will be presented at Dual Credit Think Tank meetings on October 1 and October 3. Planning is also underway regarding a Dual Credit
Think Tank Finance Sub-Committee.
Working with partners in the field — Over the past two weeks, members of the Illinois P-20 Network team have been excited to be out working with partners throughout the state. A few highlighted experiences include...
ICCB Forum for Excellence — Meeting with colleagues from community colleges and EFE regions from across Illinois in East Peoria proved to be a great learning experience with a focus on workforce development, CTE, adult learners, and dual credit.
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Dual Credit Summit — This outstanding regional event was hosted at Olney Central College as practitioners from across the IECC community colleges and school districts shared ideas and strategies and refined their practices together.
Highland Community College Belonging at Work Grant Workshop — As part of Highland Community College’s ICCB Noncredit Workforce Grant, the Illinois P-20 Network provided a Train the Trainers workshop for HCC staff, who will, in turn, work with organizations throughout the region to support local workplace efforts around inclusion to lead to even better working environments and client outcomes.
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Register Now for ECN Foundations of Instructional Coaching
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The Educational Coaching Network (ECN) has a full slate of professional learning opportunities for this year.
The Foundations of Instructional Coaching Institute with Jim Knight and Michelle Harris is a series of five workshops about coaching, instruction, and collaboration. This is a great opportunity to train new coaches, get teams on the same page, and create a culture of coaching. With five sessions, this Institute promotes long-term, lasting learning over the course of the year.
Additionally, this year, ECN is adding free online Coaching Conversation Sessions to allow attendees to share more and better apply their learning to their own schools and districts between workshops!
All ECN events are located at NIU Naperville. Discounts are available for teams and early registration. As always, registration includes ample food and parking, books and materials, and Professional Development Hours.
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STEM Fest 2024
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The 15th annual NIU STEM Fest will be held from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, September 28, on-campus at Northern Illinois University. This free event is open to students and families from across Illinois, and attendees come from near and far!
STEM Fest is an annual community celebration of science, technology, engineering and math organized by NIU STEAM that welcomes thousands of people of all ages to try hands-on activities, watch exhibits and experiments, and find their spark in the sensational world of STEM.
Please invite your students and families to attend this free family event celebrating science, technology, engineering and math. Please share in parent newsletters, community communications, and on social media!
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ISBE and the NIU Illinois CTE Project are seeking CTE teachers with expertise in the Finance and Business Services
Career Pathway to help develop high-quality instructional materials.
This position, which is paid and will include paid training with in-person and online training options, will require specific unit deliverables. It is a great way to contribute to the field statewide as well as to meet and collaborate with other CTE teachers!
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Early Childhood Education Standard Setting Committee Applicants Needed
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ISBE and Pearson are currently seeking Illinois educators to participate in the Early Childhood Education Standard Setting Conference for the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) program. This committee, which will meet virtually on October 16 and 17, will review the revised test items for accuracy and relevance to Illinois standards and recommend a passing score for the test.
Applicants should be educators who are certified in Illinois and have experience in early childhood education.
If you are interested in serving, please complete this application. Individuals can also assist by nominating other colleagues who may be interested in participating. To learn more about test development, please visit the Pearson ILTS website. If there are any further questions, please reach out to preparation@isbe.net.
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SkillsUSA Illinois Apprenticeship Landscape Analysis Coming Soon |
This fall, a research team from the Illinois P-20 Network and the Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies Workforce Policy Lab will be working together with the support of SkillsUSA Illinois to conduct a comprehensive statewide landscape analysis of apprenticeships in Illinois.
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In addition to existing governmental data, we will be conducting a statewide survey of employers and educators to complete the gaps that exist in the collected data. We will need the help of school districts,
postsecondary institutions, area career centers, and Education for Employment (EFE) system directors to accomplish this task in both completing the survey and sharing it with business and community partners.
The goal of the study is to provide a comprehensive overview of what apprenticeships exist across Illinois, where they are geographically, in what type of career fields, the conditions of the apprenticeships, and who current apprentices are.
Look for more information in October!
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ISAC College Access Symposium |
Registration is now open for the 2024 ISAC College Access Symposium. The event is being held at four locations on four different days:
- Thursday, October 17, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Tuesday, October 29, at Lincoln Land Community College
- Wednesday, November 6, at Moraine Valley Community College
- Friday, November 8, at Sauk Valley Community College
Space is limited, and advanced registration is required. Registration for the symposium is $25 (plus fees) and includes continental breakfast and lunch.
For questions, contact: isac.outreachtraining@illinois.gov
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