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Dual Credit Think Tank Survey

This summer, the Dual Credit Think Tank consistently engaged in work following the legislative session based on the goings-on with HB5020, including June and July meetings that identified topics and questions for legislators, and the Legislative Webinar on August 1. 

The Dual Credit Think Tank has launched this important survey, which has two key purposes: 

• The results of this survey will inform communications from the Dual Credit Think Tank to policymakers about what is important to the field, both school districts and postsecondary institutions, for continued efforts around HB5020 or new legislative proposals. 

• The results of this survey will also inform the Illinois P-20 Network for developing time-sensitive and needed professional learning opportunities to support school districts, postsecondary institutions, and regions with their efforts to develop dual credit programming for students. 

While the survey is anonymous, we optionally request that participants complete the final section with your organization’s information. In that event, survey responses will still be kept confidential, but this additional data will allow us to engage in more detailed and complex analyses that include demographic and funding data from other sources. 

Please complete this survey by Sunday, September 16, 2024, and please share the link to the survey widely with other school districts and postsecondary institutions. We hope to have responses from organizations in communities throughout the state. 

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STEM Fest 2024 

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! 

What is STEM Fest? It’s 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. Thousands of people attend each year coming from across Illinois, and we hope your community will join us this year! 

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ECN announces new Coaching and Wellness Workshop 

On December 10, 2024, at NIU Naperville, the Educational Coaching Network will host its newest workshop – Coaching and Wellness: Creating a Mentally Healthy Classroom. 

The workshop is timed perfectly to allow teachers, instructional coaches, support services professionals, and school administrators to engage in thinking about classroom practices that support mental and emotional well-being and serve to provide a stronger foundation for academic learning. 

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Makers on the Move 

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) is well underway with planning for the forthcoming Makers on the Move: Illinois Manufacturing Month Celebration. The Makers on the Move tour is an outstanding way for school districts and postsecondary institutions and their business and community partners to highlight manufacturing locally and statewide as well as its role as a diverse career path for current students.  

It is easy to get involved! Scroll down to the “Want to be a part of the celebration?” section and click on the buttons. 

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Illinois MTSS Network “Learning Networks” – Learn more and join 

The Illinois MTSS Network has launched its 2024-2025 Learning Networks, which are virtual collaborative professional learning opportunities to support school districts and schools with the implementation of their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). 

Each Learning Network explores important aspects of a successful MTSS. Learners will look at research-based practices and resources and reflect on their school’s current MTSS to uncover strengths and opportunities for improvement. Within a community of practice, participants will grow professionally, learn from colleagues, and support their school’s MTSS framework, policies, and procedures. This year, there are separate Learning Networks focused on each of the following topics:

• Attendance 

• Literacy 

• Developing integrated MTSS systems that support academics, behavior, and social and emotional learning (SEL) 

• Supporting interventionists 

• Secondary school MTSS implementation

ISBE Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are awarded for attendance and participation. Each Learning Network has an asynchronous credit option for those who may need to miss a session, and downloadable online resources are provided for the duration of the Learning Network. 

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ISBE Mandated Training Guide 

The Illinois State Board of Education has published an updated guide to mandated trainings for school districts across Illinois. This guide provides information regarding required trainings, the frequency of such trainings, and who is required to participate in these trainings. Additionally, legal citations, including administrative code, are also included for each training. 

Check out this critical resource for your school district and share with others: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Il-Mandated-Trainings.pdf 

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