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Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti
Regional Superintendent
DuPage County Schools
August 25, 2020
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TUESDAY TIMES
A resource for professional development and news for DuPage County Educators
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Ready, Set, Go!
As we get on our marks and start this new school year, remember that it's a marathon, not a sprint. And because the race course is a new one, you'll need to rely on your training, your experience, and your instincts.
After her first day of remote learning, one teacher had these wise words to share: "This year is an opportunity to press the reset button in education. We have an opportunity to improve transparency between school and home and build stronger partnerships with parents and the community. Teachers are working so so hard right now to do what is best for their students, and in my experience today, our dedication is paying off. Yes, I’m exhausted. Yes, I’m sad I don’t get to see my kids face to face. Yes, I’ve still got a lot to learn. Yes, I’m anxious about what tomorrow brings. But I’m hopeful for what the future holds."
In a time when divisiveness rules our country, let's stick together. Let's encourage one another and champion each other. Together, we can do this!
Even in the midst of these crazy days, there are great training opportunities and resources that we believe will assist you. Check them out below.
And remember that the ROE is here to support you. So please don't hesitate to reach out to us and let us know how we can be of assistance.
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The DuPage ROE is now offering a number of Administrator Academies virtually via the Zoom platform. Please see the attached flyer for dates and course offerings.
Register for TIDE online courses. See this link for a complete listing.
LEADING FOR EQUITY
On September 23, the ROE will present an Administrator Academy designed for administrators and teacher leaders on Equity. This course will provide strategic ways to advance educational equity in your respective districts. This will be the last time this course is offered in 2020, and only a few seats remain. Register here today.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER TRAINING
Training for short-term substitute teachers will be offered on September 24. Check out this flyer for more information and registration links.
Graduate-level endorsement courses beginning this fall in conjunction with University of St. Francis. Click here for more information. *The first class will be online due to the pandemic.
NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
The ROE is proud to announce we will be a cohort host for teachers and counselors pursuing National Board Certification during the 2020-2021 school year. This cohort will meet 12 times throughout the school year and is led by a trained National Board Certified Teacher who will guide teachers through the process at no cost. Teachers can earn 24 Professional Development clock hours as they complete their National Board components. The state offers a subsidy to pay for all fees associated with becoming a National Board Certified Teacher (there is a one-time $75 registration fee; this is the only cost an eligible teacher will incur). Apply for the subsidy between September 1, 2020 and October 11, 2020. Cohort support sessions begin statewide the week of September 13. You can register to attend a live ZOOM webinar on Tuesday, September 8 at 7 pm to learn more about this Illinois State Board of Education program. If you have any questions, contact nbrc@illinoisstate.edu.
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UPCOMING NETWORKS
The DuPage ROE is pleased to share a new Network for district curriculum, early childhood and building leaders. The PreK-3rd Network will kick off on September 18, 2020 at 10:30–11:30 am (following DCCD). The primary focus of this network will be learning opportunities and discussions focused on intentionally aligning our education system from PreK to third grade. Additional information about this new network will be forthcoming. Click here to register.
Mark your calendars for the EC Network meeting times which are listed below. They'll be held virtually at least through winter break. Click here to register.
- October 13, 2020 (will focus on Community Resources)
- December 3, 2020
- February 17, 2021
- May 12, 2021
Mark your calendars for the SEL Network meeting times which are listed below. They'll be held virtually at least through winter break. Click here to register.
- October 6, 2020
- February 2, 2021
- May 4, 2021
- June 1, 2021
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LET'S K-12 BETTER
This website offers a number of "Let's Talk About..." resources on COVID-19, specificially in regards to kids, community, logistics, and compassion. Check out all their offerings here.
TOP MATH APPS
Educational math games, flashcards, worksheets, digital scratchpads, and more. Click here.
For more than 20 years, the Illinois Virtual School has been a leader in online and digital learning. They are now offering "Fundamentals of Online and Remote Instruction," which consists of four micro-courses: Introduction to the Online and Remote Learning Environment, Time Management, Setting a Positive Tone for Your Online Course, and Facilitating Meaningful Online Discussions. Click here for more information.
The Learning Technology Center provides free IT consulting and technical assistance to district leadership and technology teams. This includes planning, device management and deployment, networking administration, procurement, staffing, funding, and general IT support. With added staff, they now have the ability to provide more hands-on technical support to districts and are specifically looking to work with districts needing support related to remote learning as well as parent/family training. Check out their website or email ckaplan@ltcillinois.org.
MINDFULNESS
FORWARD DuPage is co-sponsoring two 30-minute mindfulness webinars. You can register for the September 8 class, "Breathe with Me: Mindfulness for Emotional Regulation," here. "Move with Me: Mindfulness for Energy Expression" is offered on September 22. Register here.
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