Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti
Regional Superintendent
DuPage County Schools
August 14, 2018
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Happy August! As we prepared for the 2018 – 2019 school year, I want to take a moment and wish each of you a successful year. I know that while you may have taken some time for family, friends and travel, I also know that our DuPage County schools were busy places this summer. From construction and major cleaning projects, to summer school and hosting summer meal programs, our schools did not take a vacation!
The Regional Office of Education was busy this summer as well. We were host to several professional development opportunities and workshops. We provided Legal Lite for new teachers and reconnected with our central office administrative assistants. As school security remains our top priority, we held a Threat Assessment workshop for school administrators. A second opportunity to take part in this workshop will take place on September 18 during the Building and Grounds Safety Summit. Details will be shared once they are confirmed.
The DuPage Regional Office of Education was honored to be among the partners who organized the annual Back to School Fair sponsored by Catholic Charities. I would especially like to thank our donors who donated back packs and supplies: DuPage Credit Union, Golden State Foods, Humanitarian Service Project, EMKAY Fleet Solutions, North Cook Intermediate Service Center, Black Diamond Charities and Wheaton Rotary Club. This event has been a tremendous resource for our families since 1990 and allows for children to begin the school year with the tools needed for success.
In the next few weeks, we will meet our new staff members, welcome back veteran teams and open our doors to students. Please keep in mind, that my office is here to assist you and your staff to make the 2018 – 2019 school year our best ever!
All my best,
Darlene Ruscitti
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Legal Lite for Teachers - August 15
Legal Lite for New Teachers will highlight the roles and responsibilities of new teachers. Professional conduct, DCFS obligations, confidentiality issues, computer usage, student discipline, special education obligations, free speech, leaves of absence, and more will be covered in a case study format. Register
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"Civics Hub" Workshop Offerings with Mary Ellen Daneels
Mary Ellen Daneels serves as the Lead Teacher mentor for the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, a National Board-Certified teacher and the Illinois recipient of the 2017 NEA Foundation Teaching with Excellence Award. She has been an advocate for civic education and served on the Board of Directors of the Nation Council of Social Studies was part of the task force to revise Illinois Social Studies standards. Click
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to review monthly workshop opportunities with Mary Ellen at the DuPage Regional Office of Education. For more information, contact Sandi Hanson at 630.407.6081 or
shanson@dupageroe.org
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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Site-Based Offerings
Addressing SEL is essential to educating the whole child. Evidence indicates that promoting SEL produces positive student outcomes including improvement in pro-social behaviors and academic gains, as well as a reduction in conduct problems, anxiety and depressive symptoms. Social and Emotional Learning sessions offered through the DuPage ROE provide customized support to districts and schools addressing SEL system-wide. Please contact Marjorie Cave, mcave@dupageroe.org if you have questions and/or are interested in scheduling customized support. Click
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for more information.
Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) Trainings at the DuPage Regional Office of Education - September 6 & 14, October 18
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KIDS is an observational tool designed to help educators, administrators and policymakers better understand the developmental readiness of children entering kindergarten.
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Family Engagement Sessions
Family Engagement training sessions by the DuPage ROE provide customized support for school/district teams in developing and expanding school-family partnerships. Please contact Dr. Mary Biniewicz at mbiniewicz@dupageroe.org if you have any questions and/or are interested in scheduling professional development sessions. Click
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The Administrator Academy (AA) is a process by which local school administrators meet legislated requirements for continuous professional development.
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Teacher In-Service for DuPage Educators (TIDE) Summer sessions are now open.
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Foundational Services Summer Workshop Opportunities
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Assessment Literacy: Vetting Your Grade 6-12 Assessments - August 20, 2018
This one-day workshop is designed to provide teachers with the knowledge and opportunity to design and evaluate assessments that measure student learning. The main focus is on the components of quality assessments, including: determining validity and reliability, format options, effective rubric construction, and determining depth of knowledge. A portion of the afternoon is formatted as a work session for individual teachers or teams who want to evaluate their classroom assessments for validity, reliability, and depth of knowledge. The workshop facilitator will provide individual or group support as your work on your assessments.
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Instructional Coaching Workshop - August 21, 22, and 23
Learn to effectively partner with educators to improve professional practice and increase student achievement. Participants will develop an understanding of the roles/responsibilities of instructional coaches while building individual capabilities, communication/relationship skills, trusting and productive relationships, strategies to manage change and handle resistance, and the capacity to help and coach others through difficult conversations. This three-day training is made available through a partnership with Naperville School District 203. For more information, click
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Family Engagement Workshop Survival Skills for Teachers: Strategies for Strengthening Family Engagement - August 22, 2018
Learn research-based strategies that will help build relationships with every family by creating a welcoming environment, improving communication with parents of all cultures, and including parents in decision-making. Numerous studies have proven regardless of socio-economic or culturally diverse backgrounds, students with involved parents are more likely to earn higher grades and test scores, enroll in higher level programs, attend school on a regular basis, show improved behavior, and develop better social skills. These winning tips and strategies will make your classroom a dynamic learning environment for students based on supportive parent-teacher relationships built on mutual respect and collaboration.
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Click on the Network name for more information and to register.
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DuPage Credit Union Classroom Color Grants
The DuPage Credit Union is offering 25 Classroom Color Grants of up to $500 to DuPage County Educators The submission period is August 1 - September 12, 2018. For more information, visit
dupagecu.com/colorgrant or contact Amy Brandt at 800-323-2611 or
abrandt@dupagecu.com. Click
here for for grant guidelines.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Workshops - Summer and Fall
The IDNR Division of Education is sponsoring educator workshops for all grade levels.
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DuPage Children's Museum Presents: 2018 Teacher Expo - August 29
Teachers, homeschool groups, childcare providers, scout leaders, PTA members and anyone involved with children ages birth - middle school are invited to the first annual free networking and educational event. Exhibitors include Anderson's Bookfair Company, Fermilab Friends for Science Education and Morton Arboreturm. The expo will be held at DuPage Children's Museum located at 301 N Washington St. in Naperville from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Click
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to register.
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421 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 P: 630.407.5800
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