April 6, 2021
Administrator Academies
The DuPage ROE is offering a number of virtual Administrator Academies via the Zoom platform. Please see the attached flyer for dates and course offerings.

TIDE
Summer TIDE course listings are here. Sign up today!


IMPLEMENTING ILLINOIS PRIORITY STANDARDS
Are you looking for ways to effectively address unfinished learning? Sign up for a seminar to explore powerful resources and tools to make informed and intentional instructional decisions. For more information, click on any of the subject/grade links.
UNDERSTANDING GROWTH & EFFECT OF PROGRAMMING FOR HIGH-ABILITY LEARNERS
Are your high-ability learners growing at an appropriate pace . . . and how do you know? This interactive session, taking place on April 22, will explore best practices for making level-of-service decisions and measuring growth for your students. More information and registration is here.
Networking offers the opportunity to get fresh ideas, share resources, and receive advice and support. Register today for these upcoming networking opportunities. For a complete listing, click here.



School Nurses: April 14


Gifted Instruction: April 28


Participants will focus on SEL data collection and measures as they prepare for the next school year. 

Early Childhood: May 12
SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH ROUNDTABLE
Join other educational professionals on April 20 for a virtual gathering to empathize, energize and empower. Featuring colleague collaboration, restorative strategies, energizing tai chi, and teachings on how to create trauma-sensitive schools and districts. For more information, click here.
CALLING ALL ADMINISTRATOR RETIREES AND SOON-TO-BE RETIREES!
The DuPage ROE will be hosting two informational sessions for administrators who have recently retired or who will soon retire and are interested in learning about project-based opportunities with the ROE, as well as connecting with other retirees. The sessions will be held via Zoom on April 21 and May 5. For more information, click here.
CIVICS IN THE MIDDLE
Check out the latest Illinois Civics newsletter. It's filled with resources, ideas, and real-world lesson plans.


ISBE CAREER GUIDE
The Career Guide is a comprehensive resource for students, parents, counselors, and teachers and includes new CTE and career pathway information, in-demand occupations in Illinois, and highlighted employers throughout the state. Preview a copy. The DuPage ROE has a limited supply of free, print copies. Email Mary Biniewicz at mbiniewicz@dupageroe.org for more information. 

THE BENEFITS OF GARDENING: HOW TO CULTIVATE YOUR HEALTH NATURALLY
On Tuesday, April 27, Forward DuPage is offering a webinar on how gardening offers a wide range of positive health benefits and increases our quality of life and satisfaction levels. Jeannie Iseman, executive director of The GardenWorks project, will explain why you will benefit from time spent in the garden--and growing food for yourself. For more information, click here.


DUPAGE DENTAL CLINIC
Did you know the DuPage Health Department offers dental services and oral health education for low-income residents of DuPage County? The clinic is open and operating with safety measures in place to keep people safe and healthy. A video offering more information is available in English and Spanish. Please pass along this resource to families who may be interested.


NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Have you considered pursuing National Board certification? This video provides information on the National Board process and reflections on personal and professional growth by Illinois National Board Certified teachers.


GLENBARD PARENT SERIES
All GPS webinars are free and open to the public. Check out these upcoming events:
April 8: Roundtable on Social Justice featuring human rights activist Qasim Rashid and spoken-word poet Jonathan Mendoza.
April 14: Thrivers-Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine with Dr. Michele Borba
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