Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti
Regional Superintendent
DuPage County Schools
May 22, 2018
Dear DuPage County Educators, 

While our work for the 2017 – 2018 school year comes to a close in the coming weeks, I know the summer months will be filled with construction projects, professional development initiatives, registration for the upcoming year and more! The DuPage Regional Office will also be busy with teacher licensing updates, implementing school safety recommendations, equity and excellence plans with our schools and assisting in creating the best learning environment for our students. I am grateful and proud to work alongside our excellent and dutiful educators and administrators as we close out another successful school year. Thank you for all that you do and all that you are for so many!

All my best, 
Darlene Ruscitti 
ROE Features
Illinois Green Ribbon Award Goes To Monroe Elementary School
We are proud to announce that Monroe Elementary School in Hinsdale has received the Illinois Green Ribbon School Award. The Illinois Green Ribbon Award, a program of the Illinois State Board of Education in partnership with the United States Green Building Council- Illinois, annually recognizes schools that demonstrate sustainability and provide students with cutting edge environmental education opportunities. Monroe is now in its twenty-third year of utilizing their "Living Classroom Learning Lab" which showcases their dedication to environmental studies and hands-on learning across the curriculum. Congratulations!

Save the Date: Back To School Fair - August 1 at St. Francis High School (see flier)
The ROE, in partnership with the tremendous volunteers and efforts of the DuPage Credit Union, Catholic Charities and other partners is planning the annual Back To School Fair scheduled for August 1st at St. Francis High School. School supplies, backpacks and school kits will be provided and several donor agencies will be in attendance to help with a successful start to the new school year. Monetary donations are being accepted and can be mailed to the DuPage Education Foundation (memo: Back To School Fair) c/o Diane Kucharczyk, 421 N County Farm Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187. Click here to view the supply list.

Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) Trainings at the DuPage Regional Office of Education - August 2, September 6 and 14
KIDS is an observational tool designed to help educators, administrators and policymakers better understand the developmental readiness of children entering kindergarten.  Read more and register.
The Administrator Academy (AA) is a process by which local school administrators meet legislated requirements for continuous professional development.
Teacher In-Service for DuPage Educators (TIDE) Summer sessions are now open.
Summer Fun Begins with STEM at Fermilab - Ju ne 11 (see flier)
Take advantage of this unique opportunity on June 11, 2018. Participants will learn and apply the connections between STEM, NGSS, and real-world scientific investigations at Fermilab. Hear from Fermilab scientists, engineers, and technicians regarding how the scientific process progresses from asking questions, to building and running experiments, to analyzing data. Read more and register here.  
Culture and Climate
Living SEL: Practical PreK-12 Applications for Schools - June 7 ( see flier )
The DuPage ROE and Collaborative Classroom, in partnership with organizations that support SEL initiatives in Illinois, will present a one-day conference to help educators discover new ways of supporting SEL for both adults and students. Read more.

ISBE Gifted Education Seminar -
Summer 2018 (see flier)
The Illinois State Board of Education invites classroom teachers to deepen their understanding of how to teach and reach gifted and talented students. Contact Jeanine Buishas with inquiries: jbuishas@dupageroe.org .

RULER Training - June 19 - 20 ( see flier )
In alignment with our goals in Social Emotional Learning, the DuPage ROE is pleased to share the attached information and registration regarding the Yale University’s RULER Training. This professional development is a train-the-trainer model, with a variety of additional supports provided.  
RULER:
  • Recognizing emotions in self and others
  • Understanding the causes and consequences of emotions 
  • Labeling emotions accurately 
  • Expressing emotions appropriately 
  • Regulating emotions effectively 

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (see flier)
The DuPage Regional Office of Education is proud to present The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol Training (The SIOP Model).  SIOP is a research-based training designed to assist mainstream classroom teachers in working with English learners.

Foundational Services Grant Extended
ISBE has announced that the grant period for the Foundational Services Grant has been extended through August 31, 2018. This amazing news enables the DuPage ROE to continue to support professional development work through the opening of the next school year. Email Mary Biniewicz at mbiniewicz@dupageroe.org for more information.

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. Sharon Frys at sfrys@dupageroe.org if you have any questions and/or are interested in scheduling professional development sessions. Click here for more information.

ROE Partners with Authentic Me : Parent Education ( see flier )
The DuPage ROE is pleased to announce our partnership with Authentic ME , a provider of quality, parent education material and resources. The goal of this partnership is to help connect schools in the district with educational opportunities that support, inform and empower parents. Read more . Watch video .                       
Click on the Network name for more information and to register. 
Date
Network
Time/s
June 8
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Updates from ISBE Educator Effectiveness
This year, more than 200,000 educators will have licenses up for renewal. Please share these updates with your staff and district stakeholders. Information about licensure renewal is also being shared via ISBE. Read more .
Resources & Upcoming Events
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