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Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti
Regional Superintendent
DuPage County Schools
May 19, 2020
TUESDAY TIMES
A resource for professional development and news for DuPage County Educators
Hello, and Happy Tuesday!

As the 2019-2020 school year winds up, we hope you are doing well, staying healthy, and geared up to finish strong.

Below are some resources and learning opportunities for you. Please take advantage of them and pass them along to your peers as appropriate.
FEATURED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
During the month of May, the DuPage ROE is offering 20 different online professional development sessions for only $20 each. Each session includes two hours of professional development/continued credit hours. Check out the flyer  here .  Registration closes three business days prior to the session. 

This overview training of Washington Aggression Intervention Training will introduce cognitive-behavioral interventions designed to assist youth with aggression, reduce anti-social behaviors, and offer an alternative of prosocial skills. For more information, click here.

Join Dr. Melissa Sadin for a Zoom webinar that focuses on creating a trauma-informed classroom with a focus on special education students. Click here for more information on this free training, which is being provided through a BJA STOP grant.

This overview training of Washington Aggression Intervention Training focuses on the elementary version of the social-emotional learning program. It is designed to assist youth with interpersonal skills, self-control in dealing with anger, and the process of problem solving. For more information, click here.

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. Additional academies will be added in the coming weeks so check the ROE website for other course offerings.

Registration for TIDE summer online courses is now available. See this link for a complete listing.

A list of course offerings for educators is available here.
NETWORKING
RESOURCES FOR REMOTE LEARNING


Report Card Rundown: This newsletter outlines all of the Report Card information schools and districts need to know, including data system openings and closings, deadline reminders, and key information regarding changes and updates to the 2020 Report Card.

GUIDANCE DURING THE PANDEMIC
The DuPage County Prevention Team has compiled resources from our partners that are meant to share with your communities, schools, parents and teens.

ISBE would like your feedback to better understand your needs as educators and employees during remote learning and the anticipated transition back to in-person school. Follow the link to complete a brief survey.
MORE GREAT WEBSITES TO EXPLORE
For educators and school personnel:
5 Takeaways From My Covid-19 Remote Teaching  (The Chronicle on Higher Education)

For families:
Fun With Kids Activities  (IL Dept of Human Services)

For everyone:
How Mindfulness Can Help During COVID-19  (Child Mind Institute)
Mindfulness and Meditation During COVID-19  (University of Texas, School of Public Health)
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