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Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti
Regional Superintendent
DuPage County Schools
December 1, 2020
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Tuesday Thoughts
Did you start your Christmas shopping yet? If you took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, good for you!
Sometimes the "perfect" gift is elusive. We probably all have that one person who seems to have everything, and finding the right gift is a real challenge.
While Christmas is sure to look and feel a little different this year, some things will never go out of style. Goodwill for our fellow humans, peace, and love are always in short supply--but are needed now more than ever. And some more costly gifts, such as forgiveness and tolerance, benefit both the recipient and the giver.
Whatever is on your shopping list, we want to thank you in advance for your work with our county's children. The good examples you provide for them are gifts that will last throughout their lives!
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Administrator Academies
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.
TIDE
The Spring Semester offerings of TIDE are now available. Click here for the list.
Short-Term Sub Training
Our next short-term substitute teacher training will take place on December 10 via Zoom. Click here for more information.
Leading for Equity and Excellence in the School Setting
January 8, 2021, 8 am-3 pm
This course, designed for administrators and teacher leaders, will provide strategic ways to advance educational equity. This course aligns and supports Illinois Performance Standards for School Leaders, Standard V: Leading with Integrity and Professionalism. For more information or to register, click here.
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The ICN Planning Team identified "keeping students engaged" as a top priority for teaching remotely. In this network, plan to spend time with other coaches and share ideas, strategies, and resources in lively whole-group and breakout room discussions of topics that are relevant to your work, given the current situation, as well as learning about new resources and engagement strategies.
Save the Date for these upcoming networks:
February 2: SEL
February 10: PreK-3rd grade
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We are pleased to announce the second annual Early Childhood County Wide Institute Day on February 26, 2021 from 8:30 am–1:30 pm for leaders, teachers, and support staff. Many topics will be presented, with a focus on PreK-3rd grade. We hope you'll save the date and plan to attend!
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GLENBARD PARENT SERIES
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Tonight, Tuesday, December 1:"No Drama Discipline: Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Brain" presented by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears—without causing a scene. More information on this free webinar is here.
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FLU VACCINATION VOUCHERS
Help spread the word! Flu vaccinations vouchers, redeemable at Walgreens, are available for uninsured DuPage County residents through DuPage Health Coalition. To get vouchers for the families with whom you work, or for more information, email Natalie Hernandez, Health Equity Coordinator.
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Check out the latest Civics in the Middle newsletter here. Topics include "Minding the Gap Until Inauguration Day" and information on "Every Teacher is a Civics Teacher: Civics across the Curriculum Series."
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CTE (Career and Technical Education) is offering virtual professional learning opportunities:
Tech Tools Demonstrations: December 8, 1-2:30 pm, 1.5 PDU
Want to find out how to use classroom apps such as Wheel of Names, Menti, Goose Chase, Wakalet, Floop, VEX VR Robotics with Python Coding, Vocaroo, Parlay, and Jame Board? Register here.
Converting F2F Lessons to Online Formats: December 10, 1-2:30pm, 1.5 PDU
Learn several aspects of online learning that are better than in-classroom; considerations when conducting a project online; and more. Register here.
Big Picture Assessments: December 15, 6-7:30 pm, 1.5 PDU
Just how "smart" are they? Learn limitations, strengths, and problems with various assessment strategies. Register here.
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