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Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti
Regional Superintendent
DuPage County Schools
May 21, 2019
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2019 DuPage County School Retirees
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As the school year comes to a close, the DuPage County school community will say good bye to the following retiring
superintendents:
Best wishes to:
Dr. John Correll, District 48
Dr. Philip Ehrhardt, District 25
Dr. Michael G. Volpe, SASED
Dr. Heidi A. Wennstrom, District 53,
Dr. Douglas Domeracki, District 94
Not pictured:
Dr. William R. Shields, District 59
The photo above, courtesy of Dr. John W. Corbett, was taken at the DuPage IASA Recognition Breakfast on May 8.
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On Wednesday, May 15, the DuPage Regional Office of Education hosted a retirement celebration for Linda Downey. Linda (pictured third from the left) is the principal at Partners for Success and will retire on June 30.
PFS, the Safe School of DuPage County, was created in 1997 in response to Illinois legislation enacted to reduce school expulsions. PFS, under Linda's leadership, provides a learning environment that combines small group instruction and individual supports and strategies and behavior interventions to help students successfully transition back to their home school.
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2019 Presidential Scholars Program
Congratulations to
Anuva Shandilya from Neuqua Valley High School on being named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. Anuva is one of just 161 high school seniors nationwide to achieve this honor.
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Cycles of Inquiry Year End Graduation Celebrations
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During the 2018 – 2019 school year, select schools and school districts participated in the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Grant and Supporting Effective Educator Development Grant (SEED) projects.
From October through May, school teams met six times with trained ROE service providers to study the Cycles of Inquiry, based on the work of Dr. Shelby Cosner.
The ROE was the recipient of a multi-year grant which provided funding for the program.
Pictured are the graduates, ROE service providers, program coordinator, Dr. Gail Fahey and Dr. Darlene Ruscitti.
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Members of Instructional Leadership Teams from Glen Ellyn School District 41 completed six planning sessions which focused on practical applications for implementing Cycles of Inquiry.
Facilitated by Maggie Brewner, DROE Service Provider, the principals and their team members collaborated on finding root causes of student learning problems using data analysis, instructional walk-throughs and incorporating student voice. During the final session (pictured left and below), teams celebrated and shared each school’s progress which included: improving team effectiveness, making “root cause” part of their common language, establishing a school culture of instructional inquiry, and maintaining a focus on improving instructional practices.
District 41 schools participating included Abraham Lincoln, Ben Franklin, Churchill, Forest Glen and Hadley.
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Need an Administrator's Academy? We've got you covered!
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There are still many options to discover before the June 30 Administrator Academy deadline. A few June options are highlighted below. Visit the
Administrators' Academy section on the ROE website to see the full list.
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Initial Teacher Evaluator Training
June 13 - 14, July 17 - 18, July 30 - 31, August 6 - 7, August 13 - 14
The DuPage Regional Office of Education is pleased to present the new Teacher Evaluator Training which replaces the former Growth Through Learning modules. Upon completion of the two-day training, presented by Dr. Catherine Berning and Ms. Jill Bullo, participants will be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel.
For details and to register click
here. Pictured above is Dr. Berning presenting during the May workshop at the Center for Professional Learning.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification, June 26
School district personnel are invited to attend this free workshop to learn how to identify those who may need help with a mental illness, effectively communicate with them and connect them to appropriate professional help. The workshop is made possible through funding secured through the ROE's BJA STOP Grant. Click
here
to register.
Gifted Education Seminar, June 10 - August 2
The ISBE Gifted Education Seminar provides an overview of the academic and affective needs of gifted learners as well as strategies and resources for support. This session is offered as an online independent study. Participants earn 45 hours of PD credit. Click
here for details.
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Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), July 22-24
The DuPage Regional Office of Education is pleased to announce a summer SIOP class to be offered July 22 - 24. SIOP is an ISBE approved, research-based training designed to assist mainstream classroom teachers in working with English learners. This sheltered language approach supports English learners’ academic progress in content area subjects while enabling them to acquire and strengthen their skills toward greater English language proficiency. For more information and registration link, click
here.
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Google Certification Bootcamp, August 5 and August 13
Spend some time this summer strengthening your Google skills! In partnership with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC), the DuPage Regional Office of Education is offering Google Certification bootcamps to help prepare educators for certification exams (not included). Level 1 covers Google for Education fundamentals, and Level 2 covers Google for Education Advanced topics. These workshops are beneficial for all educators or school personnel that would like to learn how to use Google tools more effectively. Taking the certification exams is optional and not required to attend. It is recommended that participants take level 1 before 2. The cost is $35 per bootcamp, with PDHs and lunch included. Space is limited so sign up today. Registration links are provided below. Please email Nicole Zumpano for more information at
[email protected].
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The Administrator Academy (AA) is a process by which local school administrators meet legislated requirements for continuous professional development.
Unless noted, all Administrator Academies will take place at the Center for Professional Learning (CPL) located at 505 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton.
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Director of Special Education Program
TIDE is offering this new endorsement program with Lewis University. It is designed
for an individual with a
LBS1 license as well as an administrator endorsement. The courses required for the program can be completed within one term. This endorsement cohort is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2019 and will be completed by winter break. Click
here
for more information.
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DuPage ROE Equity and Excellence Committee Presents Framework
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On May 16, the Equity and Excellence Committee, under the direction of Ivette Dubiel and Jean Barbanente, delivered their framework to Dr. Jason Helfer, Deputy Superintendent for the Illinois School Board Association.
The committee, comprised of local stakeholders, created a framework with practical applications and examples to support districts on their journey to advance equity in the respective organizations.
Stay tuned for a new Equity and Excellence Network to form during the 2019 - 2020 school year.
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Be sure to check back this summer for a full list of 2019 - 2020 Network offerings
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Click on the Network name for more information and to register.
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Network Feature: Early Childhood Network
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On May 15, the DuPage Regional Office of Education held the final Early Childhood Network of the school year. The meeting was held at Prairie Children Preschool, Indian Prairie School District 204, with presenters Marianne Pokorny (YWCA) and Ellen Walsh (Baby Talk).
The group, under the direction of Dr. Sharon Frys, met quarterly this year to focus on best practices, current issues and collaboration. For more information on the Early Childhood Network, contact Dr. Frys at [email protected]. Early Childhood Network dates for next year will be announced soon.
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Resources
for Educators, Summer 2019
(Click on tabs below for more information)
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421 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 P: 630.407.5800
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Follow the DuPage Regional Office of Education on Twitter @DuPageROE / #DuPageROE
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