Illinois State Board of Education

Once a district identifies the needs of McKinney-Vento families, how can it address the barriers these families face when trying to access resources and services? We will answer that question and more Sept. 12. Register for our webinar at https://okt.to/7bkz1K

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Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, joined State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders this week for a “fireside chat” about how artificial intelligence can be used productively in public education. View the recording on ISBE’s YouTube page: https://okt.to/aBnRIQ.

The clock is ticking ⏰ If your educator license expired on June 30, 2024, you have just FOUR DAYS left to renew it before it becomes invalid for employment. Log into your ELIS account to renew: https://okt.to/wIYLXj

Congratulations to Dr, LaMetrice Lane, Ed.S, NCSP on earning your Doctor of Education in School Psychology from Loyola University Chicago 👏 Dr. Lane's Capstone Project is titled "Breaking The Cycle: The Power of Restorative Circles to Promote Equity and Healing from Harmful Disciplinary Practices with African American Students." We’re so proud of you and this tremendous accomplishment!

The Learning Technology Center is offering a free mentoring program specifically for new technology leaders in school districts. This program pairs new IT leaders with trained mentors and veteran K-12 technology leaders who provide personalized, yearlong guidance to help navigate the complexities of K-12 technology leadership. The program includes one-on-one mentoring with at least one onsite visit, virtual meetings, phone calls, texts, and emails, along with strategic planning assistance for entry planning, goal setting, and long-term initiatives. Additionally, optional group sessions offer opportunities for networking and collaboration with peers and thought leaders. New tech directors can receive up to 20 free mentoring hours. For more information, visit the Technology Leader Mentor Program webpage at https://okt.to/JHBkeu

Grab your marshmallows and join State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders and Khan Academy CEO/founder Sal Khan by the virtual campfire. They’ll talk about all things AI and how it could revolutionize education. Register here: https://okt.to/NvPZiB. BTW: This message was written by AI 😊

The school year 2024-25 WIDA Professional Development registration and full menu of the in-person, virtual, and hybrid workshops is live on the ISBE-Sponsored WIDA Workshops webpage https://okt.to/SIxtPH. All WIDA workshops are at no cost. Professional development hours are awarded to educators for participation! 

Want to learn how to enhance your classroom into a vibrant and successful writing community for Multilingual Learners? هل تريد التعرف على طرق تحسين صفك وتحويله إلى مجتمع ناجح للمتعلمين متعددي اللغات؟ ¿Quiere aprender cómo convertir su salón de clases en una comunidad de escritura vibrante y exitosa para estudiantes multilingües? Register now to save your seat for this school year's first in-person WIDA Professional Development sessions -- Writing with Multilingual Learners in Elementary Grades Sept. 9-10 and Writing with Multilingual Learners in Secondary Grades Sept. 12-13. Participants earn 12 hours PD per completed workshop. Both of these sessions are hosted by DuPage County ROE. You can view the full menu of the in-person, virtual, and hybrid workshops and register to attend on the ISBE-Sponsored WIDA Workshops webpage https://okt.to/WlMnCy. All WIDA workshops are offered free of charge.

The Illinois Association of Title I Directors (IATD) is hosting its annual Fall Conference Sept. 16-18 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. The conference begins with a new directors presentation at 2 p.m. Sept. 16 and will be followed with two days of breakout sessions led by ISBE experts and district practitioners. In addition, ISBE consultants will be available to provide individual technical assistance. For more information, visit the IATD Fall Conference registration page at https://okt.to/xC3UVI