West 40 Intermediate Service Center #2 is part of Illinois' network of regional education agencies supporting public schools and districts in the western Cook County suburbs. We provide support by working alongside educators, administrators, families, and the communities, to ensure every student has a chance for success and have every opportunity to become who they are meant to be. Services include teacher and administrator professional development, alternative learning centers, school improvement planning support, and assistance with implementing governmental policies and initiatives.
External link for West40 ISC #2
415 Lexington St
Maywood, Illinois 60153, US
Last week at the West40 ISC #2 Safe School, Jacob Martin of the Chicago Bears, Joey the #Therapy Dog, and a snake and a tarantula from Brookfield Zoo Chicago visited our students. The theme centered around the role the environment and animals play in our emotional well-being and the careers that are tired to these areas.
Too many foster kids have no stable place to call home. Every night in Illinois, there are foster children sleeping on couches, in temporary shelters, or even in state office buildings. The West40 ISC #2#2 podcast #ShiftEverything explores what is being done to support these children and provide them with a safe environment to learn and thrive. Special guest is Lezlie Fuhr of West40. LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/gBWjyeK9
The West40 ISC #2 workshop series on the the #Illinois Comprehensive #Literacy Plan is FREE! Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gQtgnJjm
Our West40 ISC #2 Safety and Threat Assessment Team presented at the South Cook Intermediate Service Center Area Wide Institute Day on Security Awareness and Emergency Preparedness in schools to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff #whereiswest40today
The West40 ISC #2 communications team is seeking a videographer to join our team! Please feel free to share this job posting if you know someone who would be a great fit. Thanks! https://lnkd.in/gtgEM9wM
The latest episode of the #ShiftEverything podcast includes conversations with organizers and attendees of the recent West40 ISC #2 #Illinois #School #Safety #Conference. Hear insight from school resource officers and what goes into the annual event! LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/gRYUGYTJ
West40 and zSpace, Inc. invite you to experience virtual reality learning. Discover how districts, CTE centers, and community colleges have enhanced their STEM and CTE programs and experiential labs through augmented and virtual reality. Visit bit.ly/3N8kSTA to learn more or scan the QR code to register.
Have you checked out the newly-designed www.west40.org ? See all the different ways we can help support students and educators! #west40cares
Resharing this unique opportunity that allows girls to shadow legislators to learn more about government and public service. Thank you, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton for this opportunity.
The Illinois Girls Lead Program is looking for girls in Grades 5-12 who have a strong desire to learn about the inner working of state government. The program offers the opportunity to shadow a woman in state government, including Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, state legislators, agency heads, communications directors, and chiefs of staff. Applications for the Illinois Girls Lead Program are due by Oct. 20.
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I'm in our nation's capitol this week and today marked a visit to the Federal Communications Commission. Keeping schools connected to affordable telecommunications services is very important! #WhereIsWest40Today