The GPS Parent Series and College of DuPage are partnering for an exciting mini-series designed to share valuable College and Career Readiness information with families that supports the requirements of the PaCE Framework.
**Thursday, November 5**
**Purposeful Paths: Connecting College Opportunity and Career Discovery**
Noted author Ana Homayoun will discuss why early career exploration matters and how parents can help children identify their interests and strengths before making decisions about college majors and course selections. A panel of experts will explore early college, career-connected learning experiences, and College and Career Pathway Endorsements.
**PLUS: College Affordability & Financial Aid Fundamentals for Families**
Families will receive practical information about scholarships, grants, and responsible borrowing to help them prepare for the financial decisions that accompany college planning.
Learn more: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/ana-homayoun-and-panel/
**Tuesday, November 17**
**Selecting and Paying for College: The Nuts, Bolts, and Secrets**
New York Times columnist Ron Lieber will interview higher education journalist Jeff Selingo about navigating college costs and strategies for paying for college.
Learn more: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/ron-lieber_jeff-selingo/
All GPS programs are FREE, do not require registration, and are open to everyone!
Zoom links and continuing education information are available at www.gpsparentseries.org.
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Tune in to Navigating Education Together: The Mission in Action, with Amber Quirk, DuPage ROE Superintendent!
Discover how the ROE is growing, evolving, and expanding its impact to support schools and communities.
🎧 Listen: https://dupageroe.s.gy/dupage-podcast
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Discover how the ROE is growing, evolving, and expanding its impact to support schools and communities.
🎧 Listen: https://dupageroe.s.gy/dupage-podcast
#DuPageROE19 #SEL #Area1SELhub
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“What evidence do I have, and what might I be assuming?”
It's an important question for every educator to consider.
Assistant Regional Superintendent Dr. Vickie Trotter recently led Stratford Middle School educators through a workshop developed to help educators recognize how personal experiences and assumptions can shape their interactions with students.
One participant shared: “It was helpful to be challenged in what evidence I have. Sometimes none, which makes it purely an assumption that isn’t helpful or accurate.”
This is one way the DuPage ROE helps educators reflect on their practices, build stronger relationships, and create classrooms where every student feels supported.
Thank you to Principal Phyllis Taborn and the Stratford Middle School team for welcoming this important conversation!
If this customizable workshop would be useful at your school or district, contact us today!
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It's an important question for every educator to consider.
Assistant Regional Superintendent Dr. Vickie Trotter recently led Stratford Middle School educators through a workshop developed to help educators recognize how personal experiences and assumptions can shape their interactions with students.
One participant shared: “It was helpful to be challenged in what evidence I have. Sometimes none, which makes it purely an assumption that isn’t helpful or accurate.”
This is one way the DuPage ROE helps educators reflect on their practices, build stronger relationships, and create classrooms where every student feels supported.
Thank you to Principal Phyllis Taborn and the Stratford Middle School team for welcoming this important conversation!
If this customizable workshop would be useful at your school or district, contact us today!
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#ResourcesOutreachEducation
Our hearts are with the families, students, staff, and entire community in Bend, Oregon, following yesterday’s tragic school shooting. It's heartbreaking to see another school community facing such unimaginable loss.
Every child deserves to feel safe at school. And keeping kids safe takes all of us.
Here in DuPage County, the Regional Office of Education is working alongside local law enforcement and community partners to remind families of two simple but important steps: keep firearms securely stored and out of the hands of children, and speak up when someone makes threats of violence or self-harm.
These are conversations that matter, and they're an important part of keeping our schools and communities safe.
Today, our thoughts are with everyone in Oregon who is grieving. No family or school community should have to experience this kind of heartbreak.
Every child deserves to feel safe at school. And keeping kids safe takes all of us.
Here in DuPage County, the Regional Office of Education is working alongside local law enforcement and community partners to remind families of two simple but important steps: keep firearms securely stored and out of the hands of children, and speak up when someone makes threats of violence or self-harm.
These are conversations that matter, and they're an important part of keeping our schools and communities safe.
Today, our thoughts are with everyone in Oregon who is grieving. No family or school community should have to experience this kind of heartbreak.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to DuPage Credit Union for hosting a winter coat and clothing drive for the ROE’s Parents as Teachers program! Your generosity will help keep our families warm this winter. We are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to making a difference in DuPage County!
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A BIG THANK YOU to Kellie Soule and Gear Up DuPage for their generous donation of items from their children’s resale event to the ROE’s Parents as Teachers program! These items will help support the families and children we serve. We are grateful for this wonderful partnership and for organizations that care about making a difference in our community!
#ParentsAsTeachers #CommunityPartnerships #GearUp #MakingADifference
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🚨 Earlybird Discount is Ending!
🚨 LAST CHANCE to get the early-bird discount and save $50 on your tickets to #RSAC2026: the discount ends NEXT WEEK!
With 160+ sessions to choose from, there's something for every role and every subject area - and now is the best time to build your schedule, before your favorite sessions fill up!
🗓️ December 7th & 8th
📍 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
🎟️ One day $260 | Two days $415
➡️ Register with code EARLYBIRD! before October 25:
https://rsac2026.sched.com/
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🚨 LAST CHANCE to get the early-bird discount and save $50 on your tickets to #RSAC2026: the discount ends NEXT WEEK!
With 160+ sessions to choose from, there's something for every role and every subject area - and now is the best time to build your schedule, before your favorite sessions fill up!
🗓️ December 7th & 8th
📍 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
🎟️ One day $260 | Two days $415
➡️ Register with code EARLYBIRD! before October 25:
https://rsac2026.sched.com/
#RSAC2026 #IllinoisEducators #Teachers
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📚 Truancy & School Attendance Network Meetings
Stronger Together for Every Student!
Join the DuPage Regional Office of Education for our Truancy & School Attendance Network Meetings as we collaborate, share ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen supports for students.
These sessions will focus on a tiered approach to attendance, including universal supports, targeted interventions, and individualized strategies.
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 8:30am–10:00am
Assessments: Explore different assessments that can help identify the underlying causes of school refusal and inform supports.
📅 Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | 8:30am–10:00am
Car Coaching: Partnering with Compass Health to discuss how to get students from their cars to the building when experiencing school anxiety.
📅 Wednesday, April 21, 2027 | 8:30am–10:00am
What's Working: Hear from schools across DuPage County about attendance interventions that are making a difference.
📍 Location: Center for Professional Learning
503 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL
🔗 Register Here:
https://dupageroe.s.gy/october-registration
Collaborate | Share | Learn | Strengthen Supports
#SchoolAttendance #StudentSupport #TruancyPrevention
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Stronger Together for Every Student!
Join the DuPage Regional Office of Education for our Truancy & School Attendance Network Meetings as we collaborate, share ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen supports for students.
These sessions will focus on a tiered approach to attendance, including universal supports, targeted interventions, and individualized strategies.
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 8:30am–10:00am
Assessments: Explore different assessments that can help identify the underlying causes of school refusal and inform supports.
📅 Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | 8:30am–10:00am
Car Coaching: Partnering with Compass Health to discuss how to get students from their cars to the building when experiencing school anxiety.
📅 Wednesday, April 21, 2027 | 8:30am–10:00am
What's Working: Hear from schools across DuPage County about attendance interventions that are making a difference.
📍 Location: Center for Professional Learning
503 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL
🔗 Register Here:
https://dupageroe.s.gy/october-registration
Collaborate | Share | Learn | Strengthen Supports
#SchoolAttendance #StudentSupport #TruancyPrevention
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#ResourcesOutreachEducation
The ROE’s Parents as Teachers Program, along with the ROE's Mental Health First Aid, had a great time at the Glendale Heights Health & Safety Fair! We enjoyed connecting with families, sharing resources, and promoting mental wellness in the community.
#ParentsAsTeachers #MentalHealthFirstAid #CommunityConnections #HealthyFamilies
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📣 CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS!
Stronger Together: The 4th Annual DuPage ROE AI Summit
We are excited to announce that the DuPage Tech/AI Conference is moving!
Instead of meeting in the summer, this year's conference will take place on Countywide Institute Day, Friday, February 26, 2027, from 8:00am–2:30pm at Lake Park High School in Roselle, Illinois.
The DuPage Regional Office of Education is now accepting session proposals for the 4th Annual AI Summit!
Through engaging sessions and expert insights, we are dedicated to building a shared community of education professionals ready to navigate the evolving AI and technology landscape.
Help us make this happen!
📝 Submit your presentation proposal:
https://forms.gle/dpNWhsWZihVXGDpj8
⏰ NEW PROPOSAL DEADLINE: October 29, 2026
#AIinEducation #EdTech
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Stronger Together: The 4th Annual DuPage ROE AI Summit
We are excited to announce that the DuPage Tech/AI Conference is moving!
Instead of meeting in the summer, this year's conference will take place on Countywide Institute Day, Friday, February 26, 2027, from 8:00am–2:30pm at Lake Park High School in Roselle, Illinois.
The DuPage Regional Office of Education is now accepting session proposals for the 4th Annual AI Summit!
Through engaging sessions and expert insights, we are dedicated to building a shared community of education professionals ready to navigate the evolving AI and technology landscape.
Help us make this happen!
📝 Submit your presentation proposal:
https://forms.gle/dpNWhsWZihVXGDpj8
⏰ NEW PROPOSAL DEADLINE: October 29, 2026
#AIinEducation #EdTech
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🌟 Strengthening Alternative Education Through National Collaboration
The DuPage Regional Office of Education is proud to be represented at the National Alternative Education Association Annual Conference in Baltimore!
Kathy Ekstrand, Director of Student Services, is connecting and collaborating with alternative education professionals from across the country, bringing back ideas and best practices that help the DuPage ROE continue providing exemplary alternative education programs for students.
Our CSS program is also in the third year of a three-year NAEA cohort focused on aligning our programs with the NAEA Exemplary Standards for Alternative Education.
Opportunities like this allow us to learn from others, strengthen our practices, and continue improving the support we provide to students throughout DuPage County.
#NAEA2026
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The DuPage Regional Office of Education is proud to be represented at the National Alternative Education Association Annual Conference in Baltimore!
Kathy Ekstrand, Director of Student Services, is connecting and collaborating with alternative education professionals from across the country, bringing back ideas and best practices that help the DuPage ROE continue providing exemplary alternative education programs for students.
Our CSS program is also in the third year of a three-year NAEA cohort focused on aligning our programs with the NAEA Exemplary Standards for Alternative Education.
Opportunities like this allow us to learn from others, strengthen our practices, and continue improving the support we provide to students throughout DuPage County.
#NAEA2026
#AlternativeEducation
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🎓 RSAC 2026 Early-Bird Discount Is Ending Soon!
If you’ve been thinking about attending #RSAC2026, now’s the time to register and take advantage of the early-bird discount!
Join educators from across Illinois for two days of exceptional professional learning with 150+ breakout sessions and opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate.
🗓️ December 7 & 8, 2026
📍 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
🎟️ One day: $260 | Two days: $415
💰 Save $50 with coupon code EARLYBIRD! through October 21
⏰ Registration closes November 20
➡️ Register:
https://rsac2026.sched.com/
Don’t miss your opportunity to save $50 and join educators from across Illinois at RSAC 2026!
#RSAC2026
#IllinoisEducators
#Teachers
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If you’ve been thinking about attending #RSAC2026, now’s the time to register and take advantage of the early-bird discount!
Join educators from across Illinois for two days of exceptional professional learning with 150+ breakout sessions and opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate.
🗓️ December 7 & 8, 2026
📍 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
🎟️ One day: $260 | Two days: $415
💰 Save $50 with coupon code EARLYBIRD! through October 21
⏰ Registration closes November 20
➡️ Register:
https://rsac2026.sched.com/
Don’t miss your opportunity to save $50 and join educators from across Illinois at RSAC 2026!
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New! Free School Improvement Series for DuPage Schools – Begins October 14
I’m excited to share a new opportunity we’re launching through the DuPage ROE - the Aligned School Improvement Series. Registration is free and now open to DuPage County schools, with our first session beginning October 14.
We designed this series to provide practical, hands-on support for schools as they navigate the new accountability system and move through the school improvement process. Our first session, Understand Our Profile, will focus on helping you understand your school’s data, what it tells you, and what it means for your designation. From there, the series moves through identifying a high-leverage problem, determining root cause, building a focused plan, preparing for implementation, monitoring progress, and reflecting and adjusting along the way.
I highly encourage you to bring a team if you can. While attending as a team is not required, this work is even more powerful when the people involved in your school improvement efforts can dig into the data, have the conversations, and make decisions together. The goal is for you to bring your data and your priorities and leave each session moving your work forward.
We would also really love to have you join us in person, but I recognize the realities and demands of being a school leader. With that in mind, we are offering the series in a hybrid format, so you have the flexibility to participate virtually when getting out of the building just isn’t possible.
You can participate in the entire pathway and carry your work forward from session to session, or, if your school is already further along in the process, you can join us for the session or sessions that best match where your team needs support.
I’ve attached the flyer with the full series and registration information. I hope you’ll take a look and consider joining us beginning October 14. You can also click here to register: https://dupageroe.s.gy/course-registration
As always, please feel free to reach out to me at czelaya@dupageroe.org with any questions or if you’re not sure where your school might best enter the series. I’m happy to help!
Best,
Christine
Dr. Christine Zelaya
Assistant Director of Professional Development
DuPage Regional Office of Education
☎️ (773) 719-4878
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I’m excited to share a new opportunity we’re launching through the DuPage ROE - the Aligned School Improvement Series. Registration is free and now open to DuPage County schools, with our first session beginning October 14.
We designed this series to provide practical, hands-on support for schools as they navigate the new accountability system and move through the school improvement process. Our first session, Understand Our Profile, will focus on helping you understand your school’s data, what it tells you, and what it means for your designation. From there, the series moves through identifying a high-leverage problem, determining root cause, building a focused plan, preparing for implementation, monitoring progress, and reflecting and adjusting along the way.
I highly encourage you to bring a team if you can. While attending as a team is not required, this work is even more powerful when the people involved in your school improvement efforts can dig into the data, have the conversations, and make decisions together. The goal is for you to bring your data and your priorities and leave each session moving your work forward.
We would also really love to have you join us in person, but I recognize the realities and demands of being a school leader. With that in mind, we are offering the series in a hybrid format, so you have the flexibility to participate virtually when getting out of the building just isn’t possible.
You can participate in the entire pathway and carry your work forward from session to session, or, if your school is already further along in the process, you can join us for the session or sessions that best match where your team needs support.
I’ve attached the flyer with the full series and registration information. I hope you’ll take a look and consider joining us beginning October 14. You can also click here to register: https://dupageroe.s.gy/course-registration
As always, please feel free to reach out to me at czelaya@dupageroe.org with any questions or if you’re not sure where your school might best enter the series. I’m happy to help!
Best,
Christine
Dr. Christine Zelaya
Assistant Director of Professional Development
DuPage Regional Office of Education
☎️ (773) 719-4878
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📰 The October Edition of EdMatters Is Here!
There’s a lot happening across DuPage County schools—and the latest edition of EdMatters brings some of those stories together in one place.
In this month’s issue:
🏠 Learn how DuPage schools are supporting students experiencing housing instability
💙 Explore efforts to identify and support student mental-health needs before concerns become crises
🎒 See how a longstanding partnership with DuPage Credit Union provided 900 backpacks for students
💡 Discover how Lombard School District 44 is putting student curiosity at the center of innovative learning
🏅 Celebrate Keeneyville School District 20 students who made their Special Olympics debut—and advanced to the Illinois Summer Games
🏆 Learn how Community Consolidated School District 181 earned national recognition for its commitment to collaborative learning
🎙️ Explore educator wellness through the Navigating Education: Insights for Thriving School Communities podcast
And that’s just part of what you’ll find inside!
Take a few minutes to explore the people, partnerships, programs, and accomplishments making a difference throughout DuPage County.
🔗 Read the October edition of EdMatters:
https://dupageroe.s.gy/tSsFSP
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There’s a lot happening across DuPage County schools—and the latest edition of EdMatters brings some of those stories together in one place.
In this month’s issue:
🏠 Learn how DuPage schools are supporting students experiencing housing instability
💙 Explore efforts to identify and support student mental-health needs before concerns become crises
🎒 See how a longstanding partnership with DuPage Credit Union provided 900 backpacks for students
💡 Discover how Lombard School District 44 is putting student curiosity at the center of innovative learning
🏅 Celebrate Keeneyville School District 20 students who made their Special Olympics debut—and advanced to the Illinois Summer Games
🏆 Learn how Community Consolidated School District 181 earned national recognition for its commitment to collaborative learning
🎙️ Explore educator wellness through the Navigating Education: Insights for Thriving School Communities podcast
And that’s just part of what you’ll find inside!
Take a few minutes to explore the people, partnerships, programs, and accomplishments making a difference throughout DuPage County.
🔗 Read the October edition of EdMatters:
https://dupageroe.s.gy/tSsFSP
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
🍝 Oakbrook Terrace Lions Club 35th Annual Pasta Dinner!
Mark your calendar and join the Oakbrook Terrace Lions Club for its 35th Annual Pasta Dinner on Saturday, October 10!
Proceeds from the fundraiser help support local charities, groups, and members of the community, making this a great opportunity to enjoy dinner while supporting a good cause.
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 4:30–7:00pm
📍 Salvation Army Hall
1S425 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace
🍝 Dinner includes:
Salad, bread & butter, pasta, meatballs, sausage, refreshments and dessert
🎟️ Tickets:
Adults & Children 13+: $10
Children 5–12: $5
Children under 5: Free
The evening will also feature a prize giveaway, silent auction and bake sale!
👟 Have used or worn-out sneakers? Bring them to be recycled and receive a free prize ticket for each pair.
Come enjoy a community dinner while helping the Oakbrook Terrace Lions Club continue its support of the local community!
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
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Mark your calendar and join the Oakbrook Terrace Lions Club for its 35th Annual Pasta Dinner on Saturday, October 10!
Proceeds from the fundraiser help support local charities, groups, and members of the community, making this a great opportunity to enjoy dinner while supporting a good cause.
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 4:30–7:00pm
📍 Salvation Army Hall
1S425 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace
🍝 Dinner includes:
Salad, bread & butter, pasta, meatballs, sausage, refreshments and dessert
🎟️ Tickets:
Adults & Children 13+: $10
Children 5–12: $5
Children under 5: Free
The evening will also feature a prize giveaway, silent auction and bake sale!
👟 Have used or worn-out sneakers? Bring them to be recycled and receive a free prize ticket for each pair.
Come enjoy a community dinner while helping the Oakbrook Terrace Lions Club continue its support of the local community!
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
🎉 Join Us Saturday for KERMES at Addison Trail High School!
Come together for an afternoon of food, music, culture, and family fun at KERMES, presented by the Interact Club & Parents United at Addison Trail High School!
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 4:00–7:00pm
📍 Addison Trail High School Student Cafeteria
Enjoy:
🌮 Tacos, tamales, tostadas, and more!
🎶 Traditional dances and music by student groups
🎨 Children's games and face painting
🎉 Fun for the whole family!
Even better, proceeds from the event will support student scholarships.
Come out Saturday, connect with the community, and support Addison Trail students!
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
Come together for an afternoon of food, music, culture, and family fun at KERMES, presented by the Interact Club & Parents United at Addison Trail High School!
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 4:00–7:00pm
📍 Addison Trail High School Student Cafeteria
Enjoy:
🌮 Tacos, tamales, tostadas, and more!
🎶 Traditional dances and music by student groups
🎨 Children's games and face painting
🎉 Fun for the whole family!
Even better, proceeds from the event will support student scholarships.
Come out Saturday, connect with the community, and support Addison Trail students!
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
⛳ TONIGHT: Golf Under the Stars Fundraiser!
Looking for a fun way to support students, families, and causes in our local communities?
The Kiwanis Club of Villa Park-Lombard and Rotary Club of Villa Park invite you to their Golf Under the Stars Fundraiser tonight at Sugar Creek Golf Course!
📅 Friday, October 2
📍 Sugar Creek Golf Course
🍽️ Dinner at 6:15pm
⛳ Golf at 7:00pm
💲 Dinner & Golf: $75 per person
💲 Dinner Only: $35 per person
The evening also includes raffles and a cash bar, with funds raised supporting Rotary and Kiwanis Club causes that serve the community.
Come out for an evening of fun, connect with supportive community partners, and help make a difference!
🔗 Learn more and register:
https://k08659.site.kiwanis.org/annual-golf-fundraiser/
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
Looking for a fun way to support students, families, and causes in our local communities?
The Kiwanis Club of Villa Park-Lombard and Rotary Club of Villa Park invite you to their Golf Under the Stars Fundraiser tonight at Sugar Creek Golf Course!
📅 Friday, October 2
📍 Sugar Creek Golf Course
🍽️ Dinner at 6:15pm
⛳ Golf at 7:00pm
💲 Dinner & Golf: $75 per person
💲 Dinner Only: $35 per person
The evening also includes raffles and a cash bar, with funds raised supporting Rotary and Kiwanis Club causes that serve the community.
Come out for an evening of fun, connect with supportive community partners, and help make a difference!
🔗 Learn more and register:
https://k08659.site.kiwanis.org/annual-golf-fundraiser/
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
✍️ Unlock Student Potential: Writing Instruction for Multilingual Learners
Master WIDA Descriptors to Transform Daily Instruction
Elevate your writing instruction and help your multilingual learners in Grades 3–8 thrive!
We’re thrilled to feature one of our new service providers, Rachel Dahl, a bilingual literacy specialist and instructional coach with extensive expertise in literacy and multilingual learners.
In this three-part online series, Rachel will help educators translate WIDA language descriptors into practical strategies for daily writing instruction.
Participants will explore the three dimensions of writing—word, sentence, and discourse—and how they connect to four key language uses:
🔹 Recount
🔹 Explain
🔹 Argue
🔹 Inform
💻 Three-Part Online Series:
📅 December 1, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
📅 December 8, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
📅 December 12, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of WIDA descriptors or strengthen your everyday writing instruction for multilingual learners, this series will provide strategies you can put into practice in the classroom.
🔗 Register today:
https://dupageroe.s.gy/gVvZ9D
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
Master WIDA Descriptors to Transform Daily Instruction
Elevate your writing instruction and help your multilingual learners in Grades 3–8 thrive!
We’re thrilled to feature one of our new service providers, Rachel Dahl, a bilingual literacy specialist and instructional coach with extensive expertise in literacy and multilingual learners.
In this three-part online series, Rachel will help educators translate WIDA language descriptors into practical strategies for daily writing instruction.
Participants will explore the three dimensions of writing—word, sentence, and discourse—and how they connect to four key language uses:
🔹 Recount
🔹 Explain
🔹 Argue
🔹 Inform
💻 Three-Part Online Series:
📅 December 1, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
📅 December 8, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
📅 December 12, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of WIDA descriptors or strengthen your everyday writing instruction for multilingual learners, this series will provide strategies you can put into practice in the classroom.
🔗 Register today:
https://dupageroe.s.gy/gVvZ9D
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
🧠 A Framework to Support Executive Functioning Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities
Do your students with reading, math, or writing difficulties also struggle to stay on task, complete assignments, find their materials, or turn in homework—even when the work is finished?
In partnership with The IL SLD Support Project, this three-part online professional learning series will help educators—including teachers, special educators, and paraeducators—better understand the important connection between Executive Functioning skills and learning disabilities.
Participants will explore practical strategies they can use right away, including how to:
🔹 Identify the overlap between Executive Functioning needs and learning disabilities
🔹 Develop meaningful IEP goals related to Executive Functioning skills
🔹 Implement Specially Designed Instruction to address related needs
🔹 Apply strategies for individual students
🔹 Adapt instruction for small-group and whole-group settings
💻 Online Workshop Series:
📅 November 18, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
📅 December 2, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
📅 December 16, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
Presented by Amy Weltin & Matthew Layton of The IL SLD Support Project.
Strengthen your toolkit for helping students build the Executive Functioning skills they need to access learning, manage their work, and experience greater success in school.
🔗 Register today:
https://dupageroe.s.gy/x4LNYf
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
Do your students with reading, math, or writing difficulties also struggle to stay on task, complete assignments, find their materials, or turn in homework—even when the work is finished?
In partnership with The IL SLD Support Project, this three-part online professional learning series will help educators—including teachers, special educators, and paraeducators—better understand the important connection between Executive Functioning skills and learning disabilities.
Participants will explore practical strategies they can use right away, including how to:
🔹 Identify the overlap between Executive Functioning needs and learning disabilities
🔹 Develop meaningful IEP goals related to Executive Functioning skills
🔹 Implement Specially Designed Instruction to address related needs
🔹 Apply strategies for individual students
🔹 Adapt instruction for small-group and whole-group settings
💻 Online Workshop Series:
📅 November 18, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
📅 December 2, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
📅 December 16, 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
Presented by Amy Weltin & Matthew Layton of The IL SLD Support Project.
Strengthen your toolkit for helping students build the Executive Functioning skills they need to access learning, manage their work, and experience greater success in school.
🔗 Register today:
https://dupageroe.s.gy/x4LNYf
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🌳 Nurtured in Nature!
What a beautiful day for our Parents as Teachers Doula families to get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature together with our pilot program, Nurtured in Nature!
Families had a wonderful time walking the grounds, discovering new things, and simply enjoying time together.
A huge thank you to Megan Sneyd and The Morton Arboretum for welcoming our Regional Office of Education Parents as Teachers program and our families.
Your generosity and partnership help create meaningful experiences and special memories for the families we serve.
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
What a beautiful day for our Parents as Teachers Doula families to get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature together with our pilot program, Nurtured in Nature!
Families had a wonderful time walking the grounds, discovering new things, and simply enjoying time together.
A huge thank you to Megan Sneyd and The Morton Arboretum for welcoming our Regional Office of Education Parents as Teachers program and our families.
Your generosity and partnership help create meaningful experiences and special memories for the families we serve.
#DuPageROE19LeadingtheWay
#ResourcesOutreachEducation
