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April 5, 2022
WHAT'S INSIDE
Learning Renewal Standards and Instruction
Equity Journey Continuum Wellness
School and District Leadership Data Strategies and Analytics
Career and Technical Education Early Childhood
College and Career Readiness Illinois Report Card
Family and Community Resources In Brief
Dear Colleagues:
I want to thank Rockford Public Schools District 205 for so graciously hosting our most recent Board meeting. The
meeting space was beautiful and the food was delicious, but most importantly, our hosts reminded us all of why we
do what we do. They took us on a tour of two schools, where we got to see some of the innovative programs made
possible by Evidence-Based Funding (EBF). The STEAM Academy at Haskell Elementary School uses hands-on,
inquiry-based education to integrate reading, writing, and math with science, engineering, coding, and the arts.
Haskell students spend an extra 20 minutes at school every day, get time with arts specialists, and have the option
to start band two years early. The student population is 75 percent low-income and 63 percent Black.
We also toured the Roosevelt Community Education Center, which gives new meaning to the term “alternative
school.” Roosevelt offers high school, prekindergarten, adult education, and a day care all in one location. Students can take dual credit
courses, participate in work-based learning, or progress at their own pace using Roosevelt’s competency-based model. The Roosevelt
community has produced some spectacular results. Students have built a street-legal, fully electric car from the ground up. As one school
official told us, this feat makes Roosevelt “the Tesla of Rockford.”
Haskell and Roosevelt are just two of Rockford’s 44 schools, but EBF has propelled changes districtwide. Most importantly, Superintendent Dr.
Ehren Jarrett says the district used the state’s EBF concept to take a closer look at how it was funding schools. Administrators found that they
were spending the most money on schools where students had the lowest need, so the district analyzed its site-based expenditures and
created its own EBF formula to guide the distribution of resources within the district, resulting in more social-emotional learning on every
campus and scores of new and creative community partnerships.
One of the most inspiring programs at RPS is its Grow Your Own initiative. It includes an Education Pathway program that provides high school
students with a variety of opportunities to explore and prepare for the teaching profession. In their senior year, these students can take two dual
credit courses that count toward an education degree. Each year, as many as 20 RPS students are selected to continue college studies with
reduced tuition at Rockford University – they can even continue on to earn a master’s degree in urban education at no cost. Ninety-five
students have participated in this program since 2017.
Thank you to Dr. Jarrett and the rest of the Rockford district leaders and teachers who showed the ISBE Board members and me a portion of
the wonderful things you’re doing for RPS students.
Pictured: Student tour guides from Rockford Public Schools welcomed ISBE staff and Board members and presented some impressive things
the district is doing — among them, the creation of a robot and demonstration of a Makerspace Classroom.We love your images and stories. Keep sharing with us at press@isbe.net (mailto:press@isbe.net.).
Sincerely,
Carmen
DATES AND DEADLINES
Please note this is not a complete list of events, meetings, and deadlines. For more events and details, visit the ISBE Calendar page
(https://www.isbe.net/Pages/ISBE-Meetings.aspx).
Apr. Multilingual Instructional Leadership Pathway (https://roosevelt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof--
5 rqTMrGNEoU9A7SqRAj0F0YdaEu_u8)
Apr. Transitional Math Portability Panel will convene for its spring meeting
6 (http://www.iltransitionalmath.org/)
Apr. Deadline to submit FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity / Request for Proposals for the After-
7 School Programs – Non-School District grant to ISBE (https://www.isbe.net/Pages/After-School-
Programs.aspx)
Apr. Multilingual Instructional Leadership Pathway
12 (https://roosevelt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqcuqsrDIuHNUoeNl6-cqMF3GuFEAB3XAq)
Apr. Webinar: Data Collections Q&A (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4654780696878581264)
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Apr. Illinois Dual Credit Regional Virtual Convening – Southern Illinois
14 (https://www.collegeinhighschool.org/register)
Apr. Medicaid Expansion for School Health Learning Collaborative webinar
14 (https://healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/update-on-school-medicaid-expansion/)
Apr. Regional ISBE CTE Standards Meeting – Mt. Vernon (https://p20network.niu.edu/isbe-to-host-
15 meetings-about-cte-standards-with-industry-professionals/)
Apr. Deadline to apply for Illinois Principal Fellowships (https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-
15 degrees/educational-administration-leadership/edm)
Apr. Regional ISBE CTE Standards Meeting – Normal (https://p20network.niu.edu/isbe-to-host-meetings-
18 about-cte-standards-with-industry-professionals/)
Apr. Regional ISBE CTE Standards Meeting – Elgin (https://p20network.niu.edu/isbe-to-host-meetings-
19 about-cte-standards-with-industry-professionals/)
Apr. Webinar: 2021 Report Card Open Forum #5
21 (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1084411356648390412)
Apr. Regional ISBE CTE Standards Meeting – Virtual (https://p20network.niu.edu/isbe-to-host-meetings-
22 about-cte-standards-with-industry-professionals/)
Apr. Deadline to submit applications for CSTA Scholarships
24 (https://conference.csteachers.org/event/6f29f862-5cb3-4b19-9f5a-3bd007da8ef6/summary)
Apr. Applications due for FY 2023 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants
25 (https://www.isbe.net/Pages/21st-Century-Community-Learning-Centers.aspx)Apr. 2022 Illinois Career Connections Virtual Conference
25 (https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0044-0016-
416b11599fe5497498d99a5b94c3b025)
Apr. Illinois Dual Credit Regional Virtual Convening – Central Illinois
25 (https://www.collegeinhighschool.org/register)
Apr. Deadline to apply for FY 2022 Phillip Jackson Freedom School Grant
29 (https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Before-and-After-School-Programming.aspx)
Apr. Deadline to apply for McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children Notice of Funding
29 Opportunity/Request for Proposal (https://www.isbe.net/Documents/FY-2023-McKinney-Vento-
RFP.pdf)
Apr. Deadline to submit all EBF claims, tax documents, and copies of Excel form
30 (https://www.isbe.net/Documents/FY22-CE-and-Specific-objections.pdf)
May Entity Profile System (EPS) Data for SY2022 Due (https://www.isbe.net/Documents/eps-guide.pdf)
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May Deadline for public comment or review of Illinois Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B
1 Application (https://www.isbe.net/Pages/IDEA-Part-B-Annual-State-Application.aspx)
May ICTM Coaching Mini-Conference (https://ictm.memberclicks.net/coaching-mini-conference)
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COVID-19
ISBE AND IDPH UPDATED GUIDANCE
ISBE and IDPH released the following updated COVID-19 guidance document on March 30:
Public Health Interim Guidance for LHDs for Addressing COVID Cases Contacts and Outbreaks
(https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/school-guidance/addressing-covid19.html)
PREPARING FOR COVID-19 SURGES
The number of Illinoisans being infected with SARS-CoV-2 and those hospitalized or suffering other adverse outcomes related to COVID-
19 has sharply decreased since January 2022. As of March 30, 2022, COVID-19 community levels were low in every county in Illinois.
Unfortunately, the prospect of new variants of concern, the potential seasonality of transmission, and underlying social and medical
vulnerabilities increase the likelihood that we will experience future waves of morbidity and mortality. To ensure the state is prepared for
the next surge of COVID-19, ISBE and the Illinois Department of Public Health ask that Illinois schools have updated emergency plans in
place now. Read the letter (/Documents/COVID-19-surge-letter-for-Schools-20220405.pdf).
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LEARNING RENEWAL
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Each week, this section will contain stories about learning renewal in Illinois schools. We want to hear your story! Share
(https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?
id=hv5kA8ZJ9Eq1LDNameV30Ufi4KgH87lCv6FRRQl8cvlUNTdHWktDS1NJWjJZVDFaQ09RVlNCUVdMRi4u) how you are investing federal
relief funds to help students recover.
ESSER FUNDS: OFFICE HOURS COMBAT LEARNING LOSSRantoul Township High School District 193 is using its federal relief funds to support social-emotional health and academic recovery by adding
office hours (https://illinoisnewsroom.org/rantoul-schools-add-office-hours-to-combat-learning-loss/) to the end of the school day. District 193
students can meet one-on-one with a teacher, social worker, or counselor at the end of each school day. The district reports that this extra hour
has already improved pass rates among students. Relief funds cover transportation costs and stipends for the extra staff time that is required.
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EQUITY JOURNEY CONTINUUM
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EQUITY JOURNEY CONTINUUM PD SESSIONS
Join ISBE and the Loyola University Chicago Institute for Racial Justice for the second and third of five professional development sessions to
help school district administrators and educators understand and use the Equity Journey Continuum to improve outcomes for all students.
Each session will help you interpret your continuum in the Data Review and Verification Tool.
2:30 p.m. April 19 - Session 2, focusing on the data elements in the Student Learning area and featuring ISBE Education Officer Dr.
Ernesto Matias and East St. Louis District 189 Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Brumback. Register here
(https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3704145145006267150).
2 p.m. April 26 - Session 3, focusing on the data elements in the Learning Conditions area and featuring ISBE Finance Officer Robert
Wolfe, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton, and DeKalb CUSD 428 Superintendent Dr. Minerva Garcia-
Sanchez. Register here (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2655705832340560140).
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For more information, email
equity@isbe.net (mailto:equity@isbe.net) or visit www.isbe.net/equity (/equity).
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SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEADERSHIP
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MULTILINGUAL INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP PATHWAY
Roosevelt University’s Multilingual Instructional Leadership Pathway grant is an initiative to increase the number of diverse Chicagoland
principals who are committed to serving multilingual or underrepresented and diverse communities. This grant is designed to support
experienced teachers and school support personnel in becoming school leaders through obtaining a master’s degree in instructional leadership
and principal licensure on a current professional educator license. The grant will provide significant support for tuition and cover more than 50%
of tuition for admitted candidates.
Courses are available through remote instruction during the school year and in-person on our Chicago and Schaumburg campuses during
the summer.
The program starts in June.
Attend one of the following information sessions to learn more and apply today!
4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 (https://roosevelt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof--rqTMrGNEoU9A7SqRAj0F0YdaEu_u8)
4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 (https://roosevelt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqcuqsrDIuHNUoeNl6-cqMF3GuFEAB3XAq)
ILLINOIS SCHOOL LEADER PIPELINE PROGRAM
The purpose of the Illinois School Leader Pipeline Program (https://ilprincipals.org/illinois-school-leader-pipeline-program/?
utm_source=informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=link&_zs=KJK1i1&_zl=OR1H8) (ISLPP) is to identify, develop, support, and sustain
diverse cohorts of aspiring school leaders as they progress through preparation to attainment of school leadership (principal or assistant
principal) positions. The Illinois Principals Association (IPA), the Illinois Council of Professors of Educational Administration, and the Black
Educational Advocacy Coalition will collaboratively coordinate and deliver the Illinois School Leader Pipeline Program with grant support fromDuring this inaugural year, the ISLPP will offer 100 aspiring school leaders entering their first year of principal preparation the following
support:
$7,500 of tuition support ($2,500 for each of the fall 2022, spring, 2023, and summer 2023 semesters).
20 hours of mentoring by an experienced school leader who has received significant mentor training.
$500 to offset five days of subbing costs so the aspiring leader can engage in school-based leadership activities.
Aspiring IPA membership to connect the aspiring school leaders to the largest professional learning network of school leaders in the state
of Illinois.
Please share this opportunity (https://ilprincipals.org/illinois-school-leader-pipeline-program/?
utm_source=informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=link&_zs=KJK1i1&_zl=OR1H8) with aspiring school leaders and encourage them to
apply. Prospective aspiring school leaders must complete this application by 5 p.m. May 1.
ILLINOIS PRINCIPAL FELLOWSHIPS
ISBE has partnered with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
(https://education.illinois.edu/epol) to strengthen the principal pipeline. We’re looking for teachers with strong leadership potential to enroll in
the Educational Administration Program (https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/educational-administration-leadership/edm) and
earn their school administrator endorsement. The program includes:
Prestigious Illinois Principal Fellowships for (i) educators of color or (ii) educators from rural school districts that cover tuition, the
application fee, and a stipend for other costs.
Competitive tuition rates for all students.
A hybrid instructional model, with in-person attendance two Saturdays each semester and other course meetings held online.
A master’s degree and principal endorsement in two years (five semesters, including one summer), with options for a doctorate for
candidates who already have a master’s.
As always, access to Illinois' flagship public university, 100% faculty-taught courses, the largest public university library in the United
States, and a graduate program that is ranked in the top 10 nationally in educational administration.
If you have questions about the program, email roegman@illinois.edu (mailto:roegman@illinois.edu). For questions about the application
process, email gradservices@education.illinois.edu (mailto:gradservices@education.illinois.edu). The deadline to apply is April 15.
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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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WORLD QUANTUM DAY
In recognition of the first World Quantum Day (https://worldquantumday.org/), the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is
hosting the “What is Quantum Science and Why Should I Care” webinar from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, April 14. This webinar will feature panelists
from Illinois who will explain the science and applications as well as share learning resources and career opportunities in related fields.
Registration for the webinar and additional resources can be found on the DoIT STEAM website (https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/doit-
steam/Pages/default.aspx).
ISBE TO HOLD REGIONAL MEETINGS WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ABOUT CTE STANDARDS
ISBE is planning regional meetings to gather feedback from professionals across a wide range of industries on the knowledge and skills that
students need to be successful as they move into our current and future workplaces.
April 15 - 9 a.m. — Mount Vernon Airport
April 18 - 1 p.m. — Heartland Community CollegeApril 22 – 9 a.m. — Virtual (Zoom information will be sent to registered participants April 21.)
Registration (https://niu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3I69lifrHlW7WWG) is free and open to individuals across all industries and professions.
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COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
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FY 2022 AP EXAM FEE REDUCTION
ISBE is participating in the College Board's state direct-billing program for fiscal year 2022 AP Exams. The final fee invoiced to a public school
for a fee-reduced student for any AP Exam (including AP Seminar and AP Research Exams) is $15 per exam. To be properly credited, each
eligible student must have their fee reduction status indicated in AP Registration and Ordering (https://myap.collegeboard.org/login?
SFMC_cid=EM688617-&rid=30603785) by 10:59 p.m. April 30. See the “AP Fee Reduction Policy” section in the AP Coordinator’s Manual,
Part 1 (https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-coordinators-manual-part-1.pdf?SFMC_cid=EM688617-&rid=30603785) for details.
For public schools in Illinois, the College Board will deduct the amount the state is covering per qualifying exam from your school's invoice and
bill ISBE directly. For public school students who qualify for the College Board fee reduction, ISBE will pay College Board:
$38 per AP Exam (except AP Seminar and AP Research Exams)
$86 per AP Seminar Exam and AP Research Exam
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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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PARENT MENTOR PROGRAM APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
The Parent Engagement Institute is looking for community organization and school partnerships in Illinois to apply for this grant to start the
Parent Mentor Program in public schools. The Parent Engagement Institute anticipates the average grant amount would be $80,000 to start up
and run the Parent Mentor Program in two schools, with a cohort of eight parent mentors in each school during the 2022-23 school year.
Parent mentors help address persistent equity gaps in their own children's schools by volunteering in classrooms for two hours/day for at least
200 hours. The parent mentors access weekly training on instructional practices, leadership and career opportunities, mentoring from a
teacher, and stipends. Parent mentors support each other within their cohort to pursue their dreams and unite the school community for long-
term change. For more information, please visit the Parent Engagement Institute website (https://www.parentengagement.institute/) and
this document that demonstrates the Illinois Statewide Parent Mentor Initiative Program impact
(https://mcusercontent.com/c663788b8605d683f97b9de1e/files/7685a6bb-d685-cbce-a224-
ae64d763c8b2/PEI_Program_Impact_Supershort_Version_2.24.22_2_.pdf).
The application deadline is May 20. The Parent Engagement Institute is offering two informational sessions:
Session #1 Registration (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtceqvqDMtGNVhvZ08xgW6IhwsfWQYB7u3) — 1:30 p.m. April 7
Session #2 Registration (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkfuGqqT4qEtIbRAx2dsfzeRkuEsnoMT9J) — 9 a.m. April 19
PARENTING EDUCATION PILOT APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOLS
ParenTeach, which is directly aligned to Illinois' social-emotional learning (SEL) and health and wellness standards, trains high school
educators to deliver an easy-to-implement 10-day unit on parenting and caregiver fundamentals called ParentABLE. This interactive curriculum
helps students develop a foundational understanding of positive parenting and caregiver practices. ParentABLE includes information about the
importance of early learning on brain development, child development, the power of resilience, and positive parenting.This 10-day (35 minutes unit per day) course can support the following high school areas: health and wellness coursework, Career and
Technical Education (CTE), child development, small group counseling interventions, credit recovery, and alternative placement schooling
supports. The application (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FdQT8JeAAd15aDnMXYltRduWRZVaLn2h/view?
_cldee=a2V2aW5AcGFyZW50ZWFjaC5jb20%3d&recipientid=contact-22500fe59861eb11a8120022480a5f5d-
60d671f3e5cd4f60b07335710b145400&esid=71535dfd-afa3-ec11-983f-000d3a5c8b01) for this pilot is now available. For more information,
contact Katharine Bensinger at 847-712-2710 or Katharine@parenteach.com (mailto:Katharine@parenteach.com).
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STANDARDS AND INSTRUCTION
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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND COMPUTER LITERACY FACT SHEETS
ISBE has created computer literacy (/Documents/Comp-Literacy-Fact-Sheet.pdf) and computer science (/Documents/Comp-Science-
Fact-Sheet.pdf) fact sheets to assist educators in implementing the new requirements outlined in Public Act 101-0654
(https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/101/101-0654.htm).
REGISTER FOR ILLINOIS DUAL CREDIT REGIONAL VIRTUAL CONVENINGS
The Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education, in partnership with EdSystems Center at Northern Illinois
University, the College in High School Alliance, and the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, are pleased to invite you to
an Illinois Dual Credit Regional Virtual Convening. These virtual convenings are designed for small teams of practitioners and
administrators from dual credit programs across the state to share feedback on challenges facing Illinois’ dual credit programs, learn from
national experts on topical and practice-relevant dual credit issues, and receive facilitated support in advancing equity of access and success
to your program.
Join the regional convening that best fits your dual credit program’s location within the state:
Southern Illinois – 1-4 p.m. Thursday, April 14
Central Illinois – 1-4 p.m. Monday, April 25
Chicago – 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 26
Northern Illinois – 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 28
For more information and to register, visit the College in High School Alliance website (https://www.collegeinhighschool.org/register).
NATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE STANDARDS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UNTIL APRIL 30
The National Consortium of Health Science Education (https://knowledgebase.youscience.com/nchse-standards-review) is inviting the health
science community (educators and industry and business partners) to review, recommend, and endorse the project mission by April 30.
ICTM COACHING MINI-CONFERENCE MAY 14
Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) is hosting a Coaching Mini-Conference (https://ictm.memberclicks.net/coaching-mini-
conference) May 14 throughout Illinois. The conference is free for ICTM members and $35 for non-ICTM members.
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WELLNESS
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MEDICAID EXPANSION FOR SCHOOL HEALTH LEARNING COLLABORATIVE
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is in the process of expanding the state’s school-based Medicaid program to allowThe Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) is recruiting up to 10 new school districts to participate in the second cohort of the Medicaid Expansion
for School Health Learning Collaborative, which will launch in September. This will help districts take advantage of this opportunity and provide
support in navigating other changes to the school Medicaid program that affect reimbursement.
This collaborative will allow HSC to provide free training, technical assistance, and peer-learning opportunities to assist school districts in
expanding Medicaid billing for school health services and using the additional funds to provide new services and supports for students.
Interested school districts must apply (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SK79P9B) by May 6. For more information about the collaborative,
visit healthyschoolscampaign.org (https://healthyschoolscampaign.org/call-for-applications-medicaid-expansion/). For questions or assistance
with the application, contact Laura DeStigter at laura@healthyschoolscampaign.org (mailto:laura@healthyschoolscampaign.org). A webinar
(https://healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/update-on-school-medicaid-expansion/) with more detailed information about the changes to
Illinois’ school-based Medicaid program will be held at 2 p.m. April 14.
PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENTS
ISBE has received inquiries regarding the applicability of the Fitnessgram assessment for the 2021-22 school year. Pursuant to Section 27-6.5
of the School Code, the requirements for the Fitnessgram assessment do not apply “if the Governor has declared a disaster due to a public
health emergency pursuant to Section 7 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act.” [105 ILCS 5/27-6.5
(https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=010500050K27-6.5#)] Illinois continues to be under the aforementioned disaster
declaration, most recently reissued March 4; therefore, the Fitnessgram assessment will not be required for the 2021-22 school year. For more
information, email Adenike Sosina at asosina@isbe.net (mailto:asosina@isbe.net).
DATA STRATEGIES AND ANALYTICS
NEXT DATA COLLECTIONS Q&A APRIL 14
Join ISBE for a Data Collections Q&A webinar (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4654780696878581264) on 10 a.m. April 14. The
ISBE Data Strategies and Analytics Department will continue hosting a webinar on the second Thursday of each month. The purpose of these
webinars is to give Illinois school districts a chance to ask ISBE staff questions about ISBE data collections.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING DATA COLLECTION
ISBE funds the Child Find Project with IDEA Part B Preschool Discretionary dollars to develop and disseminate public awareness materials to
school districts, special education cooperatives, and Child and Family Connection (CFC) offices. Programs should report developmental
screening data to the local CFC office using this form. This applies to developmental screenings only — not to other types of screenings, such
as those for vision or hearing. Agencies are required to complete each section of the form. The 0-5 Child Find Screening Data Collection Form
and Directions Document can be found at https://www.childfind-idea-il.us/Screening.aspx (https://www.childfind-idea-il.us/Screening.aspx).
ILLINOIS REPORT CARD
2021 REPORT CARD OPEN FORUM #5 WEBINAR
Join ISBE staff for the 2021 Report Card Open Forum #5 webinar (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1084411356648390412) from
10-11:30 a.m. April 21. This webinar will review previous 2021 Report Card webinar Frequently Asked Questions and provide anotherIN BRIEF
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Ed Leaders Network
Ed Leaders Network is offering the following live webinar. Visit the Ed Leaders course library (https://edleadersnetwork.org/courses/) to view
the entire selection available.
3 p.m. April 26: What's Fatigue Got to Do With It? A deep dive into educator fatigue and how to address it
(https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nJGOb9onRc-hn1tDxFdEYA) — This webinar will provide a guide for school
administrators in understanding, identifying, measuring and improving the overall SEL skills in their staff and themselves, creating a
schoolwide culture of SEL, and creating a cycle of continuous improvement with SEL at the center, thereby improving their own well-
being, connectedness, and overall staff collective efficacy and improving the social, emotional, and academic development of the entire
school community.
STUDENT RECOGNITION
BigFuture Scholarships
Are you ready for some good news? During a live segment (https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/gma-surprises-25-incredible-
students-gift-lifetime-83642544) on “Good Morning America” on March 24, College Board surprised 25 Class of 2022 students from across the
country with $40,000 BigFuture scholarships (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships) for completing key steps
to plan, prepare, and pay for college. Congratulations to Abigail Castelino from Riverside-Brookfield Township School District 208, who
was informed of her scholarship on GMA!
FEATURED ISBE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Director of Public Relations (/Lists/ISBECareers/CareerDisplayForm.aspx?ID=664)
View all open positions at ISBE (/Pages/Careers-at-ISBE.aspx).You can also read
