Illinois Resource Center
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Illinois Resource Center
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We provide professional development and support services for teachers and administrators who serve linguistically and culturally diverse students. #EduSky
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We can't wait to see all of our Peeps at the Multilingual IL Conference this December in Tinley Park! Maybe it's because we have candy on the brain with Halloween tomorrow, but to us, coming together to share ideas & connect as multilingual educators is the sweetest thing. RSVP at the IRC website!
Seeking support on unpacking the ISBE English Learner Path to Proficiency? Join Carly Spina for an exploration of the EL PtP and how to best utilize this data to support your students' language proficiency. RSVP at the IRC website.
You don't have to be a coding expert to integrate computer science into content-based learning! In this in-person PD workshop from CSEL, gain practical strategies for integrating computer science concepts into your science classroom in a way that supports and empowers ELs.
Looking for an energy boost as the days get shorter? We are too. That's why we're bringing together three of our specialists for a high-energy day of learning & resource-sharing centered on infusing joy in the classroom. Join us on 11/13 at NLU Wheeling; RSVP at the IRC website!
Whether you attended the first of our webinars focused on making math more accessible for multilingual learners or are jumping in at the second, taking in this entire three-part, FREE webinar series is highly recommended! RSVP on the IRC website.
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Will you be at the Illinois Principals Association Conference in October? I have a session that Tuesday and I'd love to see you there!
What do language education and architecture have in common? Both can benefit from a universal design approach! IRC Specialist @maestraolivia.bsky.social led an energetic session about UDL and translanguaging and where these two concepts meet.
It was an honor to welcome the brilliant Dr. Sonia Soltero from DePaul University to share her insights with us on creating culturally responsive ecosystems for multilingual learners and working with an asset-based approach to student & family language & culture. Thank you, Dr. Soltero!
Only @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social would spend a wild Saturday night poring over a 13-year study of ELs. 😂

It's fitting then that she led a lively discussion about data, with a reminder that "ACCESS data is SCHOOL data" — it's a reflection of the way the entire school supports English learners.
A bittersweet morning as we celebrated the accomplishments of two ISBE leaders retiring later this school year — Seng Naolhu & Barry Pedersen.

Congrats, Seng & Barry, & thank you for all you have done & continue to do to support multilingual students!
We were honored to have ILTOY Victor Gómez as our keynote speaker. He shared his journey to becoming a bilingual STEM teacher, & how fellow educators can continue to embrace multilingualism as an asset in STEM instruction.

Thank you, Victor, for sharing your story!
"In Illinois, we believe a child does not need to lose a language in order to learn a language." —powerful words to start Day Two from Illinois Superintendent Tony Sanders
A packed house in Rosemont for another fabulous day of learning, connecting, growing and sharing resources at the Statewide Meeting for Administrators Supporting English Learners! Stay tuned for more updates & insights.
The future is here! Meet the new directors as we kick off the 2025 Statewide Meeting for Administrators Supporting English Learners! Excited to learn, grow & connect with these passionate educators.
At our first EmpowerCon, Specialist Adelicia Brienzo led an informative workshop on culturally responsive family engagement practices. For those who couldn't make it to Rantoul, we're sharing the packed resource doc with you now!
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Family Engagement Resource Document
Trauma Resources Refugees Understanding Refugee Trauma: For Mental Health Professionals (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network) Immigrants & Newcomers Core Stressors Tool Kit (updated 2019) F...
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In case no one told you today,
Love this idea from @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social at EmpowerCon — “No” cards. Creating cards & affirmations that celebrate students putting in effort, like trying out for a team, even if they weren’t successful.
Next week, our all-new round of in-person workshops for parents and BPAC members begins! Join us at the West Lawn Library to get informed and connect with other parents. Sessions available in English & Spanish, and all are welcome!