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ISBE is offering self-directed WIDA Professional Learning.

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The Illinois State Board of Education, in partnership with WIDA, sponsors the professional development sessions featured on this webpage. Registration for all WIDA workshops is now available through PD+, Illinois' interactive professional development system that serves as a "one-stop shop" for educators to search and register for professional development opportunities. Educators can access PD+ by logging into their ELIS account.

All sessions are funded by public resources and are therefore open exclusively to current public educators at no cost. Educators will earn professional development hours upon completing any workshop listed below. Webinars and self-paced e-workshops will issue a certificate of completion to participants at the conclusion of each course. Participants must download the certificate and email a copy to multilingual@isbe.net.

You must sign up for WIDA courses through both PD+ and WIDA. PD+ also automatically tracks the completion of professional development hours, eliminating the need for manual entry into ELIS.

Are you an educator looking for ideas on how to request for permission to participate in a WIDA professional development (PD) session? You may use the​ Facilitated eWorkshop Principal Letter template from WIDA for an idea on how to request for participation in these PDs.

To register and access the self-paced e-workshops, please sign up using the PD+ links below. If you haven't used WIDA before, please create a WIDA Secure Portal login.

Visit the PD+ site for more information about the platform.

For any questions, please e-mail the Multilingual/Language Development Department at multilingual@isbe.net.

​​To register and access the self-paced e-workshops, please create a WIDA Secure Portal.

For any questions, please e-mail the Multilingual/Language Development Department at multilingual@isbe.net​

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Reframing Education for Long-term English Learners

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Sign Up Now for Empower ED. October 10 and 31st.

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Walking Further with You - Find Your Sessions

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Browse our session offerings below and find the learning experiences that best match your needs and passions. Whether you’re seeking new strategies, deeper connections, or fresh inspiration, there’s a place for you here.

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PERA qualifications

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AA Credit for West40 Networks

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Check out this Real Estate Flyer designed by Diane Wolf.

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These are the updated state mandates for 2025-26

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We will meet you where you are.

We will be what you need us to be.

We will walk further with you.

We will stand strong with you.

Call us first. We are here to help YOU.

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West40 | The Lifeline for Students and Schools | West Cook County

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September 19, 2025

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This gives information from ISBE on School Report Card Changes and Data (public release October 31, 2025)

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Welcome to the Report Card Rundown! The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) publishes the Illinois Report Card in October with many hundreds of data points about every school and district in Illinois. This endeavor takes many months of data collection and review from Illinois' schools and districts to make sure we publish accurate data. This monthly newsletter provides Report Card information for schools and districts, including data system openings and closings, deadline reminders, and key informaiton regarding changes and updates to the 2025 Report Card. Thanks for subscribing!

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Welcome to the Report Card Rundown! The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) publishes the Illinois Report Card in October with many hundreds of data points about every school and district in Illinois. This endeavor takes many months of data collection and review from Illinois' schools and districts to make sure we publish accurate data.

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December 8-9, 2025

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RSAC – Raising Student Achievement Conference

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FREE Early Childhood Family Concert Event featuring Jim Gill

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FREE Early Childhood Family Concert Event featuring Jim Gill

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OCTOBER 18, 2025

Who: Families with preschool-aged children (children must be accompanied by an adult; max 2 adults per group) (limit 100 people)

What: An exciting concert for children with an emphasis on growing literacy at home followed by an art activity for children. Each family goes home with a FREE copy of Jim Gill's book.

Where: Gym, West40 Lexington (Enter through Door 7N)

When: Saturday, October 18th, 9-11am

REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1

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FREE Early Childhood Literacy Event for Teachers (PreK-K)

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FREE Early Childhood Literacy Event for Teachers (PreK-K)

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Who: PreK & Kindergarten Teachers (limit 40)

What: Incorporating the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan into your Early Childhood Classroom

Where: 415 W. Lexington St., Maywood, IL 60153

When: Friday, October 17th, 12-3pm

REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1

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We'd love to see you and your students at our Future Teacher Conference!

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We'd love to see you and your students at our Future Teacher Conference!

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We're excited to offer your students a great opportunity to explore careers in education as the Illinois State University College of Education hosts the Future Teacher Conference on Friday, November 7. This event is open to all high school students.

We hope you'll bring a group of students to Illinois State for a full day of exploring and engaging in careers in education. This free event will include a dynamic opening session and a variety of sessions for students to choose from about timely topics in teaching, plus student panels featuring current education students.

Registration is open until capacity is reached. All school personnel and students should register individually. This year school personnel will use a separate registration link than students.

School Personnel Registration Form

Student Registration Form

It is very important for each student to complete their own registration form so they can select their individual sessions.  *If you don't plan to stay for the final session from 1:25 - 2:00pm, please tell your students not to choose a session for that time.
School personnel will receive periodic student registration lists for your school.

Students can review the conference sessions prior to registration. At the time of registration, school personnel will have an option to sign up for a campus tour.

The event will run from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., with check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m., and will include complimentary lunch.

If you have any questions, please email the College of Education at ksappel@ilstu.edu.

Kelli Appel

Director of Recruitment, Retention, and Student Services

College of Education

Illinois State University

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Future Teacher Conference | College of Education | Illinois State

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A conference for high school students who are considering a career in education. This conference informs and inspires students about the process of becoming a teacher, and what to expect after graduation as they enter the classroom. Since its inaugural year in 2019, this conference has served nearly 5,000 students.

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West40 ISC#2 - ACE Tuition Discount_Raffle.pdf

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Illinois educators have free access to Learning Blade – an engaging, supplemental tool designed to boost STEM learning and career exploration in your classrooms.

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Illinois educators have free access to Learning Blade – an engaging, supplemental tool designed to boost STEM learning and career exploration in your classrooms.

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https://www.edynamiclearning.com/learning-blade/

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Fwd: Introduction and Educational Resources from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

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Fwd: Introduction and Educational Resources from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

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IPA works to provide members high quality professional development, networking opportunities, and advocates on the behalf of school leaders.

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23/24 SY PK-8 Principals & Asst. Principals Network

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22/23 K-8 Principal Network Agenda/Notes

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22/23 K-8 Principal Network Agenda/Notes