West40 Curriculum Cafe Network by West40 ISC#2

Illinois Instructional Mandates 2022-23 (formerly Illinois Mandated Units of Study) (teachers and students)

West40PL — 2022-09-13 17:39:02 UTC

Sex Education

sspaulding14 — 2022-09-13 19:33:13 UTC

Sex Ed Standards- Every school required to identify if they will be using Sex Ed Standards this SY. If yes, schools MUST use now-this SY. Now language has ‘softened’ for schools. Contact Cara Wiley cwiley@isbe.net
West 40’s Curriculum Cafe Network - Q/A from Julia Strehlow, one of the ISBE consultants in charge of the implementation of Public Act 102-0522, the Comprehensive Personal Health and Safety and Sexual Health Education Act. Sexual Health Education in IL - Additional Details (DCCD)

Sex Ed FAQ

Sexual Health Education Resources

ISBE Sexual Health website ISBE
Implementation Checklist for districts choosing to use the new standards
Webinar Recording (explanation of the checklist)
One page information for parents (coming soon)
List of resources provided by ISBE for districts choosing to use the new standards
ISBE FAQ
Mandated units as of 3/2022
National Sex Education Standards (full version)
National Sex Education Standards (standards only)
Full text of PA 102-0522

Math Intervention Programs

2022-09-16 19:53:36 UTC

Marliyn Burns has been a guru in the field of education for many years. Her ideals and research around what students need to learn math is unmatched.

Math Intervention

2022-09-16 19:59:09 UTC

This is a great program full of researched based best practices that help students fill gaps in learning in foundational skills so that they are able to access higher levels of learning with ease.

West40 High Needs Remote School - Open to West40, North Cook, and South Cook - 4th - 12th grade

kchavez67 — 2022-09-20 00:35:01 UTC

We serve medically and emotionally fragile students that may struggle with in-person school environments.

sspaulding14 — 2023-01-13 17:04:43 UTC

sspaulding14 — 2023-01-13 18:03:33 UTC

22/23 Curriculum Cafe Network AGENDA & NOTES

sspaulding14 — 2023-02-06 15:35:46 UTC

Science of Reading Padlet - Shared by Cathy Cannon SD95

sspaulding14 — 2023-02-14 20:38:06 UTC

NewsELA and Illinois Mandates

West40PL — 2023-02-28 17:05:23 UTC

Hi everyone, received a great tool from Nicky Dunlap of NewsELA. She wanted me to remind districts that are already using NewsELA of the crosswalk with with Illinois Instructional Mandates. For more questions or to schedule NewsELA PD contact her at nicky.dunlap@newsela.com

23/24 Curriculum Cafe Agenda & Notes

West40PL — 2023-07-26 14:24:56 UTC

Birth to Five Illinois - Family Council Recruitment

West40PL — 2023-08-21 13:37:37 UTC

Ensuring Success for Newcomer Students

West40PL — 2023-10-16 17:45:20 UTC

Mental Wellness Card

West40PL — 2023-11-21 19:03:40 UTC

USDA Professional Standards - Free eBook Inside

West40PL — 2023-12-18 19:05:12 UTC

West40PL — 2024-01-11 19:56:52 UTC

Chase Mielke - What's a stressful thing you're doing this week?

West40PL — 2024-02-09 15:34:35 UTC

Graduate Programs for Educators School Professionals

West40PL — 2024-03-18 13:44:25 UTC

24/25 Curriculum Cafe Agenda & Notes

erikalukasik — 2024-08-15 17:20:57 UTC

ISU Partnership - Paraprofessional to LBS

erikalukasik — 2024-08-26 18:17:12 UTC

ISU Partnership - ECE Licensure

erikalukasik — 2024-08-26 18:17:37 UTC

Michelle Denault

erikalukasik — 2024-08-29 15:51:06 UTC

Public Speaker and Owner at Voices Carry

North Central College Graduate Education News

West40PL — 2024-09-24 13:53:58 UTC

West40 Administrator Academies

West40PL — 2024-10-07 13:57:48 UTC

ISBE Instructional Mandates 24/25

erikalukasik — 2024-10-15 14:18:46 UTC

Grand Canyon University Info Sessions

West40PL — 2024-10-15 19:21:23 UTC

Learning Technology Center New year, new K-12 cybersecurity threats

West40PL — 2025-01-07 20:24:42 UTC

NCC: Happy New Year! Spring 2025 Updates

West40PL — 2025-01-07 20:59:06 UTC

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

West40PL — 2025-01-21 15:43:34 UTC

West40 Upcoming Administrator Academies

West40PL — 2025-01-21 15:47:50 UTC

NCC: Updates for our Educational Partners

West40PL — 2025-02-25 17:56:08 UTC

NLU-Unlock The POWER OF AI in PK-12 Education

West40PL — 2025-05-05 14:30:16 UTC

Informational Flyer - National Board Resource Center

West40PL — 2025-07-25 14:20:48 UTC

Take the Next Step in Your Teaching Career with

National Board Certification

BECOME A NATIONAL BOARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL - National Board Resource Center

West40PL — 2025-07-25 14:21:47 UTC

TRANSFORM LEARNING.

ELEVATE EDUCATORS.

STRENGTHEN YOUR SCHOOL.

North Central College Master of Education in Educational Leadership program

West40PL — 2025-07-25 16:20:08 UTC

Upcoming Info Session - August 6, 2025 - 9:30am

North Central Collage - Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary & Secondary Education

West40PL — 2025-07-25 16:20:59 UTC

Upcoming Info Session Aug. 12, 2025 - 12:00pm

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

West40PL — 2025-08-20 15:15:01 UTC

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

ACE 3% Tuition Reduction

erikalukasik — 2025-08-29 12:42:43 UTC

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

West40PL — 2025-09-04 15:11:09 UTC

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

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

West40PL — 2025-09-04 16:49:19 UTC

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

FREE Early Childhood Family Concert Event featuring Jim Gill

West40PL — 2025-09-04 16:49:27 UTC

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

Suicide Prevention Summit 2025

erikalukasik — 2025-09-04 19:20:44 UTC

Non-Regulatory Guidance on Registration

erikalukasik — 2025-09-09 15:30:57 UTC

ISBE Mandated School Trainings 25-26

erikalukasik — 2025-09-09 15:31:56 UTC

North Central College - Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education in Educational Leadership Info Sessions - September & October 2025

West40PL — 2025-09-10 13:57:02 UTC

Now accepting applications for the Principal Preparation program for Spring 2026!

One Click College Admit Webinar 9-12-25

West40PL — 2025-09-10 17:05:32 UTC

ISBE Sponsored WIDA Workshops

erikalukasik — 2025-09-23 16:00:21 UTC

Teaching with and about Native Peoples

erikalukasik — 2025-09-23 16:02:26 UTC

September 2025 issue of ISBE's Multilingual/Language Development Department newsletter

West40PL — 2025-09-24 17:30:28 UTC

Educators Rising IL

erikalukasik — 2025-09-30 18:13:14 UTC

North Central College November 2025 Info Sessions

West40PL — 2025-11-13 17:20:56 UTC

North Central College Dec. Info Sessions

West40PL — 2025-12-04 16:40:41 UTC

Updates from North Central College for School Leaders

West40PL — 2026-01-16 14:50:12 UTC

West40 Educator Job Fair!

West40PL — 2026-02-20 16:17:01 UTC

Saturday, March 14, 2026

10:00am-1:00pm

@West40 Gym

415 Lexington St. Maywood IL, 60153

LEARN ABOUT NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION!

West40PL — 2026-03-10 23:03:11 UTC

Updates for North Central College Educational Partners

West40PL — 2026-05-20 15:11:13 UTC