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There are a host of options available to you when it comes to assessing student language progress, from digital portfolios to projects and more. In this week's FREE PD credit webinar with Vanessa Figueroa, gain strategies to use in your classroom for high-quality assessment.

Making your summer travel plans? Join us for the party of the summer on July 15th when IRC's EmpowerCon makes a stop in Rantoul! Spend an energizing day playing, learning & connecting with your fellow multilingual educators! RSVP on our website.

If one summer road trip downstate isn't enough or you can't make EmpowerCon in Rantoul, check out this day of dynamic workshops supporting multilingual learners we're hosting with ROEs 48 & 53 in Peoria, facilitated by the IRC's Carly Spina!

Calling all parents and caregivers across Illinois! Please complete a survey on your views of early childhood education in the state of Illinois. The team is especially interested in families who speak multiple languages at home. Help spread the word!

Loved this perspective on the AI debate. We are exploring and disseminating ways to thoughtfully and productively use AI in the classroom, but nothing beats the original "AI "— authentic interaction and relationship building with students. chalkbeat.org/2025/05/20/sen…

In today’s increasingly diverse classrooms, multilingual programs provide a valuable pathway for nurturing student development. Join Shadia Salem & dive into the best practices of multilingual education programs. RSVP on our website!

To say the end of the school year can be A Lot is an understatement. As we wind down the year, take a break with us as we gather for an evening of mindfulness and de-stressing in our final Educator Wellness Online Community Meeting. RSVP on our website.

ICYMI, last week, IL Immigrant Rights launched a new online resource for immigrant families. This site includes info on policy changes, legal services, guidance on constitutional rights, additional resources on housing, discrimination, and public benefits & more: illinoisimmigrationinfo.org

As an official Regional Services and School Improvement Learning Partner, the IRC can support your school with: 💡 Endorsement Courses 💡 Needs Assessment 💡 Professional Learning/Coaching/Technical Assistance 💡 Resource Development 💡 Specialized Services

Back-to-back Saturdays with Shadia Salem? We love to see it and are always so grateful for her guidance and expertise! Join her 6/7 for insights into collaboration and family engagement for student improvement!

We know teachers don't have time to scour the entire internet for the perfect visual aides. That's why, in this one-hour webinar, Maggie Essig will take you through quick, easy and free tools for creating and sourcing visuals for your classroom. RSVP on our website!

Interesting read on how schools are building dual language programs to meet the needs of multilingual learners in their communities in languages like Urdu, Hmong and Vietnamese: edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Even during the summer, we're here for you. Join the IRC’s new Slack channel, an online forum for multilingual educators across Illinois to get support, share resources and build community.

As we head towards the end of the year, we're sharing some of our favorite tools from Carly Spina for reflecting, celebrating and goal-setting to wrap up the year and get energized for what's next. You got this! movingbeyondformls.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflec…

A must-read about the newly-passed bill expanding dual language programs in Illinois, featuring important perspectives from our partners @isbenews and Latino Policy Forum: chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025/0…

Happy #MathMonday! Here's an important read from our friends at Math for All on supporting math instruction for SLIFE students: mathforall.edc.org/supporting-stu…

June is Pride Month, and it is more important than ever for educators to foster a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students and staff. @maestraolivia created & is updating this hyperdoc, full of resources for supporting LGBTQ+ multilingual students: docs.google.com/document/d/1kT…

June marks Caribbean American Heritage Month, where we honor the history, legacies and contributions of Caribbean people and their descendants. The official observance website has excellent book recs, resources & more to celebrate in your school! caribbeanamericanmonth.com

We are so excited to be offering our free family & BPAC informational sessions in-person this summer! Join us at the West Lawn library for supportive, informative conversations for parents & caregivers. English & Spanish sessions available; all are welcome!

Learn more about best practices for collaboration to support multilingual students and foster continuous improvement in this weekend webinar with Shadia Salem.