FacebookXLinkedIn

Educator Spotlight: Brenda Mendoza, Aurora SD 129

2023-01-18T10:10:52-06:00

Over the past few months, the IRC has asked members of our community to nominate Illinois teachers working with multicultural, multilingual students who are going above and beyond, and now, we’re celebrating them and highlighting their work. Keep an eye out for these features in the coming months – and if you’d like to nominate someone, email leanet@cntrmail.org. Next up is Brenda Mendoza, a 2nd grade teacher at Greenman Elementary School in Aurora, who recently received the Latinx Educator Impact Award at the Latinx Educator Awards! When the Latinx Education Collaborative honored Brenda Mendoza with their Latinx Educator Impact Award last [...]

Educator Spotlight: Brenda Mendoza, Aurora SD 1292023-01-18T10:10:52-06:00

December Resource Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators

2023-01-09T14:06:30-06:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to the first 2023 edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link. From Our IRC Specialists & Staff Bilingual Parents Video Library Multilingual Virtual Job Board Free Write Sessions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice [Olivia Mulcahy] List of Bilingual Parent Resources Distributed at Bilingual Parents Summit [IRC] Hyperdoc: Creating Affirming Multilingual, Multicultural School Communities for LGBTQ+ Students [Olivia Mulcahy] [...]

December Resource Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators2023-01-09T14:06:30-06:00

Educator Spotlight: Liz Reyes, Elmhurst CUSD 205

2022-12-15T12:13:26-06:00

Over the past few months, the IRC has asked members of our community to nominate Illinois teachers working with multicultural, multilingual students who are going above and beyond, and now, we’re celebrating them and highlighting their work. Keep an eye out for these features in the coming months – and if you’d like to nominate someone, email leanet@cntrmail.org. Next up is Liz Reyes, a high school math teacher at York High School in Elmhurst. Says Becky Morales, who nominated her: “I wanted to let you know how awesome our EL Math teacher Liz Reyes is doing with our students. We teach at York [...]

Educator Spotlight: Liz Reyes, Elmhurst CUSD 2052022-12-15T12:13:26-06:00

December Resource Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators

2022-12-15T12:12:03-06:00

Welcome to the December 2022 edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link. From Our IRC Specialists & Staff Bilingual Parents Video Library Multilingual Virtual Job Board Free Write Sessions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice [Olivia Mulcahy] List of Bilingual Parent Resources Distributed at Bilingual Parents Summit [IRC] Hyperdoc: Creating Affirming Multilingual, Multicultural School Communities for LGBTQ+ Students [Olivia Mulcahy] Empowering Students [...]

December Resource Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators2022-12-15T12:12:03-06:00

Meet Our Featured Speakers for Multilingual Illinois 2022!

2022-11-07T13:37:19-06:00

At the 2022 Multilingual Illinois Virtual Conference, you'll hear from diverse thought leaders in your field, with more than 100 live and pre-recorded relevant, informative and engaging presentations that can be accessed "on demand." The Illinois Resource Center is thrilled to have an exciting roster of featured speakers for this year's conference, from local leaders on family engagement to digital storytellers to a New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about our featured speakers and register for #MultilingualIL22 today! Register Now! Lorena Mancilla, Hope Chicago Dr. Lorena Mancilla, the daughter of immigrants and first-generation college graduate, attributes her passion for the field [...]

Meet Our Featured Speakers for Multilingual Illinois 2022!2022-11-07T13:37:19-06:00

We’re Hiring! Join Our Team!

2022-11-07T13:34:26-06:00

Looking for a new position supporting Illinois educators? Work with us at the IRC! We're seeking a qualified Courses Administrative Assistant to join our (hybrid) team. A full description, along with compensation and benefits, can be found at the link below. The Administrative Assistant is an important part of the administrative team as the person ensures that operations run smoothly and customers are responded to efficiently. This position, in addition to normal administrative duties, is also in charge of making sure all graduate-level courses run smoothly, from registration time to the conclusion each quarter, and acts as the liaison for students, [...]

We’re Hiring! Join Our Team!2022-11-07T13:34:26-06:00

Educator Spotlight: Shelley Lumas, East St. Louis School District 189

2022-11-07T12:58:44-06:00

Over the past few months, the IRC has asked members of our community to nominate Illinois teachers working with multicultural, multilingual students who are going above and beyond, and now, we’re celebrating them and highlighting their work. Keep an eye out for these features in the coming months – and if you’d like to nominate someone, email leanet@cntrmail.org. Next up is Shelley Lumas, a Pre-K teacher in East St. Louis School District #189.  Says Melanie Hood, who nominated her: "Mrs. Lumas is a very dedicated teacher. She not only spends time in the class with students, tutors them after hours. She has [...]

Educator Spotlight: Shelley Lumas, East St. Louis School District 1892022-11-07T12:58:44-06:00

November Resource Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators

2022-11-01T10:55:44-05:00

Welcome to the November 2022 edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link. From Our IRC Specialists & Staff Bilingual Parents Video Library Multilingual Virtual Job Board Free Write Sessions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice [Olivia Mulcahy] List of Bilingual Parent Resources Distributed at Bilingual Parents Summit [IRC] Hyperdoc: Creating Affirming Multilingual, Multicultural School Communities for LGBTQ+ Students [Olivia Mulcahy] [...]

November Resource Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators2022-11-01T10:55:44-05:00

October Roundup: Readings & Resources For Educators

2022-10-04T12:32:32-05:00

Welcome to the October 2022 edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link. From Our IRC Specialists & Staff Bilingual Parents Video Library Multilingual Virtual Job Board Free Write Sessions to Nourish Our Teaching Practice [Olivia Mulcahy] List of Bilingual Parent Resources Distributed at Bilingual Parents Summit [IRC] Hyperdoc: Creating Affirming Multilingual, Multicultural School Communities for LGBTQ+ Students [Olivia Mulcahy] Equipping Our [...]

October Roundup: Readings & Resources For Educators2022-10-04T12:32:32-05:00

Inaugural CSEL Cohort Members Reflect on The Experience

2022-09-19T10:31:05-05:00

Teaching remotely during a global pandemic is a challenge for any educator, but teaching the youngest learners is a particularly big adjustment. But Cecilia Villegas, a bilingual kindergarten teacher in Barrington School District 220, noticed her students were catching on to the technology, from the use of tablets to maneuvering Zoom breakouts, very quickly. “To see their fear but also their accomplishments, it was like, ‘Wait a minute, there’s something more powerful,’” Villegas says. “There needs to be more focus in the computer science area than just the basic tools. I wanted to know, what else can they do with an [...]

Inaugural CSEL Cohort Members Reflect on The Experience2022-09-19T10:31:05-05:00
Illinois Resource Center | 2626 S. Clearbrook Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60005 | Phone: 224-366-8555 | Email: irc@cntrmail.org
Part of The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning
FacebookXLinkedIn
DON’T MISS OUT!
Let's Stay in Touch!
Learn about the latest resources, events, news & opportunities from the IRC when you subscribe to our newsletter!
Connect With Us!
Give it a try, you can unsubscribe anytime.
close-link
Powered by Convert Plus
Go to Top