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2020 CENSUS: MAKE EVERYONE COUNT

Marna Rundgren2020-07-22T10:14:11-05:00

The 2020 Census self-response deadline has been extended to Oct. 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; starting Aug. 11, Census Bureau enumerators will be deployed in the field to conduct in-person interviews with those households that have not yet responded. Prior to August, we're encouraging everyone to either: 1) visit the 2020 U.S. Census website to fill out their questionnaire online; 2) call the toll-free number at (844) 330-2020 (English) or (844) 468-2020 (Spanish) to speak with a live operator; or 3) mail in their completed paper copy of the 2020 Census. ISBE’s Census website has toolkits and resources to help you reach your community. [...]

2020 CENSUS: MAKE EVERYONE COUNTMarna Rundgren2020-07-22T10:14:11-05:00

In Memoriam – Zoila Garcia

Silvia Rogel2020-06-10T13:11:29-05:00

The Illinois Resource Center is saddened to hear of the passing of long-time IRC supporter, Zoila Garcia. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family. Zoila Garcia, a passionate proponent of dual education, passed away June 7, 2020. Ms. Garcia had been principal at Whittier Elementary School in Chicago and, previous to that assignment, had been a long time educator at Inter-American Magnet School. In those roles, she touched the lives of countless students and families, particularly honoring their languages and cultures. Zoila will be sorely missed. Donations in memory of Zoila Garcia can be made through PayPal/credit card or via check payable [...]

In Memoriam – Zoila GarciaSilvia Rogel2020-06-10T13:11:29-05:00

New to Teaching English Learners? Start here!
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New to Teaching English Learners? Start here!

Maggie Essig2020-06-05T07:09:16-05:00

by Maggie Essig This blog entry was originally published by Maggie Essig on her blog, maggieessig.com/blog. Lately I've been seeing posts on social media from teachers looking for resources for teaching English learners. Some are new teachers, who've just been hired as an EL teacher (I've been there...it's overwhelming but you'll figure it out). Some are veteran teachers who will be teaching ELs for the first time. No matter the situation, seeing this question prompted me to start collecting the resources I would have wanted when I started teaching ELs. I have a longer post in the works for the new EL [...]

New to Teaching English Learners? Start here!Maggie Essig2020-06-05T07:09:16-05:00