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Fast Forward: Virtual Platforms Post-Pandemic

Illinois School Districts have returned from spring break and, for the most part, have returned to expanded in person learning in some capacity or are planning to do so in the near future. While many of our parents are breathing a sigh of relief, our administrators are talking about the benefits of the virtual platform [...]

By |2021-04-19T22:49:18+00:00April 19th, 2021|COVID-19, Student Matters|Comments Off on Fast Forward: Virtual Platforms Post-Pandemic

COVID-19 vaccine is now available for ages 16+ with disabilities in Illinois

Starting Thursday, February 25, 2021, the Illinois Department of Public Health expanded the vaccine distribution list (called 1b+) to include Illinoisans ages 16 and older who have one of the following conditions: Obesity Pregnancy Diabetes Sickle Cell Disease Pulmonary Disease Solid Organ Transplant Smoking Cancer Heart Conditions Chronic Kidney Disease In addition, there is catch-all [...]

By |2021-03-26T20:08:06+00:00March 26th, 2021|Darcy’s Wednesday Motivation|Comments Off on COVID-19 vaccine is now available for ages 16+ with disabilities in Illinois

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Fifteen years ago, at the tender age of 38, I was driving to my annual, routine, very boring OB/GYN appointment practicing out loud, alone in the safety of the car, how to tell my doctor that I noticed blood in my poop. I was embarrassed to tell the doctor who delivered all four of our [...]

By |2021-03-26T20:08:19+00:00March 26th, 2021|Darcy’s Wednesday Motivation|Comments Off on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Interpreter Services

Effective January 22, 2021, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) amended its administrative rules to include a number of requirements relating to the provision of interpreter services for parents/guardians during IEP meetings. Many school districts are choosing to include Section 504 meetings in the same category. ISBE is in the process of developing language [...]

By |2021-04-14T18:26:42+00:00March 9th, 2021|Newsletter|Comments Off on Interpreter Services

TRS Supplemental Savings Plans (SSP) Guidance

On February 8th, TRS issued a communication regarding the new TRS Supplemental Savings Plan (SSP). The communication included an Employer Participating Agreement for Districts to approve, as well as a proposed Board Resolution for approving a District’s participation in the SSP.  Additionally, in its February 2021 Employer Bulletin, TRS instructed employers that “This agreement must [...]

By |2021-04-14T18:27:25+00:00March 9th, 2021|Newsletter|Comments Off on TRS Supplemental Savings Plans (SSP) Guidance

COVID-19 vaccine is now available for ages 16+ with disabilities in Illinois!

Starting Thursday, February 25, 2021, the Illinois Department of Public Health expanded the vaccine distribution list (called 1b+) to include Illinoisans ages 16 and older who have one of the following conditions: Obesity Pregnancy Diabetes Sickle Cell Disease Pulmonary Disease Solid Organ Transplant Smoking Cancer Heart Conditions Chronic Kidney Disease READ MORE

By |2021-03-02T17:09:26+00:00March 2nd, 2021|COVID-19, Newsletter|Comments Off on COVID-19 vaccine is now available for ages 16+ with disabilities in Illinois!