Curriculum Corner
WEEK OF 05/26 - 05/30
Letter from MEB
Wow - just a few more days! As you wind this year down, our office is preparing for summer school, summer PD, Summer Institute and Open Gyms! Please check out the opportunities available all summer long.
We will miss you this summer but are thrilled to see you head out to what we hope will be a restful and peaceful break. Thank you for all you do. We appreciate you!
Take care,
MEB
Dear Educators.
I hope this message finds you well.
I am writing to inform you about the Illinois Council for Exceptional Childrenβs Annual Fall Convention, which will be held from November 6-8, 2025, in Naperville, IL. This yearβs theme, "Whatever It Takes," reflects our collective commitment to ensuring that students with exceptionalities receive the support and resources they need to thrive.
We are currently accepting proposals for presentations and poster sessions, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with your regions and encourage educators, administrators, and support staff to participate. We believe that the convention will offer valuable professional development opportunities for everyone involved in the education of students with exceptionalities.
The Call for Proposals and Poster Sessions is open now, and the submission forms can be found on our website at https://www.illinoiscec.net/.
Please consider joining us for what promises to be an inspiring and impactful conference and share the attached information with colleagues in your region. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your time and attention, and we look forward to seeing you in Naperville!
Warm regards,
Meri Havenar
ICEC President-Elect
2025 Fall Convention Chair
Empowering Student Mental Wellness: The Science of Adolescent Emotional Development and School-Based Support
When young people are in distress, they are not able to learn to their full potential. Explore the mental health crisis facing adolescents today and what high schools can do to support students to thrive and succeed.
In this webinar, hear best practices from a non-profit to learn about the science of adolescent development and how district leadership, school leaders and educators can strategically strengthen key elements of studentsβ school experience that contribute to both well-being and academic success.
Key Takeaways:
- Demystifying Holistic Care: Learn the science of adolescent brain and emotional development to help educators understand how to positively approach adolescents and use their brain development as a superpower to empower them and support their mental wellness
- Research-based Support: What the latest research indicates for how to best support adolescents to thrive in school and in their transition to adulthood
- Actionable Strategies: How district leadership, school leaders, and classroom educators can support studentsβ well-being throughout the school day
Every studentβevery humanβdeserves to be supported to be well and do well. With the right approaches, you can make a difference in well-being while also supporting student engagement and motivation.
Wednesday, June 4 | 1:00 PM Eastern | 1 hour
Shifting Your Approach to Teacher Math Work Problems
Curriculum Department Staff
- MEB: Director ext. 1086
- Heidi Goula: Secretary to the Director ext. 1098
- Cathie Witte: Records and Professional Development ext. 1092
- Julie Cox: Literacy Coordinator ext. 1064
- Christy Orr: Tech Integration Specialist ext. 1087
- Sara Stimac: Literacy Coach ext. 1939
- Angela Wilson: Math Coach ext. 3297
- Brian Klett: Fine Arts Facilitator ext. 1075
- Nicole Zaayer: Curriculum Facilitator ext. 1090
- Bob Cundiff - Math Coach ext.3538
- Jacob Roskovensky: Media Specialist ext. 1533