CCSD15 Staff Newsletter
January 30, 2020
D15 Self CARE Club
In what ways are you currently caring for yourself? Twenty-five D15 staff members reflected on this question while learning about compassion fatigue and engaging in meditation during the first meeting of the Self CARE Club. Participants also practiced and created action steps for self care practices that will calm their daily morning routine, preparing them for the day ahead.
The purpose of the Self CARE Club is to practice Compassion, Awareness, and Reflection Everyday because “self care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” -Katie Reed
We would love to have you join us! RSVP for our next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 4-5 p.m. at the ESC. Please reach out to Kelly Maher or Lindsay Knoblauch with any questions or suggestions!
CLR Lab Classroom Visit
Seven representatives from District 89 in Maywood visited the CLR Lab Classroom at Jane Addams. The visitors observed lab classroom teacher Kim Popp masterfully implement discussion protocols, attention signals and student engagement techniques with her class of 5th grades students. Before and after the classroom visit, District CLR Coach Angelique Masellis presented the materials District 15 provides CLR cadre members to support their teaching and discussed the professional coaching, binder studies and training our teachers received.
It was certainly a 'two way street' of learning opportunity because District 89 shared their implementation efforts with us and a commitment to continue to learn and share together was solidified. Hats off to the Jane Addams staff and students for their hospitality and generosity of spirit in building a learning community between our two districts!
Maywood 89's Visit to CLR Lab Classroom
New Teacher Workshop 2
D15 Standout Staff: Nancy Aguirre!
Nancy is the Executive Assistant for Assessment and Language at the Educational Service Center and was nominated by Allison Hudson.
"Nancy is the guru of the second language department! She is incredibly knowledgeable about second language legislation in Illinois, ACCESS testing, and she is planner of all second language events and registrations. She is the glue of the second language department and quite possibly one of the most important people in District 15! Nancy has been spotted scrounging the warehouse for misplaced materials & rogue testing headphones. She goes above and beyond on a daily basis!" -Allison Hudson
Congratulations, Nancy!
Morgan Delack
Email: delackm@ccsd15.net
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