State Board of Education
Superintendent's Archived Messages
2013
April
April 1, 2013 -- FY14 Employer Contributions to Teacher Retirement System – Federal Grants; 2013-14 Public School Calendar Information; Resources Available to Districts From the Performance Evaluation Advisory Council; ‘Professional Standards for School Food Service’ Webinar Scheduled for April 24; Resource Materials Available and Activities Planned for National Autism Awareness Month; Notice Inviting Applications for the AP Test Fee Program; Schools Invited to Join in Campaign to Help Prevent Underage Drinking; Professional Opportunities.
March
March 26, 2013 -- 2012-13 Pupil Transportation Reimbursement Estimation Tool; Resource Materials Available and Activities Planned for National Autism Awareness Month; Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) Pilot Year Two in 2013-14; Annual School Wellness Conference Scheduled for May 3 in Springfield; Division Issues Reminders for Health Education Funding Opportunities; Illinois Association of Title I Directors to Hold Spring Conference on April 17; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities.
March 19, 2013 -- 2012-13 Pupil Transportation Reimbursement Estimation Tool; FY 2014 General State Aid Claim Preliminary Data Files; Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) Pilot Year Two in 2013-14; Annual School Wellness Conference Scheduled for May 3 in Springfield; Division Issues Reminders for Health Education Funding Opportunities; Action for Healthy Kids Announces New Grant Opportunities for Schools; Illinois Association of Title I Directors to Hold Spring Conference on April 17; Remember Accessibility Laws When Integrating New Technology Devices; Voices4Hope Launches New Pages on Eating Disorders, Young Adult Parenting and Bullying; Sustainable Schools and Higher Ed Symposium Scheduled for April 2; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities.
March 11, 2013 -- FY 2014 General State Aid Claim Preliminary Data Files; Waiver Request Posted and Available for Public Comment Through March 18; Remember Accessibility Laws When Integrating New Technology Devices; Application Deadline Coming Up Soon for Summer Migrant Education Services Funding; Action for Healthy Kids Announces New Grant Opportunities for Schools; Deadline to Apply for HealthierUS School Challenge Grant Set for April 1; USDA Proposed Rules on Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools; Nutrition Division Announces Variety of Upcoming Grant Opportunities; Webinar on Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers; Registration Open for Rising Star Capacity Builder Training Day I; Annual Evaluation of Supplemental Educational Services Under Way Soon; Sustainable Schools and Higher Ed Symposium Scheduled for April 2; Conference Call to Include Discussion on New Underage Drinking Prevention Program; Feedback Requested for Evaluation of Illinois High School to College Success Report; TEAMS Project Helps Districts Strengthen School Health Services; Training Toolkit Addressing Teenage Dating Abuse Available Online; Webinar Takes a Look at PBS Resources and Technology Used in the Classroom; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities.
March 5, 2013 -- Webinar on Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers; Registration Open for Rising Star Capacity Builder Training Day I; Mathematics Curriculum Models Coming to Help Aid Common Core Implementation; Deadline to Apply for HealthierUS School Challenge Grant Set for April 1; USDA Proposed Rules on Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools; ISBE Division Announces Variety of Upcoming Grant Opportunities; Annual Evaluation of Supplemental Educational Services Under Way Soon; Feedback Requested for Evaluation of Illinois High School to College Success Report; Administration of the Ninth and 10th Grade EXPLORE/PLAN – Fall 2013; Request for Proposals Sought for Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM); Information on the Truants’ Alternative and Optional Education Program RFP; Application for the Exception to the 1% Cap Reminder; Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth Conference Set for March 7-8 in Bloomington; Reminder Regarding the Abolishment of General Assembly Legislative Scholarships; PA 97-742: 5 Hours of Instruction on First and Last Day of School (Effective June 30, 2013); Invitation to Comment on Rules; TEAMS Project Helps Districts Strengthen School Health Services; Training Toolkit Addressing Teenage Dating Abuse Available Online; Webinar Takes a Look at PBS Resources and Technology Used in the Classroom; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities.
February
February 26, 2013 -- Administration of the Ninth and 10th Grade EXPLORE/PLAN – Fall 2013; Mathematics Curriculum Models Coming to Help Aid Common Core Implementation; Request for Proposals Sought for Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM); Information on the Truants’ Alternative and Optional Education Program RFP; Application for the Exception to the 1% Cap Reminder; Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth Conference Set for March 7-8 in Bloomington; Deadline for 2012-13 District Technology Plan on Illinois Interactive Report Card is Feb. 28; Reminder Regarding the Abolishment of General Assembly Legislative Scholarships; An Important Message About the State’s Child Abuse Hotline and Available Resources; Invitation to Comment on Rules; Application Process Under Way for Second Year of ILWFS Program; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities.
February 19, 2013 -- An Important Message About the State’s Child Abuse Hotline and Available Resources; Day II of Rising Star Capacity Builders Training Scheduled for Feb. 21 in Lisle; Deadline for 2012-13 District Technology Plan on Illinois Interactive Report Card is Feb. 28; Needs Assessment of Illinois Statewide System of Support Getting Under Way; Applications for Summer Migrant Education Services Funding Available; ‘Early Childhood Education for the Future’ Symposium Set for March 15 in Chicago; Session Proposals Sought for 2013 College Changes Everything Conference on July 11; Illinois Student Assistance Commission Offers Workshops on Planning for College; Application Process Under Way for Second Year of ILWFS Program; Webcast Will Look at New Report on Trends in Student Achievement in Most Populated States; Eligibility Information Available for College-Bound Student Athletes; Registration Under Way for Illinois Network of Charter Schools’ Charter Design Institute; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities.
February 11, 2013 -- Needs Assessment of Illinois Statewide System of Support Getting Under Way; Applications for Summer Migrant Education Services Funding Available; ‘Early Childhood Education for the Future’ Symposium Set for March 15 in Chicago; Session Proposals Sought for 2013 College Changes Everything Conference on July 11; Illinois Student Assistance Commission Offers Workshops on Planning for College; Nomination Forms Available for ISBE’s Annual Awards Program; Alternative Learning Opportunities Program Continuation Applications Available Online; Eligibility Information Available for College-Bound Student Athletes ; StopBullying.gov Launches Spanish Website; Registration Under Way for Illinois Network of Charter Schools’ Charter Design Institute.
February 4, 2013 -- Nomination Forms Available for ISBE’s Annual Awards Program; Alternative Learning Opportunities Program Continuation Applications Available Online; StopBullying.gov Launches Spanish Website; Series of Regional Institutes Planned Across the State for ELL Practitioners; Department of Public Health Issues Alert on Spread of Skin Infection; PA 97-742: 5 Hours of Instruction on First and Last Day of School (Effective June 30, 2013); Invitation to Comment on Rules; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities; Special Events.
January
January 28, 2013 -- Fiscal Year 2013 General State Aid Proration and Payments Reminder; State Board Secretary Dr. Vinni M. Hall to Serve on National Committee and Study Group; Series of Regional Institutes Planned Across the State for ELL Practitioners; Department of Public Health Issues Alert on Spread of Skin Infection; School District Annual Financial Profile Report Review Process; Draft Accommodations Policies Released for Public Comment; Invitation to Comment on Rules; 2013 Illinois Teacher of the Year Available for Speaking Engagements; Applications Available for the 2013 National Youth Science Camp; Deadline Nears for Illinois and National History Teacher of the Year Awards; HealthierUS School Challenge Certified Schools Invited to Apply for Grants; Runners Invited to Participate in Marathon to Raise Funds to Combat Childhood Obesity; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities; Special Events.
January 22, 2013 -- Fiscal Year 2013 General State Aid Proration and Payments Reminder; PERA Important Announcement Regarding Training for School Board Members; School District Annual Financial Profile Report Review Process; PARCC Draft Accommodations Policies Released for Public Comment; 2013 Illinois Teacher of the Year Available for Speaking Engagements; Important Announcement Regarding Seasonal Influenza; Applications Available for the 2013 National Youth Science Camp; Second Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Available for Review; Deadline Nears for Illinois and National History Teacher of the Year Awards; Schools Can Raise Awareness of Earthquake Hazard With the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut; HealthierUS School Challenge Certified Schools Invited to Apply for Grants; Runners Invited to Participate in Marathon to Raise Funds to Combat Childhood Obesity; Annual Child Nutrition Industry Conference Scheduled for Feb. 8; Madrid Teacher Recruitment Informational Meeting Scheduled for Feb. 8 in Chicago; Updated Early Intervention to Early Childhood Q and A Document Available on ISBE Website; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities.
January 15, 2013 -- Important Announcement Regarding Seasonal Influenza; Second Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Available for Review; Sign Up for Upcoming Regional In-Person Trainings and Webinars; Schools Can Raise Awareness of Earthquake Hazard With the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut; Annual Child Nutrition Industry Conference Scheduled for Feb. 8; Funding Opportunity Available to Take the HealthierUS School Challenge; Important Announcement Regarding Principal and Teacher Evaluation Slots; New Census Estimates Released for FY 2014 Title I Low Income; Final FY 2013 Mandated Categorical Prorations; Federal Interest Income – Quarterly Reminder; ISBE Invites Comments on FY 2014 School Improvement Grant Application; 0-3 Prevention Initiative – Outcomes Questionnaire Available in IWAS; 0-3 Prevention Initiative – Parent Questionnaire Available in IWAS; Madrid Teacher Recruitment Informational Meeting Scheduled for Feb. 8 in Chicago; Updated Early Intervention to Early Childhood Q and A Document Available on ISBE Website; Notification of Revisions to IDEA Proportionate Share TMC Timelines; Guidance on Qualifications Required of Personnel Conducting Medical Reviews; Illinois Computing Educators Seek Applications From Schools for Tech 2013; Notice of Completed Rulemaking; Invitation to Comment on Rules; Nominations Sought for Fourth Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards; Students Involved With Technology Conference Scheduled for Feb. 23; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities.
January 7, 2013 -- Important Announcement Regarding Principal and Teacher Evaluation Slots; New Census Estimates Released for FY 2014 Title I Low Income; Final FY 2013 Mandated Categorical Prorations; Federal Interest Income – Quarterly Reminder; ISBE Invites Comments on FY 2014 School Improvement Grant Application; 0-3 Prevention Initiative – Outcomes Questionnaire Available in IWAS; 0-3 Prevention Initiative – Parent Questionnaire Available in IWAS; Madrid Teacher Recruitment Informational Meeting Scheduled for Feb. 8 in Chicago; Notification of Revisions to IDEA Proportionate Share TMC Timelines; Guidance on Qualifications Required of Personnel Conducting Medical Reviews; Illinois Computing Educators Seek Applications From Schools for Tech 2013; Funding Opportunity Available to Take the HealthierUS School Challenge; School and Campus Security Training Program Course Schedule Available Online; Notice of Completed Rulemaking; Invitation to Comment on Rules; PA 97-742: 5 Hours of Instruction on First and Last Day of School (Effective June 30, 2013); Nominations Sought for Fourth Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards; Students Involved With Technology Conference Scheduled for Feb. 23; Student Opportunities; Educator Opportunities.
