THE COMMISSIONTHE COMMISSIONCONNECTIONCONNECTION

May 2018May 2018

KUDOS CORNERKUDOS CORNER

Congratulations toCommission Chair DeRonda Williamswho was selected to participate in the

prestigiousPahara-Aspen Education Fellowship

Il l inois State SuperintendentIl l inois State SuperintendentVisi ts Chicago StudentsVisi ts Chicago Students

Horizon Science AcademyHorizon Science AcademyMcKinley ParkMcKinley Park , hosted the StateSuperintendent of Illinois for a visitand tour of the campus. Dr. TonySmith visited classrooms, labs, spoketo teachers, and watched severalstudent presentations.

As Dr. Smith wrapped up his visit, hehad this to say: “I really do get thesense that this is a place of deepcaring. I really enjoyed my visit andcan see this is definitely a place foropportunity.”

Commissioner Troy Ratliff andManaging Director/General CounselShenita Johnson also participated inthe visit.

IN THE NEWSIN THE NEWS

Public charter schools push for study on equitable...Public charter schools push for study on equitable...

Public charter school supporters went to Springfield on Thursday to telllawmakers they need to be considered equals with other public schools when itcomes to getting money for school improvements. Thursday was Charter SchoolLobby Day at the...

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4 Star Chicagoan: Local teacher inspires students to...4 Star Chicagoan: Local teacher inspires students to...

He's a local teacher whose lessons go beyond the classroom. He's inspiring andchallenging students to help the homeless.

Read moreabc7chicago.com

Southland College Prep Senior John Mensik EarnsSouthland College Prep Senior John Mensik EarnsNational ...National ...

Bulletin Board: A Post From the Community | RICHTON PARK, ILL. - May 15,2018--John Mensik, a Southland College Prep Charter High School senior, hasbeen named a recipient of a 2018 National 180 Student Award. He is one of 15students across the...

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www.chicagotribune.com

Prairie Crossing celebrates Earth WeekPrairie Crossing celebrates Earth Week

Students and staff at Prairie Crossing Charter School in Grayslake celebratedEarth Week with environmental- and conservation-related activities and learningopportunities. Some highlights of the week included gardening with book buddies,making...

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LEADING THE WAYLEADING THE WAY

On May 16th, the Spring Commission Collaborative took place at West 40 ISC #2 inHillside, Illinois. This session was focused on schools collaborating and drafting theirschool strategic plans for the 2018-19 school year. Click here for a copy of thepresentation deck.

National Urban Fellow (NUF) MiguelGarcia participated in Education WeekEducation WeekLeaders to Learn FromLeaders to Learn From Conferenceheld in Washington DC. This was a greatopportunity to learn how extraordinarytrailblazers in the field are solvingproblems and driving change in schooldistricts across the U.S.

Pictured from left to right

Serdar Kartal, Horizon Science Academy - Belmont

Principal, NUF Miguel Garcia and Cafer Cengiz,

Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park Principal

UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTSUPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS

Commission MeetingCommission MeetingTuesday, May 22nd, 3PM - 6PM

Michael A. Bilandic Building160 North LaSalle, C-500

Chicago, IL 60601

UPCOMING WEBINAR: SIS End of School Year 2018 E-Report Card DataUPCOMING WEBINAR: SIS End of School Year 2018 E-Report Card DataVerif icationVerif icationMay 22, 2018 | 1:30PM - 3:00PMMay 22, 2018 | 1:30PM - 3:00PM

The webinar will cover all data elements of the E-Report Card to ensure districts underthe verification process and address any questions. Register now!

E-Report Card SystemE-Report Card System

The eReport Card system opened for data submissionson May 15 and will close July 31.

For more information clickhttps://www.isbe.net/Documents/E-Report_Card_System_Opening_Data_Submissions.pdf

Important Information for Educators Renewing Licenses in 2018Important Information for Educators Renewing Licenses in 2018

Educators who hold a PEL and ELS-CTE license with an expiration of 6/30/2018 may

renew beginning April 1.

Educators who hold an ELS-PARA license with an expiration of 6/30/2018 may renewbeginning April 15.

Educators who hold a SUB license with an expiration of 6/30/2018 may renew beginningMay 1.

Click herehere for more information or click on the video below

Student Information System (SIS)Student Information System (SIS)

2018 Student Enrollment Deadline July 12018 Student Course Assignment Data Deadline July 312018 Teacher Course Assignment Data Deadline July 31

ISBE INFORMATIONISBE INFORMATION

Webinar: SIS End of School Year 2018 and Planning for School Year 2019Webinar: SIS End of School Year 2018 and Planning for School Year 2019

View the recorded SIS webinar from April 26 to learn more about the assessmentcorrection and scores process, end of school year 2018 tasks, exiting students, ReportCard verification, and upcoming key dates and trainings.

New Data DashboardNew Data Dashboard

Opt-in Today!Opt-in Today!

Click here for more information

Message from State Superintendent Tony Smith, clickhere.

OPPORTUNITIESOPPORTUNITIES

There are currently three Chicago-based openpositions at INCS: Director of CommunicationsDirector of CommunicationsLearn more about the position here.

Event ManagerEvent ManagerFind out more here.

Development ManagerDevelopment ManagerLearn more here.

Director of Author izer EngagementDirector of Author izer Engagementand Advancementand Advancement

Learn more about the position here.

Staff AccountantStaff AccountantLearn more about the position here.

STATE CHARTER SCHOOLSTATE CHARTER SCHOOLCOMMISSIONCOMMISSION

Illinois State Charter School Commission160 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 601

Chicago, Illinois 60601312-814-1258

SCSC.CommissionSchools@illinois.gov DeRonda Williams, Commission Chair

Dr. Catherine Burns, Vice ChairBill Farmer, Secretary

Melissa ConnellyDavid FeinbergCarlos PerezTroy Ratfliff

Lisa SchuchartRichard Van Evera

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